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Touring vs Grand Touring

Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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Touring vs Grand Touring

I did some searching and I wasn't content

While I'm somewhat embarrassed not to know, I'm a little curious what the big difference is (ie features)

While my car, when it was was sold to me was labeled as "touring", some people have suggested that I have features that only a GT would.

So what should I be looking at?
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Easiest difference is the heated seats (double buttons rearwards of the shifter, in front of the cup holders). If you have them, you have a GT.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Leather seats, heated front seats, power driver's seat, and heated side view mirrors.

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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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a turbo
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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a turbo
lmao.

yea I got heated seats.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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I wish a turbo came on the GT lol
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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I wish to even a small stock factory one would be nice! GT FTW!!!!!!
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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^they do

no turbo = touring and sport

turbo = GT
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Haha where is it? I see no snails in my engine bay.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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^you dont have a GT
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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so the car has to be either a sport, touring or grand touring, correct? There isnt a base model, is there? I know I dont have the grand touring but im not sure if I have the sport or touring
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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^do you have a sunroof?
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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I have a GT lol checked the VIN twice before I got the car.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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It really is a shame that no MazdaSpeed 8 has been offered. We all know why, and that it will never happen at this point, but still Mazda should have given we enthusiasts a choice in our destiny.

Still happy with my "GT" (if never completely content).
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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^well apparently you dont have a gt
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Lol sure dozer whatever you say.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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listen to me and life will be easier
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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I see....
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dozer
^do you have a sunroof?
yes I have a sunroof
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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but no leather seats? if so then you have the touring package
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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no leather, I have xenons, spoiler, homelink, cloth, sunroof, so TOURING?
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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yes.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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since you're pretty fast on answering my questions, how about 3 more?

1. Can I clean my spark plugs with a wire brush since the car doesnt re-start right away after being driven?

2. Napa wants $20 each plug, dealer wants like $50 each, is this the same plug? NGK I R?

3. Do I need (2) Trailing and (2) leading?

sorry to hi-jack the tread. im strictly doin this bc I need a fast answer
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Dozer I have heated leather seats heated side mirrors, power side drivers seat, sunroof... More gt options..... Ect... I think I have a GT. Show me a pic of the factory snail then well see about my car. Lol.
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