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dieselstation
08-21-2003, 06:08 PM
http://www.dieselstation.com/stuff/mazda3.jpg
http://a8.cpimg.com/image/78/14/22269048-6081-02580190-.jpg
http://a9.cpimg.com/image/79/14/22269049-1945-02580190-.jpg
http://a0.cpimg.com/image/7A/14/22269050-4875-02580190-.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/specials/2003_geneva/mazda/mx-sportiv_i02.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/specials/2003_geneva/mazda/mx-sportiv_i03.jpg

this thing looks DAMN good. practical + the performance of typica Mazda zoom zoom = win!

if they can keep it under $20K.. then this might definitely be my next car.

engine options.
2.0 in the sedan 148-hp/135 lb-ft
2.3 optional in the sedan, standard in the wagon 160-hp/151 lb-ft
RX-7_TWINTURBO
08-21-2003, 06:09 PM
nice car....i like the color
Ferio_vti
08-21-2003, 06:14 PM
Didn't someone post this a while back??
I like. New Protege by the looks of it
Nix87
08-21-2003, 06:29 PM
Thats a clean looking ride. Looks like good bang for buck if under 20k
:thumbsup:

Nick
fast95pony
08-21-2003, 07:03 PM
It's based on the same platform as the next Focus...
thich
08-21-2003, 11:46 PM
replacement for the protege
Kamen
08-21-2003, 11:56 PM
Looks cool. I like the color.
^SkylinE^
08-22-2003, 12:27 AM
I want some one to make a hatch that is very close to the old Fifth gen civic by far my most favorite hatch ever made!
Z24
08-22-2003, 11:26 AM
nice car!
the-240sx-guy
08-22-2003, 11:28 AM
it looks pretty good, but 4 door hatchbacks never sat well with me.

do they make a 2door version of this car? that would be nicer\
but i have to admit, the interior looks pretty good
girlRACER
08-22-2003, 12:07 PM
That's the nicest 4 door hatchback so far!! But somehow the fact that it is built on the focus platform doesn't seem appealing since there were so many problems with the focus in the past. :(
KoukiS14
08-22-2003, 07:37 PM
Kinda looks like a PT Cruiser.

Still nice tho.
fast95pony
08-22-2003, 10:26 PM
Originally posted by girlRACER
That's the nicest 4 door hatchback so far!! But somehow the fact that it is built on the focus platform doesn't seem appealing since there were so many problems with the focus in the past. :(


I guess Honda's Civic is bad too ??


http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/022433AI.html


http://www.alldata.com/TSB/19/021950DU.html


The Mazda 3 is based on a NEW platform,that the NEW Focus will SHARE...
thich
08-23-2003, 12:34 AM
heard rumours there may be an AWD version down the road too :)

if so... then it's something i'd definitely look forward to
sunsetsblvd
01-19-2005, 08:27 AM
I have a Mazda 3...it now has a broken differential,anybody else had similar problems,Mazda does not want to replace mine,they say it's abuse..why have a warranty then?lots of brake issues as well!!fuel pumps r also a concern with them i have read!
thinmyster
01-19-2005, 08:33 AM
wow a 2 year old thread back from the dead :eek: :eek:
Fobby
01-19-2005, 05:21 PM
man, what did you do to your 3