"mazdaspeed2" (mazdaspeed03)
03/10/2014 at 08:40 • Filed to: mazda 2
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"mazdaspeed2" (mazdaspeed03)
03/10/2014 at 08:40 • Filed to: mazda 2 | 0
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(This will be used to help me decide what color to get, but it doesn't have to be limited to just this car. The best way to convince me is to post pictures of the best of each!)
As some of you may know, I am buying a Mazda 2 soon, and I am torn on the color choice. On one hand there is the red,
and on the other hand there is white.
Side note: I live in New England and I plan on putting mud flaps on it. Before anyone says it yes, I realize it is not a rally car, but I am sick of getting snow and slush built up in the wheel wells in the winter. That can also be taken into consideration.
ttyymmnn
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 08:42 |
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Red. Aside from the fact that white cars can look like rentals, won't the white car look terrible in the winter?
Hooker
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 08:42 |
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I'm partial to white on that car. You see all of it's sexy lines better with a lighter color.
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mazdaspeed2
> ttyymmnn
03/10/2014 at 08:43 |
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I plan on washing it regularly, but I can live with bad in the winter if it looks better during not winter.
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mazdaspeed2
> Hooker
03/10/2014 at 08:45 |
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I agree, but I also really like that red... This is going to be a tough decision.
KnowsAboutCars
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 08:47 |
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I'm not commenting on the color but why stop to mud flaps? Get some rally fog lights, Compomotives and the car wrapped in renown livery!
spanfucker retire bitch
> ttyymmnn
03/10/2014 at 08:47 |
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What? Cars that are white, silver or light gray are the one that look best in the winter. You ever see road salt on a black, blue or red car, vs. a white or silver?
WAY more visible on the darker colors.
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ttyymmnn
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 08:48 |
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Sounds to me like you're leaning towards white. Go for it.
ihm96
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 08:51 |
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These are two previous backgrounds of mine. Red cars look much better
BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 08:58 |
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For the 2, I've always been partial to the Green because it gives it that funky personality.
But between these two, I would have to say red. The white just makes it look econobox-y.
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Hooker
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:13 |
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I think the fog lights help in the white picture as well. Also, if it helps, the white one looks more aggressive and less smiley.
Jagvar
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:18 |
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I've always heard the old adage that red cars get stopped by the police more often, but I don't know if there's any truth to it.
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mazdaspeed2
> Jagvar
03/10/2014 at 09:25 |
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I've been driving a bright orange car for a year and half without getting stopped once, and red should be better than that haha.
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mazdaspeed2
> ttyymmnn
03/10/2014 at 09:26 |
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Problem is I have a solid argument for both haha.
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mazdaspeed2
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/10/2014 at 09:27 |
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They stopped making the green this year, if it was still around that's what I would be getting.
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mazdaspeed2
> KnowsAboutCars
03/10/2014 at 09:28 |
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That is awesome! I would definitely not mind driving that around every day.
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:29 |
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That's unfortunate. That car added so much personality to the 2. Mostly because it was a cool and funky color, but also because it wasn't available on other Mazda models. This seemed to give it its own identity.
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mazdaspeed2
> ihm96
03/10/2014 at 09:30 |
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I think you just sold me with the m3, that is my dream car with that color.
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mazdaspeed2
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/10/2014 at 09:33 |
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I drive a spicy orange Mazdaspeed Protege right now and I would love to continue the exclusive color on a Mazda trend going. That would make it easier to part with my car...
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:35 |
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Mmmm. Spicy Orange MSP. Why are you getting rid of it? Those cars are awesome.
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mazdaspeed2
> Hooker
03/10/2014 at 09:37 |
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Unfortunately the one I'm getting is the base so no fog lights for either color, but that is something I would like to add in the future. I agree about the aggressiveness, which brings me to another problem, do I want it to be smiley or aggressive... I have to admit I am leaning towards the red though.
Steve Zissou
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:39 |
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I actually like the Zeal Red more than True Red
Also, I don't think I've ever seen on in this color in real life, but I like it:
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mazdaspeed2
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/10/2014 at 09:43 |
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Oh I love the car, but it is almost at 170k and it is rusting away... If there was no rust I wouldn't think twice about putting money into it to fix it up, but it sadly just isn't worth it. There will be lots of farewell driving before it is gone, and I have a feeling I will be constantly searching for another one in good shape once it is gone. It really will be a sad day when I trade it in.
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mazdaspeed2
> Steve Zissou
03/10/2014 at 09:46 |
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I drove that blue yesterday and I saw the zeal red as well, and I didn't like either haha. I guess we have opposite tastes.
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:47 |
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Has yours had any of the infamous diff issues? Or just the rust?
AthomSfere
> spanfucker retire bitch
03/10/2014 at 09:48 |
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Your nuts, as the driver of a silver car!
You may not see salt, but you see every speck of dirt and sand mixed in with the salt, and it is twice as bad.
Oh, and the exhaust goo from the melted snow shows up too.
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AthomSfere
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:51 |
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The two colors I hate most on a car...
I'd go with the white.
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mazdaspeed2
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/10/2014 at 09:51 |
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Diff went on the previous owner at about 120k in one of the tunnels in Boston on his way home from work during rush hour. They had to shut down all 4 lanes to get the car off the road, needless to say he heard everything in the book that day haha. But he replaced it with the welded version so I haven't worried about it at all.
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spanfucker retire bitch
> AthomSfere
03/10/2014 at 09:52 |
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I drive a silver car as well.
It hides just about everything and it hides it better than any darker colored vehicle ever could.
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:53 |
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That is quite unfortunate for him lol But I'm glad you got the welded one. Definietly less to worry about now lol
Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 09:58 |
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I say the red, but that blue they come in is b-e-a-utiful.
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Steve Zissou
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:01 |
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Haha...probably. Actually, all the cars I've ever bought are black or dark dark charcoal gray. Between the red and white, I vote white.
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mazdaspeed2
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
03/10/2014 at 10:03 |
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But yeah the transmission isn't what it used to be, I think there is a small boost leak, it has a misfire and a rough idle, plus all the various things rusting away. Logically, I know it needs to go while it is still worth something, but I really love that car.
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mazdaspeed2
> Steve Zissou
03/10/2014 at 10:04 |
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Black was in the running, but I narrowed it down and your vote has been counted haha.
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mazdaspeed2
> Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
03/10/2014 at 10:05 |
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The old brighter blue or the new dull blue?
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Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:06 |
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I liked the brighter one! Never seen a lot of 2's in that colour.
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mazdaspeed2
> Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
03/10/2014 at 10:08 |
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The brighter one did grow on me, but the new blue is kind of gross if you ask me. I would love to have that bright green that they used to have.
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ihm96
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:13 |
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That picture should be the right size for a computer wallpaper if you want. I think its from petrolicious, i'll see if I can find you the article
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ihm96
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:14 |
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Found it. here
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mazdaspeed2
> ihm96
03/10/2014 at 10:15 |
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Awesome, thanks!
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Steve Zissou
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:18 |
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haha...ok. My reasoning: I think that color red makes it look more like a toy car, but maybe that's your thing?
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mazdaspeed2
> Steve Zissou
03/10/2014 at 10:25 |
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Do you mean like matchbox toy or like fun on the weekend toy?
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Hooker
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:27 |
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Could be the angle of the shot too. I don't discount how much the angle of a photo can make or break a car. My car has after factory, OE fog lights added to it. It's just a nice touch.
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Steve Zissou
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:30 |
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Like, Cozy Coupe toy. But that could just be in my weird head.
trmoore09
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:45 |
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I'd typically always say white, but in this case I would go with red. White looks too plain IMO.
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mazdaspeed2
> Hooker
03/10/2014 at 10:46 |
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That is true it really is all about the angle, and I would like to add the fog lights to it, I think it makes it look less econobox-y.
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mazdaspeed2
> trmoore09
03/10/2014 at 10:47 |
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I am leaning towards red, and it really does make it look kind of plain... Can't unsee.
Textured Soy Protein
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:48 |
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I'm not a fan of white cars, generally. Only on fancy cars. On cheap cars it makes them look even cheaper.
I've had a red car before and they are in fact cop magnets. Well, the fact that this was in the early 2000s and I was a white kid with an afro driving a red Integra GSR like an idiot probably contributed to the attention as well.
On the 2, I like the Blue Reflex color.
moran11
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 10:50 |
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What is the price difference between a 2 and a 2013 Mazda3? I saw you recommended the 3 to someone.
http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/help-with-a-ca…
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mazdaspeed2
> Textured Soy Protein
03/10/2014 at 11:09 |
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I actually hate that color haha, but I drive a bright orange Speed Protege and have never been pulled over, so I should be fine with red haha. But that is a good point about cheap white cars, didn't think of that.
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mazdaspeed2
> moran11
03/10/2014 at 11:20 |
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I am getting a new 2 and the base is the upper edge of my budget. I tried a 2010 hatch 3s yesterday, obviously manual, and I didn't like it. The center armrest blocked you from shifting into 2nd, 4th, or 6th without raising your elbow, and the clutch didn't grab until it was almost all the way out. I could have gotten used to the clutch but that armrest would have drove me insane. Everything else about the car was good though. It had decent steering feel and it was the 2.5 and I liked that engine quite a bit. It was 4 years older than the 2 I am getting plus 40k miles extra so not worth it for me. Most people would not like the 2 if they are concerned with practicality, but nothing is as fun in that segment!
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mazdaspeed2
> Steve Zissou
03/10/2014 at 11:21 |
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Cozy coupe is exactly what I want haha. That is probably why I am leaning towards red.
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Steve Zissou
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 11:22 |
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Well there's your answer then!
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mazdaspeed2
> Steve Zissou
03/10/2014 at 11:25 |
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Between this and the red e30 someone posted I have decided to go with red! Thank you for your help!
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Steve Zissou
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 11:31 |
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One other comment...saw you said something about liking the old green option. Have/would you consider the Fiesta? Think it comes in a screaming green...
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mazdaspeed2
> Steve Zissou
03/10/2014 at 11:36 |
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I did consider it, I haven't taken it for a test drive yet but it is about 300 lbs heavier than the 2 and everything that I have read has said the 2 is the most fun to drive which is ultimately what it comes down to for me. I am biased towards mazda haha, but I like the new fords overall minus that giant dashes they use now. If I was looking more for space or mpgs I would probably go with a fiesta or a fit, but I want some zoom-zoom fun haha.
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mazdaspeed2
> Steve Zissou
03/10/2014 at 11:37 |
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Oh and I have seen that green on the fiesta and I do like it haha.
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AthomSfere
> spanfucker retire bitch
03/10/2014 at 11:54 |
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The only thing I see it hiding better are little rock chips. But I have dark lines all over the car from one small snow, the black cars I owned, and another darer blue, much better looking.
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spanfucker retire bitch
> AthomSfere
03/10/2014 at 12:02 |
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I have no dark lines on my car. Just lots of gray salt.
D
> mazdaspeed2
03/10/2014 at 13:03 |
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I've been driving a red Miata like a madman for two and a half years and haven't had trouble once yet...