Mazda 3 sport GT

[benyl]

Hey guys.

I am thinking about picking up one of these. Have you heard anything good/bad about them? I know they are fairly new. Anyone know any good forums? I found http://www.mazda3forums.com/ are there any others?

Thanks,

Benyl

[SoSlowDx]

I drive one. For me I think it's awesome.

[1badPT]

My friend has the the 3 Sedan and he likes it a lot. I would assume the wagon would be just as good - what is different about the GT model?

[benyl]

just the power options I think... going to check it out tonight.

[SoSlowDx]

Sport GT Model: 17" Rims, Rear Spoiler, colour heated mirrors...they have different packages for the Sedans but for the Sport just GT and GS that's what I know hahah

[SoSlowDx]

If you do go check it out at Kramer look for Hamid; nice guy.

[benyl]

can you get heated seats? I checked the website, but no mention of it...

[SoSlowDx]

no I don't think there are even heated seats



NOPE I checked my brochure

[Ben]

My Buddy who has the Mazda 3 Sedan (check the car part on my website) has heated Leather seats, it's a dealership option, they outsource it to a place. They did a great job! Bought it from Kramer.

[Lennon]

Heard nothing but positive feedback on this car, definatly check it out. Mechanically sound, and good warrenty offers. To me its a pretty good deal. Good value for your money.

Maybe check out a Nissan sentra too if your into Nissan at all.

[Xtrema]

Mazda 3 is the new king of compact.

Been sales leader in it's class since it's released. Won a few AJAC awards.

It's a fun car, more than enough power with the 160HP model and still pretty good at 140HP basic form. Price is right and looks hot. Interior is probably best in class as well.

It's true that most parts are sourced from Ford but if it's good enough to be a Volvo, it's good enough for me.

I believe only Impreza TS beat in price/features.

[EnRich]

heard great things bout the hatch back one...

[JordanLotoski]

there cool lil cars...the only probem is by this time next year they will be everywhere....

[Akagi Redsuns]

Originally posted by benyl
Hey guys.

I am thinking about picking up one of these. Have you heard anything good/bad about them? I know they are fairly new. Anyone know any good forums? I found http://www.mazda3forums.com/ are there any others?

Thanks,

Benyl

There is http://www.msprotege.com/forum as well as http://www.protegeclub.com .

Looks like a good car and as with any car, people have reported a couple of issues. Don't know if it's widespread or just narrowed to a few select few since it is the 1st production year.

[africano]

Originally posted by MIWYFSHOT
there cool lil cars...the only probem is by this time next year they will be everywhere....

Yeah, the next Protege 5( EVERYWHERE ). Cute cars, only thing I don't like about them is the styling is much like the RX-8, so it makes you look up everytime they drive buy.

Makes the RX-8 look a little cheaper

[Altezza]

Originally posted by MIWYFSHOT
there cool lil cars...the only probem is by this time next year they will be everywhere....

They are already everywhere.

Great bang for buck, IMO. But as with the Protege5, the Mazda 3's rear does not appeal to me. They spent all the time working on the front and sides, but got a little lazy for the rear.

[benyl]

yeah, I am in no big hurry to get one. Checked it out today, but didn't have time to test drive it. My Accord has spoiled me. I want/need heated seats, climate control, etc...

It is a great little car... I guess I don't know what I want... Maybe I will wait for the Volvo V50 T5 AWD...

[africano]

WOW......V50 T5 AWD big jump from mazda 3. The 'er choice indeed.

[benyl]

haha, like I said, I don't know what I want.

I could go with the Mazda3, Jetta wagon 1.8T or TDI, V50, Mazda6 sport wagon, even a Dodge Magnum RT that is coming.

I know there is a huge price difference. I guess I am looking for info on everything. Everything I have seen about the Mazda3 is positive.

[bighead2267]

Legacy wagon will be one of the choice too.......i think it's nice car with decent price........start from 37K