1993 Mazda RX-7 — what changed after 100k miles?
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 125,000 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting f…
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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 46,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduc…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring — question: Windshield replaced and now there is wind noise
Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly. Is there a simple way to pinpo…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 23,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is th…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing us…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 141,000 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work.…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front?
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 4,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 249,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good m…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — surface rust underneath — treat now or leave it?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 62,000 miles. I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath. Nothing looks structurally bad yet. For a car…
Question: CX-5 turbo oil level drops before service interval
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 118,000 miles. I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other tur…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — conservative tune feels great — what should I log? — trying to narrow this down
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 96,000 miles. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
Anyone else: All-weather tires or dedicated winters for mostly-plowed roads?
Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are…
GarageDetailerCommunity StarterDec 30, 20251993 Mazda RX-7 TouringDenver / Front Range1 reply0 helpful
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 108,500 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget in…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — extended warranty on a used luxury car
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 27,500 miles. I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not…
Question: CX-5 turbo oil level drops before service interval
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 118,000 miles. I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other tur…
Anyone else: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…