Mazda 3

fearfox · Post by **fearfox** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:18 pm

Went test driving some cars, and i drove the mazda 3 and feel in love with it, 4 cylinder pumping 160HP, it has fast pick up, i love the tiptonic transmission , just wondering if any ppl have objections to mazda, are these problematic cars?? i was reading the consumer reports and sounds like an awesome car, rated 9 out of 10. I was wondering since its a japanese car it shouldnt be that bad regarding mechancial failure or recall??

Im thinking of picking one up this coming saturday and getting rid of the 99 integra GSR.

Absolut Talent · Post by **Absolut Talent** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:55 pm

i like the mazdas, more specifically the rx-7 (and to a lesser extent the 8), and the protege'

PreDatoR · Post by **PreDatoR** » Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:18 am

The 3 is the new Protege to say the least. I've been eyeballing the 6s myself. Just really like the way they look. The 3 chassis from what i've read is the same chassis and a Volvo car and the Focus is on. Which is a good chassis. You'll find a lot of ford traits in mazda's these days considering that they own them and all. The Mazda's are as much American as Ford is Japanese anymore.

tunis5000 · Post by **tunis5000** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 11:23 am

I saw a blue sport model on the road yesterday, damn that's a nice looking compact car, I'd consider getting one of those for sure...

chottoED · Post by **chottoED** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 4:12 pm

The 3's a great value... just remember Mazda = Ford... not that I wouldn't buy it myself. It's light and 160 under the hood can pull it around well.
Are you looking at the hatchback or the sedan?

i like the mazdas, more specifically the rx-7 (and to a lesser extent the 8)

I eat RX7's for lunch

Absolut Talent · Post by **Absolut Talent** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 4:34 pm

Originally posted by chottoED

I eat RX7's for lunch

really? i tend to stick with meats and normal ediable foods. Metals and plastics tend to hurt my teeth

chottoED · Post by **chottoED** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 11:10 pm

Don't forget the fiber

Gotta have yer ruffage