The new Mazda3 - Page 5

Amber99ga · 03-09-2005, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mfuller

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.

thats what I looked at without talking them down it was 21K

LaSarita75 · 03-09-2005, 12:31 PM

The thing is, I don't have any hatred for the GA. But, it's warranty is up, and within weeks of that happening, the damn ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. I mean, that should NEVER go on a car, let alone one with 40K miles on it. Besides, I get bored with cars.

That's awesome, Amber. Hopefully they'll be able to find one for me in Strato....rare color!

crazypontiac03 · 03-09-2005, 04:48 PM

I love the Mazda 3, That would be the GA replacment if i was to get rid of it now. Who know's what will be out there when i dump the GA.

naich · 03-09-2005, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfuller

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.

Me too Matt. My wife wants the exact same thing you described except in blue...

Mike Jung · 03-09-2005, 06:53 PM

If you buy a Mazda 3 Sport (called in Canada) / Mazda 3 5-door:

The early versions of the 2.3L 4-cyclinder engine used a cartridge type oil filter & 2- O-rings every time you did an oil change.

The cartridge oil filter & O-rings were/are expensive costing to the owners (& originally hard to find stock of - when it first came out) when getting an oil change.

Mazda 3's with the 2.3L 4-cyclinder engine made after last year summer; changed the oil filter requirements by adding an adaptor at the factory to accept spin-on type oil filters.

So if you are going to get a Mazda 3 with the 2.3L engine:
Get one made after last year summer
or
do this modification to save money & have more chooses of after-market oil filters.
How-to Convert the 6i (& Mazda 3's with the 2.3L engine) Cartridge Oil Filter to a Spin-on Type

A guy at work leased a '04 Mazda 3 Sport end of last summer & just found out what an oil change costs at a Mazda dealer $$$.

$70Cdn [about $59US] (15% taxes included) for 'semi-synthetic' 5W20 oil & that cartridge type oil filter & O-rings.

For that price:
I can use real synthetic motor oil (like: German Castrol Syntec 0W30 or Mobil 1 0W40) & a NAPA Gold oil filter;
& still take it to my local GM dealers (& pay the labour price only) to do it;
& pay about the same price as him.

LaSarita75 · 03-14-2005, 05:40 AM

Well, I got the Mazda3 on Saturday! AWESOME car, terrific price (even loaded) and it was the most painless car-buying experience of my life! I'll be looking into some aftermarket shortly...exhaust and springs initially. It will be a FANTASTIC car for autocrossing, and it's just damn skippy overall.

bigbenSC · 03-14-2005, 06:39 AM

Congrats! Enjoy it!

Nikki · 03-14-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LaSarita75

Well, I got the Mazda3 on Saturday! AWESOME car, terrific price (even loaded) and it was the most painless car-buying experience of my life! I'll be looking into some aftermarket shortly...exhaust and springs initially. It will be a FANTASTIC car for autocrossing, and it's just damn skippy overall.

CONGRATS girly!!!!
Take some pics!!!!

LaSarita75 · 03-14-2005, 08:36 AM

Yeah, I got formally engaged and bought a new car on the same day! Will definitely post pics...may wait till it's tinted and such, but am very excited!!

ZakkWylde470 · 03-14-2005, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LaSarita75

Yeah, I got formally engaged and bought a new car on the same day! Will definitely post pics...may wait till it's tinted and such, but am very excited!!

Are you a member at mazda3forums.com? I think I saw someone over there with the same name..... Anyway, I test-drove a couple 3 S sedans the weekend before this past one. Needless to say, I'm hooked. How a car manufacturer can offer these features at this price is insane. I never knew what the big to-do over newer Japanese cars was, but now I get it.

botlfed · 03-14-2005, 09:34 AM

cool

and congrats on the engagement

LaSarita75 · 03-14-2005, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ZakkWylde470

Are you a member at mazda3forums.com? I think I saw someone over there with the same name..... Anyway, I test-drove a couple 3 S sedans the weekend before this past one. Needless to say, I'm hooked. How a car manufacturer can offer these features at this price is insane. I never knew what the big to-do over newer Japanese cars was, but now I get it.

Yes I am a member there! It's an impossible car to beat (in my opinion) for the price. It has about 10 less horses in it's 4cylinder than my GA's 6. Plus, you get a 4-year warranty, which is really awesome. To me, a longer warranty proves that the manufacturer stands behind their product. I certainly loved the GA and told the dealer to make sure it went to a good home, but it's impossible not to be blown away by this 3.

And thanks, Brandon! It was a pretty good Saturday for me!

Warthog · 03-14-2005, 09:54 AM

Nikki · 03-14-2005, 11:35 AM

Ahhh I 4got to say congrats on the engagement as well

Mine will be coming shortly too hehe...

GregFarz78 · 03-14-2005, 01:16 PM

congrats

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Ahhh I 4got to say congrats on the engagement as well

Mine will be coming shortly too hehe...

crazypontiac03 · 03-14-2005, 05:42 PM

Congrats on Both

. I also love the Mazda 3, But who's know's what will be out there when the GA is done for. Or maybe for my 21st B-day, I'll Buy one.

Maybe.

LaSarita75 · 03-15-2005, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

Ahhh I 4got to say congrats on the engagement as well

Mine will be coming shortly too hehe...

Yeah, lady! What's the latest on that?

Nikki · 03-15-2005, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LaSarita75

Yeah, lady! What's the latest on that?

All I can say is...we'll see what happens in Florida next month

Pontiac Ninja · 03-15-2005, 07:26 AM

Congrats on your new 3!!!!

I didn't read the whole thread. But the mazda 6 is also very reasonably priced and not so little, like the 3 is. BUt too each their own, and everyone likes different cars and has different needs/wants. My g/f got her six cylinder mazda 6 for around 19,600 (with some awsome rebates) about 3 months ago. It has most every option too accept for leather and the sport grill. That made me very sad as I paid that much for my 2000 GAGT brand new back in the day. But I love my GAGT so its alright. This car looks so awsome though and is pretty darn fast at 220hp. I hope I can get her modding soon! It needs some more torque.

ZakkWylde470 · 03-15-2005, 08:09 AM

I was less cramped in a 3 sedan than I am in my parents Grand Am GT. Especially on the passenger side.

03-09-2005, 04:48 PM	#83
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	I love the Mazda 3, That would be the GA replacment if i was to get rid of it now. Who know's what will be out there when i dump the GA. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

03-09-2005, 06:53 PM	#85
Mike Jung 400 hp & 410 lb-ft AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,671 Vehicle: '14 Camaro SS RS coupe	If you buy a Mazda 3 Sport (called in Canada) / Mazda 3 5-door: The early versions of the 2.3L 4-cyclinder engine used a cartridge type oil filter & 2- O-rings every time you did an oil change. The cartridge oil filter & O-rings were/are expensive costing to the owners (& originally hard to find stock of - when it first came out) when getting an oil change. Mazda 3's with the 2.3L 4-cyclinder engine made after last year summer; changed the oil filter requirements by adding an adaptor at the factory to accept spin-on type oil filters. So if you are going to get a Mazda 3 with the 2.3L engine: Get one made after last year summer or do this modification to save money & have more chooses of after-market oil filters. How-to Convert the 6i (& Mazda 3's with the 2.3L engine) Cartridge Oil Filter to a Spin-on Type A guy at work leased a '04 Mazda 3 Sport end of last summer & just found out what an oil change costs at a Mazda dealer $$$. $70Cdn [about $59US] (15% taxes included) for 'semi-synthetic' 5W20 oil & that cartridge type oil filter & O-rings. For that price: I can use real synthetic motor oil (like: German Castrol Syntec 0W30 or Mobil 1 0W40) & a NAPA Gold oil filter; & still take it to my local GM dealers (& pay the labour price only) to do it; & pay about the same price as him. Last edited by Mike Jung; 03-09-2005 at 08:28 PM.

03-14-2005, 05:40 AM	#86
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	Well, I got the Mazda3 on Saturday! AWESOME car, terrific price (even loaded) and it was the most painless car-buying experience of my life! I'll be looking into some aftermarket shortly...exhaust and springs initially. It will be a FANTASTIC car for autocrossing, and it's just damn skippy overall. __________________ Yes, I no longer have a GAGT.

03-14-2005, 08:36 AM	#89
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	Yeah, I got formally engaged and bought a new car on the same day! Will definitely post pics...may wait till it's tinted and such, but am very excited!! __________________ Yes, I no longer have a GAGT.

03-14-2005, 09:34 AM	#91
botlfed Wheelie Popper AKA: Brandon Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigania Age: 46 Posts: 892 Vehicle: LQ4 Turbo Mustang	cool and congrats on the engagement __________________ 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, 12:31 PM	#82
LaSarita75 Seen Your Member AKA: Sarahdise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Age: 45 Posts: 398 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 hot hatch	The thing is, I don't have any hatred for the GA. But, it's warranty is up, and within weeks of that happening, the damn ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. I mean, that should NEVER go on a car, let alone one with 40K miles on it. Besides, I get bored with cars. That's awesome, Amber. Hopefully they'll be able to find one for me in Strato....rare color!

03-14-2005, 06:39 AM	#87
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	Congrats! Enjoy it!

03-14-2005, 09:54 AM	#93
Warthog Free Member AKA: N/A Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 750 Vehicle: N/A	. Last edited by Warthog; 06-15-2020 at 04:42 PM.

03-14-2005, 11:35 AM	#94
Nikki 6 speed sickness. AKA: ~Nikki~ Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 43 Posts: 1,892 Vehicle: '06 G6 GTP Sedan	Ahhh I 4got to say congrats on the engagement as well Mine will be coming shortly too hehe... __________________ ::Redline Motorsport Member:: *Goodbye Accord & Talon...Hello G6 GTP 6MT*

03-14-2005, 05:42 PM	#96
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	Congrats on Both . I also love the Mazda 3, But who's know's what will be out there when the GA is done for. Or maybe for my 21st B-day, I'll Buy one. Maybe. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

03-15-2005, 07:26 AM	#99
Pontiac Ninja GAGT - Member AKA: Jason Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kansas City Age: 39 Posts: 987 Vehicle: 2004 Mazda 6 V6	Congrats on your new 3!!!! I didn't read the whole thread. But the mazda 6 is also very reasonably priced and not so little, like the 3 is. BUt too each their own, and everyone likes different cars and has different needs/wants. My g/f got her six cylinder mazda 6 for around 19,600 (with some awsome rebates) about 3 months ago. It has most every option too accept for leather and the sport grill. That made me very sad as I paid that much for my 2000 GAGT brand new back in the day. But I love my GAGT so its alright. This car looks so awsome though and is pretty darn fast at 220hp. I hope I can get her modding soon! It needs some more torque. __________________ CarDomain

03-15-2005, 08:09 AM	#100
ZakkWylde470 Tae Kwon Flow Master AKA: Marty Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wherever I May Roam Age: 37 Posts: 613 Vehicle: '99 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4	I was less cramped in a 3 sedan than I am in my parents Grand Am GT. Especially on the passenger side. __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."