2005 Mazda3 Sport vs 2005 Impreza RS Wagon - READ ONLY

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#11 of 41 Thanks for the advices! by rcheung Sep 24, 2004 (10:51 am)
I took a test drive of the Impreza yesterday. The dealer gave me an Outback model. I was surprised that the suspension was not as stiff as I expected. I asked the sales about the suspension as compared with the 9-2X, and he told me that the Saab had the WRX suspension, and that the 2.5RS wagon's suspension should be a little softer than the Outback model. Anyway, my wife and I both liked the big cargo space of the RS, and finance rate is lower (2.8% vs 5.9% for the 3). We will be getting the Subie. Thanks again for the responses! Replies to this message: ozman62 (Sep 24, 2004 2:30 pm) rcheung (Sep 24, 2004 3:29 pm)
#12 of 41 by ateixeira Sep 24, 2004 (10:55 am)
Congrats! When you get it, come to the Subaru Crew threads and tell us about it. -juice
#13 of 41 Re: Thanks for the advices! [rcheung] by ozman62 Sep 24, 2004 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: rcheung (Sep 24, 2004 10:51 am) Excellent choice! I'd be interested in how you feel it compares to your Vibe. Owen Replies to this message: rcheung (Sep 24, 2004 3:29 pm)
#14 of 41 Re: Thanks for the advices! [ozman62] by rcheung Sep 24, 2004 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: ozman62 (Sep 24, 2004 2:30 pm) I'll tell you guys about my feeling of the Impreza when I get it and when I have driven it for a bit. I'm sooo excited!!! haha
#15 of 41 cant find 2005 mazda 3 anywhere by scissorqueen Oct 08, 2004 (3:31 pm)
live in north carolina but when i do a search to find a 4 door mazda 3 2005, everything comes back 2004...even when i go to mazda.com and try to build my own, it only goes to 2004....has the 2005 even come out yet?? Replies to this message: mazda6s (Oct 08, 2004 9:34 pm) kshariff (Oct 09, 2004 1:15 pm)
#16 of 41 Re: cant find 2005 mazda 3 anywhere [scissorqueen] by mazda6s Oct 08, 2004 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: scissorqueen (Oct 08, 2004 3:31 pm) Mazda is holding out on us. The 05s are shipping now and many dealers already have them in stock. So, either they just haven't updated their database yet (to sell more 04s?), or maybe they've farmed out their computer work to India or China. Replies to this message: kshariff (Oct 09, 2004 1:15 pm)
#17 of 41 Re: cant find 2005 mazda 3 anywhere [mazda6s] by kshariff Oct 09, 2004 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: mazda6s (Oct 08, 2004 9:34 pm) >maybe they've farmed out their computer work to India or China< Why you have to degrade these people?
#18 of 41 by Sylvia STAFF Oct 10, 2004 (6:59 am)
Let's stay away from politics/outsourcing, etc.
#19 of 41 My 2005 Impreza Wagon by rcheung Nov 01, 2004 (2:47 pm)
I finally got my car last week. My wife and I both like it very much, especially the handling. We were surprised at how little the car rolled when cornering. We test drove an Outback Impreza, so the suspension definitely feels different. It's actually not so stiff to cause discomfort. Visibility is excellent, and wind noise is not noticeable even at highway speeds. My friend commented that the rear legroom was kind of tight, which I agree with. The fabric was very nice, and the bucket seats were firm and comfy. The dash and instrument panels were so-so, I mean, the Mazda3 is a beauty when it comes to these departments. Overall, I think I made the right move in buying an Impreza instead of the Mazda3.
#20 of 41 by ateixeira Nov 03, 2004 (7:34 am)
The 2005 OBS got the same changes in the interior that Saab gave the 9-2x, so they've closed the gap a bit. I think the Mazda3 does have a better design, materials are roughly the same quality, though, IMO. Congrats on your purchase. First time it snows you will be glad you chose an AWD vehicle. -juice