Article Comments: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Full Test

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Article comments for Full Test: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 - Mazda's 3 is a compact five-door or sedan that's been winning comparison tests and proving itself as a class leader since its introduction in 2003 as an '04 model — hardly a car capable of Evo or STI-like performance. (more)

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#16 of 44 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Full Test [KarenS] by teevdv Dec 20, 2006 (9:35 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 22, 2006 6:56 am) I just watched the Mazdaspeed 3 development, but once I got a chance to drive it, I bought it on the spot - red color, nav, and all. Too sweet a way to say g'bye to VW - and dreams of the overpriced and undersized Mini. Whoever thought that Japan would put a dent in my Eurocentric auto lust? This is the kid who always wanted a VW that would knock out a (street) Bimmer - and spent a lot of $$ on a '93 VW Cabriolet that was very satisfying in that respect. So I know how much you can spend on a tuner car, and how much of a crapshoot it can be. I didn't expect that looking into a practical alternative - the Mazda3, would lead to this - a tuner car, and from the factory - at a price over stock that would barely get you the first trinkets to do it yourself - much less the sorting out. I thought the article was right on. I can echo all that about the shifter, weather mats, and all. But, I'm much more aware how this car responds than what I have been driving. She hasn't seen too much in the way of dirt roads, so now I wanna try that out, too. That's the way it is with this car, I'm learning to live a car like this like never before - even going to haul it out to the track. Downers? gas mileage, premium requirement, heavy, and maybe a little too deluxe (for this kinda car) Plusses? can really seat 4 people and/or haul stuff (a practical tuner car?), stereo/CD changer I also want to do a shout out to the great guys at Key Mazda who put me into the car. I feel treated like royalty. teevdv
#17 of 44 Re: Mazda Speed3 clutch pedal? [smogdung] by grandadturismo Dec 27, 2006 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: smogdung (Dec 13, 2006 6:55 pm) check my Posts in the Thread on MPG. the initial numbers (during the breakin period and with NE winter gas).
#18 of 44 Re: Mazda Speed3 clutch pedal? [grandadturismo] by drumbira Dec 28, 2006 (6:12 am)
Replying to: grandadturismo (Dec 10, 2006 12:49 pm) Im glad you are o.k.!! I posted the original blog on the clutch pedal issue, and want to report after driving the car now for a month there is no problem with the pedal. The Mazda dealer told me to remove the carpet mats and put down the all season mats instead, to clear up this issue. I just took out the all season mat, and all is PERFECT. This car is sweet and am very happy i bought it. Looking foward to installing the Mazda cold air intake and cat back when available.Edmunds was right in its report on this car, its a fine machine. Replies to this message: bigfur (Dec 28, 2006 6:20 am) aviboy97 (Dec 28, 2006 3:36 pm)
#19 of 44 Re: Mazda Speed3 clutch pedal? [drumbira] by bigfur Dec 28, 2006 (6:20 am)
Replying to: drumbira (Dec 28, 2006 6:12 am) I dont know about the MS3 engine set up, but i know for a fact that the '06 cold air intake will fit on an '07 2.3 as i have already done this with my car. Ask the parts guy at your dealer if there is a special intake for the MS3. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Dec 28, 2006 3:36 pm)
#20 of 44 Re: Mazda Speed3 clutch pedal? [bigfur] by aviboy97 Dec 28, 2006 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: bigfur (Dec 28, 2006 6:20 am) Yes, it is different. Actually, I believe the CAI for the MS6 and MS3 are the same. But, I will have to double check that.
#21 of 44 Just picked my Silver '07 MS3 by txg60 Feb 14, 2007 (10:38 pm)
Traded in my beloved '03 GTI 1.8T for it and all I can say is wow...this much content and performance for this price?...only option missing is the nav system...the handling and power are right on in comparision to the article...I am anticpating some serious fun in the canyons soons. Replies to this message: smogdung (Feb 15, 2007 4:39 am)
#22 of 44 Re: Just picked my Silver '07 MS3 [txg60] by smogdung Feb 15, 2007 (4:39 am)
Replying to: txg60 (Feb 14, 2007 10:38 pm) TXG60....I'm jealous!! Have you checked your mpg yet? I'm thinking about getting one....but concerned about mpg reports of CX7 that has same engine (but weighs 4,000lbs & automatic)???
#23 of 44 factroy exhaust upgrades for speed3? by katdaddy Oct 29, 2007 (10:00 am)
Anyone have any advice for upgrading the exhaust on my 07 speed 3? I don't want to void my warranty. Does mazdaspeed offer an upgraded exhaust? What kind of increase can I expect? Thanks, Keith Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 29, 2007 10:13 am) katdaddy (Oct 29, 2007 10:57 am) roadburner (Oct 29, 2007 11:17 am) and 2 more...
#24 of 44 Re: factroy exhaust upgrades for speed3? [katdaddy] by aviboy97 Oct 29, 2007 (10:13 am)
Replying to: katdaddy (Oct 29, 2007 10:00 am) Yes they do. Contact your local Mazda dealer for pricing and availability. Replies to this message: katdaddy (Oct 29, 2007 10:57 am) roadburner (Oct 29, 2007 11:17 am) katdaddy (Oct 29, 2007 11:22 am) and 1 more...
#25 of 44 Re: factory exhaust upgrades for speed3? [aviboy97] by katdaddy Oct 29, 2007 (10:57 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 29, 2007 10:13 am) Any idea how much the exhaust will increase hp when added with the cold air intake? Replies to this message: roadburner (Oct 29, 2007 11:17 am) katdaddy (Oct 29, 2007 11:22 am) roadburner (Oct 29, 2007 3:05 pm)