Recent content by blueboxdoctor

OK, yeah that's what I thought that sat nav is part of the tech package only. I figure since I'm coming from a Chrysler Cirrus, this car will be a nice improvement but yeah, I can see how going from a Si to it may be a noticeable difference. Most of the roads I currently go on are about 50-55...

Thanks for the reply. I don't care much for Sirius radio (it is neat, but doesn't do much for me, but then I live in an area with a lot of radio stations so losing reception hasn't been an issue). And sat nav isn't part of the tech package? Do you know if it is something I can just buy with the...

Right, I posted a week or so ago and I have basically decided to go with the i Touring. Drove both the 2.0 and 2.5 and can't justify the price difference, that's just me, I understand why the 2.5 is desirable but I'm quite alright with the 2.0. That aside, I'm now debating on the tech package...

Thanks for the info. I didn't realize the new car is lighter than the last gen. Probably because I test drove it with 3 other adults in the car it felt heavy (really regret testing that way) which makes sense since it was heavier than normal (I'd be driving with mainly just me or one other...

I'll probably just grab an ipod shuffle or keep my classic tethered to the usb (the battery barely holds a charge, but there are a lot of songs on it so having to connect each time may take a while). How do you find the power from the 2.0? Like I said, I test drove both and was just fine with...

The big things I wanted the i touring for are the leather wrapped wheel and the touch screen. Didn't realize it cam standard with the sport as well, but I still like the steering wheel. But yeah, I'm leaning more away from the tech package. Once I eventually break down and get a smartphone...

Have you found the gas mileage to be accurate to the estimate they have? Hmm, now I see the salesperson has come back and found the 3 I want. Now to the annoying part when I have to let him know I'm not buying right now (though if all goes well I'm hoping I can get one soon, but I don't want...

Hi everyone, just joined up here because I'm very interested in getting a Mazda 3 i Touring. There are a few reasons for this choice: - Tried other cars in the segment and they were all boring (civic, scion's hatchback, hyundai elentra gt) and I'm not a fan of the focus. - The only other car...