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do you know why mazda can eat a d... - Maengelito - 08-21-2004
because i don't have one...
i realized that i never wrote up a review of the mazda 3 i autoxed and i also test drove a miata today for my $25 best buy gift cert.
first off, the mazda 3
i autoxed it at vmp not too long ago before headin up to DC for a week long conference. because it was a rental, it was automatic which really hurt my autox times as anyone who rode with me can attest to. also, it was missing a good set of rubber. other than that, it was a blast to drive. it did understeer pretty badly until it caught and then snapped into a slight oversteer, but i think that could be cured by tires and better power delivery on throttle input with a manual tranny. the interior was decent for a compact econo car and it was very roomy. i'd like to try to sportier version with a 2.3L. a few mods and thats one hell of a fun car to drive.
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earlier today, i test drove a new miata with the sport package (few aesthetic accessories and bilstein shocks). they didnt have a mazdaspeed miata because they arent an authorized mazdaspeed dealer, but this car was a blast to drive too. i took it through its paces on a few backroads around here and it was a good time. obviously, it doesnt pull as hard as the STi, but definitely faster than the integra. the suspension felt stiff but definitely more streetable than the STi. the pedal placement was a bit cramped as was the steering wheel which apparently didnt tilt. what was the best was the 6 speed shifter. the throws were really short and very crisp. it kept you in the power band, perhaps a little too much though. even in 6th, i was at 4k at 80mph. thats as bad as 5th in my crappy LS tranny, so the car isnt meant for highway cruising. overall the car was a bit cramped, but that should change when its gutted.
its still a fag car though. (for you, evan)
hopefully at some point, i'll own one...
- ScottyB - 08-21-2004
nice review. i like mazda and where they are going with their product line.
oh yeah, what is the engine choices for the 3? (besides the 2.3)
- Feersty - 08-21-2004
Nice write up.
Re: do you know why mazda can eat a d... - Mike - 08-21-2004
Maengelito Wrote:i was at 4k at 80mph. thats as bad as 5th in my crappy LS tranny
good stuff, but this puzzled me. the ls tranny is "bad" because it is so long...
mazda is definitely doing something right, their new cars are what the hondas of the early to mid 90s were.
Re: do you know why mazda can eat a d... - Evan - 08-21-2004
Maengelito Wrote:its still a fag car though.you just called yourself a fag you homo.
hopefully at some point, i'll own one...
Re: do you know why mazda can eat a d... - Chris - 08-21-2004
MichaelJComputer Wrote:mazda is definitely doing something right, their new cars are what the hondas of the early to mid 90s were.
exactly what I was thinking. When you think of Mazda, you think of a good handling, sporty car. The new hondas are bland, and really don't offer much in terms of "sport"
Re: do you know why mazda can eat a d... - Feersty - 08-21-2004
Chris Wrote:MichaelJComputer Wrote:mazda is definitely doing something right, their new cars are what the hondas of the early to mid 90s were.
exactly what I was thinking. When you think of Mazda, you think of a good handling, sporty car. The new hondas are bland, and really don't offer much in terms of "sport"
Honda has no sport these days, besides the CBR 1000RR.
Re: do you know why mazda can eat a d... - Maengelito - 08-21-2004
Evan Wrote:Maengelito Wrote:its still a fag car though.you just called yourself a fag you homo.
hopefully at some point, i'll own one...
i'm still waiting on someone to post pics of evan's sister from the chili cookoff cuz she was hot!!!!
- Evan - 08-21-2004
yet another hot girl that you have absolutely no chance with