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#12 of 65 Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? by cinzano66 by z71bill Apr 17, 2006 (6:20 am)
I did not like the checker board square pattern of the seats at first - but after a few weeks you will not even notice them - my wife also though they looked strange - but my teenage daughter like them.   I will say this - after 2+ years the seats still look new - the cloth has held up much better than I expected. I seem to recall telling my wife something like - Don't worry about the checkered seats - they look like they won't last very long - and then we can get after market leather put in. The factory leather (back in 2004 anyway) was the lowest quality I have ever seen in a vehicle - hard as a rock + slippery - it looked like it was coated with plastic.   As far as engine power - go drive both and see for yourself!
#13 of 65 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [cinzano66] by aviboy97 Apr 17, 2006 (9:19 am)
Replying to: cinzano66 (Apr 15, 2006 10:54 pm) There is a bit of difference between the 2.3 and the 2.0. Mostly in the sedan version. Not only is it definitely quicker, it is also quieter. There are cassette sized counter balances placed on the crank shaft that act to reduce engine vibration, hence less noise.   I would not really say gas mileage is a huge issue, we are talking about 3mpg here...not 10mpg.   I saw another poster talk about VV-T. The gain with the VV-T for 2006 is only 2hp over the previous 2 years. Not a big difference.   I would buy the s model simply because it looks nicer, better resale value, and more power. It's worth the extra money, IMHO. Replies to this message: cinzano66 (Apr 17, 2006 6:54 pm) cephme (Apr 18, 2006 4:00 am) slate1 (Apr 18, 2006 5:50 am) aviboy97 (Apr 18, 2006 7:01 am)
#14 of 65 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [aviboy97] by cinzano66 Apr 17, 2006 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 17, 2006 9:19 am) looks nicer? i thought they were the same in terms of body and styling ... no? Replies to this message: cephme (Apr 18, 2006 4:00 am) slate1 (Apr 18, 2006 5:50 am) aviboy97 (Apr 18, 2006 7:01 am)
#15 of 65 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [cinzano66] by cephme Apr 18, 2006 (4:00 am)
Replying to: cinzano66 (Apr 17, 2006 6:54 pm) The S has the clear light clusters for the tail lights that really look nice. There may be some other cosmetic differences beyond those and the seats, but I am not sure. Replies to this message: slate1 (Apr 18, 2006 5:50 am)
#16 of 65 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [cephme] by slate1 Apr 18, 2006 (5:50 am)
Replying to: cephme (Apr 18, 2006 4:00 am) "The S has the clear light clusters for the tail lights that really look nice. There may be some other cosmetic differences beyond those and the seats, but I am not sure.   The 3s also has alloy wheels, fog lights, a different grill/bumper and if you go up to the touring or Grand Touring model it also gets side sill extensions.   I drove a base 3i and a 3s-GT back to back (both manual transmission) and found a noticeable difference between the engine performance.   I don't know what the leather was like in '04 but I can attest that the '06 leather is every bit as nice or nicer than what is found in the VW's and the Acura RSX.
#17 of 65 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [cinzano66] by aviboy97 Apr 18, 2006 (7:01 am)
Replying to: cinzano66 (Apr 17, 2006 6:54 pm) The 2.3 has a sport grill, clear "euro" style tail lights, fog lights, electro luminescent gauges, leather wrapped steering wheel, leather wrapped shift knob, "carbon-fiber" look dash trim, and higher quality seat cloth.   With the S Touring you get 17" wheels, and side sill extensions (side skirts)
#18 of 65 differences by the1maddog Apr 18, 2006 (9:15 pm)
i have driven both w/ 4 spd auto trans and as some of the others have mentioned, the 2.0 engine isn't quite as smooth as the 2.3. there is a power difference, but it's not huge. i could live w/ either, but the additional refinement in terms of engine smoothness is nice.
#19 of 65 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [cinzano66] by ronald711 Apr 30, 2006 (5:11 am)
Replying to: cinzano66 (Apr 15, 2006 10:54 pm) I was looking at the 2.9i touring sedan, and I am about getting good gas mileage, been looking at the Toyota's for their reliability, how is the 2.0 sedan engine inthe Mazda's? have they been used in other cars with good sucess, how about transmission? my friend had a 96 Mazda 626 that had transmission problems. Im looking for a car that will be pretty trouble free, and low maintenenace besides routine maintenance. The mazda had the sporty look I like, but Im am not an aggresive driver I drive for gas mileage.
#20 of 65 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [cinzano66] by ronald711 Apr 30, 2006 (5:11 am)
Replying to: cinzano66 (Apr 15, 2006 10:54 pm) I was looking at the Mazda 3i touring sedan, and I am about getting good gas mileage, been looking at the Toyota's for their reliability, how is the 2.0 sedan engine inthe Mazda's? have they been used in other cars with good sucess, how about transmission? my friend had a 96 Mazda 626 that had transmission problems. Im looking for a car that will be pretty trouble free, and low maintenenace besides routine maintenance. The mazda had the sporty look I like, but Im am not an aggresive driver I drive for gas mileage. Replies to this message: the1maddog (Apr 30, 2006 10:31 am)
#21 of 65 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [ronald711] by the1maddog Apr 30, 2006 (10:31 am)
Replying to: ronald711 (Apr 30, 2006 5:11 am) the 2.0 engine has been used with great success in the Miata now called the MX-5. the miata has been one of the most reliable cars according to CR.   the 626's were built in Flatrock, MI while the Miata and 3s are being built in Japan. according to the latest CR ratings, the Mazda 3 highly rated.

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