I got my car (mazda 3)!!!

[rpc64]

As some of you know, I've been looking at (and drooling over) the Mazda 3 for a while now. Well last weekend I finally bought it! Got a red hatch with auto and ABS. Go ahead and bash me for getting the auto, but this tiptronic is sweet! The car is pretty quick, even with the auto. I originally wanted the strato blue, but they only had 1 sedan in that color and after looking at it in person it looked too purpley. Didn't look at all like the pics I've seen. I didn't want silver, white or black because those are too boring and common, so it was between the red and the yellow.

And here she is:

New Hotness

 

[fs5]

auto bashing commence!

 

[notfred]

Cool, nice little car, but "has some hops" wtf?

 

[zixxer]

Some retard in a mazda 3 was trying to race me the other day. I didn't even remotely accelerate hard and was tearing him a new one. Sad.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: notfred
Cool, nice little car, but "has some hops" wtf?

Dewd it walks straight fly dope.

 

[boyRacer]

nice color.

 

[ThePresence]

PICTARS!

 

[RagingBITCH]

Not all our cars have swapped engines in them

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: se7enty7
Some retard in a mazda 3 was trying to race me the other day. I didn't even remotely accelerate hard and was tearing him a new one. Sad.

What are you driving?

 

[ElFenix]

how much did you get it if you don't mind asking?

 

[GTaudiophile]

What's with everyone here being Mazda 3s? Sounds like a reason for me NOT to buy one...

I'll wait for the more "exclusive" Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: se7enty7
Some retard in a mazda 3 was trying to race me the other day. I didn't even remotely accelerate hard and was tearing him a new one. Sad.

What are you driving?

At the time a 98 200sx w/ redtop sr20de-t


Now just an sr20

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: se7enty7
Some retard in a mazda 3 was trying to race me the other day. I didn't even remotely accelerate hard and was tearing him a new one. Sad.

it's not a horribly fast car, but i like them nonetheless

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: se7enty7

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: se7enty7
Some retard in a mazda 3 was trying to race me the other day. I didn't even remotely accelerate hard and was tearing him a new one. Sad.

What are you driving?

At the time a 98 200sx w/ redtop sr20de-t


Now just an sr20

What a cheater.

 

[rpc64]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: notfred
Cool, nice little car, but "has some hops" wtf?

Dewd it walks straight fly dope.

Ok fine sorry I'll change it

 

[Aharami]

car looks sweet. gf needs a new car, but buying a brand new car is just outta the question.

now we are looking at the 2001 accord coupes

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
What's with everyone here being Mazda 3s? Sounds like a reason for me NOT to buy one...

I'll wait for the more "exclusive" Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B

All the number's I've come across show the 6 has similar power to the turbo 4. Any info on that?

 

[prontospyder]

another AT Mazda 3 owner. congrats!

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
What's with everyone here being Mazda 3s? Sounds like a reason for me NOT to buy one...

I'll wait for the more "exclusive" Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B

All the number's I've come across show the 6 has similar power to the turbo 4. Any info on that?

You are correct.

In fact, the 6 has 5 fewer HP, but has more torque. I prefer the 6 as I am not a fan of turbos. The 6-speed MT is nice too.

 

[rpc64]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
how much did you get it if you don't mind asking?

Sticker was $22k

got it for 19

 

[NutBucket]

Damn! That's a lot for a compact car IMHO. Hope you enjoy it.

And GT, I understand your sentiment. I like the turbo since its easier to get more power out of it. 6 speed would be nice tho The way things are looking tho I doubt I'll be getting one next spring.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Damn! That's a lot for a compact car IMHO. Hope you enjoy it.

And GT, I understand your sentiment. I like the turbo since its easier to get more power out of it. 6 speed would be nice tho The way things are looking tho I doubt I'll be getting one next spring.

It just depends on when I can test drive them both and what the final pricing will be. Subaru reps at the ATL Autoshow said the 2.5GT should sell for under $25K. I would expect the Spec B to sell around $28K. Will the Spec B be $10K better than a loaded Mazda 3? We'll see...

 

[NutBucket]

It should be. I mean, it'll have about 100 more hp. Its like comparing an Accord to a Civic IMHO.

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: rpc64

Originally posted by: ElFenix
how much did you get it if you don't mind asking?

Sticker was $22k

got it for 19

What options does it have?

 

[dxkj]

The Mazda 3 doesnt have a ton of power, but 160hp 150 torque can pull it along. Most the 0-60 numbers Ive seen are 7.4-7.9 seconds for the manual. Not bad for a compact car < 20k.

When looking for cargo space + fun to drive it beats the competitors