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Old February-9th-2003, 02:16 PM
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My list (in no particular order):[list=1][*]MORE HORSEPOWER, NOT THIS 130HP CRAP. At least 155/160 would be great![*]A little more bass in the stock audio system![*]17" or 18" (the holy grail!) wheels.[*]A quieter ride (I know it's mostly because of the roof racks though).[*]Larger sunroof.[*]AWD anybody?[*]The turbo in the P5 as an option.[/list=1]
I'd be in LOVE with my P5 (More than I already am!) with these features. I'd even be willing to pay some more for all this! Listen up, Mazda!
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Old February-10th-2003, 08:35 AM
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Originally posted by rxse7en
One word…RENESIS!
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Old February-10th-2003, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by pingdum

http://www2.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/rx8/index.jsp

I'm a big fan of the rotary engine. 1.3l, 250hp NATURALLY-ASPIRATED! Can't WAIT for a Mazda Renesis Crate Program. I guess there are some that don't realize that Mazda has a rich history in the racing scene with hi-powered rotary-engined 7s. There's gobs of info available if you're interested at www.rx7forum.com.
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Old February-10th-2003, 11:00 AM
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But the maintance cost for rotary engine, especially for long term/high milage will be a nightmare for an economic car, right?
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Old February-10th-2003, 11:03 AM
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more power

I hope they give it more power because the new suzuki aerio has been bumped up to 145 HP!!
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Old February-10th-2003, 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by misbehave
But the maintance cost for rotary engine, especially for long term/high milage will be a nightmare for an economic car, right?
Keywords here are NATURALLY ASPIRATED. If maintained properly--like any car--the NA rotories will go for 200k miles. It's those damned turbos that reduce engine life and increase headaches.
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Old February-10th-2003, 08:27 PM
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the thing I woud liie to see most is the pictures ... I know it's a redundant question but does anyone know when these can be expected?
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also when does the new mazda3/protege come out in canada? is it the 2004 models? as in 6 months from now?
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Originally posted by phat_mats
the thing I woud liie to see most is the pictures ... I know it's a redundant question but does anyone know when these can be expected?
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...threadid=20126
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Originally posted by rxse7en


Keywords here are NATURALLY ASPIRATED. If maintained properly--like any car--the NA rotories will go for 200k miles. It's those damned turbos that reduce engine life and increase headaches.
Plus the new high power version was designed to reduce heat wear on the apex seals. That seems to be a common gripe for the people who own the previous gens.

I have a new top two though:

1. Mazda - Go buy a Mini.
2. Mazda - Improve.

For you people who haven't driven one, it is one hell of a ride.
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