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Replying to: jeffyscott (May 09, 2009 3:52 am) It's unclear to me how either Mazda USA or Mazda Canada choose their model lineups. For the USA, the allure of the small car is not engrained as much as it seems in other parts of the world. The auto landscape in Canada has a distinct preference for small cars and Canada is one of the top markets for the Mazda3. Bringing the Mazda2 makes sense, especially to compete with the subcompact sedans like the Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa and even Toyota Yaris. But the Europeans outdo us all; not only do they have both the Mazda2 and Mazda3 they have more versions of them, including diesels. |
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Does anyone know how long it would take to get a 2010 Mazda 3 special ordered from the factory in Japan? Also, should I expect to pay more, less or the same price as a similar vehicle already on the dealer's lot? John
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Replying to: relldon (May 11, 2009 8:23 pm) You should negotiate a price for the special order and sing a purchase order for that price. The only thing that is unknown is the incentives that will be available when your car arrives. |
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Replying to: autonomous (May 11, 2009 1:18 pm) I'm thinking like the Integra, GTI, and the RSX.I sort of liked the Kia Soul it appears to be nice3 but,after trying one and manual transmission wasn't smooth.Also,18' tires didn't help for a nice ride. Saturn has the Astra 2dr HB with heated seats ,but no sunroof.The 1.6 L engine doesn't cut it either. I tried the Mini S 6spd and it had all I wanted as I use it as a 2 seater. It was a 6spd, performance pkg.with heated seats. The price was $24380.00 it's a rocket,but you feel you should be on a go cart track. So it looks like I'll be getting a GTI.However, the 2010 model is 3k more. How come in Europe they get the hot small cars and the ones they send over here are dumb downed?Fiesta and Opel's Astra for example.  well, Happy Motoring
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Replying to: joe0302 (May 13, 2009 5:01 pm) One reason is for most americans to buy a small car it has to be cheap. Cars, in general, are much cheaper in the US. The Golf (not GTI) starts at the equivalent of about $21,000 in UK. http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/#/new/ |
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Hello, I bought the 5-door GT with the Moon-Roof/Bose System package and Tech package. Considering that it is an upgraded package, the Bose sound system on my car doesn't seem quite up to par. I'm taking it back to the dealer for an inspection. Hopefully they find something wrong and fix it. If they find nothing is wrong, I'll be stuck with it  Anyone here have similar experience? Thanks. |
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Replying to: joe0302 (May 13, 2009 5:01 pm) To each his own. A light machine with good handling that's the key for me.
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Replying to: autonomous (May 14, 2009 3:16 pm) Me too; that's why I love my Club Sport; 2700 lbs., 152 hp, and(thankfully) RWD. I special ordered it in 1995 so I could get a LSD without a stupid hole in the roof. I'm NEVER going to sell it. 
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Test drove the Mazda 3 i touring with 5spd man. A nice little car, that I would say is on par with my Jetta as far as interior quality and materials. Although I think in terms of features/equipment available that perhaps the Mazda 3 S sport would be more my Jetta's equivalent. Ride and handling are also quite good. Although I did find the test vehicle seemed under-tired with the 16's. I currently have 17"s on the Jetta and perhaps am just used to the ride. I highly recommend that anyone upgrade to the bose as the base system is underwhelming in my opinion. |
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So I finally have decided to get rid of my '97 Civic for a new car. I looked at the '09 Mazda 3 last year and really liked it, but wasn't in a financial position to get a new car. Now I am and I must say i'm not overly impressed with the '10. The iTouring lost it's fog lights, side turn blinkers, leather wrapped stearing wheel, and TEMP GUAGE??. Ummm what happens if the car starts to overheat? How on earth are you going to pull off the road and turn the darn thing off before you start seeing smoke? I can live with the grill, especially with the graphite color. Maybe i'll try to find an '09 iTouring. I know they are harder to find these days. That or i'm back to Honda. |
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