Mazda3 detailed description!
January-8th-2003, 09:56 PM
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Mazda3 detailed description!
Found this at Edmunds...
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A little while back, I indicated that Mazda reps would be dropping by soon with pictures of the new 2004 Mazda3.
They did.
I'm freakin' looking at it right now!!!!!!!! I have a front 3/4 and side shot of both the sedan and 5-foor.
I don't have a scanner, so I can't post anything tonight, (as a matter of fact, I haven't even decided if I will post it - I don't want to get myself or anyone else in trouble) but I will try and describe them to you.
First off, do I like it? Yes, although I now like the sedan more than 5-door.
What do they look like?
OK, here I go. First, the sedan.
I had been previously told to expext to see lots of RX-8 in the new M3. Well, I don't really see it. To me, the car looks more like a smaller, somewhat more agressive looking Mazda6.
The car I have pictured is obviously the top trim level. It is red, has what appears to be 16 inch gorgeous alloy wheels and a collor-keyed front grill (exactly like the optional sport grill on the M6).
Grill shape and headlights are very similar to the current M6, although they are smoked - like the current Protege. The headlights assembly has three projectors - there are relatively small rounded fog lights on the lower fascia.
The hood has very similar character lines to the M6, but there's more a power bulge to the hood.
Viewed from the side, the front half of the car is - again - very similar to the M6. The rear half - especially the C pillar - looks very much like the current Jetta. Door handles? Just like the M6. 4 wheels discs on this car.
Rear end. Very hard to tell with the shots I have. My guess is that it will - again - look very similar to the current M6. Small decklid "chin" spoiler on the car in this photo.
Oooh, oooh, oooh!!! The sedan is nice.
A word on the engine front. Protege lovers, your dreams have come true - the 160 HP 2.3 will be available in the M3.
OK (grin grin), now for the 5-door.
I'm not quite as enthusiastic about the this one. I currently have a P5, and in all honestly I think I kinda like the current one better.
Just about everything I said above applies, so I will concentrate on what's different.
The back end is less steeply raked than the current model - in other words it looks more hatchbacky and less wagony if you get my drift. It may just be the color of the cars, but the hatch also appears to have a much more prominent fenders and a character line that runs the length of the car.
It gives it a more high beltline kinda look. In that way it kinda looks like that silver hatch "spy photo" of the M3 that has been kicking around the net forever.
I'm going to leave my description at that for now, but I am more than happy to answer questions.
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A little while back, I indicated that Mazda reps would be dropping by soon with pictures of the new 2004 Mazda3.
They did.
I'm freakin' looking at it right now!!!!!!!! I have a front 3/4 and side shot of both the sedan and 5-foor.
I don't have a scanner, so I can't post anything tonight, (as a matter of fact, I haven't even decided if I will post it - I don't want to get myself or anyone else in trouble) but I will try and describe them to you.
First off, do I like it? Yes, although I now like the sedan more than 5-door.
What do they look like?
OK, here I go. First, the sedan.
I had been previously told to expext to see lots of RX-8 in the new M3. Well, I don't really see it. To me, the car looks more like a smaller, somewhat more agressive looking Mazda6.
The car I have pictured is obviously the top trim level. It is red, has what appears to be 16 inch gorgeous alloy wheels and a collor-keyed front grill (exactly like the optional sport grill on the M6).
Grill shape and headlights are very similar to the current M6, although they are smoked - like the current Protege. The headlights assembly has three projectors - there are relatively small rounded fog lights on the lower fascia.
The hood has very similar character lines to the M6, but there's more a power bulge to the hood.
Viewed from the side, the front half of the car is - again - very similar to the M6. The rear half - especially the C pillar - looks very much like the current Jetta. Door handles? Just like the M6. 4 wheels discs on this car.
Rear end. Very hard to tell with the shots I have. My guess is that it will - again - look very similar to the current M6. Small decklid "chin" spoiler on the car in this photo.
Oooh, oooh, oooh!!! The sedan is nice.
A word on the engine front. Protege lovers, your dreams have come true - the 160 HP 2.3 will be available in the M3.
OK (grin grin), now for the 5-door.
I'm not quite as enthusiastic about the this one. I currently have a P5, and in all honestly I think I kinda like the current one better.
Just about everything I said above applies, so I will concentrate on what's different.
The back end is less steeply raked than the current model - in other words it looks more hatchbacky and less wagony if you get my drift. It may just be the color of the cars, but the hatch also appears to have a much more prominent fenders and a character line that runs the length of the car.
It gives it a more high beltline kinda look. In that way it kinda looks like that silver hatch "spy photo" of the M3 that has been kicking around the net forever.
I'm going to leave my description at that for now, but I am more than happy to answer questions.
January-9th-2003, 09:23 AM
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Can I ask that no one refers to the Mazda 3 as an M3? While it's a good shorthand version of it, it's no BMW M3. That's like the whole thing about WRX owners calling them 'my rex' ala RX-7.
In any case, I can't wait to see what the sedan looks like. From your description, I think I should like it. At least I hope.
In any case, I can't wait to see what the sedan looks like. From your description, I think I should like it. At least I hope.
January-11th-2003, 01:15 AM
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yeah... the last thing we need is pissing off BMW owners.... the "MP5" thing is enough already
Originally posted by funkdaddysmack
Can I ask that no one refers to the Mazda 3 as an M3? While it's a good shorthand version of it, it's no BMW M3. That's like the whole thing about WRX owners calling them 'my rex' ala RX-7.
In any case, I can't wait to see what the sedan looks like. From your description, I think I should like it. At least I hope.
Can I ask that no one refers to the Mazda 3 as an M3? While it's a good shorthand version of it, it's no BMW M3. That's like the whole thing about WRX owners calling them 'my rex' ala RX-7.
In any case, I can't wait to see what the sedan looks like. From your description, I think I should like it. At least I hope.
January-13th-2003, 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by TheMAN
yeah... the last thing we need is pissing off BMW owners.... the "MP5" thing is enough already
yeah... the last thing we need is pissing off BMW owners.... the "MP5" thing is enough already
January-19th-2003, 04:44 PM
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Hey redrims - empty your PM inbox it's full!
Just to let evereyone know, I did not write that description of the 3, I found it over at Edmunds.com's Town Hall message board, like the first sentence says. So I have no pics. Sorry for the confusion.
Just to let evereyone know, I did not write that description of the 3, I found it over at Edmunds.com's Town Hall message board, like the first sentence says. So I have no pics. Sorry for the confusion.
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