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#113 of 437 Re: inside line on Mazda3 [aviboy97] by benjaminh

Nov 08, 2011 (6:50 pm)

Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 08, 2011 4:20 pm)
Hey folks, give the guy a break. Of course he's positive about Mazda and skyactiv for peet's sake.
 
But Mazda for a comparatively little company has a lot going for it right now. They've bet the company on making affordable, efficient, and actually fun to drive tossable vehicles.
 
Go ahead man, let your enthusiasm rip. And if you've got any somewhat inside stuff for us let us know.
 
For instance, have you yourself actually driven one of the Skyactiv manuals? If so, how was it?
 
Oh, and for the next Mazda 6 is there going to be a c. 2.4 Skyactiv engine? And when is that due, anyway? About a year from now as a 2013 model?
 
Have to say the current Mazda6 is languishing on the lots. One of my local dealers was offering 4k off msrp. ouch. Good value for a good car though!

#114 of 437 Re: inside line on Mazda3 [benjaminh] by aviboy97

Nov 08, 2011 (7:27 pm)

Replying to: benjaminh (Nov 08, 2011 6:50 pm)
For instance, have you yourself actually driven one of the Skyactiv manuals? If so, how was it?
 
I have yet to drive one. I'm itching too, though. However, the big hoopla is still focused on the Skyactive-Drive automatic. It is a rather nice automatic, I must say.
 
Oh, and for the next Mazda 6 is there going to be a c. 2.4 Skyactiv engine? And when is that due, anyway? About a year from now as a 2013 model?
  
Mazda will be relaunching the Mazda6 for 2013 where it will be assembled in Japan. As far as Skyactiv tech goes, I believe the car will have it, but I have no idea of what engine sizes or efficiency numbers we can expect. It ia rumored that we will see the Skyactiv-D in it. But, it is pure speculation at this point.

#115 of 437 Re: inside line on Mazda3 [aviboy97] by benjaminh

Nov 08, 2011 (8:43 pm)

Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 08, 2011 7:27 pm)
Thanks for the answers. Please give us a report on a manual once you've driven one....

#116 of 437 Re: inside line on Mazda3 [aviboy97] by bpizzuti

Nov 09, 2011 (7:23 am)

Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 08, 2011 7:27 pm)
I have yet to drive one. I'm itching too, though. However, the big hoopla is still focused on the Skyactive-Drive automatic. It is a rather nice automatic, I must say.
 
What I've been hearing about that dual-clutch-semi-auto-manu-hydro-matic has been making me drool. Even though it's mostly an autobox, what they did with the clutch packs, and the lockup is really interesting.

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Nov 10, 2011 (12:29 pm)

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#118 of 437 My New Mazda3 by chesster

Nov 14, 2011 (5:38 am)

I purchased a Mazda3 I Grand Touring with Sykactive on Saturday – love the car!
 
I live in New Jersey but I work in Maryland so twice a week I’m on I-95 and the NJ Turnpike. I only have 199 miles on it so far and 125 miles of that is highway and the current avg. MPG readout on the display is 39.9. Not sure how accurate that is but I figure I’d report it anyway. I received the car with a full tank of gas and I still have ¾ of a tank left. As the weeks go on I will do manual calculations for avg. MPG if anyone is interested.
 
The cabin is quiet around town and there is some road noise on the highway but it’s not that bad. The handling is great but I feel every bump and the Bose stereo is awesome! I believe this car to be a great value for the money.

#119 of 437 Re: My New Mazda3 [chesster] by stevenq99

Nov 14, 2011 (7:30 am)

Replying to: chesster (Nov 14, 2011 5:38 am)
Congrats on your new car! Keep us informed about your mileage I am very curious about the real world mileage of the skyactive 3.

#120 of 437 Re: My New Mazda3 [chesster] by backy

Nov 14, 2011 (7:44 am)

Replying to: chesster (Nov 14, 2011 5:38 am)
The handling is great but I feel every bump...
 
Based on driving other Mazda3's over the past few years that is my main concern in going with the Skyactiv. How smooth are the roads you drive on? Lots of potholes, tar strips etc.? Some of the roads in the Twin Cities are pretty bad due to potholes, lots of patching etc. so a smooth ride is important to me. I was impressed by the Focus I drove this weekend, seemed to soak up at least small bumps better than the Mazda3's I've driven did. Can you compare the ride of the Mazda3 Skyactiv to other cars you've owned or tested?

#121 of 437 Re: My New Mazda3 [chesster] by aviboy97

Nov 14, 2011 (10:09 am)

Replying to: chesster (Nov 14, 2011 5:38 am)
What was your average speed getting 39.9mpg? I believe AutoWeek tested a Skyactiv 3 and got 40.8 on the highway going 70mph for 209 miles.
 
One of our stores customers got 38.6 driving to up-state NY, which is a major change in elevation (upward) and he was going 75 average.
 
Keep us posted on your impressions!

#122 of 437 Re: My New Mazda3 [backy] by chesster

Nov 14, 2011 (10:28 am)

Replying to: backy (Nov 14, 2011 7:44 am)
Most of the roads I drive on are smooth if I was to estimate I’d say maybe 5% between both NJ and MD are not smooth. There is a ¼ mile stretch near my home in NJ that is an abysmally patched road that jars my teeth. For the most part it is something I can live with.
 
I also have a 2003 Hyundai Sonata (that went to my daughter) that handles rough roads better but the Sonata’s cabin was very loud on the highway. I test drove an Altima that drove better over rough roads.
If you can handle a small percentage of jarring over rough roads the Mazda is okay but if smoothness of your ride is that important to you than I would not suggest the Mazda3.

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