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CONDITION OF CONCERN
On subject vehicles, the fuel tank lock ring, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, and/or the fuel pump seal, may have been installed improperly. In some cases, this may result in a fuel odor from fuel leaking from the fuel pump area, causing fuel accumulation. Fuel leakage in sufficient quantity in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
SUBJECT VEHICLES
U.S. Model
Model
VIN Range
Build Date Range
2003 MAZDA6
All 2003 models
October 2, 2002—August 6, 2003
Canadian Model
Canadian Model
VIN Range
Build Date Range
2004 MAZDA6
2004 models
October 2, 2002—August 6, 2003
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Mazda will notify U.S. owners by first class mail beginning January 15, 2004.
Mazda Motor Corporation has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on 2003 U.S.-sold and 2004 Canadian-sold MAZDA6 vehicles produced from October 2, 2002 to August 6, 2003.
which means in 3 years when you try to trade, your payoff will be less. you can stay on top of your loan instead of being underneath.
It depends on a number of factors. It depends on what interest rate you could get instead of 0%. It depends on how much the rebate is. It depends on how long you plan to keep the car. You really have to work the numbers on a specific deal to see whether the 0% financing or the rebate has the lowest absolute cost. If you plan on keeping the car, the 0% financing could be a better deal. One thing is for sure though, with a rebate, you get the full discount up front, with 0% financing, you have to wait the full term of the loan to realize the full discount.
Most banks are not offering new car loans to depositors, they buy loans from the dealers which are not financed by car manufacturers. In this way the dealers get a rebate from banks. Your payments in the beginning are mostly interest and over the term of the loan it changes to mostly principal. That's why you don't want to sell or trade too soon, you will owe too much principal.
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My local dealer has a Mazda6 equipped exactly that way I want it, but until this is resolved I'll probably pass on it, and maybe get a Mazda3.
I have a S auto loaded.
Release your steering column lock lever and move the steering wheel up and down, in and out several times. This should help to lubricate the steering column, and has helped several owners here. This temporary solution came from Mazda U.K.
There is a recall pertaining to the fuel sender unit possibly being improperly installed in the fuel tank, which may cause a fuel leak. The Mazda recall number is 1403L. You can see this information on the NHTSA web site.
They said they were going to have their body shop take a look at it. I'm also having the window clunk checked out and getting the tires rotated. It's been there for 8 1/2 hours; they must not be doing the "staining" TSB, because if they did, I'd have my car now instead of this Corolla that kills my back. I've read comments about the Corolla's seats, but I didn't know they were this bad.
I forgot to mention the fuel tank thing, I wonder if they'll do it anyway? It might show up when they punch in my VIN.
It most likely not the case but it is a possibility and I did not state that my suggestion was the definitive answer just that the clicking sound when turning is a symptom of worn CV joints.
Work to date:
1) Rust/Stain repair on all 4 doors. No sign of anything returning.
2) Window Clunk repaired by tightening bolts.
Otherwise, perfect.
Mark. : )
I never thought I'd miss ol' rusty, but after driving that Corolla rental, I'd give my left arm to have the 6 back. The seats in the Corolla are torture to the point that I didn't want to drive it. People think the Corolla looks like the 6, but I don't really think so. I was embarrassed to be driving it, and was hesitant to walk up to it if people were around.
I can't wait to see what the body shop surgery looks like.
There's a new explanation of what the stains are too. My service advisor said the rubber weatherstripping reacted negatively with whatever they put on the door sashes during assembly and THAT's what's causing the "staining". Whatever. We have a better chance of figuring out who killed Kennedy than getting a straight answer on what these weird brown stains are.
I don't really care anymore and I'm not going to go back to the dealer and ask them why they needed my car for a day and a half when it doesn't look like they did anything. I have my piece of paper that documents the issue and I don't really know what else I can do. Maybe it's not rust? Maybe it's dried up soap? Maybe it's the weatherstripping reacting negatively with the strange substance? Maybe the guy who puts on the weatherstripping at Flat Rock is really messy and doesn't wash his hands after he takes a crap? Who knows? I'll be sure to find out before my rust warranty runs out.
"Maybe the guy who puts on the weatherstripping at Flat Rock is really messy and doesn't wash his hands after he takes a crap?"
LOL!!
I had asked other 6 owners about problems with the paint chipping on their cars. I have the steel gray color which seems to chip too easily and because of this I'm questioning the quality of the paint job.
I have already begun researching the next car I am going to get to replace this one. It won't be another 6, that's for sure. So far, the Prius is my top choice, but impossible since there is a 6-8 month waiting list. The 3 is the only other appealing car in the price range I'm looking at, but I don't find it appealing enough to own. I'm lost and confused. The Mini is too small and you can't get an auto tranny with the Cooper S. An automatic Miata is just wrong.
Solara? Accord Coupe? Ugh... I never thought of owning anything but a Mazda.
http://motortrend.com/features/news/112_031224_mazda6/
I have no chips in the paint on the front of my Steel Grey 6s.
Mark.
1) Lift and secure car.
2) Remove engine under cover (6 bolts).
3) Remove oil pan plug and drain.
4) Remove filter cover drain plug and drain (6.5mm allen wrench).
5) Remove filter cover (oil filter wrench).
6) Remove filter from spring-loaded mechanism.
7) Install new filter on spring-loaded mechanism.
8) Remove O-ring from filter cover.
9) Replace with new O-ring (Ford Motor Company part).
10) Remove O-ring from filter cover drain plug.
11) Replace with new O-ring.
12) Install filter cover and torque.
13) Install filter cover drain plug and torque.
14) Install oil pan drain plug.
15) Fill with new oil.
16) Inspect for leaks.
17) Install engine under cover.
Solara? Accord Coupe? Ugh... I never thought of owning anything but a Mazda."
What about a Passat TDI coming soon in April 04?