Amazing what will fit in a Mazda 3...

"DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully" (danceswithrotors) 05/16/2014 at 10:14 • Filed to: None

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Also, if any of y'all are in Ann Arbor and see a white Mazda 3 with Japanese plates on the front, or a guy with a red beard and shaved head, say hi.

Takuro Spirit > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 10:19

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Brian needs to make a "WAGON LIFE" gif.

philipilihp > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 10:23

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A Mazda3 sedan, however, is a different story. My main issue with it was always that the trunk is a decent size, but the opening is so damn small.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > philipilihp 05/16/2014 at 10:37

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That's what *she* said!

I'm sorry.

philipilihp > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 05/16/2014 at 10:42

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Haha no don't apologize that was actually a good one.

Malforus > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 10:45

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I love my Mazda3 but damn if my GF's Honda Fit can swallow way more than I can fit in my hatch.

And now I feel like I should apologize.

yamahog > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 10:58

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I wish I was in Ann Arbor :( graduated 2 years ago.

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > yamahog 05/16/2014 at 11:27

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Man, that sucks. There are several Opponauts I want to meet IRL, just to talk shop.

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > philipilihp 05/16/2014 at 11:28

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That, and the awkward rear kept me out of a sedan.

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > Takuro Spirit 05/16/2014 at 11:29

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He does. There is a reason I drive a small wagon daily. (It's too practical to be just a hatch.)

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > Malforus 05/16/2014 at 11:30

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Which generation?

Malforus > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 11:40

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Second Gen 3 First Gen Honda Fit

Takuro Spirit > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 11:44

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I miss my wagon. Soon as I get the P/S fixed on the Camry I'm throwing it up for trade/sale on Craigslist.

If I can find a manual Mazda6 wagon I just might have to get me one.

yamahog > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 12:13

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Well, I'm still in Michigan, just at work, which is not as fun as the Charley's fratio.

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > Malforus 05/16/2014 at 12:34

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So, same gen as I drive... I've never had a problem using mine as a box with wheels, yet..

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > yamahog 05/16/2014 at 12:36

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'Tis okay. I'm only up here to visit old friends, and then go back to work in Tennessee.

Malforus > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 12:46

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Oh I am not complaining, I am just saying the Fit (which has fun-ish driving dynamics) punches above its weight as a crap hauler.

I still am impressed by the sheer volume of stuff I can put into my car.

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > Malforus 05/16/2014 at 12:50

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Agreed. I went from a Volvo 240 wagon, by way of an S60, to the 3, and I'd argue that the 3 is almost as capable as the 240.

If it were a little longer (Skyactiv Mazda 5, anyone), it'd be perfect.

Malforus > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 05/16/2014 at 12:54

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Oh my god I have creeped out so many people in the Boston Area who have the Mazda 6 wagon. I just look at it like this:

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > Malforus 05/16/2014 at 13:02

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MUST HAVE WAGON!!!!

No, seriously...