bcmazdagt

I just bought the Mazda 3 GT Automatic few months back. After having it for awhile, it doesn't feel very powerful. I thought the brochure says it's rated 160hp, but it seems less. Do other auto owners feel the same.

wraunch

Shoulda bought the stick!!! My girlfriend did. LOL

kargoboy

About 200whp with an A/T and you might start to feel something!

vielster

To give you some idea of how much of a difference an A/T makes, a Prelude with only 210 ponies and a 5 speed can dust a mustang GT A/T with a honkin V8 and 260 horsies. Always go with stick shift if you're looking for a fun ride. If you can't drive stick....learn

Roddimus Prime

yeah, mazda manual trannies are very smooth and easy to learn on....I think I read the stats somewhere on the p5 that the auto and stick versions were almost 1 full second apart..that may be off a little but I know the manuals are a good bit faster.