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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Jun 09, 2009 10:21 am) I am looking to buy a 2010 mazda3 (i touring). I will probably not have enough time to test drive the vehicle before i buy it (or atleast untill the day i plan to buy it). I just really need to know... Does the vehicle move?? For example, if im driving on the highway and traffic is moving at about 75mph slightly up hill and i want to pass someone, will i be able to easily?? Thank you.
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Replying to: autonomous (Jun 09, 2009 2:23 pm) "Mazda also tried to improve performance and fuel efficiency by taking out weight. In key areas, Mazda swapped regular steel for more expensive and stronger high-tensile steel. So the structure is stronger and more rigid, yet less weighty. Still, the Mazda3 is heavier than a Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, comparably equipped. Thus, fuel economy - 8.1 litres/100 km city/5.9 highway, using regular gas - is okay, but not outstanding. " The article generally praises the Mazda3 and concludes with the following: "That and good quality, solid safety scores and competitive pricing mean Honda cannot ignore the Mazda3 - not if Honda wants the Civic to own the top sales spot." In other words, the Mazda3 is a contender but has to work on issues like fuel economy to be the leader.
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Replying to: autonomous (Jun 12, 2009 9:42 am) First of all, Mazda is heavier because it has a 2.3 or 2.5 engine vs. say Civice 1.8. However, you get a faster and a little more powerful car. The added weight is offset by Mazda's spirited engine, IMO 2nd, I get 35 miles/gal on the highway with my 09. I monitor closely with my gas, and I average (city and highway) 31/gal. A friend of mine actually gets 33/gal average, but he does a lot of little stuff to improve his gas mileage, I don't. To me, 31/gal average is EXTREMELY competitive.
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Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jun 12, 2009 9:54 am) Yes, that's a good average. A few questions about your calculation. 1. How long a period does your average cover? Example: 6 months, 1 year. 2. For that period, did you calculate the total mileage travelled and the total fuel used? 3. Where was the car driven? Example: North Eastern US, Southern US |
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Replying to: metsjets (Jun 11, 2009 7:47 am) Whether it meets your specific needs is a question that only you can answer! Take the time to test drive the 2.0L and see if it is quick enough for you. Test drive an 's' model (2.5L) for comparison also. |
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Replying to: relldon (May 03, 2009 9:23 am) Did take one 900 mile round trip to ST Louis last month and hit 30/31MPG at an average speed 72-73MPH Also am still quite satisfied with this car thus far. It's not as quick as my old 2006 Passat with the 2.0L Turbo that I traded for it but the savings at the pump, now that I'm buying 87 octane vs. 93, more than makes up for that. |
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Replying to: hiwaystar (Jun 20, 2009 5:38 am) But on a side note...I thought the 2.5 requires high octane than 87, is it not?
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Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jun 20, 2009 6:17 am) |
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Replying to: hiwaystar (Jun 20, 2009 5:38 am) When I was trying to decide whether to buy this car or a hybrid, a co-worker helped me decide by asking if I was more likely to regret not buying this car or more likely to regret not buying the hybrid. Unless gasoline goes to $6 per gallon, I know I would have been more likely to regret not buying this car.
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Replying to: relldon (Jun 20, 2009 10:10 am)
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