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#49 of 63 Re: Mazda Speed 3 [rorr] by dc_driver Sep 01, 2006 (5:53 am)
Replying to: rorr (Aug 31, 2006 2:40 pm) "Like it really REALLY matters whether it is 'rated' at 274hp or 263hp. It is what it is. I don't know too many people saying "gee, I'd buy one if it only had 274hp instead of 263hp".   I totally agree with you, but Mazda has misstated HP numbers in the past and got a black eye for it.   Personally, I would take either HP numbers in my Mazda3... Replies to this message: rorr (Sep 01, 2006 8:03 am)
#50 of 63 Re: Mazda Speed 3 [dc_driver] by rorr Sep 01, 2006 (8:03 am)
Replying to: dc_driver (Sep 01, 2006 5:53 am) "I totally agree with you, but Mazda has misstated HP numbers in the past and got a black eye for it."   Then perhaps they should rate it conservatively and not get into a numbers game.
#51 of 63 Car and Driver by aviboy97 Sep 02, 2006 (5:47 am)
The current Car and Driver has driven the Mazdaspeed3 to a speedy 5.3 0-60 time! So much for all that talk about the car doing 6.0 0-60!
#52 of 63 Re: Mazda Speed 3 [mpg60] by daniel99 Sep 02, 2006 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: mpg60 (Aug 31, 2006 5:10 am) Just FYI: I sent a complaint through the website yesterday and they responded early afternoon. They said the correction would happen ASAP. Since it has not happened yet, I guess it will occur next week.
#53 of 63 NO sunroof option?!?? by dairyshick Sep 03, 2006 (8:14 am)
I found it pretty odd that neither trim of the MS3 offers a sunroof as an option? What's up with that? Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Sep 04, 2006 10:54 am) rorr (Sep 05, 2006 8:15 am)
#54 of 63 Re: NO sunroof option?!?? [dairyshick] by aviboy97 Sep 04, 2006 (10:54 am)
Replying to: dairyshick (Sep 03, 2006 8:14 am) Possibly because the frame has been stiffened for better handling, making it not possible for a moon roof.   The early WRX's never had a moon roof either, for that reason.
#55 of 63 Re: NO sunroof option?!?? [dairyshick] by rorr Sep 05, 2006 (8:15 am)
Replying to: dairyshick (Sep 03, 2006 8:14 am) I can think of a few more reasons:   First, no sunroof keeps the weight and cost down. (and the added weight is at an awkward location).   Second, fewer options (you'll notice virtually NO factory options outside of NAV in the Grand Touring model) means simplified assembly line.   Third, Mazda probably figures (correctly) that initial demand means they'll have no problem selling every unit they make, regardless of whether or not it has a sunroof. If they were trying to unload 25k units, yeah, a sunroof would probably need to be an option. But they're only looking to sell 5k units for the '07 MY. I would not be surprised to see the sunroof appear as an option next year (assuming the Speed3 comes back for '08).   IOWs, if you don't buy a Speed3 due to a lack of a sunroof, there's probably 3 guys in line right behind you who don't give a rip.
#56 of 63 Re: 2007 Colors [gottabgto] by gottabgto Sep 07, 2006 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: gottabgto (Aug 26, 2006 2:06 pm) Got the 2007 GT auto hatchback in white over the weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area. The dealer experience was bizarre but enjoying the car none the less. Trying to break it in slowly - already have over 400 miles. Fun car for sure! Replies to this message: daniel99 (Sep 08, 2006 1:47 pm) rorr (Sep 08, 2006 1:54 pm)
#57 of 63 Re: 2007 Colors [gottabgto] by daniel99 Sep 08, 2006 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: gottabgto (Sep 07, 2006 6:21 pm) Excellent! Just to confirm, you bought a Mazdaspeed3 and not a Mazda3? I haven't seen any MS3 even close to coming in the southeast. Replies to this message: rorr (Sep 08, 2006 1:54 pm)
#58 of 63 Re: 2007 Colors [daniel99] by rorr Sep 08, 2006 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: daniel99 (Sep 08, 2006 1:47 pm) "Just to confirm, you bought a Mazdaspeed3 and not a Mazda3?"   Speed3's haven't been released in the US yet. And white isn't even a Speed3 option (they'll only be available in red, black, silver, and something called 'cosmic blue').   GT is simply a Grand Touring. It is available on the regular Mazda3. And Speed3's won't be available with automatics.

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