I [heart] Mazda.

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 01/16/2014 at 09:10 • Filed to: None

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It just seems like they're building cars for us .

 V8 Rustler > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/15/2014 at 22:11

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Saw one in person, did not like the design. The interior is very good though

anothermiatafanboy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/15/2014 at 22:17

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Amen. Almost all the cars they make have responsive transmissions, handling at or near the front of the class, and the kind of austere cabin I much prefer to the gaudy interiors of some rivals(Hyundai, ford..). And I'm very curious if that 369lb ft. Diesel four banger will be as good as it sounds.

JACU - I've got bonifides. > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/15/2014 at 23:12

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I would purchase a 5-door 300hp AWD 3 if they would make it.

Where have all the lightweights gone? >  V8 Rustler 01/15/2014 at 23:24

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I passed on the 2014 and got an older 2013 instead because I thought the looks were better.

Storz > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/16/2014 at 06:56

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I would like another Mazdaspeed6 please

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Storz 01/16/2014 at 08:43

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And Speed3! And RX-7 (or MX-7)! And Mazdaspeed Miata!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > JACU - I've got bonifides. 01/16/2014 at 08:45

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Since Subaru doesn't make one anymore, it makes all the sense in the world for Mazda to slip in there and make one to steal WRX buyers.

Makoyouidiot > Where have all the lightweights gone? 01/16/2014 at 09:14

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As a 2013 owner...what are you smoking? The new ones are gorgeous.

Nerd-Vol > JACU - I've got bonifides. 01/16/2014 at 09:21

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I would too, BUT I realize that would cost over $30,000 and that is getting into mustang GT territory. So I would have to pass. Which is a shame because in 2007 my MS3 started at $23,000

Nerd-Vol > anothermiatafanboy 01/16/2014 at 09:23

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Mazda is the new Honda. IMO. Mazda is doing all the stuff that made Honda such a great car company back in the 90s.

Party-vi >  V8 Rustler 01/16/2014 at 09:27

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Pffttt. Is gorgeous.

Meatcoma > JACU - I've got bonifides. 01/16/2014 at 09:39

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It would have to be good looking though, not some 70's station wagon.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/16/2014 at 09:50

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The 2014 3 hatch is I think the best looking car currently on sale for less than $25k. Dem hips!!!

efme > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/16/2014 at 10:12

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dieset 6spd wagon 6?

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Makoyouidiot 01/16/2014 at 10:41

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For starters, the front end kinda reminds me of this. I also didn't like how the screen in the center stack is tacked on like an afterthought.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > efme 01/16/2014 at 10:51

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Only if they [heart] you back.

anothermiatafanboy > Nerd-Vol 01/16/2014 at 10:55

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Agreed, which saddens me as a Honda fanboy. Give the Si an engine that makes it competitive, bring the Prelude and S2000 back, and give your cars an automatic trans with more than 5 gears for christsake.

Depressoiscool > JACU - I've got bonifides. 01/16/2014 at 10:58

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It would be nice, but is not really their expertise and would require allot of engineering dollars to get correct. And would be priced out of the range of their other enthusiast models. It would be an oddball in their lineup is basically what i'm saying.

Makoyouidiot > Where have all the lightweights gone? 01/16/2014 at 11:15

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Hmm. To me the long styled hood is more reminiscent of classic sportscars. And I actually like the infotainment pod, it moves the stuff you want to see more into your line of sight. And being modular is nice too.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Makoyouidiot 01/16/2014 at 11:21

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I like the long hood, but it looks disproportionate on the hatchback. I much prefer the cleaner design of the center stack in the 2013. The screens are in my line of sight for perfect viewing.

Makoyouidiot > Where have all the lightweights gone? 01/16/2014 at 12:22

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To each his own, I suppose.

Reigntastic > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/16/2014 at 13:19

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I saw a new 2014 Mazda 3 on the highway, hot damn they look sexy. Can't wait to see the MS3. Rear end reminds me of the small lexus hybrid hatchbacks, and the front uses more of the current design language. Overall, amazing looking car.

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Depressoiscool 01/16/2014 at 20:16

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Not really their expertise? They could take the motor from the 2013 Mazdaspeed 3 or turbo the current 2.5, take the CX5 drivetrain and put them both in the current 3 hatchback. It would be no more an oddball an STi or an EVO, or even a Focus ST.

Depressoiscool > JACU - I've got bonifides. 01/17/2014 at 10:55

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an all wheel drive 3 would be heavier, worse on their mpg figures and require allot of work to get the handling that the speed three has right now. You do have a great point in using the awd from the cx5 though. Aren't they all based off the same basic chassis now? just stretched or shrunk to fir the segment i think.