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Re: 2010 mazda3 [metsjets]
by igozoomzoom
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Jun 13, 2009 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: metsjets (Jun 11, 2009 7:47 am)
The 2.0L MZ3 has similar performance to the 1.8L Honda Civic (automatic). The upgrade to a 5-speed automatic (from a 4-speed in the '09) should improve passing performance (and fuel economy) slightly, too.
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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- #567 of 654
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Re: Real World MPG of 2010 Mazda 3 i [relldon]
by hiwaystar
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Jun 20, 2009 (5:38 am)
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Replying to: relldon (May 03, 2009 9:23 am)
I have now passed 4,000 on the odometer and still getting 29/30 MPG on my 2010 Mazda3S GT, 2.5L.
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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- #568 of 654
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Re: Real World MPG of 2010 Mazda 3 i [hiwaystar]
by sonnyrocker
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Jun 20, 2009 (6:17 am)
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Replying to: hiwaystar (Jun 20, 2009 5:38 am)
29/30 MPG for 2.5 average is VERY good. I don't know what you are complaining about.
But on a side note...I thought the 2.5 requires high octane than 87, is it not?
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Re: Real World MPG of 2010 Mazda 3 i [sonnyrocker]
by mz6greyghost
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Jun 20, 2009 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jun 20, 2009 6:17 am)
Nope. Both Mazda engines require regular (87 octane).
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Re: Real World MPG of 2010 Mazda 3 i [hiwaystar]
by relldon
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Jun 20, 2009 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: hiwaystar (Jun 20, 2009 5:38 am)
Thanks for the update. I purchased a 2010 Mazda 3 S sport with 6 speed manual transmission two weeks ago and I love it. The 2.5 L gives me about 30 MPG on my daily commute to work which is on a 4 lane highway that I drive at 65 MPH. For now, I'm keeping an eye on the average MPG reading and the current MPG reading. But I suspect that, after a bit, I'll stop paying attention to that and just enjoy the zoom. I've received many complements about the car. The exterior is very attractive but it is the interior that I most enjoy. Unlike before, I enjoy the prospect of getting in the car in the morning for my daily commute.
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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Re: Real World MPG of 2010 Mazda 3 i [relldon]
by unicorn62
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Jun 20, 2009 (2:59 pm)
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Replying to: relldon (Jun 20, 2009 10:10 am)
Relldon: I also have the 2010 mazda3s sport automatic. I have got as little as 25mpg's and as high as 35mpg's combined, but it depends on the gas you buy. I have better luck with shell gas and my range gose up to 515. Relldon what color did you get. I have the light blue and it gets alot of looks.
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What 2010 color do you like the best?
by jbbevel
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Jun 22, 2009 (10:06 am)
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I'm wavering between....
Celestial Blue
Gunmetal Blue
or
Liquid Silver. Crystal White Pearl is intriguing.. but I don't know if I want a white car.
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- #573 of 654
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Re: What 2010 color do you like the best? [jbbevel]
by unicorn62
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Jun 22, 2009 (10:32 am)
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Replying to: jbbevel (Jun 22, 2009 10:06 am)
jbbevel, I have the celestreal blue and it doesn't show the dirt, the liquid silver will be the same, The white will show the dirt but it is a nice color and cost more. The lighter the car the easier to cool off compared to a dark color.
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- #574 of 654
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Re: What 2010 color do you like the best? [jbbevel]
by igozoomzoom
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Jun 22, 2009 (11:53 am)
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Replying to: jbbevel (Jun 22, 2009 10:06 am)
The Celestial Blue and Gunmetal Blue are my two top picks! I originally tried to find my '06 MZ3 in a color called Winning Blue, which was very similar to Celestial Blue. They were hard to find, though....so I ended up with Titanium Gray.
IMO, pearl white doesn't fit the look/character of the Mazda3. It's a color I'd expect to see on a luxury car, but not on a sporty compact. I prefer a pure white, but it's not very common anymore.
That being said, at least the Crystal White Pearl has a choice of either Black or Dune (beige) interior (as do Black and Graphite). Both Blues (and Silver) only have Black interior. I thought the combination of Graphite with Dune interior would be tacky, but I was really surprised when I saw it in person.
But still, I'd vote for Celestial Blue...it's really a sharp-looking color and fits the car perfectly!
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Re: Real World MPG of 2010 Mazda 3 i [unicorn62]
by relldon
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Jun 22, 2009 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: unicorn62 (Jun 20, 2009 2:59 pm)
35 MPG is fantastic. I wish that I could attain that level on a consistent basis. But, again, I'm willing to sacrifice MPGs a little for performance. That's why I didn't choose a Honda Insight. My car is a liquid silver metallic which was surprisingly difficult to find in a manual transmission. But I'm glad I found it. Thanks for the tip about Shell gas. I'll give it a try and see if it makes any difference for me.
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