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Replying to: rorr (Aug 21, 2006 7:02 am) 
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The problem is there is more than one "accepted standard" way to measure. This was a topic a few years ago on the SUV board - Toyota (claimed) the Sequoia had a MUCH larger volume of cargo space VS the Ford Expedition. Toyota even did a few TV ads claiming they had more interior room. Ford cried foul and and pointed out you needed to get out the tools and UNBOLT the rear seats in the Sequoia if you wanted to get the advertised amount of cubic feet. They also claimed due to safety concerns they would NEVER want a customer to unbolt and then reinstall the middle seats. Its the same thing with ground clearance - some measure to the bottom of the differential - some use the bottom of the tranny - both accepted methods. Horsepower has also been in the news - seems like some companies have been using an outdated (but still accepted) way to measure. Acura TL HP dropped from 270 down to 258 - but its the same exact engine! This is a good reason to actually drive the cars - can't trust the specs. |
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Hope you can join us for a little meet and greet with your fellow Mazda enthusiasts! The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule |
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Sept '06 issue has an article about the long-term test for the 2005 Mazda3 S 5-Door! The author Brian Vance said," The combination of its under-$20k sticker price, its ability to serve up a passionate driving experience without guzzling gas, and the practicality of its 5-door body style makes the Mazda3 an excellent ride in the ever growing compact segment." 
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Aug 25, 2006 6:08 am) |
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Thinking of buying an '07 M3 hatch (pending definitive '07 info via brochure or website update). There are 2 features on my '97 Outback that I'd love to get on the M3: Heated outside mirrors and heated cloth seats. The Mazda Canada site (which has had '07 info for weeks) indicates heated mirrors on the GT, but the US site ('06 model info) doesn't; is this a new-for-'07 feature that will be on US models, or is this a Canada-only feature? The Canadian GT (minus Luxury Package) has heated cloth seats. Again, the US seems to have non-heated cloth (S Touring) or heated leather (S Grand Touring). Can the heating element/switchgear be added to the cloth seats, or does one have to replace the seats (which probably ain't worth it)?
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Replying to: hat (Sep 11, 2006 1:37 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Sep 23, 2006 7:14 am) |
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Replying to: bigfur (Sep 23, 2006 7:14 am) I found one link for heated mirrors, at racepages.com; parts cost was $300 for the pair.
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Replying to: hat (Sep 24, 2006 7:22 am)
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