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by Gordongilchrist
Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: I'm actually impressed with the fuel economy on this mahine
Replies: 25
Views: 16596

Re: I'm actually impressed with the fuel economy on this mahine

Blimey......that's interesting what type of roads and what speed were you mostly driving at, were you using your cruise control, I can't make my mind up if it benefits fuel economy or not. Curise control ruins mpg I'm my experience. Best keep steady throttle band let mph go up and down slightly dep...
by Gordongilchrist
Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: losing power
Replies: 39
Views: 25309

Re: losing power

I never heard such pig shit in my life. I wouldn't take advice from a receptionist either. Ignore everything she said as nonsense. The dealer is responsible for repair / replacement of even perishable wear and tare parts if they fail early. Including clutches now under current UK law. Search dear Jo...
by Gordongilchrist
Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Engine cold Start noise
Replies: 85
Views: 54957

Re: Engine cold Start noise

The bulletin I have was sent from Mazda UK via my dealer this week. It covers the Mazda 6 and CX-5 and is dated February 2013! It affects all vehicle listed worldwide. How they can say it affects my vehicle when it wasn't even produced until 2015 I don't know. And if it did cover the CX-3 why wasn’...
by Gordongilchrist
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Exhaust noise
Replies: 4
Views: 4363

Re: Exhaust noise

1Monty wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:31 pmSound advice.
Lol nice. They rev quite high n loud from cold for about 20 seconds. If it warm noise I'd get it checked out.
by Gordongilchrist
Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New here and to Mazda
Replies: 13
Views: 9709

Re: New here and to Mazda

Take a long hard look at the interior. There is no front parcel shelf, the air vents are set too low, the door pockets are too small and the master control for the multifunction screen is inconveniently located in front of the handbrake, which is on the wrong side for a RHD car. Strange when the Ja...
by Gordongilchrist
Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Engine cold Start noise
Replies: 85
Views: 54957

Re: Engine cold Start noise

Completely normal. The syyactive engine is trying to get heat to the catalytic convertor due to high thermal efficiency of engine n torturous exhaust header pipes. Best not to drive for 10 seconds r so. Unless u want to change catalytic converter early
by Gordongilchrist
Sun Oct 29, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Owners opinions?
Replies: 12
Views: 8558

Re: Owners opinions?

While I am awaiting my auto petrol to arrive I would be really interested from owners about this set up. I went for auto because I just can't be bothered changing gear anymore. My previous car was only available in auto so have got used to it. I would be particularly interested in Road noise, Pulli...
by Gordongilchrist
Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Cost of 2nd Annual Service
Replies: 59
Views: 43544

Re: Cost of 2nd Annual Service

Wow u guys in main land get really screwed over by dealers. £305 for a basic service. WTF about £50 parts n rest profit. I got a 3 year plan for about £350 in total from main franchise dealer.
by Gordongilchrist
Sun Sep 24, 2017 11:18 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: MPG
Replies: 28
Views: 18942

Re: MPG

There is definitely an issue. I just returned from a 50 mile r so trip with stops n computer showed 62 mpg. I average about 46mpg with mainly urban n city runs. My car coast's normally. Maybe brakes r binding r something. The atksenson engine works best at low throttle. So get up to speed promptly n...
by Gordongilchrist
Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Forum Member.
Replies: 6
Views: 6148

Re: New Forum Member.

I can't recommend the cx3 petrol auto enough. Styling ✔️ performance ✔️ economy ✔️ handling ✔️ X factor ✔️ reliability ✔️ equipment ✔️. Only down sides cost ❌boot space ❌ rear seat space ❌ road noise ❌ air con reliability ❌. To me the ❌ I can live with others couldn't. But the ✔️ r really impressive...