Complete Frustration

[Talon_66]

Im torn... between
KLZE Swap
buying a new Sentra Spec V
and buying a Mazda 3..

So hard.

[babyblueMX3]

mx-3 ze beats a spec-v :p ...tho spec-v is a new car and prolly in better condition tan your mx...mazda 3 looks nice but never saw one yet so don't know about that one...mmmm..I'd go with ze..

[Manach]

Get a M3 for a daily, and then, save for the ZE swap!

You'll be on foot when you swap

[Talon_66]

I went to the Mazda dealership and was drooling all over the Mazda 3. And then I went to the Mazda.ca website to price stuff out. A fully loaded GT is about the same as a Spec V.... so torn. Gonna test drive them on monday

[EBUCKS]

I haven't seen the write up on the 3 yet but if it's at all like the MazdaSpeed 2003, it came with a turbo, that you can upgrade. If the 3 still offers that then IMHO the 3 wins hands down.

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[johnnyb]

the 3 basically comes with these packages so far....

GX & GS
2.0L DOHC I4
10.0:1 compression ration
148hp@6500rpm
135lb/ft@4500
MT-1223kg(2696lbs) curb weight
AT-1242kg(2738lbs) curb weight

GT
2.3L DOHC I4
9.7:1 compression ratio
160hp@6500rpm
150lb/ft@4500rpm
MT-1253kg(2762lbs) curb weight
AT-1273kg(2806lbs) curb weight

they all have a top speed of 188km/h(116mph) due to the speed limiter

im not quite sure if these specs are for the mazda 3 or mazda 3 sport but there they are. 1/4 mile times werent listed

[Talon_66]

Mazda 3 GT

Zero to 30 mph: 2.3
40 mph: 3.9
50 mph: 5.5
60 mph: 7.4
70 mph: 10.2
80 mph: 13.1
90 mph: 17.4
100 mph: 22.8
110 mph: 30.1
Street start, 5-60 mph: 8.6
Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph:11.7
50-70 mph: 11.7
Standing 1/4-mile: 16.0 sec @ 87 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 118 mph

[Talon_66]

Well guys, I test drove a Mazda 3 today. It was an Automatic, with the sport shifting, and a 2.3L. My impressions of the car.... I LOVE IT! Totally fun car to drive.

So after the test drive, had a nice long talk with the dealer and hammered out a deal.

$20,000 all inclusive, taxes, and all freight charges in. And then $6000 for the trade in of my car. So $14000 for the Mazda 3 GT w/ 5 speed

What do u guys think?

[2RotorsNaDream]

Not bad at all in my opinion, the 3 is a nice car and I believe there are gonna be aftermarket mods like crazy for that car since its the same as the new Focus. And $6000 for your car is a hell of a trade-in. Cant beat that anywhere.