playing the waiting game
Hi,
I just purchased a Mazda3 about 3 weeks ago and I am still awaiting it's arrival. :cookoo: I'm just wondering if it takes longer because I didn't get AC. I haven't heard back from the dealership. Also, does anyone know what the most popular colours are? I find the Sand Mica looks really good. Thanks! Cheers |
What engone did you get?
I got blue mica since I liked the way it looks blue, or purple depending on the angle. I hope you like whatever colour you ended up with. What's up with the 3 week wait though? I'm not patient, so I would have ended up dropping by the next closest dealer to pick one up. |
Didn't get A/C?!?! Why!?!? And don't tell me that you don't need it living in Canada, that's just BS. A/C will help clear foggy windows MUCH faster than without, and from time to time it does get rather warm up there.
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Originally Posted by Wingnut12
What engone did you get?
I'm not sure about Canada, but the only way you can get a 3 here in the states without A/C is to get the 3i sedan with the 2.0 engine. All 2.3 engined 3s in the states come standard with A/C. |
I understand why some people don't get A/C. I didn't have it on my last car, and I only really needed it 10-15 days oer year. Still, it is nice to have. Sunroof or not.
I still can't believe it's taken more than 3 weeks to deliver the car though. That's just wrong. |
well I've never had AC in any of the cars that I've owned and I've always just adapted to the heat. I live in BC and it does get hot here but I just never found the need for it. It's taking that long because what I want is a manual transmission with the power package but w/o AC. The 'w/o AC' is probably what's setting me back. They have a shipment of cars coming to the dealership today. I just found out yesterday that the salesguy that I dealt with originally no longer works there. Thanks for telling me. Not that it matters since the deal already went through. They're giving me free oil changes for the length I have my car.
The engine size on my car is 2.0. I got the GS model since they don't even carry the GX model on lot (have to order it from Japan) and I didn't even want the base model. Tom, I believe that the i model is our GX, the s model is our GS and the SP23 (or si probably) is our GT. I've always wondered why we couldn't have the same model names but I'm not the manufacturer. |
Wow, that's pretty weird. I didn't know they could still offer vehicles w/out A/C. I suppose that's probably what's taking so long. They have to specifically either a. get the car in, and then take out the A/C or wait for a special built car from the manufacturer, which would take forever I guess...
The dealer I went to (granted, I live in the US) had about 25 in stock in all colors. I bought the black mica. I love the blue on the Mazda 6, but they didn't offer that exact blue on the 3. The other blue colors on the 3 were not exactly what i wanted. One was too purple (I HATE purple) and the other was too light, so I went with the faithful black :) At least you get free oil changes for life! :) Just make sure you keep pushing them, once the deal goes through, dealerships tend to slack off a bit. |
well, I'll be getting my car by the end of this week and I had to settle and get AC because they are only making ONE in Canada without it and I would have to wait until the end of next month for it. I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG! It will either be black or the indigo ink (purpley blue). It would take 2-3 weeks for the sand mica that I originally wanted. WOOHOO!! I'm SO excited! :cookoo:
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Im on the West Coast of Canada in Surrey (bout 20 miles east of Vancouver) about 2.5ish hours north of Seatle. I have A/C with my M3 Sport GT, it comes with air and yes even in Canada we get heat in the summer and need A/C. I love it and wanted it. I dunno why you wouldnt want A/C. PS This may suprise you but NO we Canadians dont live in igloos......yeah yeah...ok...ok...I'm kidding I know you are not that ignorant. Possibly on some models A/C is an option so it may cost you extra. Whatever Mazda you get I am sure you will like. I love my Silver Mazda Sport GT 5spd. Probably the best new vehicle purchase. If you have A/C remember in the months that you dont regularly use it (winter) you should still run it for at least 10 minutes every month. Just to keep everything working properly.
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classic queen,
sorry bout all the ramblings about canada. I didnt even realize that your just down the street from me. I'm in the guildford area of Surrey. ooooops |
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Hey N4S,
no worries about the location mishap. I have gotten my car now and am SO happy! I'll attach some pictures to this post to show you what I've got. I love the fact that I have a 5 spd. LOVE IT!! The colour I got was the carbon grey mica. I got AC w/ the power package and std transmission. Anyways here they are...... |
Classic Queen,
Nice car!!! I have a Mazda 3 as well and absolutely love it. It is interesting that you didn't want AC. When I bought my car I had to have three things: moonroof, power windows/doors and AC! My previous car lacked any options whatsoever, so power was a must! It is great to see fellow B.C. people on this forum! |
I think all us BC people in the lowermainland should meet for coffee, blab and brag about our cars. hehe
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sounds like a good idea to me
how cool would that look in the parking lot? |
I think it would look pretty damn good!
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