Jedi Pimp Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3355/scan0016slm7.jpg http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7721/scan0017szp8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Should be a fun car to drive, but may likely fall to the same probs as the 6. OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 weight to power ratio is good. too bad it's still FWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 saw the mag last night... good power, but it just doesn't "feel right"...never really liked the 3's exterior styling...the interior is pretty nice. In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallispec Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 looks nice - and the price isnt bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcp Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 DANG!! I didn't know they were going to be that cheap. I should have made my fiance wait when she bought her 06 mazda3 GT. She paid a couple grand less than the MS3's MSRP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I'd test drive one (looking on Mazda's website) OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Fun looking car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elec Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Pretty interesting. I really liked my Protege5, it had great handling and was very tossable. Just desperately in need of more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I'll be eager to hear about the 2.3's reliability. I love Mazda as a company and commend them on their efforts to fix the Renesis issues. VW and Audi would never do such a thing, they'd blame the owner. OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hate to say it but the Caliber SRT will have another 37hp**Factory backed performance kits up to 385hp** Exterior looks......Speed3....but not by much Interior................Tie Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 More power? 263 hp through the front wheels of a small(er) car is plenty, thanks very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 You know how us Americans are;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_knoxville Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 lots of jabs at the ms6 embedded in that article prolly makes the owners of those vehicles feel pretty good about their purchase i think mazda messed up by not selling the ms3 as a sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 i think the hatch idea was good. i don't know why they didn't choose some type of air cooling channel to the TMIC, though. doesn't the MS6 have severe problems with heat soak:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 i think the hatch idea was good. i don't know why they didn't choose some type of air cooling channel to the TMIC, though. doesn't the MS6 have severe problems with heat soak:confused: there is a snorkle (and tubing) in the nose under the hood that directs air onto TMIC In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 i think the hatch idea was good. i don't know why they didn't choose some type of air cooling channel to the TMIC, though. doesn't the MS6 have severe problems with heat soak:confused: Yes, the Speed 6 has probs with heat soak. Supposedly the grill is made to be like ducting to the IC....don't know if they redesigned it for the Speed 3. OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 TMIC......no hood scoop.......FTL Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 No sedan version?? The Mazda3 sedan looks BMW-ish; sharp. The hatchback looks nerdy. No way I'd buy it. That thing and the Dodge Caliber can go play in the ugly kid closet together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 it would certainly be on my list if i were in the market for a new car. the handling must be insane... the S Mazda 3 handles great and its steering is razor sharp. all it needed was more power! in turn, it got even better brakes (under 114 ft from 60mph!!!), better rubber/wheels, and a lot more. it WILL be a highway assasin. i would take it over the new caliber... in a heart beat. can't wait to drive my brother in law's one after he gets it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackacc Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Not bad but it needs AWD for me to consider it. I'd rather have a WRX wagon anyday. I still don't fully trust Mazda. My wife's old protege blew the tranny at 4000 miles! Replaced under warranty of course and she eventually had over 100k on it b4 selling but that just sucks. JDM GT Bilsteins (F-Tanabe R-Pinks) JDM RSB - Modded Kartboy SS - Subaru Momo Knob Subastyle Grille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 TMIC.... no hood scoop FTL Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 TMIC......no hood scoop.......FTL Echo............echo..........echo................. TMIC.... no hood scoop FTL Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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