Starcar2022 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I just purchased my first Mazda 3, a late 2011 1.6 Ts, and I'm really satisfied with it so far. There are a few things that may or may not be issues that I would want to hear from any current owners. The electric door mirrors intermittently run soon after beginning for no obvious reason, and when any of the windows are opened, the seals do not remove either rain from the outside or mist from the inside. I contacted with my dealer, who said that both of these things are common for a Mazda, but nothing of my prior vehicles did any of these things. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENVIOclev Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 The dealer is correct about the window gaskets, but I've never seen the mirrors move or retract unless I manually operate them in the pas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenishP4 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Yip I agree with misar and the salesman. Both of my Mazdas, a 2009 and a 2013, have had problems with fogging up, especially when it is very wet outside. I just got a moisture-absorbing bag at Halfrauds for £10, and it seems to work great. You just put it on the dashboard overnight, and the windows are clear in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightMarauder Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 My mirrors mist and don't clear rain when you wind them down, however there's no problem with electronic mirrors. Damn you, Niel P!! You are the trend setter! 😎 I'm going to acquire one of those baggy de-misty things! More is too much for the back of my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENVIOclev Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 The misting is the most annoying part, but I, too, plan to get one of those magical mist-sucking bag thingamajigs after using my own for a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightMarauder Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Waaaahhhhhhoooooooo! You began a Revolution >:D Denis ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtherealWanderer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I don't understand why some cars fog up because I've driven in a lot of heavy rain and have never seen even a hint of fog inside. Maybe because I always leave the temperature setting on auto. I don't know which of the above posters have CC, but if you do, it's a lot easier than using bags that soak up wetness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcar2022 Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 Thank you for your replies. I'm relieved that it's not just a matter of bad window seals. I'll try the temperature control on auto as suggested by Misar; I believe this may be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeycut_mazda5 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Since air conditioning evaporates moisture from the air, it provides a natural solution to the problem. When there's just one person in the vehicle and we're only going to be driving about for a short period of time, I can get by without air conditioning on a wet day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLCAR Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 A clogged pollen filter might cause excessive misting on the inside surfaces of the windows. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy7831 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 My automobile has never experienced serious misting problems. Willpower may have a point, since I do, in fact, often change out my pollen filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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