This bugs me too!rocket_man wrote:For me its the speedometer layout. It only has even numbered readouts and then the
tiny portion for odd numbers. I wish they would have only gone to 130mph on the speedo along with putting the numbers a little more spread out.
With 4k miles on mine, that is the only valid complaint I have about the car.
What is the ONE thing that bugs you about your Kizashi?
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jblanchard5
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JIM
2010 Kizashi SE (new 09/27/10)
White Water Pearl
2010 Kizashi SE (new 09/27/10)
White Water Pearl
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jblanchard5
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One thing that bugs me is that I bought the car for my wife. It sucks to have to change the seat setting. I have to get my FOB close enough to let me hit the start button and then hit the seat preset. I cannot get in the car when the seat is at her setting. I alway have my hands full and the FOB in my pocket.
I don't need a light to tell me I have the lights on. I understabd the daytime running light being on, but some of the lights are real bright and you can't dim them.
The CVT seems to soft until you back out of the gas and back on it again.
The wheel controll are opposite from our last car. I'm always changing a good song when I try to bump up the CruiseControl.
Our car seems to collect a lot of road junk inside the rear roll pan.
Still love the car, but I would have corrected some of these things.
I don't need a light to tell me I have the lights on. I understabd the daytime running light being on, but some of the lights are real bright and you can't dim them.
The CVT seems to soft until you back out of the gas and back on it again.
The wheel controll are opposite from our last car. I'm always changing a good song when I try to bump up the CruiseControl.
Our car seems to collect a lot of road junk inside the rear roll pan.
Still love the car, but I would have corrected some of these things.
JIM
2010 Kizashi SE (new 09/27/10)
White Water Pearl
2010 Kizashi SE (new 09/27/10)
White Water Pearl
I'd have to agree with the aftermarket parts being too scarce. But I can understand that the car is just too new for a lot of these guys to suddenly want to invest on making parts for it.
Another minor thing.. it took some getting used to the heavy flywheel that makes the engine stay at revs for a while after you press the clutch (reminds me of inexperienced drivers who leave the gas on after they press the clutch). But, this behavior actually makes shifting less cumbersome for the transmission if you let the gear "drop in" at the revs that it should.. essentially extending the life of synchronizers and gears... so, I'm ok with it
Another minor thing.. it took some getting used to the heavy flywheel that makes the engine stay at revs for a while after you press the clutch (reminds me of inexperienced drivers who leave the gas on after they press the clutch). But, this behavior actually makes shifting less cumbersome for the transmission if you let the gear "drop in" at the revs that it should.. essentially extending the life of synchronizers and gears... so, I'm ok with it
Something else I've grown to despise over time is the windshield washer spray pattern while driving at speed. This time of year is really bothersome with this. It doesn't get enough fluid up high on the windshield and I use more fluid than I should while driving. Slow, or no, speed it's pattern is OK, not great. I've made adjustments, and really can't get an optimal spray under all conditions. First car I've ever owned that this has bugged me so much.
Still loving the car, the quietness, the sporty ride and awesome control. The CVT has grown on me, thanks to the paddle shifters, the all too often complained about "lag" and perceived lack of Hp is not a bother at all to me. It's got plenty.
Still loving the car, the quietness, the sporty ride and awesome control. The CVT has grown on me, thanks to the paddle shifters, the all too often complained about "lag" and perceived lack of Hp is not a bother at all to me. It's got plenty.
Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded )
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
) 1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)The one of like three things that bugs me is that unlike most standard cars now a days, whenever your finished with your drive (doors locked) and you park and such and go to open the door, simply pulling on the handle doesn't unlock the door from the inside like most cars. Even my 2000 ford sh*t focus did that but for some reason my brand new 2012 kizashi s doesn't 
.. Also the fact that the doors don't automatically lock once you start your travels..
.. Also the fact that the doors don't automatically lock once you start your travels..Same here - thought it was just mine. nozzles shoot a bit low...Ronzuki wrote:Something else I've grown to despise over time is the windshield washer spray pattern while driving at speed. This time of year is really bothersome with this. It doesn't get enough fluid up high on the windshield and I use more fluid than I should while driving. Slow, or no, speed it's pattern is OK, not great.
Former driver of a 2011 SLS AWD Platinum
For me it is definitely the lag from the CVT. However, I have noticed if I give it about half throttle right away when pulling away from a stop, the revs seem to jump a little faster. Of course, like everyone else, I would love more aftermarket support, I'm actually surprised AEM or Injen has yet to develop an intake system.
2011 Kizashi Sport SLS AWD Vivid Red
+1 for Hawkzilla.
My TPMS light is on 24/7 along with the other 2 yellow lights. It was fine until the dealer "adjusted" it for me last year. I bought it out of state do driving it down there for just that is a huge waste of time and gas for me.
My TPMS light is on 24/7 along with the other 2 yellow lights. It was fine until the dealer "adjusted" it for me last year. I bought it out of state do driving it down there for just that is a huge waste of time and gas for me.
2011 - Sport SLS AWD - Platinum Silver