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33 messages, Last post on Jul 15, 2008 at 7:09 AM
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Where can we find these new colors? I love the Mazda 3 hatch, but the ONLY color I like forces me to get the speed, which is a really awesome car, but gets pitiful mileage and requires premium fuel. Otherwise, I'd have to get black, which I fear will fade over time. I looked on Mazda's website, and it does not show any new colors for the 3 (even though I have seen some on the road). Does anyone know where any pictures of new colors could be found? Thanks!
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Replying to: percussionist (Mar 13, 2008 2:45 am) I agree the premium fuel thing is a bit annoying, but worth it  I've had my Speed 3 for over a year and average about 22-24 MPG in normal driving. This includes lots of turbo assisted acceleration. That's not as good as it's naturally aspirated relatives, but I wouldn't call it pitiful.
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Replying to: networkguy (Mar 13, 2008 6:57 am) It's not that bad if you do the math; if I drive 15,000 miles per year and my car averages 22 mpg I will use 682 gallon of gas. In my area premium costs twenty cents more than regular, so the difference comes to the princely sum of $136. That works out to $11.33 per month- less than thirty-eight cents per day. That's nothing. I've had my Speed 3 for over a year and average about 22-24 MPG in normal driving. This includes lots of turbo assisted acceleration. That's not as good as it's naturally aspirated relatives, but I wouldn't call it pitiful. My MS3 gets about the same mileage. I just ordered the Mazdaspeed CAI, but I doubt that it will have any effect on my fuel economy. I think 22 mpg is excellent for a car that can click off a 14 second quarter mile and tops out at 155. |
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 13, 2008 9:30 am) It can also haul a LAN server and a few workstations, carry my family of 4, and embarrass the heck out a brand new Mustang GT on my favorite back road. For me it's the perfect blend of performance, value, and practicality. That's why I own one
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Replying to: networkguy (Mar 14, 2008 4:56 pm) Just yesterday a guy in a G37 tried to stay with me on an increasing radius entrance ramp. Fat chance. When I lifted at 100 I was still pulling on him.  And my Mazdaspeed CAI arrives this week... 
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 14, 2008 6:03 pm) When I first started driving mine it felt scary quick. Now I think I'm ready for a bit more. I'm definitely looking forward to hearing your impressions of the MS CAI. I've been toying with the idea of getting one as a birthday present for myself this year. We'll probably have to move this discussion to a different thread, I just saw the name of the one we're in.
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 13, 2008 9:30 am) It's not that bad if you do the math; if I drive 15,000 miles per year and my car averages 22 mpg I will use 682 gallon of gas. In my area premium costs twenty cents more than regular, so the difference comes to the princely sum of $136. That works out to $11.33 per month- less than thirty-eight cents per day. That's nothing. Yes, that may be true, but we need to compare apples to apples. If someone isn't going to buy a car because it gets poor mileage AND uses premium fuel, the main drawback is the poor mileage, not the premium fuel. If I use your same assumption of 20 cents more for premium fuel, then at 3.00/gallon for regular, I'd save $486 every year by driving the regular 3 hatch. At 3.30 for regular, this savings goes up to $520. Since I usually keep my cars 10 years or longer, that will definitely add up to some serious money. All these figures assume 15,000 miles per year like your calculations. Just a thought 
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Replying to: percussionist (Mar 16, 2008 2:55 pm) Everyone has different priorities. Me, I share the automotive philosophy of David E. Davis Jr.-"No boring cars!"-so I'm more than happy to pay an additional $520 a year($43/month) to drive the Mazdaspeed. In fact, I actually saved money by choosing the Mazdaspeed3 ; some of the other cars I considered included a 2003 M5 and a 2004 M3. The MS3 should keep me entertained until the 135i based Concept tii sees production-or until my willpower erodes completely and I nab a 993... And just to clarify things, I don't necessarily equate low horsepower with boredom. My other track rat is 13 years old, struggles to click off a sub-16 second quarter, and just barely nudges 130- but it's one of the most entertaining cars that I've ever owned. |
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Replying to: percussionist (Mar 16, 2008 2:55 pm) That style of comparison is only valid if you view all cars strictly as transportation. Comparing the Mazda 3 with it's Mazdaspeed sibling is already out of the apples to apples realm. I believe the post that started this was about color availability. As the owner of a Mazdaspeed 3, neither fuel economy or color were my primary criteria. I selected the car based on it's performance and practicality. I then found a color I liked. I certainly didn't reject the standard 3 because of it's superior efficiency and use of regular octane. It just wasn't the kind of car I was looking for. I'm pretty sure those of us who buy performance cars already understand the trade offs. With all that said, I am still impressed with near supercar performance and 24 MPG around town. |
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