Too much RX-8 in the new 3?
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Too much RX-8 in the new 3?
I admit that I love the new Mazda 3, particularly the 5-door. Great style, amazing content and value -- best small car ever in my mind.
However, to me it seems like too much of what I paid more $$$ for in my RX-8 has found its way into the new 3 for a lot less $$$ -- steering wheel, gauge cluster, center console, sports seats, overall interior design. I don't mind a rough familial look, but this goes just a touch too far in my book.
That said, I wish I had a reason to add a new 3 to my fleet!
However, to me it seems like too much of what I paid more $$$ for in my RX-8 has found its way into the new 3 for a lot less $$$ -- steering wheel, gauge cluster, center console, sports seats, overall interior design. I don't mind a rough familial look, but this goes just a touch too far in my book.
That said, I wish I had a reason to add a new 3 to my fleet!
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I looked at the 3 as a possible cheaper alternative when I looked at my 8...for about 10 seconds. However, the 3 doesn't have what the 8 has...the Renesis!
Zoom-zoom!
Zoom-zoom!
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Mazda 3 V6 is on it's way with ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE... MAZDASPEED EDITION... oh yEAH...
3 and RX-8 interior are different... cheap materials that look eligent have been used... in the rx-8 there truly eligent... not cheap ...
3 and RX-8 interior are different... cheap materials that look eligent have been used... in the rx-8 there truly eligent... not cheap ...
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Re: Too much RX-8 in the new 3?
Originally posted by viggen
However, to me it seems like too much of what I paid more $$$ for in my RX-8 has found its way into the new 3 for a lot less $$$ -- steering wheel, gauge cluster, center console, sports seats, overall interior design. I don't mind a rough familial look, but this goes just a touch too far in my book.
However, to me it seems like too much of what I paid more $$$ for in my RX-8 has found its way into the new 3 for a lot less $$$ -- steering wheel, gauge cluster, center console, sports seats, overall interior design. I don't mind a rough familial look, but this goes just a touch too far in my book.
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When will they make a rotary powered AWD car so I can ditch the Subaru WRX once and for all..
Mazda needs to just take the gamble and put the rotary in everything they make.
Mazda needs to just take the gamble and put the rotary in everything they make.
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Mazda needs to just take the gamble and put the rotary in everything they make.
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Mazda needs to just take the gamble and put the rotary in everything they make.
In the modern car market, an engine that can flood as easily as the renesis apparently is able to is simply unacceptable. The Rx-8 can somewhat get away with it because it's an enthusiast's car. But try explaining that to a soccer-mom in a Tribute.
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Originally posted by rx-7~rx-8
Mazda 3 V6 is on it's way with ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE... MAZDASPEED EDITION... oh yEAH...
Mazda 3 V6 is on it's way with ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE... MAZDASPEED EDITION... oh yEAH...
Originally posted by Psylence
When will they make a rotary powered AWD car so I can ditch the Subaru WRX once and for all..
When will they make a rotary powered AWD car so I can ditch the Subaru WRX once and for all..
Jusk kiddin, Ike.
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Originally posted by Gord96BRG
You need to look more closely - aside from perhaps the steering wheel being shared, it is only a familial look - the gauge cluster, console, seats, doors, etc. are quite different between the two cars - NONE of those parts are common to the two!
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Gordon
You need to look more closely - aside from perhaps the steering wheel being shared, it is only a familial look - the gauge cluster, console, seats, doors, etc. are quite different between the two cars - NONE of those parts are common to the two!
Regards,
Gordon
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isnt mazda going with the whole universal design concept, similar to BMW Acura etc.
hmm an AWD rotary would be nice.
hmm an AWD rotary would be nice.
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Re: Re: Too much RX-8 in the new 3?
Originally posted by Gord96BRG
You need to look more closely - aside from perhaps the steering wheel being shared, it is only a familial look - the gauge cluster, console, seats, doors, etc. are quite different between the two cars - NONE of those parts are common to the two!
Regards,
Gordon
You need to look more closely - aside from perhaps the steering wheel being shared, it is only a familial look - the gauge cluster, console, seats, doors, etc. are quite different between the two cars - NONE of those parts are common to the two!
Regards,
Gordon
I've seen a bunch of 3's on the road over the past few days- what a great looking small car. Maybe we'll get one of those instead of another sports car- would be more practical!
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Originally posted by rx-7~rx-8
Mazda 3 V6 is on it's way with ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE... MAZDASPEED EDITION... oh yEAH...
3 and RX-8 interior are different... cheap materials that look eligent have been used... in the rx-8 there truly eligent... not cheap ...
Mazda 3 V6 is on it's way with ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE... MAZDASPEED EDITION... oh yEAH...
3 and RX-8 interior are different... cheap materials that look eligent have been used... in the rx-8 there truly eligent... not cheap ...
I also disagree to a certain degree on the interior. When I bought my S-wgaon I thought about buying a new Demio instead. Almost the same price as my 2 year old S-wagon (when I bought it). But the interior plastic looked too cheap... I figured it's the bottom model and all... but actually the 3, 6 and yes even your 8, didn't seem to be as high a quality as I expected. To me, at least, the interior of the S-wagon (MP5) is better than the Axcela (M3) and the Demio. As far as the 6 and 8 go... I believe it looked similar in quality to me... I remember being surprised that the 8's interior didn't use better plastic... but I think I'll need to take another look before passing final judgement.
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Mazda needs to ditch the Tribute and MPV, put a rotary as an option in every car. They also need to figure out how to manufacture 3 and 4 rotor motors without huge costs. The rotory should be Mazda's signature, they need to use it more.
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Originally posted by ranger4277
Mazda needs to ditch the Tribute and MPV, put a rotary as an option in every car. They also need to figure out how to manufacture 3 and 4 rotor motors without huge costs. The rotory should be Mazda's signature, they need to use it more.
Mazda needs to ditch the Tribute and MPV, put a rotary as an option in every car. They also need to figure out how to manufacture 3 and 4 rotor motors without huge costs. The rotory should be Mazda's signature, they need to use it more.
Otherwise... I agree completely... the rotary engine needs to not be just the top-end sports car engine, but develop it out to be their signature engine offered in all models. They need to bring back the 3 rotor engine... 1.3, 1.5, and 2.0 Renesis Engines... OH YEAH!
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I think for them to go all rotary they need to workout 2 major hurdles, the gas mileage and the flooding. I don't think people will buy a 3 or a 6 that gets 16mpg..
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I have a 3 and an 8. Both are Velocity Red and no one has ever confused the one for the other. The similarities on the inside are family resemblances more than reused looks. It's noce to see a common look to the cars, but I'm not worried I'll get in the wrong car by mistake.... though I worry that my teen aged son might use that excuse.
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Originally posted by Omicron
Now if they do this, it's gonna make me regret our decision to buy the Mazda 6S for Mrs. Omi...
Ya know, if they did this, I think they'd wind up with IkeWRX at the dealership. :D
Jusk kiddin, Ike.
Now if they do this, it's gonna make me regret our decision to buy the Mazda 6S for Mrs. Omi...
Ya know, if they did this, I think they'd wind up with IkeWRX at the dealership. :D
Jusk kiddin, Ike.
If they put a turbo in it I'd certainly be there for a testdrive, and I wouldn't forget my title just in case :D I'm so ashamed, I have no loyalty.
I think if anyone should be upset it's the 6 owners, my friend with a 6s is already eyeing up the hatch wondering why he paid more for his car.
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When I hit the Mazda dealer I did test drive the 3. It was a lot of fun - sure beat my 2001 Honda Civic EX. The tiptronic auto shifting was cool and the handling was fun as well...
Then I test drove the 8 - guess which one I ended up buying? I hadn't really thought about getting a "sports car". But once I drove it. I was hooked!
Of course this BBS went a long way in my education. I had my eyes open about what I was getting into - but there is nothing like the feeling of that cranked engine whirling and a good turn to throw it into!
Then I test drove the 8 - guess which one I ended up buying? I hadn't really thought about getting a "sports car". But once I drove it. I was hooked!
Of course this BBS went a long way in my education. I had my eyes open about what I was getting into - but there is nothing like the feeling of that cranked engine whirling and a good turn to throw it into!
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OH YEAH! Mazda is doing some great stuff with their cars right now...
People who bought a 6, jumped the gun... now there's the 5 door and Wagon models. To make matters worse there's the 3 which offers sharp handling and the same 2.3L engine.
People who bought a 6, jumped the gun... now there's the 5 door and Wagon models. To make matters worse there's the 3 which offers sharp handling and the same 2.3L engine.