An update: Both rear shocks replaced under warranty yesterday. Our CX-3 now handles the same as it did before June. No more lateral 'shimmying' or 'twitching'. Sorted. It's now a joy to drive it again.

I agree Deep Blue . . . . (And Peter 55) This is a very quiet forum. Reckon most CX-3 owners have never had a car like it and think their 'beast' is the kippers knickers! (See my comments below re: forums) We traded in my wife's '52 plate Mini Cooper S (one of the first ones off the production line ...

Hi Rockposer. The helpful service department at our Mazda dealers (Donald's Group @ Stamford) admits they have had to replace the shocks on one other CX-3 already. Could be a universal fault - so get yours checked. Incidentally, our car has clocked just over 7,000 miles since we bought it last Octob...

We're 'newbies' to to the CX-3 forum too (registered today) - so hi Leroy.

Only spotted one other Sport-Nav in our area (Morrison's Stamford last Wednesday). Glad they're as scarce in sunny Durham as they are down here.

We bought our CX-3 last October. Apart from the excellent customer care of the sales team, the cars aesthetic design, its grunt, its toys, etc., we chose the CX-3 for its dynamic sport handling when compared to other compact SUV competitors. It has been a real joy to drive. Until now. In June, we be...