Mazda3 Handling

10 messages, Last post on Jul 29, 2009 at 5:43 PM

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#8 of 10 Re: Gravel/dirt Roads [crowheart] by jeffyscott Jul 28, 2009 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: crowheart (Jul 28, 2009 3:05 pm) I drove a rental mazda3 on a pretty well maintained gravel road in CA redwoods area. It was fine, but we were going slow both because we were there for the scenery and just because it was gravel. I did not go on the gravel roads that had very steep grades or that sounded like ground clearance would be an issue.
#9 of 10 Re: Gravel/dirt Roads [pf_flyer] by crowheart Jul 28, 2009 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 28, 2009 3:42 pm) I will not be driving the car like it is on pavement that is for sure. I have been bringing my Subaru's on those roads with no problems for years(Impreza and Legacy Wagon). You mention a 4.8 clearance on the hatch I bet my Impreza doesn't have much more than that. My Subies are old now and i don't want to bring them on the long road trip. The Impreza has 5.7 clearance so there is almost an inch difference there. Not sure what to think...
#10 of 10 Re: Gravel/dirt Roads [crowheart] by roadburner Jul 29, 2009 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: crowheart (Jul 28, 2009 3:05 pm) I have a 2500 foot twisting gravel driveway. My MS3 is a blast to drive on it. A little left-foot braking or strategic application of the handbrake gets the car to rotate really well.