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Motor Trend article "Good things come in small packages"
by luvmbooty
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Aug 25, 2006 (6:08 am)
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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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- #2554 of 2744
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Re: Motor Trend article "Good things come in small packages" [luvmbooty]
by v_d
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Aug 25, 2006 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Aug 25, 2006 6:08 am)
yeah we know it's good. Still like every other car on the road it's not PERFECT. Road noise in the 5-Door, little head room in the back of the 4-Door. And many other little things. But overall it's a great car for the money.
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Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats?
by hat
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Sep 11, 2006 (1:37 pm)
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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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Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [hat]
by bigfur
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Sep 23, 2006 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: hat (Sep 11, 2006 1:37 pm)
For the seats cant you just go to an aftermarket store and have them take the seat cover off and install one. I had it done on my old truck a few years ago, and it worked great.
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Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [bigfur]
by backy
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Sep 23, 2006 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Sep 23, 2006 7:14 am)
That might work for the driver's seat, but be careful on the passenger's seat. Those seats have sensors for the Occupant Classification System (OCS), which turns the passenger airbag on or off depending on the load on the seat. Some OCS sensors are in the seat cushion. I don't know where they are in the Mazda3.
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Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [bigfur]
by hat
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Sep 24, 2006 (7:22 am)
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Replying to: bigfur (Sep 23, 2006 7:14 am)
Bigfur & Backy, thanks for your help on this topic. I decided to go for the GT (heated leather seats). After a bit more research, I decided that some of the GT's upgrades that I thought were frivolous (such as the HID headlights) were really worthwhile. I've seen a few aftermarket seat heaters (both the "under seat cover" types" and the external cushion types) advertised, but no idea how well they work, or if they'd interfere with the weight sensor for the front-passenger airbag.
I found one link for heated mirrors, at racepages.com; parts cost was $300 for the pair.
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Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [hat]
by bigfur
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Sep 25, 2006 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: hat (Sep 24, 2006 7:22 am)
Im trying to get an 07 GT right now. Biggest problem is i dont want a white or silver one, and i want a five speed so i have to wait a month or two till the dealer even has any in stock. I have a truck right now with heated seats and was told by the gf my next vehical needed to have them too! HA Either way the only options i didnt want were the nav system (i know where im going) and the sunroof, being im 6'5 i need the head room. My only concern is im gonna end up with one with a sunroof being that it is all they have coming in now, so im wondering has anyone else had a head room issue with the sunroof installed?
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Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [bigfur]
by hat
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Sep 25, 2006 (2:18 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Sep 25, 2006 11:23 am)
Bigfur, my situation is similar - I ordered my 07 GT with 5-speed, no sunroof (only 5'11", but like to sit upright, so loss of headroom was an issue), no nav (I already have a portable nav), in galaxy gray. I was told ordering from the factory could take as long as 90 days - OK, I'll wait to get exactly what I want, as I plan on driving this car for the next decade.
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Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [bigfur]
by dride
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Sep 25, 2006 (5:50 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Sep 25, 2006 11:23 am)
I'm 6'4", and have no problems with the sunroof. I do have to have the seat on a lower setting, but it is not on the lowest. When I sat in the showroom one back in '05, I never thought I would fit, but that model had the driver's side cranked up to the top. I do enjoy the sunroof!
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07 Mazda 3 has traction/stability control standard?
by abang
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Sep 25, 2006 (7:23 pm)
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Edmunds lists the 2007 Mazda 3 having traction control and stability control as standard features. I checked the Mazda USA web site and those features are not even listed as options. So, does the US spec. Mazda 3 have traction control and stability control at all? I was all set to buy the 2007 Mazda 3 but if these features are indeed not available, I'm looking elsewhere.
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