Article Comments - 2010 Mazda 3 First Drive, Full and Follow-Up Test

31 messages, Last post on Aug 15, 2009 at 7:25 PM

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2010 Mazda 3 First Drive - First Impressions: A promising follow-up to a class-leading performance. (more)

2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Full Test and Video - Bottom Line: Mazda introduces its new 3 without compromising the spirit of its outgoing model.(more)

2010 Mazda 3 s Five-Door Grand Touring Follow-Up Test and Video - Bottom Line: Quality meets fun-to-drive in a convenient hatchback package. (more)

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#21 of 31 Re: Chassis [jeffyscott] by shipo May 14, 2009 (10:49 am)
Replying to: jeffyscott (May 14, 2009 9:19 am) It didn't matter to me as I would have purchased either the 2-door or the 4-door. As for what's currently being made, the MKV Rabbit and GTI have been out of production for months now as the factory was converted to the MKVI platform sometime last fall. What U.S. dealers are getting for inventory these days are the remaining cars that VW has in inventory in Europe. Apparently VW decided to kill off the MKV nearly a year before the MKVIs would reach our shores, and as such, they built nearly a year's worth of MKVs (for the North American market) before shutting down the production line. As for the availability of Rabbits with three pedals under the dash, I've consistently checked the inventory of every dealership in New Hampshire since last September and have yet to see even a single car where you could stir your own (not saying that I didn't miss a car or two as the stick versions are typically spoken for before they roll off the truck). Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: jeffyscott (May 14, 2009 6:09 pm) shipo (May 14, 2009 6:39 pm) jeffyscott (May 15, 2009 9:30 am)
#22 of 31 Re: Chassis [shipo] by jeffyscott May 14, 2009 (6:09 pm)
Replying to: shipo (May 14, 2009 10:49 am) Wow that's amazing, I just checked the online inventory of the 4 dealers in my area 18 of the 35 rabbits they have in stock are manuals. Odd that they would be so hard to find there and seemingly a surplus of supply here. I didn't know they had stopped making them, but anyway the point was that the 2009 4 door was not offered with a manual. Replies to this message: shipo (May 14, 2009 6:39 pm) jeffyscott (May 15, 2009 9:30 am)
#23 of 31 Re: Chassis [jeffyscott] by shipo May 14, 2009 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: jeffyscott (May 14, 2009 6:09 pm) Hmmm, interesting, as of today here in New Hampshire... Beranger VW -- No Rabbits of any stripe Noyes VW -- 2 Rabbits, One 2-Door and One 4-Door, both Automatic Lakes Region VW -- No Rabbits Miller VW -- No search facility on their web site (still) Seacoast VW -- 3 Rabbits, Two 2-Door and One 4-Door, all Automatic Manchester VW -- No Rabbits Tulley VW -- Search facility broken (again) That you've found over half of the Rabbits in your area have manual transmissions is astounding to me. Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: jeffyscott (May 15, 2009 9:30 am)
#24 of 31 Re: Chassis [shipo] by jeffyscott May 15, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: shipo (May 14, 2009 6:39 pm) Yeah, I was surprised it was that high myself. IIRC, what I had found yesterday in the Milwaukee area was 4 manuals of 7 total at Hall VW 2 manuals of 7 total at Ernie Von Schledorn VW 1 automatic at Concours VW 11 manuals of 20 total at Boucher VW I did not note how many 4 doors and 2 doors there were, but since the manuals are all 2 doors, must be something like 75% manuals among those.
#25 of 31 Re: Chassis [shipo] by familydadx4 May 17, 2009 (5:21 am)
Replying to: shipo (May 14, 2009 2:14 am) Shipo, you sound like me. Like you, I like to row my own gears. I've shopped the same cars. In addition I've looked at the Insight, Fit, and Elantra Touring. The Hondas (except the fit) have that 2 tiered dashboard that looks like something out of a Buck Rogers movie. I don't like it at all. The Fit can't get out of it's own way. It rides like an old truck (lots of bouncing). I do like the "feel" of the VW the best. The M3 is right behind it. Very nice car. The Touring is in 3rd. Has more of a European ride and lots of space. I definitely prefer the hatchback\wagon configuration. Now, if Hyundai would only bring that 1.6L diesel to the states. I would love to look at the Civic hatchback with the 2.2L diesel (only in Europe...grrr). I'm trying to hold out for the Mk VI Golf\Rabbit with the 2.0 diesel. I'm not sure my clunker will last that long. We'll see. Replies to this message: shipo (May 17, 2009 6:23 am)
#26 of 31 Re: Chassis [familydadx4] by shipo May 17, 2009 (6:23 am)
Replying to: familydadx4 (May 17, 2009 5:21 am) As we're about to need a third car in our family, I too am trying to "hold out" for a 2010 GTD (which is supposed to effectively be a 6-Speed Mk VI GTI with the same motor as in the current Jetti TDI). Best regards, Shipo
#27 of 31 Follow Up Test available! by KarenS HOST Jun 05, 2009 (8:50 am)
2010 Mazda 3 s Five-Door Grand Touring Follow-Up Test and Video Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Aug 15, 2009 2:07 pm)
#28 of 31 lame comments on video by nozferat Aug 15, 2009 (1:43 pm)
Regarding the video...the last comment is the dumbest thing I've ever heard....it's a compact you'll want based on desirability and not price alone? Isn't it usually based on price and affordability? I guess there are enough idiots out there willing to dish out well over $500/month for a low budget hatchback like this one and the GTI. Replies to this message: shipo (Aug 15, 2009 1:48 pm) roadburner (Aug 15, 2009 7:25 pm)
#29 of 31 Re: lame comments on video [nozferat] by shipo Aug 15, 2009 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: nozferat (Aug 15, 2009 1:43 pm) Excuse me. I really think the GTI is quite the bargain when it comes to the small and sporty landscape of the automotive world. Replies to this message: roadburner (Aug 15, 2009 7:25 pm)
#30 of 31 Re: Follow Up Test available! [KarenS] by jeffyscott Aug 15, 2009 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jun 05, 2009 8:50 am) Much has been made about Mazda's new face, but it's time to get over it. Like it or not, the 2010 Mazda 3's new look gives the car a more distinctive presence, making it look sportier. "distinctive" - yes. "sportier" - no, this is not sporty, it's smiley and I don't mean that in a good way.