The new Mazda3 - Page 4

sicc · 06-06-2004, 06:44 PM

id like to see that vid... can you put it up somewhere? if not i can pm you with my ftp info so you can upload to me.

VTECSiGAH8R · 06-06-2004, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sicc

id like to see that vid... can you put it up somewhere? if not i can pm you with my ftp info so you can upload to me.

It's on racingflix.com, so if you have a membership you can DL it quickly. If not, it's not worth trying to DL, and I can't find it on my PC. Here's the link tho:

http://64.246.54.65/rf_videos/road_r...16BM_Video.wmv

Info about it: http://racingflix.com/getvideo.asp?v=708&p=3

LaSarita75 · 03-09-2005, 08:27 AM

Bringing this thread back to life...I'm actually going back to a Mazda dealership this Saturday to start wheelin and dealin' on a new Mazda 3. I want the 5-door in Strato blue; as far as options, I'm not too concerned. It's a fun car to drive, has a 4-year warranty, and looks pretty hot. I love my GA, but it's just not reliable anymore. I have a tendency to trade every 3-4 years anyway.

I'll keep posting here, but yes, I will no longer have the GA.

botlfed · 03-09-2005, 09:22 AM

I test drove a 3 and 6 before the GTP......

I liked the 6 but would have loved the 3 if only the seat went back 2 more inches

LaSarita75 · 03-09-2005, 09:34 AM

I'm short, so smaller cars work great for me. Jon is 6'5" and fit into it...he didn't fit into the Scion tC though! We had to open the sunroof for his head.

I'm excited about the 3. Getting a 5-door in Strato blue (if they can find one). I'll miss the GA, but eh, must move on.

hotgt · 03-09-2005, 09:40 AM

Is the Mazda 3 considered a chick car?

I mean, i see a lot of girls driving them around town, but then again i see a lot of younger guys driving the car too...personally i think it's borderline...the Mazda3 Sport has the aggressive look with the sport grille and dark tails, the regular version just looks like a rental car

i'm in love with the winning blue (the electric blue color), and black Mazda3 Sports...if i were to get one, it would be a black 4 door sport

Good luck LaSarita on your purchase!

LaSarita75 · 03-09-2005, 09:57 AM

Thank you! I test drove all sorts of cars and it was by far my favorite. I've always had GMs or Fords, so this is my first foray into the Japanese market.

I like the winning blue, too, but was drawn to the Strato. It's far more unusual, and I like that.

We saw a brand new limited edition Black Cherry RX-8 there....now THAT'S a hot color. Jon has a velocity red 8, and he likes the Winning Blue, too. Oh well, bring it on!!

naich · 03-09-2005, 10:23 AM

IMO, the Mazda 3 and the Scion tC are going to be the 2 biggest sellers this year. They are both very sharp looking and very well built especially when you consider they are both under 20k.

Nikki · 03-09-2005, 10:40 AM

Congrats Sarah!!!

The tC is real hot tho too!

LaSarita75 · 03-09-2005, 10:43 AM

I thought the tC drove with a "chintzy" feeling...besides the fact that Jon's head didn't fit in the car and we had to open the moonroof! There was a wind noise that was annoying and whistle-y in the car. The dash is real nice in those things. But the 3 is peppier.

bigbenSC · 03-09-2005, 11:06 AM

Good luck getting a deal on a 3. I tried in December and they wanted $350 a month for a 48 month lease with 12k miles a year and nothing down for a "s" 4 door with cloth and no sunroof. I agree though, the 3 is a great looking car especially in either of the blue colors. I drove an automatic and it was definately not a zoom-zoom kind of quick. The 5 speed may be a little better. Also, go easy on the options packages, these cars get expensinve really quick. It is possible to load one up to $24,000.

hotgt · 03-09-2005, 11:23 AM

^^yea..the higher priced ones come with Xenon's, leather, cd changers, navigation and all that stuff...there is also a special edition Mazda3 for 2005, it comes in a special edition color, with two tone leather interior and all other options

looks really nice though

on a side note...$350 a month on the lease? damn...!

LaSarita75 · 03-09-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbengt67

Good luck getting a deal on a 3. I tried in December and they wanted $350 a month for a 48 month lease with 12k miles a year and nothing down for a "s" 4 door with cloth and no sunroof. I agree though, the 3 is a great looking car especially in either of the blue colors. I drove an automatic and it was definately not a zoom-zoom kind of quick. The 5 speed may be a little better. Also, go easy on the options packages, these cars get expensinve really quick. It is possible to load one up to $24,000.

I'm not getting leather, nav, moonroof, etc. I don't need a lot of fancy options, to tell you the truth. ABS and xenons would be nice, so would a 6-disc....but they have to find a 5 door in the color I want first.

elim · 03-09-2005, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Braves299

are you getting rid of your GTO for the RX-8 bob?

mfuller · 03-09-2005, 11:53 AM

I'm looking to buy a 3 5-door (the 5-door only comes with the bigger motor) for my wife very soon. We'll do with the silver exterior, black cloth, auto, sunroof and CD changer package, and the ABS/SAC/Airbag package. Along with the rear bumper step plates and a rearview mirror w/ compass, it should sticker right around $20K.

Braves299 · 03-09-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by elim

Haha just go back.. prob. on first page

LaSarita75 · 03-09-2005, 11:56 AM

^^ I was going to say, notice the dates. I brought this thread back from the dead!

Braves299 · 03-09-2005, 11:57 AM

I'm sorry, I didn't realize that. I deleted my original post

GregFarz78 · 03-09-2005, 12:06 PM

Dont the mazda 3's have about the same resale value as a GA? Buy an import instead

Amber99ga · 03-09-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LaSarita75

Bringing this thread back to life...I'm actually going back to a Mazda dealership this Saturday to start wheelin and dealin' on a new Mazda 3. I want the 5-door in Strato blue; as far as options, I'm not too concerned. It's a fun car to drive, has a 4-year warranty, and looks pretty hot. I love my GA, but it's just not reliable anymore. I have a tendency to trade every 3-4 years anyway.

I'll keep posting here, but yes, I will no longer have the GA.

hope you get it!! I almost bought one back in december, the exact same one your looking at. But I had to decline since they wouldnt go down on the price and I wasnt gonna make 320 dollar payments on it! hopefully once we move to Michigan I will be able to get one though! Cause this pos grand am I'm driving now is just not reliable at all!!!!!!!!! And I LOVE the madza 3 5 door!

06-06-2004, 06:44 PM	#61
sicc s y c AKA: SiCC Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: arizona Posts: 1,103 Vehicle: somethin	id like to see that vid... can you put it up somewhere? if not i can pm you with my ftp info so you can upload to me. __________________ -SiCC

03-09-2005, 09:22 AM	#64
botlfed Wheelie Popper AKA: Brandon Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigania Age: 46 Posts: 892 Vehicle: LQ4 Turbo Mustang	I test drove a 3 and 6 before the GTP...... I liked the 6 but would have loved the 3 if only the seat went back 2 more inches __________________ First 99+ GA in the 13's former rides 99 GAGT 04 GTP Cartuning Turbocharged current ride 2000 Mustang GT Turocharged 6.0 lq4

03-09-2005, 09:40 AM	#66
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	Is the Mazda 3 considered a chick car? I mean, i see a lot of girls driving them around town, but then again i see a lot of younger guys driving the car too...personally i think it's borderline...the Mazda3 Sport has the aggressive look with the sport grille and dark tails, the regular version just looks like a rental car i'm in love with the winning blue (the electric blue color), and black Mazda3 Sports...if i were to get one, it would be a black 4 door sport Good luck LaSarita on your purchase! __________________ JeFF *Don't argue with stupid people...they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience...* My NEW car: 2006 Silver Pontiac G6!!! Last edited by hotgt; 03-09-2005 at 09:43 AM.

03-09-2005, 10:23 AM	#68
naich Aleromod.com Owner Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rutgers, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 289 Vehicle: 2001 Ruby Red GLS	IMO, the Mazda 3 and the Scion tC are going to be the 2 biggest sellers this year. They are both very sharp looking and very well built especially when you consider they are both under 20k. __________________ Owner- www.aleromod.com 2001 Alero GLS... Soon to be SC/T Alero! Ruby Red w/ Intrax drop, 18" Eagle 077's, Sirius Radio, 3 10" MTX Thunder 6000 subs, True HID Headlight conversion, more lighting coming soon!

03-09-2005, 10:40 AM	#69
Nikki 6 speed sickness. AKA: ~Nikki~ Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 43 Posts: 1,892 Vehicle: '06 G6 GTP Sedan	Congrats Sarah!!! The tC is real hot tho too! __________________ ::Redline Motorsport Member:: *Goodbye Accord & Talon...Hello G6 GTP 6MT*

03-09-2005, 08:27 AM	#63
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	Bringing this thread back to life...I'm actually going back to a Mazda dealership this Saturday to start wheelin and dealin' on a new Mazda 3. I want the 5-door in Strato blue; as far as options, I'm not too concerned. It's a fun car to drive, has a 4-year warranty, and looks pretty hot. I love my GA, but it's just not reliable anymore. I have a tendency to trade every 3-4 years anyway. I'll keep posting here, but yes, I will no longer have the GA.

03-09-2005, 09:34 AM	#65
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	I'm short, so smaller cars work great for me. Jon is 6'5" and fit into it...he didn't fit into the Scion tC though! We had to open the sunroof for his head. I'm excited about the 3. Getting a 5-door in Strato blue (if they can find one). I'll miss the GA, but eh, must move on.

03-09-2005, 09:57 AM	#67
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	Thank you! I test drove all sorts of cars and it was by far my favorite. I've always had GMs or Fords, so this is my first foray into the Japanese market. I like the winning blue, too, but was drawn to the Strato. It's far more unusual, and I like that. We saw a brand new limited edition Black Cherry RX-8 there....now THAT'S a hot color. Jon has a velocity red 8, and he likes the Winning Blue, too. Oh well, bring it on!!

03-09-2005, 10:43 AM	#70
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	I thought the tC drove with a "chintzy" feeling...besides the fact that Jon's head didn't fit in the car and we had to open the moonroof! There was a wind noise that was annoying and whistle-y in the car. The dash is real nice in those things. But the 3 is peppier.

03-09-2005, 11:06 AM	#71
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Good luck getting a deal on a 3. I tried in December and they wanted $350 a month for a 48 month lease with 12k miles a year and nothing down for a "s" 4 door with cloth and no sunroof. I agree though, the 3 is a great looking car especially in either of the blue colors. I drove an automatic and it was definately not a zoom-zoom kind of quick. The 5 speed may be a little better. Also, go easy on the options packages, these cars get expensinve really quick. It is possible to load one up to $24,000.

03-09-2005, 11:23 AM	#72
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	^^yea..the higher priced ones come with Xenon's, leather, cd changers, navigation and all that stuff...there is also a special edition Mazda3 for 2005, it comes in a special edition color, with two tone leather interior and all other options looks really nice though on a side note...$350 a month on the lease? damn...! __________________ JeFF *Don't argue with stupid people...they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience...* My NEW car: 2006 Silver Pontiac G6!!!

03-09-2005, 11:53 AM	#75
mfuller Mr. Common Sense AKA: Matt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL USA Age: 47 Posts: 2,031 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS sedan	I'm looking to buy a 3 5-door (the 5-door only comes with the bigger motor) for my wife very soon. We'll do with the silver exterior, black cloth, auto, sunroof and CD changer package, and the ABS/SAC/Airbag package. Along with the rear bumper step plates and a rearview mirror w/ compass, it should sticker right around $20K. __________________ Matt - Resident brake and suspension guru Also, your friendly Performance and Technical Moderator *Please don't tailgate, text and drive, drink and drive, or otherwise act like an asshat.* Questioning if it will ever run again.....

03-09-2005, 11:56 AM	#77
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	^^ I was going to say, notice the dates. I brought this thread back from the dead!

03-09-2005, 11:57 AM	#78
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03-09-2005, 12:06 PM	#79
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Dont the mazda 3's have about the same resale value as a GA? Buy an import instead __________________ My Pics