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2007 Mazda 3 by sir_timbit
Jul 28, 2006 (3:53 pm)
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Well despite the bad news about the Mazdas at sea,
 
http://motorsports.autoblog.com/2006/07/27/cargo-ship-cougar-ace-tips-over-4-700- - - - - -mazdas-aboard/
 
I went out today looking for 2006 Mazda 3 Touring Editions to find them all gone. One of the dealers here in Edmonton, AB just received some 2007 hatchbacks...All had new wheels, darker blue colour than the '06s, xenon headlights, leather seats w/heat. They said they had some 2007 sedans en route and expected them in a few days....So at least some '07s are out there!
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2007 Mazda 3 by ex_tdier
Jul 28, 2006 (6:27 pm)
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Check the manufacturing/production date. Don't get any made prior to July/06. If you can get a new 07 within the next few weeks, you should be safe; otherwise, hold off for several months.
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Re: 2007 Mazda 3 [ex_tdier] by chrisbolt
Jul 29, 2006 (11:46 pm)
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Replying to: ex_tdier (Jul 28, 2006 6:27 pm)

Why?
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Re: 2007 Mazda 3 [chrisbolt] by ex_tdier
Jul 30, 2006 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: chrisbolt (Jul 29, 2006 11:46 pm)

Because we don't know when these new 07's were manufactured exactly and you wouldn't want to buy a salvaged Mazda3, would you?
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Some '07 observations... by sir_timbit
Aug 18, 2006 (3:57 pm)
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Here in Edmonton, AB, at least one of the local Mazda dealers received some 2007 sedans in addition to the hatchbacks. They had a GS and a bright GT model. The blue is slightly darker than last year's "Winning Blue" mica...Still looks beautiful! I still prefer last year's wheels but the new ones are growing on me. Some other points:
 
1) Mp3/Aux in. I kept looking for the Aux in on the stereo itself, as that seems to be the most common location on other makes. The Aux-in is actually located in the bottom of the centre console box, beside the additional accessory power outlet. There's a pass-thru slot so you can place your mp3 player in the upper portion of the centre console. Nice arrangement to keep the player hidden. The dealer also talked about the iPod specific adapter. Sounds like that one will go in the empty portion of the stereo (where the optional cassette deck would go) and will have controls for the ipod from there.
 
2) The rear lights on the GX and GS models are the same as last year's GT models. Clear with amber turning signals. YAY! The GT model gets LED lights. The rear lights are slightly redesigned in shape as well; they stick out a little more like the rear lights on the Mazda 6--nowhere near as much as that one fortunately.
 
3) There's a recessed portion on the liftback for the trunk, so it's easier to lift it up.
 
4) Generally, just a nicer looking interior IMO. Yes, there's a rear-seat armrest.
 
5) The sunroof is now a standalone option on the GT. Yay! (I guess)
 
6) The fog lights are now rectangular instead of circular.
 
Here's hoping they'll have another touring edition a few months from now.
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Some '07 observations by ex_tdier
Aug 18, 2006 (9:56 pm)
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In the next few months, the 07's from the partially overturned freighter in Alaska should be making it's way to the dealers, after they have been reconditioned...
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Re: Some '07 observations [ex_tdier] by v_d
Aug 19, 2006 (9:07 pm)
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Replying to: ex_tdier (Aug 18, 2006 9:56 pm)

bad news...
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Re: Some '07 observations [ex_tdier] by pat HOST
Aug 19, 2006 (9:58 pm)
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Replying to: ex_tdier (Aug 18, 2006 9:56 pm)

What happened to that freighter and the cars on it? Last I knew, it was still on its side in the ocean and the fate of the cars was unknown.
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Re: Some '07 observations [pat] by v_d
Aug 20, 2006 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: pat (Aug 19, 2006 9:58 pm)

they probably managed to turn the freighter around (they did it before) and "on it`s feet". If they did that, then I`m sure Mazda recalled all the cars for recondition due to the fact that is cheaper to recon. than to build new cars (5000 of them). Some of the cars were supposed to get to dealers in the Mid-west and Gulf regions. That doesn`t mean the salvaged autos will do the same though.
 
Regards.
 
VD
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Re: Some '07 observations [v_d] by sir_timbit
Aug 20, 2006 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: v_d (Aug 20, 2006 12:03 pm)

The status of the ship itself is here:
 
http://www.dec.state.ak.us/spar/perp/response/sum_fy07/060728201/060728201_index- .htm
 
If they are reconditioned, I wonder if they'd have to be advertised as such....Mazda 3 Alaska Edition with bonus flippers and goggles!
You'd think it could be a potential legal mindfield if they weren't. And would the manufacture date be changed? If not, you could avoid any '07 models built summer 2006 if you're concerned.

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