My New Mazda!

"Nerd-Vol" (Nerd-Vol) 02/01/2016 at 11:53 • Filed to: Mazda, Mazda 3, new car

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After a few issues with my beloved 2007 Mazdaspeed 3, I decided to take the plunge and go with a more fuel efficient car. I went with a 2016 Mazda 3i Sport with the preferred equipment package, manual of course.

The old:

New:

I'm jazzed.

Party-vi > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 11:57

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Tell us how you like the get-up-and-go

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 11:57

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3i is the 2.o right? Either way, the new 3 is a really nice car. Congrats on the purchase!

dogisbadob > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 12:00

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Congrats on the new car. I hope you get many enjoyable miles out if it :)

Nerd-Vol > Party-vi 02/01/2016 at 12:07

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It should be adequate. I sell Mazda’s so I’m really familiar with the car. It’s not a speed 3, but I don’t need that anymore. Plus I still have the Miata. :)

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 12:07

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Welcome to the 3i club. 2.0 VVTi yo!

Nerd-Vol > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 02/01/2016 at 12:08

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Yep. 155hp is enough for me these days.

Thanks!

Nerd-Vol > dogisbadob 02/01/2016 at 12:09

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Thanks! It's my first new car.

Nerd-Vol > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/01/2016 at 12:10

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Nice! What year is yours, trim level?

Jarrett - [BRZ Boi] > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 12:12

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When I blow up my Gen2 3, I want to buy a new 3 too!

$kaycog > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 12:14

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It’s lovely! Good for you!

Nerd-Vol > $kaycog 02/01/2016 at 12:19

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Thanks $kay.

Sorry your Ford GT’s had a tough time at Daytona. The Mazda prototypes were a mess.

Nerd-Vol > Jarrett - [BRZ Boi] 02/01/2016 at 12:29

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Sounds like a plan!

Steve in Manhattan > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 12:38

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Nice - Mazda did a good job with that car.

dogisbadob > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 13:06

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Oh cool! I thought you had gotten your MS3 new too. oops

Matt Nichelson > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 13:23

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Congrats on the new car. I love the styling on these. Also rocky top woooo.

Nerd-Vol > Matt Nichelson 02/01/2016 at 13:53

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Thanks!

Go vols!

Matt Nichelson > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 15:07

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You’re welcome! I am hoping my wife and I are able to make it up there this year for a game. We really wanted to go to the one at Bristol, but I don’t see that happening.

Nerd-Vol > Matt Nichelson 02/01/2016 at 15:29

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Do it! I think Tennessee is going to impress this year.

Matt Nichelson > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 15:32

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God I hope so. We had potential last year and just couldn’t get it done in the second half. I am hoping this season is even better.

Nerd-Vol > Matt Nichelson 02/01/2016 at 15:47

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I think the new defensive coordinator should rectify some of those issues. Folks out here are thinking SEC east champs or bust. Some even reckon we should be fighting for a playoff spot.

I hope we can live up to that.

Matt Nichelson > Nerd-Vol 02/01/2016 at 15:55

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Yeah, hopefully so. Down where I live it’s all about Alabama, LSU, Mississippi State, or Ole Miss. I love being a trend breaker.

Chasaboo > Nerd-Vol 02/02/2016 at 00:43

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Elegant car. It really has interesting lines.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Nerd-Vol 02/02/2016 at 05:22

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much road noise?

Nerd-Vol > pip bip - choose Corrour 02/02/2016 at 09:33

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I’m bad at answering that question. I get that from my customers, and I just let them drive for themselves and decide.

To me it's darn quiet, then again I had a speed 3 and I still have a Miata. Compared to those two, a nuclear explosion is a bit quieter.

Nerd-Vol > Chasaboo 02/02/2016 at 09:34

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It is. It is a looker.

CALUSA > Nerd-Vol 02/02/2016 at 13:39

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Love that car! Any plans with it?

Nerd-Vol > CALUSA 02/02/2016 at 14:15

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Thanks!

I’m just going to keep it stock. I’ve got a Miata and a S2000 for play.

I'll probably get some all season floor mats soon.

CALUSA > Nerd-Vol 02/02/2016 at 14:19

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With a mouthwatering combo like that you don’t need to change a thing about the 3.....

Nerd-Vol > CALUSA 02/02/2016 at 14:31

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Yeah, it’s a nice little setup. I’m glad that I have a good commuter. My speed 3 was nice, but the gas mileage wasn’t great, and wasn’t very comfortable. I found myself taking the Miata much more often because it was better on fuel.

CALUSA > Nerd-Vol 02/02/2016 at 15:11

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And perhaps more fun! Smart choice to get the new 3 though.

greasemonkey235097 > Nerd-Vol 02/04/2016 at 15:26

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What was going wrong with the speed3 besides mileage?

Nerd-Vol > greasemonkey235097 02/05/2016 at 08:14

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The synchros in 2nd gear were progressively getting worse.