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#51 of 2744 The driver-side one probably wouldn't. by mazdafun Mar 06, 2003 (11:21 am)
The other one probably would greatly obstruct visibility.
#52 of 2744 Stupid questions by bluong1 Mar 06, 2003 (1:47 pm)
where do they put the key lock of the hatch?   where does the radio antenna go (on the windshield?)?   and what is this thing on the right side of the shifter that looks like a remote control?   Bruno
#53 of 2744 visibility by etea Mar 06, 2003 (6:15 pm)
There is a way to place your car's mirror that will completely get rid of the blind zone (for objects such as cars).   This method is approved by the SAE (Societiy of Automotive Engineers).   The main issue is that by looking at the windows, you lose precious reaction time (especially true on highways).   I see everything without having to rotate my head more than to look at the mirrors.   WARNING: This method takes some time to get used to it and you SHOULD keep looking through the side windows until you feel totally confident with this new way.   It is really special as you wont see the car behind you in the side mirrors (it was duplicate info from the rear mirror).   I invite you to read this document: http://www.sts.sae.org/membersonly/blindzone/index.htm
#54 of 2744 etea by bluong1 Mar 06, 2003 (9:04 pm)
Hummm, by complaining about the visibility I get for free a lesson about adjusting my mirrors. Two comments first:   1. I don't know if we are talking the same thing but for me the problem of looking at the back window on the highway is NOT reaction time, but rather one have to leave the eyes momentally on what happens in the direction where the car is moving.   2. I usually do not need to look through the back window while driving, because: first, I usually know constantly what is going on all around my car, second: I have my side mirrors adjusting very outward (100% out on my P5) thus I only need to check through the front windows a fraction of second to cover the blind spot. That the way I'm doing for years and years...   Now back to the lack of visibility   1. have you ever tried to backpark into a tight spot with the car like the Open Astra?   2. Sometime the only way to eliminate the blind zone is looking through the back window. For example when entering into a highway from the ramp: the directions of our car and that of the on-going traffic are converging and our side mirrors can't possibly cover another car coming closer from a side.   3. Car design that has a bad visibility will no double compromise the safety, regardless the style of driving. I would reject the car if I don't feel totally comfortable of driving it. Lack of visibility certainly could make me very uncomfortable.   Bruno
#55 of 2744 Remote. by mazdafun Mar 07, 2003 (5:26 am)
Looks like the remote from the 6 for the NAV system. This isn't currently available in NA, but is in Europe and Japan. Might be coming in 2004 to NA.
#56 of 2744 RE: Stupid questions by wongpres Mar 07, 2003 (5:49 am)
"where do they put the key lock of the hatch?"   There's no external keyhole for the hatch. The MX Sportif is a concept car. The door handles are also conceptual and don't have a exterior keyhole either (production door handles will be like the Mazda6).   "where does the radio antenna go (on the windshield?)?"   Again, concept car, so they kept it clean for showcar purposes. Production antenna will be like the current Protege5.   "and what is this thing on the right side of the shifter that looks like a remote control?"   As mazdafun says, it's the remote control for the NAV.
#57 of 2744 The car is so perfect, but is it quiet? by creakid1 Mar 08, 2003 (12:20 am)
Being small & comfy rules! Who can stand Mazda6's huge turning circle?   VW, BMW, & Toyota make quiet small cars. Are you gonna do it this time, Mazda?   Close-ratio 5-sp? 2.3L is big enough to handle this little car. Offer a wide ratio! Or I'll have to increase tire diameter again this time like what I did w/ my '90 Protege LX-- still suffering from the noise today since day 1.
#58 of 2744 Price by artdecho Mar 08, 2003 (5:18 am)
Don't think they can raise the price much over the current one.....gotta keep the sedan competitive with Corollas, Civics, Focuses etc. and the P5 in the game with Matrixes, Vibes, ZX5's etc. The 6 is pretty competitive with it's competition and I would expect the 3 to follow suit.
#59 of 2744 Mazda prices vs Honda and Toyota: by carguy58 Mar 10, 2003 (6:59 am)
Mazda's are usually priced anywhere from 300 dollars to 1,000 dollars under Honda and Toyota's entry's. I could see the the 3 being higher priced than the Focus because of the Focus's dismal reliability record.
#60 of 2744 The real deal by dinu01 Mar 11, 2003 (6:55 am)
http://www.mazda.ca/english/40.htm   Dinu

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