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    So bad turbo or what?

    BTW...Mods to car not installed by the dealer = no new turbo. PS: Semper Fi!
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    So bad turbo or what?

    Post #2 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123785028-Mazda-replacing-my-Turbo.&highlight=
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    So bad turbo or what?

    Post#1 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123775872-Lots-of-blue-smoke-when-idling-for-5-min&highlight=
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    Defecting...

    I was saying that I wish the new MS3 had options such as AWD, Bigger motor (2.5L) and better styling cues.
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    Defecting...

    BMW covers Maintenance and service for 4 yrs/50K (including wipers and brakes). I hope it's not in the shop all the time though, that would really tick me off. Mazda was good about repairs. The car was in and out. The only real issues were the rear sway bar bolt, Cam gear Tab thingy and the...
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    Defecting...

    Nope the E90 (4 Door Sedan)
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    Defecting...

    They offered 10,500. Mercedes offered 13K, best so far (I was looking at the C63)
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    Defecting...

    The Bimmer comes with bumper to bumper everything including service (except tires and including brakes) for 50K or 4 years, which ever one comes first.
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    Defecting...

    Yea, this was infact my 4th Mazda. My wife also owned a MPV and then a CX9 Grand Touring during the time I owned the 3's. I went to the dealer to see if they wanted the Speed as a direct by back and the offered me 7K. I just laughed and walked out. I ended up buying a BMW M3 E90 Anyone...
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    Defecting...

    Well after 2 Mazda's (2004 Mazda3 and a 2007 Mazdaspeed3) and am hanging up the zoom-zoom and moving forward. I was hoping that the 2010/11 models would have offered up some bigger goodies, (AWD, 2.5L, certainly different styling que's etc). I just could get into the new body and the car...
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    Mazda replacing my Turbo.

    This is what I speak of. You of course have to show documented oil changes.
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    Mazda replacing my Turbo.

    Thanx. That is one thing I planned for.
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    Mazda replacing my Turbo.

    As of August 18th. No more oil change requirements according to the service manager.
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    Mazda replacing my Turbo.

    I noted that at 36,500 mi that i was getting excessive smoke from the tailpipe. After some investigation I discovered that the turbo seals were likely the cause. I took the car to the dealer and after some troubleshooting they agreed. The turbo replacement was ordered and they just called to...
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    *Official MazdaSpeed 3 Owner Registry*

    Loose: 2007 CBM Jacksonville, Florida
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