Mazda 3
07-16-2009, 10:36 AM
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My wife bought an 07 and ruined it with an auto but for an econobox its a very nice little car. The interior materials surprised me when she brought it home.
07-16-2009, 11:20 AM
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I still have the 05 mazda 3 that got me through college
I find that, as long as you look at the car for what it is, you can't do worse!!!
I have 70+ k on it, and I've had very few minor issues, one major (replaced transmission under warranty)
really, it's a great econobox daily with a little pep (i have the manual and that helps a little)
my point being, it's not a sports car, it is a great daily/college car. got 30+ mpg fully loaded going cross country
I find that, as long as you look at the car for what it is, you can't do worse!!!
I have 70+ k on it, and I've had very few minor issues, one major (replaced transmission under warranty)
really, it's a great econobox daily with a little pep (i have the manual and that helps a little)
my point being, it's not a sports car, it is a great daily/college car. got 30+ mpg fully loaded going cross country
07-16-2009, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Anrosphynx,Jul 16 2009, 12:19 PM
If by stone reliable daily you mean 3 clutches, 2 differentials, 2 cv boots, and countless other rattles, sure, the S is definitely an "upgrade"...
I've had mine 7 years and the only rattle I've got is when someone isn't in the passenger seat so I fasten the passenger seat belt and the top fastener on the passenger side in the winter.
But a wrench and 5 minutes would take care of that one. I just never have spent the time to do it.
07-16-2009, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Billj747,Jul 16 2009, 03:51 PM
FYI, a stock Mazda 3 does a 2:16 and a MS3 does a 2:09 at Buttonwillow 13CW...
07-16-2009, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 2007 Zx-10,Jul 16 2009, 07:03 AM
and the car is only 3 years old and has what, 30k miles? Porsche quality! the Boxster and Cayman are produced on a budget, and it shows
you will regret leaving the S behind for an "upgrade" (thanks to the "Cockster" hype here, haha), you simply can't beat the S2000 as a stone reliable daily commuter
you will regret leaving the S behind for an "upgrade" (thanks to the "Cockster" hype here, haha), you simply can't beat the S2000 as a stone reliable daily commuter
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