How to annoy a Mazda3 owner

The Mazda3's audio system has a lot of hidden features which could cause quite a surprise and annoyance to an unsuspecting owner while they're driving. The interior has a few other peculiar features and design flaws, and the engine reveals the car's true corporate design origin.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• mazda
• mazda3
• annoy
• annoyances
• special
• hidden
• secret
• features
• audio
• stereo
• radio
• system
• lcd
• display
• displays
• menus
• diagnostic
• mode
• clock
• speakers
• interior
• dashboard
• ford
• focus
• fomoco
• oil
• dipstick
• engine

[TheYoooth]

and what year is this car? No power windows? wow your life must suck.

[vwestlife]

@TheYoooth 2008. And I prefer manual windows, because you can open or close them at any time, without needing the ignition on.

[TheYoooth]

@vwestlife Because its so much trouble to turn a key 45 degrees?

[vwestlife]

@TheYoooth When it starts pouring rain (like it did in this video) and you need to close your car's windows quickly, then yes, needing to find, insert, and turn your ignition key is an unnecessary annoyance and delay.

It would be much better if all cars with power windows let you open or close all the windows simply by holding the key in the unlock or lock position in the driver's door, like you can do on Volkswagens, but most other brands do not have this feature.

[TheYoooth]

@vwestlife Ok and what if you front window and one of your rear windows were open when it started to rain? Like if someone in the back seat left it down, that seems like more of a delay then turning a key to close both. And fyi there are various car models where you can use the power windows while the cars are off, most are suvs, im just stating Mazda 3 does not have this feature.

[vwestlife]

@TheYoooth If all cars had power windows as good as Volkswagen, then I would not be complaining. In addition to the open/close via driver's door key feature I mentioned, VW also gives you auto-down on all four windows, and 15 minutes of retained accessory power after you turn off the ignition. Mazda and most other brands only give you auto-up/down on the driver's window, and only about 30 seconds of retained accessory power (again, for the driver's window only).

[TheStripesofWhite]

"point out that the odometer and the clock 7 are different" FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[vwestlife]

@marker220 It shares the same chassis and drivetrain with the Ford Focus, you idiot!

[TheYoooth]

@sandiegobiker1 On every car I ever owned that had power windows, I never had to replace a window motor. Must just be your bad luck.

[sandiegobiker1]

@TheYoooth I drive a 3 with manual windows as well -- the choice was easy. As nice as it is to be able to open all 4 windows on the highway, I've had to replace each window regulator/motor on my wife's car at least 2 times each in the life of the car. At $400 per window repair, it adds-up.

[mrcusanelli]

perfect way for someone to lose a job and a few teeth.

[lrojasma]

What a perfect way to just make time until the rain goes away jejeje.

[mattheuss87]

@vwestlife well, mazda 3 DOES have an option to close windows by pressing the lock button on key... at least mine does, so I don't know what you guys are talking about...