Mazda 3
03-28-2004, 05:54 PM
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Mazda 3
I will be looking for a new car in about mid summer and like the look of the new mazda 3, 5 door hatchback. Anyone test drove or heard good things about this car so far? I'm looking for a car with an aggressive stance and handling has to be a top priority. Plus I am trying to stay under 20k.
03-28-2004, 06:03 PM
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Re: Mazda 3
Yeah, i've never drove a mazda shy of an fd. So I am wondering about the control and handling also the power. The 2.3L mazda 3 is supposed to produce 160hp with is about average for most n/a 4 cylinders now a days. However I also wonder about the weight to power ratio. Is that going to be enough to get me around or am I going to be tearing apart the motor shortly after to get more power?
03-28-2004, 06:05 PM
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Re: Mazda 3
what are you gonna do with the car? F/I? N2O? just some suspension basic bolt ons? I think they are great cars and you can get them with every option for under $20k out the door. The platform will be well supported considering it will be used on the new focus and a volvo. The cars are very confortable and have a sporty ride from the factory. I'm sure with some suspension work and bolt ons, they will be a great car.
03-28-2004, 06:18 PM
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Re: Mazda 3
Thats what I was hoping for. All I would do for a while would be suspension work. It will be my daily driver and I have my talon that I am building for running. I guess I really just need to head out this week and take one for a spin. 
03-29-2004, 06:29 AM
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Re: Mazda 3
i think they are ugly. they are way too big, way too ugly, and look like ass. and 160hp in a car that is that big aint much. they suck, i hate them. that is all.
03-29-2004, 06:47 AM
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Re: Mazda 3
Originally Posted by NoReverse
i think they are ugly. they are way too big, way too ugly, and look like ass. and 160hp in a car that is that big aint much. they suck, i hate them. that is all.
03-29-2004, 07:57 AM
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Re: Mazda 3
They are not really big. I went to look at one last night and really liked the size of it. They are about the same size as a new civic hatch and they are smaller than a matrix. I am going to try and get out to test drive one this week. Overall when I saw it last night. I think it was a really nice car.
03-29-2004, 08:12 AM
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Re: Mazda 3
hell yeah they are nice...navi system, leather, xenon headlights. mmmm mmm.
i was looking at them too but i realized that i couldnt afford one w/ the options i wanted. but they are real nice looking cars.
i was looking at them too but i realized that i couldnt afford one w/ the options i wanted. but they are real nice looking cars.
