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Hatchbacks Mazda3 Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit
389 messages, Last post on Apr 17, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 13, 2007 12:47 pm) I had to rule at stick cars like the si(despite being a honda fan) because my wifey no likey. Thats another reason why i liked the gti so much! Man a sport auto? Where did you find that? How much?
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Replying to: eldaino (Apr 13, 2007 11:56 am) Really? Is that confirmed? Same engine, just more power?
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Replying to: bodble2 (Apr 13, 2007 1:07 pm) I saw a picture of the guages and the 2.5 now redlines at 6300 rpms as oppossed to my 5800. I got a lot of the info off of the vw vortex and from vw's own press releases. Not to bad for a car that starts and 15k. |
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to top it off, its actually an upgrade other rabbit owners can get done (for a price) at the vw dealer itself, since its a reprogramming of the engines ecu and a new intake manifold. although i don't know about getting the gauges re-done, since if any 150 hp rabbit owner woul have gauges that redline at 5800, it will look like you are over revving the engine all the time! I'm sure a website like mtx tuning will stock them tho. |
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Replying to: audia8q (Apr 13, 2007 8:51 am) So why do you suppose Mazda has not taken advantage of this relatively inexpensive opportunity to improve its showing in the IIHS crash tests, if the car is capable of achieving a higher score?
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Maybe one reason there are not so many go fast parts for the speed3 is it can't handle that much more power in so light a car with fwd. If I recall correctly the engine power is cut in the first gear or two to help traction issues. That is probably true re the side airbags. I know I assumed the 3 would do much better with them - maybe it doesn't.
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have to say that Mazda needs to work on sound deadening. It's quiet up until 35 or 40, then wind and road noise take over and it's exacerbated  highway speeds and on long trips. Also, it doesn't deal with bumps in the road well, too much impact harshness, heard and felt, and the seats are not comfortable for people over 6 feet, and speaking of which the seat doesn't go back on it's track far enough, making for an awkward driving position. That said, it was fun to drive, to zip in & out of traffic with, for making U-turns, plus the price was very reasonable. Oh mine was very reliable, and the dealership service was excellent. I would not buy another one though because I don't need a torture chamber on wheels. I am getting older and my needs in a vehicle have changed, were I in highschool or in my late teens to early twenties, maybe.
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Replying to: dudleyr (Apr 13, 2007 5:00 pm) I'm sure the aftermarket will take a little bit more to the speed 3, but the fact of the matter is that even thought one would assume that the regular 3 is a great platform to build on, there has not been any real parts since its debut. Maybe having a great chassis and suspension to start with negates the need for tuning? 
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Replying to: 610looper (Apr 13, 2007 6:43 pm)  ) it is a bit rough riding when compared to other cars in the class. You should look into a civic or rabbit. The fun to drive factor is still there, but its not so pronounced to beat your butt to death! 
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