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653 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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Replying to: relldon (Apr 11, 2009 12:38 pm) |
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Replying to: joem5 (Apr 11, 2009 5:35 pm) |
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 10, 2009 2:51 am) Agreed -- that's why I qualified my answer. I didn't have the data to know whether the diameter was actually different, so it was hypothetical. Of course if the diameter is the same and the wheel is larger, then the tire is lower perspective. A lower perspective tire should squirm less which might improve the mileage (total miles per tire, not mpg) slightly. |
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Replying to: gamerguy73 (Apr 11, 2009 12:22 pm) I am glad that they use the Jetta name in the U.S., though. It's called the "Bora" in other markets...
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Apr 13, 2009 5:49 pm)
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Replying to: joem5 (Apr 14, 2009 6:42 am) |
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So there's no doubt that my next car will be a Mazda3, the only thing I'm undecided on is whether to buy an "i Touring" model or "s Sport" model. Either way, I'm definitely slapping these rims on and I just wanted to know what you other Mazda3 enthusiasts think of them: link title Enkei makes great rims and they're not too heavy. Just don't know if I want them in black or silver. I was planning on going with 18" and getting a tire package with it from the same website all for about $1,600, which is including the rims, sport tires, shipping, and tire pressure monitoring gauges installed on all 4 wheels. So...thoughts? Recommendations? Links to other attractive rims? Also, when you upgrade rims is it fairly easy to sell the factory rims and tires? Like to a tire shop maybe? There's always eBay, I guess. |
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Replying to: vanquish421 (Apr 15, 2009 4:44 pm) The i's engine is 2.0L, 148hp, 135lb-ft of torque The s engine is 2.5L, 167hp, 168lb-ft of torque (both figures at 500rpm lower than 2.0L) Manual transmission is 5-speed with 2.0L or 6-speed with 2.5L The s Sport adds: -Trip Computer/Outside Temp Gauge -Electroluminescent Tri-Mode Gauges- White-on-Black (daytime), Red-on-Black (night) and Blue (entry). -17" Alloys in place of 16" Alloys (the 17's will sell for more on eBay) -Leather Wrapper Steering Wheel and Shift Knob -Sport Seats -Rear Lip Spoiler -Sport-type, body-colored grille -Fog lamps -Turn Signal Repeaters in Side-view Mirrors -Tech Package offered on 's' models only- Nav system, Advanced Keyless Entry and Push Button Start -Velocity Red and Celestial Blue exterior colors only available on s models
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than 2010, IMO. I just don't like the tail lights on the 2010. I've seen a few 2010 on the road and they don't impress me much, defnitely not head turner like last generation's Mazda3. That is the same reason why I purchased the 2009 Mazda 3 instead. You get a lot for your money. And because the dealers have to move the 2009 off the lot, you can get a great deal by going with the 2009 model. The 2010 may be a bit quieter, but for $2,000 - $3,000 more?? No thanks.
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Apr 15, 2009 7:53 pm) Plus most everything else could be easily bought aftermarket for cheap (electroluminescent gauges, interior lighting, leather shift knob, spoiler, grille, fog lamps, etc.). Thanks for the input. Do you guys think 18's on a 3 is a good idea or would you go with 17's? |
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