So many Mazda issues in the QOTD

"Kate's Dirty Sister" (KDS) 07/15/2014 at 12:37 • Filed to: None

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RotaryLover > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 12:44

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Kate's Dirty Sister > RotaryLover 07/15/2014 at 12:46

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This image would make a great a Jalopnik t-shirt

RotaryLover > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 12:51

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The Mazda rust jokes will never stop if it happens lol.

Takuro Spirit > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 12:52

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I had to change a sidemarker bulb once, now I have to do the other side. DAMN YOU MAZDA!!!

Takuro Spirit > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 12:54

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It attracts SO MANY BUGS when driving to Iowa. FIX IT MAZDA!!

Kate's Dirty Sister > Takuro Spirit 07/15/2014 at 12:55

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I remember that my 2003 P5 was notorious for consuming bulbs, started like at 6 months.

Kate's Dirty Sister > Takuro Spirit 07/15/2014 at 12:56

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Is it the one you had to get the hood replaced because of rust ?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Takuro Spirit 07/15/2014 at 12:57

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Mazda will only fix it if the bugs are spiders.

Takuro Spirit > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 12:59

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Maybe :)

Kate's Dirty Sister > Takuro Spirit 07/15/2014 at 13:01

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Tailgate is next

Takuro Spirit > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 13:03

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NEVAR! I don't have the chrome style that was known to rub the paint on the corners of the moulding.

Here's a pic of the MASSIVE HOOD RUST I had fixed under warranty, cause I figured you'd like to see it.

Wacko > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 13:12

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Every time I see a Mazda 3 or Mazda 6, they all have rust in the same places. On the 3 it's the 3rd brake light and fenders, and on the 6 it's the mazda logo on the trunk lid, and the fenders.

Sure they are fun to drive when new, but they don't stay new long.

My Mazda protegé5 was eating light bulbs, tires, brakes, and basically everything electronic. Loved my protegé5 for the first year, hated it for the next 5.

MazdaMonkey > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 13:20

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Yeah not good. I am sure it is also skewed by the fact that Jalop readers favorite enthusiasts cars like Mazdas and are also particular about their cars. Not many people on here posting about their terrible Chevy Aveo stories.

DoYouEvenShift > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 13:30

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Where do you guys live? Must be a northern thing

The Transporter > MazdaMonkey 07/15/2014 at 13:32

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That's because all Aveo driving Jalops were forced to commit sepuku in 2011.

Kate's Dirty Sister > DoYouEvenShift 07/15/2014 at 13:34

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I guess anywhere from NYC and up isn't Mazda friendly territory

Kate's Dirty Sister > MazdaMonkey 07/15/2014 at 13:36

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Also because Jalopnik isn't running BS articles about the greatness of the Aveo.

zeontestpilot > Takuro Spirit 07/15/2014 at 13:41

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Don't worry, the spiders will eat the bugs.

trunkmonkey > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 15:01

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Mine gets dirty every damn week.It's an outrage.

mazda616 > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/15/2014 at 16:17

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Let's see. I've had my 2008 Mazda3 since August 2009. Bought with 12,200 miles. Currently has 66,500. In 2011, my passenger side upper motor mount began leaking fluid. My friend and I replaced it in fifteen minutes.

Other problems...let's see. Hmm. Haven't had any. Yes, that's right. NO problems. I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience with Mazda, but I promise they aren't all possessed shitboxes. At least, mine isn't. Nor is my wife's. She drives a 2013 Mazda CX-5 Sport. Bought December 2012 with 6 miles, currently has 17,000. Zero issues. Ever.

Oh, and as for rust, just took a crawl under my car while detailing it today. There's some slight surface rust towards the rear, but everything is still solid. No rust anywhere else. And, its been through each winter non-stop. I don't have another car I can drive when the snow flies.

My friend, Tiffany, also drives a 2004 Mazda6 i Sport with 300,000 miles. Yes, 300,000. And she bought hers brand new. She drives it every winter as well. No rust to speak of. Also, what problems has she had? Well, I know the clutch was replaced. And I know her factory Bose amp died in 2008-ish. That's all.

I may be "blinded" by my love of these cars, but that's fine. As long as they treat me right, I'll hold onto them. That's my philosophy. Car acts right, keep it. Car starts being a POS, dump it. That's why my wife's 2006 Chevy Malibu got traded in for the CX-5. And, that's why my next car will also be a Mazda (hoping for a 2009+ Mazda6 Grand Touring with the V6).

Stef Schrader > Kate's Dirty Sister 07/16/2014 at 23:41

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Gott dang roof on this one must've rotted clean off!