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#2721 of 2744 Re: Hatchback Cargo Space [ecofun] by gordonwd Apr 01, 2008 (10:59 am)
Replying to: ecofun (Mar 27, 2008 1:24 pm) We just got our Mazda3 last weekend and are hoping that we can get our comfort bikes (one at a time of course) into the back. I am also pretty sure that my road bike (56cm) will fit in there, but there's no doubt that the front wheel has to come off.   Unfortunately, the weather has been so lousy that my bike is still on the work stand in the basement and I'll be gone for the next couple of weeks. But I'll try to remember to post back here when I have the results. Replies to this message: seva (Apr 25, 2008 6:21 pm) shikem (Jun 20, 2008 7:07 pm)
#2722 of 2744 Impressed with new GT by gordonwd Apr 01, 2008 (11:10 am)
We picked up our 2008.5 GT last weekend, in the dazzling Copper Red color (a 2008.5 change, along with a power seat and a few other goodies). This is mainly my wife's car, but I have to admit that I am very impressed with all of the features that they have packed into this vehicle. It seems to have most of what my BMW 325i has, at less than 2/3 the cost! Granted, it's no BMW, but then what else is?   I haven't had much chance to drive it myself since I'm still trying to pry it away from my wife, but it certainly looks like we made a good choice!
#2723 of 2744 Re: Hatchback Cargo Space [gordonwd] by seva Apr 25, 2008 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: gordonwd (Apr 01, 2008 10:59 am) I always put my road bike with back seats down without taking off the front wheel. Here are 2 differences: 1. My bike is 49 cm -- Lemond Reno 2005 2. My car is Mazda Protege 5 Wagon. but I suspect, Mazda 3 is a little bit longer.
#2724 of 2744 Re: sport or touring [rgerstl] by marscat Apr 26, 2008 (6:21 am)
Replying to: rgerstl (Mar 02, 2007 10:51 am) Driving in a city full of potholes, I regret having my low profile touring tires. This might not be an issue for others, though. Replies to this message: autonomous (Apr 28, 2008 8:06 am)
#2725 of 2744 Tiring talk [marscat] by autonomous Apr 28, 2008 (8:06 am)
Replying to: marscat (Apr 26, 2008 6:21 am) Driving in a city full of potholes, I regret having my low profile touring tires.   I was thinking of this as I walked by a stunning VW Golf GT with what looked like 40's. The car may be superb and the tires may provide great control but, oh, the pain when hitting one of those cracks/crevices/canyons in the road after the ravages of winter. The nature of our roads is a limitation on automobile design/set-up; sports (or, sporty) cars need great roads (or, better still, race tracks).
#2726 of 2744 Engine compartment hose diameters by vrodriguez May 05, 2008 (8:13 pm)
Does anyone knows where I could find ALL of the engine compartment/bay hoses diameter for my 04 MZ3 H/B, 2/3L automatic (i.e. radiator, fuel lines, vacum, etc.) ? Will like to replace them all with aftermarket ones.   Thanks!
#2727 of 2744 VW Rabbit beats out the Mazda 3 (Consumer Reports) by autonomous May 06, 2008 (1:40 pm)
According to Edmunds Inside Line, the latest issue of CR has the VW Rabbit beating out the Mazda3 hatchback! Replies to this message: percussionist (May 07, 2008 6:44 am) autonomous (May 07, 2008 2:24 pm)
#2728 of 2744 Re: VW Rabbit beats out the Mazda 3 (Consumer Reports) [autonomous] by percussionist May 07, 2008 (6:44 am)
Replying to: autonomous (May 06, 2008 1:40 pm) I had a Rabbit - and while I'm sure the times have changed since then, it was enough to make me not even consider another VeeDub. I drove my friend's Passat (after spending 15 minutes figuring out where all the controls are) and really liked it - it's too bad he doesn't get to drive it more often due to all the shop time it requires.   But just out of curiosity, in what areas does CR claim the Rabbit is better? Replies to this message: autonomous (May 07, 2008 2:24 pm)
#2729 of 2744 Re: VW Rabbit beats out the Mazda 3 (Consumer Reports) [percussionist] by autonomous May 07, 2008 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: percussionist (May 07, 2008 6:44 am) The Volkswagen Rabbit got top marks from the notoriously picky Consumer Reports, which praised the hatchback's "agile handling" and "versatile, well-finished interior." Here's the link to the article in Edmunds: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=126106
#2730 of 2744 Re: Hatchback Cargo Space [gordonwd] by shikem Jun 20, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: gordonwd (Apr 01, 2008 10:59 am) My 56 cm bike fits easily without taking off the front wheel. Takes out the cargo cover and fold down the seats. Put the bike in back wheel 1st. Turn the handle bars so the front wheel is vertical and there you have it.

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