I'm taking the time to register this complaint because there seems to be a problem here.

I've only driven manual transmissions since 1988... that's my whole driving past... and I've never experienced this problem. this is my second mazda3... and trust me... I miss the 08 mazda3 GT I traded for this one... they don't even compare. so here is the issue I had last night with my new 2013 mazda3 skyactiv sport; I had stopped on a hill and was trying to go forward when the engine raced up to 6000rpm and the clutch wouldn't engage... it felt as if there was no pressure as I pressed the clutch pedal to the floor. the engine stayed at 6000rpm for what seemed an eternity and blue smoke bellowed out of the engine compartment. I came off the clutch all together and the car stalled although I didn't feel any jerk. we ended up rolling backwards down the hill until I could turn into a driveway. I then drove down the hill and home and the strong smell of clutch burn could be smelled all the way home and lingered for several hours.

i'm not impressed to read here that mazda won't go good for an item that i'm sure will fail soon on my car.

... oh, and don't get me started on the terrible fuel mileage i'm getting...