The little (dissapointing) things
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Originally posted by bobclevenger
That's why I wish Mazda (and everybody else!) would let us choose our options one-at-a-time.
That's why I wish Mazda (and everybody else!) would let us choose our options one-at-a-time.
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Originally posted by bobclevenger
That's why I wish Mazda (and everybody else!) would let us choose our options one-at-a-time.
That's why I wish Mazda (and everybody else!) would let us choose our options one-at-a-time.
And you'd like Mazda to offer this custom made car at mass production price too, right?
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Originally posted by rx8cited
And you'd like Mazda to offer this custom made car at mass production price too, right?
. Why not skip the Mazda and go for one of those exotic, custom, hand-made automobiles? Oh, too expensive, I see!
And you'd like Mazda to offer this custom made car at mass production price too, right?
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And heck, even if the "have to" package the way they do for cost, why can't they at least offer a sunroof "delete" option? I cannot see why they can build a SP car without a roof, yet build a GT car with one. I mean, they build them that way for Canada and Europe! WTF!!! :<
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Originally posted by rx8cited
And you'd like Mazda to offer this custom made car at mass production price too, right?
. Why not skip the Mazda and go for one of those exotic, custom, hand-made automobiles? Oh, too expensive, I see! :D
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And you'd like Mazda to offer this custom made car at mass production price too, right?
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Some things I would like:
1. Climate control - it has been done in other countries, big minus.
2. Auto up/down on both driver and passenger windows.
3. Auto open/close for the rear vent windows.
4. Auto wiper delay - my RSX would delay the wipers while the vehicle was stopped, a really nice feature.
5. Stereo line-in.
6. Give me a break on the Mazdaspeed prices...what, does everything really cost $200.00?
7. A quality AT that can handle the 238 hp engine...not a problem for other companies.
Hey, no car is perfect. There will always be something that people will want that is/was not thought of when the vehicle was designed.
RJ
1. Climate control - it has been done in other countries, big minus.
2. Auto up/down on both driver and passenger windows.
3. Auto open/close for the rear vent windows.
4. Auto wiper delay - my RSX would delay the wipers while the vehicle was stopped, a really nice feature.
5. Stereo line-in.
6. Give me a break on the Mazdaspeed prices...what, does everything really cost $200.00?
7. A quality AT that can handle the 238 hp engine...not a problem for other companies.
Hey, no car is perfect. There will always be something that people will want that is/was not thought of when the vehicle was designed.
RJ
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great topic
Let me start by saying I love my car, but below are some of things that I would have like fixed.
1- Oil dip stick location is not the best
2- Would prefer an auto-up for both windows
3- Gas tank too small, considering 16 mpg, I get to spend quality time with nice lady working in the gas station
4- seat heater switch can get bumped accidently
5- Trunk release lever hard to find
6- cig. lighter socket in back seat is not standard
7- Seat warmers do not put out enough heat.
8- No auto temp control- too cold or too hot
9- fog lights are not bright.
10- could use a warning beep while rear door is open to prevent accidental crash of front and back door. I think I am reaching.......
11-hard to find dome light switch at night. Probably should prtude out so it can be found
12- Ok finally, back seats do not support casual sex with the gas lady while waiting for fill up.
Hope this helps
Mark
Let me start by saying I love my car, but below are some of things that I would have like fixed.
1- Oil dip stick location is not the best
2- Would prefer an auto-up for both windows
3- Gas tank too small, considering 16 mpg, I get to spend quality time with nice lady working in the gas station
4- seat heater switch can get bumped accidently
5- Trunk release lever hard to find
6- cig. lighter socket in back seat is not standard
7- Seat warmers do not put out enough heat.
8- No auto temp control- too cold or too hot
9- fog lights are not bright.
10- could use a warning beep while rear door is open to prevent accidental crash of front and back door. I think I am reaching.......
11-hard to find dome light switch at night. Probably should prtude out so it can be found
12- Ok finally, back seats do not support casual sex with the gas lady while waiting for fill up.
Hope this helps
Mark
#113
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Originally posted by Genom
And yeah, not having a line input in this day and age of portable electronics is REALLY F6%$*%^ stupid.
And even though I dont smoke in my car my windshield on the inside still has to be cleaned every week or so because of something evaporating in the car and coating it. Havent been able to figure out why thats still happening and it's anoying.
#114
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Hi DeNile',
Can't drive your RX-8 to work? Sounds like a good reason to look for another job
. Are you working at the shipyard?
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Hi DeNile',
Can't drive your RX-8 to work? Sounds like a good reason to look for another job
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Originally posted by ptiemann
The button to pop the trunk is akwardly located. Not a deal-breaker.
The button to pop the trunk is akwardly located. Not a deal-breaker.
Other gripes of mine:
1. A/C totally sucks.
2. Blower for HVAC is WAY too loud and I can't ever seem to get the air directed where I want it.
3. A/C compressor runs with the heat on and air directed at floor. Why? I should be able to hit the A/C button and turn the compressor on myself if I want dry air.
4. Takes forever for the cabin to warm up in cold weather. About 15 minutes of freezing before I start getting warm.
5. What is up with all of the brake dust?? I wash my car and 2 days later the front rims are covered. I love how awesome the brakes feel though, so I guess the horrible dust is a trade-off.
6. Brakes are starting to squeal during moderate braking effort.
7. Having to take that engine cover off just to check/add oil is stupid.
8. Passenger seat back does not return to the previously "programmed" spot when flipping the seat forward to let rear passengers in. This is a major pain in my *** every morning getting my daughter in and out of the back seat.
9. Cupholder should have a removeable tray of some kind in the bottom that can be taken out and cleaned. I have slopped some coffee in there a couple of times, and cannot get it all cleaned out of those glued-in-place foam inserts. Very stupid design.
10. No matter what.....after 6500 miles of driving.....can't seem to get the best feel for taking off in 1st gear. Either too low RPM's and lugging (almost stalling) the engine, or up over 2 grand feeling like I am burning the clutch up. I have never had this problem with any other manual tranny car I have owned. Maybe it is the drive-by-wire system on this car giving me more of a disconnected feel?
11. Hard to slide right into 6th gear some times.
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Originally posted by Rotary Nut
What OEM auto mfg (not aftermarket) includes a line input to their stereo? I know of none so there is no standard for which to judge this !
What OEM auto mfg (not aftermarket) includes a line input to their stereo? I know of none so there is no standard for which to judge this !
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Originally posted by Omicron
I can only think of 1 thing: The fact that the doors don't like to stop at the detents and stay open. i am forever dodging the door as it tries to slam shut on me.
I can only think of 1 thing: The fact that the doors don't like to stop at the detents and stay open. i am forever dodging the door as it tries to slam shut on me.
My doors (both front and rear) stay open just fine, unless parked on an incline. Perhaps you ought to ask your dealer about this.
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Originally posted by Rotary Nut
What OEM auto mfg (not aftermarket) includes a line input to their stereo? I know of none so there is no standard for which to judge this !
What OEM auto mfg (not aftermarket) includes a line input to their stereo? I know of none so there is no standard for which to judge this !
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Originally posted by 91vert
7. Having to take that engine cover off just to check/add oil is stupid.
7. Having to take that engine cover off just to check/add oil is stupid.
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okay
just realized that there are no hanger hooks to hang a sport jacket!
Mazda,
add jacket hooks - somewhere.
-redesign the clutch throwout bearing for quieter operation or whatever it is called that makes the "noise" when the car is in neutral and the engine is running (press in the clutch and the noise stops) --it is a really loud bearing sound sshhhhhhhhhhhh
just realized that there are no hanger hooks to hang a sport jacket!
Mazda,
add jacket hooks - somewhere.
-redesign the clutch throwout bearing for quieter operation or whatever it is called that makes the "noise" when the car is in neutral and the engine is running (press in the clutch and the noise stops) --it is a really loud bearing sound sshhhhhhhhhhhh
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Originally posted by RodsterinFL
-redesign the clutch throwout bearing for quieter operation or whatever it is called that makes the "noise" when the car is in neutral and the engine is running (press in the clutch and the noise stops) --it is a really loud bearing sound sshhhhhhhhhhhh
-redesign the clutch throwout bearing for quieter operation or whatever it is called that makes the "noise" when the car is in neutral and the engine is running (press in the clutch and the noise stops) --it is a really loud bearing sound sshhhhhhhhhhhh
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Getting picked on by the police. I got pulled over on my way to church this morning, and was chastised, "48 mph is NOT 45 mph!" I **** you not, she pulled me over for doing 48 in a 45. Granted, I did blatantly pass her at 48 mph, but give me a break! Funny thing was, just before that, some idiot cut in front of her and she had to slam on her brakes to avoid rearending. She let that one go, but then chose to come after me for 48...I get picked on.
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In the Little Things thread and elsewhere we've talked about all the envious stares we get as we cruise by. There is a dark side the this: All the nasty sneers you get as your car is being hauled to the dealer on a flatbed due to flooding. I was in the cab of the flatbed which made a coupla stops on the way to the dealer, and it was heartbreaking/humiliating to see everyone laughing at my beautiful new Velocity Red '8 sitting atop the truck. I wanted to just disappear.
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Originally posted by bobclevenger
Yes, I would prefer not to have to remove the cover to add oil, but I can check oil without removing the cover. What purpose does the cover serve, anyway?
Yes, I would prefer not to have to remove the cover to add oil, but I can check oil without removing the cover. What purpose does the cover serve, anyway?
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Originally posted by Q121825
When we first test drove the 8 and saw that cover in the engine bay, I turned to Greg and said, "The NYT was right." It's there to make it look attractive when the hood is up.
When we first test drove the 8 and saw that cover in the engine bay, I turned to Greg and said, "The NYT was right." It's there to make it look attractive when the hood is up.