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Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit

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Re: Euro cars [bodble2] by autonomous
Mar 15, 2007 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Mar 14, 2007 9:02 pm)

I thought it was only 156hp.
Oops. You're right! I don't know from where I got that.
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Re: Euro cars [autonomous] by eldaino
Mar 16, 2007 (4:49 am)
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Replying to: autonomous (Mar 15, 2007 1:33 pm)

its ok. I always forget numbers too!
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Slightly off-topic, but... by bodble2
Apr 03, 2007 (8:47 am)
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I had the opportunity to drive a Mazda3, and a Mazda5, both rental, but almost new cars, back to back. Boy, do they feel like completely different cars even though they share platform and many components! The steering feel, in particular, felt so much better in the 3.
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Re: Slightly off-topic, but... [bodble2] by eldaino
Apr 03, 2007 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Apr 03, 2007 8:47 am)

its probably the weight, a car like the mazda 5 really need a small displacement v-6. Plus its much taller than the 3.
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Re: Slightly off-topic, but... [eldaino] by d_hyper
Apr 03, 2007 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: eldaino (Apr 03, 2007 8:57 am)

5 feels 500-pound heavier than 3. It's still a very agile car which does not need a v6 (unless you recommend v6 for every car) - with manual it accelerates well and stops great. Also, taller doesn't mean higher center of gravity.
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Re: Slightly off-topic, but... [d_hyper] by rorr
Apr 03, 2007 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: d_hyper (Apr 03, 2007 9:45 am)

"Also, taller doesn't mean higher center of gravity."
 
Well, in the case of comparing a Mazda5 to a Mazda3, yes, taller DOES mean a higher center of gravity.
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Re: Slightly off-topic, but... [eldaino] by bodble2
Apr 03, 2007 (11:27 am)
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Replying to: eldaino (Apr 03, 2007 8:57 am)

The 4-cyl in the 5, IMO, would be completely acceptable for city use -- quite peppy. I didn't get a chance to test it on the highway, but I suspect it may be a bit underpowered going up a hill at highway speeds.
 
The 5 also handled quite nicely. I actually found it quite tossable. I didn't expect it to handle as nicely as the lighter, lower 3, but what I found surprising was that the steering lacked the precise road feel in the 3.
 
And, IMO, Mazda has to put in traction control in the 5. It wasn't difficult to spin the inside front tire at all when turning on wet pavement.
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Re: Slightly off-topic, but... [bodble2] by 600kgolfgt
Apr 04, 2007 (6:15 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Apr 03, 2007 8:47 am)

You might want to take a look at this article (featuring the 3, but can be applicable to any car):
 
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=3444
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Re: Slightly off-topic, but... [600kgolfgt] by bodble2
Apr 04, 2007 (4:11 pm)
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Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Apr 04, 2007 6:15 am)

Hmm..that's interesting, although I can't say I'm really surprised by anything the story has revealed. I've always known alarms are only for psychological peace of mind (even though I'm as guilty as anyone in perpetuating that mythology by insisting on having one),but I've always thought immobilizers are effective anti-theft devices. The other thing I've heard is that a tiny bit of ceramic (ie. from the tip of a spark plug) can break automotive glass effectively.
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Re: Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit, auto & manual [mdaffron] by stallionre
Apr 05, 2007 (4:40 pm)
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Replying to: mdaffron (Jul 27, 2006 7:50 am)

Amen to that. I hate Rabbit's, I had one and they suck. No offense to Rabbit owners. I love my new 2007 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring, fully loaded to the max. A "J" car is simply the best. This has been proven many times over. A "J" car is the first digit in the vin#, this is made 100% in Japan.
I have Two Honda's that are "J" cars and now the Mazda which is a "J" car and love them all. Rabbits can compete especially with the price of the Mazda's.

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