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maZda3
10-03-2007, 08:49 AM
Hey guys
Just wanna know your opinions on the Mazda3s
Reliability, Power...etc...yuh know the drill


thanks

The Cosworth
10-03-2007, 08:52 AM
Power is good, but from when I drove it, it seemed lower quality than a typical Japanese car. It had the noise and quality materials of a domestic. For the price you pay you are getting a good car, but for 3 or 4 grand more I think there are much better options

Why are you asking? dont you have one?

4doorj
10-03-2007, 08:54 AM
i think its a sweet looking car
i would just be scared of getting the door kicked in, i know they fixed the problem... but theifs would still try and kick the lock open

Supa Dexta
10-03-2007, 08:55 AM
yeah I'd relate them with a cheap car, everyone has one so that tells you.. Just from reading the small issues here and there, over the web I have no interest in owning one.. Prob a decent car to own for 2-3 yrs, but I wouldn't want it after warranty is gone..

LilDrunkenSmurf
10-03-2007, 10:12 AM
Says family car to me. Neighbor got one as her first new car. She loves it, and it's a reliable DD. But as far as modding or speed goes... :thumbsdow

And from what I've heard/read/experienced the interior leaves much to be desired.

So yea. Great family car, but no much in terms of modding. On par with the Lancer ES/Civic LX..?

Destinova403
10-03-2007, 10:14 AM
i think they could probably beat a Cobalt SS in a street race.

teggypimp95
10-03-2007, 10:22 AM
Horrible cheap paint, very thin and soft clear coat. This is enough to make me not want one at all.

khtm
10-03-2007, 10:50 AM
I think they're the best car in their class. Considering looks, power, "fun-to-drive" factor, reliability, and price. It's won a lot of comparison reviews from mags if you care about that.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=108601
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/sedans/0503_chevrolet_cobalt_mazda_3/ride.html

Mazda has had a lot of success with the 3.

Euro838
10-03-2007, 11:07 AM
Agreed, I'd have to say they are the best looking in both sedan and hatch versions. Competitors are the civic, corolla, matrix, lancer, sentra, etc. I do believe engine is biggest in terms of displacement at 2.3L. Don't know about reliability but I'd consider it as a DD.

Aleks
10-03-2007, 11:13 AM
Drove the Civic, Mazda 3, Rabbit. Ended up buying the Rabbit. The other two didn't come close in comparing...well maybe fuel economy and percieved reliability. Had ours for a year no issues...

TunerF1
10-03-2007, 11:41 AM
Ive driven this car many times and its a good, reliable car for the money. We have alot of customers who mod them and the aftermarket has embraced the car. There are many products that are affordable to increase the HP on it. There are alot of other cars to consider in this price range so shop around!

403Gemini
10-03-2007, 12:39 PM
Originally posted by Destinova403
i think they could probably beat a Cobalt SS in a street race.

a.) street racing is for losers
b.) AT THE TRACK - no it wouldnt. Cobalt SS (im assuming we're talking about the 2.4? Not the 2.0 supercharged) has more hp and torque and weighs less. Thanks for coming out tho :thumbsup:

</cheap domestic plug> haha

Orbie
10-03-2007, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by 403Gemini


a.) street racing is for losers
b.) AT THE TRACK - no it wouldnt. Cobalt SS (im assuming we're talking about the 2.4? Not the 2.0 supercharged) has more hp and torque and weighs less. Thanks for coming out tho :thumbsup:

&lt;/cheap domestic plug&gt; haha

I think Destinova403 was referring to the inside joke in this thread:
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=192581&perpage=40&pagenumber=1

I'm surprised to see you didn't jump in this one 403Gemini.

403Gemini
10-03-2007, 12:56 PM
Originally posted by Orbie


I think Destinova403 was referring to the inside joke in this thread:
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&amp;threadid=192581&amp;perpage=40&amp;pagenumber=1

I'm surprised to see you didn't jump in this one 403Gemini.

Cant catch every thread to be a dick in :thumbsup: haha thanks for the link tho

Mitsu3000gt
10-03-2007, 03:54 PM
I'm really not a fan of high HP FWD cars, I would never buy one.

403Gemini
10-03-2007, 04:09 PM
Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
I'm really not a fan of high HP FWD cars, I would never buy one.

Yeah, me either, think next car im going to get is going to be AWD

Accord_tunerx
10-03-2007, 08:09 PM
Originally posted by LilDrunkenSmurf
Says family car to me. Neighbor got one as her first new car. She loves it, and it's a reliable DD. But as far as modding or speed goes... :thumbsdow

And from what I've heard/read/experienced the interior leaves much to be desired.

So yea. Great family car, but no much in terms of modding. On par with the Lancer ES/Civic LX..?

i like the car...

as for modding goes...it can turn out nice

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1309/1237728595_f13ca98577.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/1238405040_aa76a3c9e1.jpg

Jayson
10-03-2007, 10:33 PM
I bought one for my wife 2007 and i gotta tell ya it's an awesome car... it's my wife's but i get to drive it most of the time =D..
Only problem i've had so far was just the other day actually the side molding started to peel off... but it's covered under warranty so not too worried.. but other than that it's a fun car

403Gemini
10-03-2007, 10:38 PM
I think its a great lookin car, imo needs a few more engine mods - have they built the turbo kit for these yet?

4doorj
10-03-2007, 10:43 PM
theres a white one in the mckenzie area...
its sweet
white sedan with oem wheels painted white
it looks soooooooo good :drool:

?????
10-03-2007, 11:12 PM
Theres a few turbo kits out for the Mazda 3.

You mean this one 4doorj?

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8053/1000001img9hu.jpg

Donmega
10-03-2007, 11:31 PM
its a fun little whip, had to get a rental for the time being and this is what they gave me, not that bad :)

4doorj
10-04-2007, 08:30 AM
yeah!!!! that is sooooo sick!!! everytime it drives by i cant stop staring at it.. it looks soo good
is that yours????


Originally posted by ?????
Theres a few turbo kits out for the Mazda 3.

You mean this one 4doorj?

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8053/1000001img9hu.jpg