People with Automatic Trannsmission...

[howdy]

Originally posted by SED@Mar 14 2004, 12:57 PM
Auto on Mazda3 is pretty good. The ratios are quick and sporty. However, when you need a boost, use the manual. If you're cruising don't bother. Sometimes I am using manual just to faster shift into second gear (you know it requires more RPMs to do it in auto). It is one of the best AUTO I've ever driven.

I couldn't agree more about the 3's auto-manual shifter. I typically use it to pass or merge onto the highways and love that I can kick down a gear for extra boost or just keep it in a gear just a tad longer. Having owned a Honda Accord V6, the shifter on the 3 is waaaay more precise and responsive.

[icecube]

Does your Auto shifts from 3nd down to 1st and feels like it chokes when is it 1st?
is pissing me off it shifts down so early, i think it shifts to 1st at abt 10KM or less. :P

[SED]

I can't say it shifts too early. I feel though kind of a choke only when in manual mode I let it shift to first gear by itself. Seems like it keeps it in second too much, and then the shock is big enough to feel it. You may consider shifting in first by yourself when preparing to stop.

[icecube]

the auto never keeps it in 2nd, i just from 3 to 1 not 3-2-1. u get

and it shifts in1 one becasue mazda make it that way, so stupid

they can lick my

[seldomseen]

Originally posted by icecube@Mar 21 2004, 04:42 AM
the auto never keeps it in 2nd, i just from 3 to 1 not 3-2-1. u get

and it shifts in1 one becasue mazda make it that way, so stupid

they can lick my

hey cube............are you ever gonna release a another album?

[SED]

Originally posted by icecube@Mar 21 2004, 03:42 AM
the auto never keeps it in 2nd, i just from 3 to 1 not 3-2-1. u get

and it shifts in1 one becasue mazda make it that way, so stupid

they can lick my

I was saying "driving in manual mode" and not auto...

[richhowse]

I use mine a lot, it allows you to downshift at will. Also, in full auto the rpms rarely get to more than 4k unless you're fully flooring it. I like to floor half-way and let it zip to 6k just to hear that nice sound...

It's real idiot-proof, it'll never let you downshift if you would over-rev, and puts itself back into 1st at full (or near) stop.

[geraldh]

My car is automatic (Mazda 3 Sedan)and am a bit conerned that when the car is COLD the auto gear change from first to second is abit harsh (sometimes)
The car only has about 500km on it now-love the car so smooth and quiet, and when warm transmission change is almost seamless

Would like some feed back from others....
Love using the transmission manually sometimes, and auto for traffic...
The car is so much better and more solid than the Nissan pulsar I trade in.
Love the finish and solid feel of the car.....

Hope to hear from you!
geraldh@ihug.com.au

Sydney Australia

[SED]

Geraldh,
You're right. When the transmission fluid is cold, it shifts later (longer time than showing on the dash) and at higher RPMs. You can also feel it when shifting, but that's normal for a fluid base transmission. I leave in Canada, and used with cold temperatures. I didn't notice this over 5C... though