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Hatchbacks Mazda3 2008.5 MAZDASPEED 3
90 messages, Last post on Aug 15, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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Replying to: wayde (Jul 03, 2008 11:01 am) Good Luck!
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jul 03, 2008 12:41 pm)  Have a great 4th everyone! |
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I am thinking of buying this model and am wondering how it will handle in snow - any thoughts? Still debating manual or aut. Also, would 16" tires handle better in winter driving conditions? Thanks.
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Replying to: sudie (Jul 25, 2008 9:51 am) But to answer your questions, with snow tires you should have no problem. Many drivers choose tires for the snow that are downsized from regular summer tires (e.g. go from 17" summer tires to 16" winter tires). I run on 16" in the summer and 15" in the winter.
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Replying to: autonomous (Jul 25, 2008 2:17 pm) |
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Got my new MS3 Sport for 21950 including destination charge which is invoice price. Options were wheel locks, all-weather mats and auto-dimming mirror. Some features are a downgrade from my previous 3 5dr GT like the HID's, LED tails, Bose and my moonroof. I'll convert to HID's in about 2 months, the LED tails, I like the aftermarket ones and they're cheaper, the stock speakers are fine for my tastes. I'm really missing the moonroof though. But I'll just drive somewhat aggressive and I'll forget the lack of moonroof. 
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Replying to: zzoomp09 (Aug 01, 2008 6:41 am) The lack of a moonroof was a selling point for me. I don't want an extra 60-70 pounds added in the worst possible place. As racer TC Kline puts it, "It's like bolting your battery to the roof. |
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Does the O9 MS3 have that same ignition key removal button as the other manual transmission mazda 3's? I find it a bit irritating and outdated? Does anyone have a trick for bypassing it? I don't see whay they need it when every other manufacturer can have a manual trans w/o it.
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Replying to: peddler3 (Aug 08, 2008 1:42 pm) It is a pain, but you get used to it. I'd also like to ashcan the ignition/clutch interlock.
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Replying to: roadburner (Aug 08, 2008 3:53 pm) Haha, come to think of it she even left the car's hood unlatched (hook still engaged though) so when I "tested the acceleration" onto the interstate i got a little nervous when i noticed the hood vibrating. Oh well, I'm hoping to nail down the specific vehicle this week and negotiate down well off invoice for a 2008.5 since I read the 2009s are coming out soon. To the original complaint... the little button click (as will most funky new features) actually becomes mechanical after a few months of ownership.
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