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Re: 2010 mazda colors [aviboy97]
by mpg60
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Dec 23, 2008 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 23, 2008 7:18 am)
i am glad mazda is offering some new interior color choices. i always liked the velocity red. Now that we know what interior colors will be offered with what colors, i am thinking about either the velocity red, or the graphite with the beige interior. also, the celestial blue is almost reminscent of the winning blue color from a few years back. it was a color that definitely stood out.
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Re: 2010 mazda colors [mpg60]
by ImperfectSense
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Dec 23, 2008 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: mpg60 (Dec 23, 2008 11:44 am)
I wonder if/when we will get to the point where, when ordering a new car, you can just send them the RGB or hex code of any color in the rainbow and get your new car delivered in that color with whatever amount/type of metal flake you want? Custom paint mixing can't be that tough, since every local hardware store now has a booth that promises color matching to anything you bring in as a sample. Granted this would only be feasible if you've paid in advance for the car, otherwise they'd have a lot of trouble with resale value, but I can see people in my generation and younger (I'm 26) responding well to that degree of customization.
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Re: 2010 mazda colors [ImperfectSense]
by qddave
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Dec 23, 2008 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: ImperfectSense (Dec 23, 2008 12:13 pm)
I do agree with the concept in theory, but keep in mind that the painting process is fully automated with robots. To maintain quality standards, you need a pretty stable process which I'm sure the paint composition (pigment ratio, thinner, resultant thickness, etc.) is a huge part of. Opening up the process to an infinite number of variations of paint colors would likely open up pandora's box with respect to maintaining a good paint finish.
Dave
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Re: 2010 mazda colors [qddave]
by aviboy97
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Dec 24, 2008 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: qddave (Dec 23, 2008 4:09 pm)
Great idea in theory. Reality is quality and cost get out of wack, especially when you are producing 400,000 units/year.
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Still at dealers in March??
by tgassett
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Dec 24, 2008 (7:29 pm)
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Isn't the date for the car to be on dealer lots still March? Hopefully it will not change again. Also, doesn't it say somewhere on this forum that we will be able to build our own 2010 M3 on mazdausa.com starting when the Detroit auto show starts. Isn't that correct as well? Exactly what date will that be? Is the March release to dealers supposed to be early March, mid March, or late March?
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Re: 2010 mazda colors [aviboy97]
by kirstie_h HOST
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Dec 29, 2008 (10:11 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 24, 2008 10:41 am)
Plus you've got the issue of touch-ups & body repair. Matching a custom color could get exorbitant.
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by smallcar
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Jan 08, 2009 (6:44 am)
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Happy New Year everyone! Wow, this board has been quiet. Hopefully we'll get some more information to discuss next week from the auto show. Looking forward to finding out when I'll be able to take one out for a test drive (Feb? March?) and see if the new car has been worth the wait.
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Re: [smallcar]
by ImperfectSense
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Jan 08, 2009 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: smallcar (Jan 08, 2009 6:44 am)
Well, according to this, they have already begun to arrive at some US dealerships: http://mazda3revolution.com/mazda3-guide/real-world-2010-mazda-3-photos/
I'm getting EXCITED!!!  
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Re: [ImperfectSense]
by dc_dave
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Jan 08, 2009 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: ImperfectSense (Jan 08, 2009 9:14 am)
Do we have any info on Pricing?
Dave in VA
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Re: [ImperfectSense]
by aviboy97
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Jan 08, 2009 (2:30 pm)
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Replying to: ImperfectSense (Jan 08, 2009 9:14 am)
The car had a manufacturer plate on it. It's driven by a Mazda employee.
The first order of Mazda3 sedans were canceled because 2009 sedan inventory is still pretty high.
The first allocation of 5-doors are being produced right now. In fact, a few of mine already have VIN's. I expect them in 2 months.
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