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#8990 of 9235 Re: Stability control on the 07's? [haller] by kyfdx HOST Sep 26, 2006 (5:19 pm)
Replying to: haller (Sep 26, 2006 2:53 pm) It is crazy that they hide it that way...   Go to "Build your own"... then select " s touring "   You'll see it under vehicle features on the right-hand side...   Build your Own Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Sep 28, 2006 4:16 am)
#8991 of 9235 Moving from Mz3 to MzSpeed6 by waygrabow Sep 27, 2006 (7:51 pm)
I love my Mazda3S but have decided to sell it.... today I took delivery of a Mazdaspeed6. The Mz3 has been a great car; wonderful handling, very reliable, 35+ mpg (840 miles and 22.9 gallons last two fill-ups), but last week when I took it in for an oil change I went out to look at cars on the lot instead of just sitting in the waiting lounge. Well, that Mazdaspeed caught my eye. I think I am going to love it even more. Like the AWD, higher level of finish. doesn't diminish the 3... just a different concept.
#8992 of 9235 Re: Stability control on the 07's? [kyfdx] by jeffyscott Sep 28, 2006 (4:16 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 26, 2006 5:19 pm) I looked at several 3's on the mazdausa.com inventory search feature. Found DSC listed on s touring models also and did not see it listed on any of the s sport models.
#8993 of 9235 Tires ??? by 2zmax Oct 25, 2006 (10:56 am)
My OEM's are almost worn out on my 3S P205/50V17. Any suggestions on the replacements? Thanks in advance!
#8994 of 9235 Tires ??? by 2zmax - by z71bill Oct 25, 2006 (1:31 pm)
Maybe more than you want to know - I am a tire nut (per my wife).   I put a set of Kumho ASX on my Mazda3 - but went up a size to 215 50 17 - its been a while so I don't recall every detail - but do know the 205 50 17 Kumho ASX is smaller in diameter that a 205 50 17 Goodyear. The 215 50 17 is just a hair larger in width & diameter than the stock RSA but have had not issues with rubbing and have checked the speedo with my hand held GPS and it is right on. How can this be possible if its a bigger tire? My guess is the slightly softer sidewall of the Kumho reduces the diameter - or increases the number of revolutions the tire must turn.   The Kumho does have a softer sidewall - so it make the ride less bumpy - plus (I assume because of the tread design)much more quiet compared to the Goodyear RSA that came stock.   The rating of the ASX is AA A 420 compared to A A 260 (I think) for the Goodyear.   We have about 4,000 miles on them and the rear tires still have those little nubby things sticking out on the side of the tread - both front and rear still look new. I plan to rotate them this week end. I always do the first rotation early.      I know I must have given up some handlig at the limit - but have never noticed it.   The Kumho were just over $400 installed at Discount Tire - compared to almost $700 for a set of Goodyear RSA. Replies to this message: 2zmax (Oct 26, 2006 7:07 am) dc_driver (Nov 03, 2006 11:43 am)
#8995 of 9235 Re: Tires ??? by 2zmax - [z71bill] by 2zmax Oct 26, 2006 (7:07 am)
Replying to: z71bill (Oct 25, 2006 1:31 pm) Thanks Z71bill; I've checked on tirerack and Kumho ECSTA ASX comes in 205/50WR17 - tirerack recommends these as best sellers and they are $89.00/each vs. 179/each for the original Goodyears. I am not sure why there is such a huge difference in price. Does any one lese have Kuhmo ASX tires that have let's say 20,000+ miles that can share their experiences? Thanks Replies to this message: dc_driver (Nov 03, 2006 11:43 am)
#8996 of 9235 i touring or S model by iwantacar1 Oct 30, 2006 (9:29 am)
Hello: I am trying to decide whether I should get a 4Dr i touring auto or s touring auto. I test drove both of them back to back. The problem is that I drove them on a very windy day. I noticed noise on highway from both cars. I don't know whether both have good insulation? I intend to get an i touring since it is about $2000 cheaper, and it is easier to get (without moonroof option). I wonder if any of you have any suggestions or experience of big difference between i touring and s touring? Thanks
#8997 of 9235 Re: Tires ??? by 2zmax - [2zmax] by dc_driver Nov 03, 2006 (11:43 am)
Replying to: 2zmax (Oct 26, 2006 7:07 am) I still have the OEM's on my 06 3, but have purchased Kumho tires in the past for a 2002 Nissan Altima SE. On that car, the Kumho's were a big step up over the OEM Bridgestone tires that came with the car. They had better traction, were less noisy, and the car handled better. Best of all, is that you cannot beat the price. I would definitely recommend Kumho tires and will most likely replace my OEM 3's tires with them when it is time.
#8998 of 9235 Choosing between i Touring and s model. by allfiredup Nov 04, 2006 (12:49 am)
I bought my 3 last December and had to make the same decision- i Touring or s/s Touring model. I finally decided that the 5-door was the most practical choice and it's only available in the 's' model.   I test drove several different variations including i Touring manual, s manual, and s automatic. I ultimately decided on the manual s Touring (again, in the 5-door) because the 2.3 felt significantly stronger than the 2.0. The 17" wheel/tire package was the clencher for me also.   The true price difference between the i Touring and s Sport is only about $700. The s Sport adds the 2.3L/5-speed auto, nicer interior fabric, leather steering wheel and shifter and a few convenience items. Money well spent, in my opinion.   I also noticed you mention that the i Touring is easier to find equipped the way you want (no moonroof). I was having a similar problem locating the color I wanted (Titanium Gray) in the s 5-door with manual transmission and NO other options. Everything close had leather, sunroof, etc.   I used the mazdausa website to search inventory and just started emailing dealers every time I found a match. Within three days, I had a great offer on the exact vehicle I wanted and drove 3 hours from Atlanta to Knoxville to pick it up. Mine stickered for $18k and change and I got it for $16k driveout (excluding sales tax paid when I registered the car back in Georgia).   Good luck, hope you find exactly what you're looking for!
#8999 of 9235 2007 Mazda3 itouring (autom) w/ ABS and moonroof pkgs by surhar17 Dec 14, 2006 (4:37 pm)
Hi, Please help! I'm a 1st time buyer!!   I'm moving to L.A. for a job and either will buy here in Ohio or LA.   Quoted in Ohio $17,318, out-of-door estimate =$18,926.61.   IS out-of-door quote correct? Find any offers in LA similiar? Need to justify driving this to CALI!!!   2007 Mazda3 itouring (autom) w/ ABS and moonroof pkgs, Silvr Replies to this message: lateralg (Dec 14, 2006 5:03 pm) surhar17 (Dec 14, 2006 8:04 pm)

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