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#730 of 832 Changes ...2010 by diehard080

Jun 03, 2010 (12:47 pm)

Mazda Has made several mid-year changes one of which I am GLAD I made the cut on but at the time didnt realize it ! First the Mazda 3 S-GT hatchbacks were all outfitted with side mirror turn indicator lights . Then that evaporated and was only avaliable on the Speed-3 , of course on the Speed-3 no xenons or leds were ever avaliable. It did urk me a bit because I wanted those indicator lights as I believe they are a HUGE safety accessory . What the heck - I wanted the 0% apr for 60 mos and thats the price I paid . There were a few left sparsly all over different Nor Cal dealers but nobody had the 3 color choices I wanted or that had big time demo miles logged --NO THANKS to led-footed demo roaches that just want to hammer the heck out of a new car to prove it can measure up to something else they bought. So I found my 5D HB S-GT Mazda3 with Bose/Roof pax in Silver w 2 miles on it !
 . Heres the catch ---right about late January the Faux - Pontoon intake grilles located on either side of the front main grill did actually serve a purpose ! Well we all know that the rectangular fog lights are located in the lower portion of both sides HOWEVER ......on the DRIVERS SIDE the black pontoon grill WAS FUNCTIONAL ... If you were an early buyer or a late buyer that got older stock ( ME) right behind that drivers pontoon grill was a dedicated 6" x 4" TRANSMISSION COOLER !!!! Yes thats right a dedicated transmission cooler --now they have dropped it on ALL hatchbacks and sedan GT-S models for good and its a blocked out solid piece of black plastic just like the passengar side is !
 
 I got one and they did it again to save $$$. Sorry to those who didnt get one Im sure you are fine but I personally like knowing that my Trans. is staying at a regulated temp for long life . The fact that they eliminated that says quite a bit and I attribute it to cheap skate buyers that keep trying to fleece the dealers below invoice --so to all you cheap skates thanks for turning Mazda backwards towards a cheaper car by not paying a simple profit to the dealer --

#731 of 832 Re: Changes ...2010 [diehard080] by marsdog

Jun 03, 2010 (2:37 pm)

Replying to: diehard080 (Jun 03, 2010 12:47 pm)
Wow, thanks for that info! I was definitely one of the earliest buyers and I was hesitant to buy so early, based on the old premise of never buying a first run of a new model. After reading your post I'm so glad I did! I knew about the dropping of the side turn signals (and agree about their importance), but had no idea about the cooler. In fact, I had to run outside and see if I have one, and glad to know that I do! I was attracted to this car for many reasons, but one was the value for the amount of technology and accessories available. In an effort to keep the price low, Mazda has effectively raised prices by clandestinely dropping equipment that isn't easily noticed by an excited buyer at a dealer! At least I know when it's time to sell my car, I can tout it as being virtually unique with both side markers and tranny cooler!

#732 of 832 Re: Changes ...2010 [marsdog] by diehard080

Jun 10, 2010 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: marsdog (Jun 03, 2010 2:37 pm)
Hey Marshdog- I must say I would have glady paid even sticker just to have the turnsignals also - as yes you are driving a special vehicle that god only knows how many actually made it to the USA fully equipped , but given the chioce I am glad the Trans cooler is in mine - worst case is I could lay out big $$ to change the mirrors but --I dont think I want to afford it --good job because I just took my first major trip up hwy 1 north of SF Calif. thru Bodega bay , Point Reyes and Nicasio Resivor and this car cuts through those switchbacks like its dancing effortlessly in a sublime and unchallenged contest to have every car on the road move off to the right and I continually had to look down and say "Am I really going that fast?" because Im not even pushing it ---it was a thing of beauty that had me smiling from ear to ear --this new 2010 is better than my 2009 lexus 250is was in EVERY WAY--thats no joke/ also no contest with my now sold 2008 Mazda3 S-GT HB - I would sure feel stupid driving that 2010 Lexus is250 thats actually a Toyota Corolla on roids ..or not just looking like it is ---look closely they are the SAME CAR --Toyota you dont fool anybody but Toyota drivers ,,thats like taking candy from a baby.

#733 of 832 Re: Changes ...2010 [diehard080] by marsdog

Jun 10, 2010 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: diehard080 (Jun 10, 2010 2:10 pm)
That's great to hear! I love my car and know it's awesome, but to hear the comparison from a Lexus owner, well... that's quite a statement! I've always liked the is250, and if money were a bit looser, I probably would have looked more closely at it, but seems fate helped me make the right choice!

#734 of 832 mazda 3 hb in snow by aiwa112

Jun 13, 2010 (7:50 pm)

anyone who has a 2010 or earlier mazda 3 hb and has driven it in snow, can you let me know your experiences in the snow and if snow tires (which ones) helped out a lot. thanks

#735 of 832 Re: mazda 3 hb in snow [aiwa112] by shipo

Jun 13, 2010 (8:03 pm)

Replying to: aiwa112 (Jun 13, 2010 7:50 pm)
My 2009 Mazda3 5-Speed did prefectly well during the winter of 2008-2009 (when we had 95" of snow in our very hilly New England town) shod with only Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires.

#736 of 832 Re: mazda 3 hb in snow [aiwa112] by autonomous

Jun 14, 2010 (3:10 pm)

Replying to: aiwa112 (Jun 13, 2010 7:50 pm)
anyone who has a 2010 or earlier mazda 3 hb and has driven it in snow, can you let me know your experiences in the snow and if snow tires (which ones) helped out a lot
 
It's good that you're planning ahead! The simple truth is if you drive in the snow, buy snow tires. You may be able to get away with all seasons for the first year, but one slide in the snow, could result in thousands of dollars damage, so why risk it? Michelin, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Toyo, etc. make great snow tires.
 
p.s. My snow tires have lasted eight winters!

#737 of 832 Re: mazda 3 hb in snow [shipo] by roadburner

Jun 14, 2010 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Jun 13, 2010 8:03 pm)
My 2009 Mazda3 5-Speed did prefectly well during the winter of 2008-2009 (when we had 95" of snow in our very hilly New England town) shod with only Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires.
 
My 2007 MS3 runs Pirelli PZero Nero All Seasons from November to March and I have no problem driving in winter weather.

#738 of 832 Re: mazda 3 hb in snow [autonomous] by jeffyscott

Jun 14, 2010 (7:59 pm)

Replying to: autonomous (Jun 14, 2010 3:10 pm)
My snow tires have lasted eight winters!
 
Experts warn that tires more than six years old can fail catastrophically
 
Read more: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/24390155/#ixzz0qt357ZhG
 
as you say "why risk it"? Better buy some new tires.

#739 of 832 Re: mazda 3 hb in snow [roadburner] by aviboy97

Jun 15, 2010 (6:34 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Jun 14, 2010 6:22 pm)
My 2007 MS3 runs Pirelli PZero Nero All Seasons from November to March and I have no problem driving in winter weather.
 
Impressive for a Mazdaspeed.....I guess tires make all the difference. WIth the OEM, winter driving is a major challenge.

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