Recent content by sigmamason

Any new updates from those who live in hot, hot weather areas? I am still looking at the Mazda 3S, but the AC or lack of AC has me somewhat concerned? Has anybody in really hot areas (Atlanta, Miami, Phoenix, etc...) dealt with the AC issue? I like the car, but I just don't want to bake from a...

The Focus ST was just as quick as the 3s and Jetta GLS, the 5sp is a short throw shifter, pretty nice car...Didn't like the high seating position, but it comes with traction control, 8 speaker/500 watt sound system (though my wife thought the radio was ugly as heck), the leather was pretty...

I am getting ready to trade in my '01 Ford Escape for either the 2005 Focus ST or the 2004 Mazda 3 or 2004 Jetta GLS 1.8T I keep reading about the problems with the AC which is not a good thing living in Hot Atlanta (Hotlanta). I have tested the 3, the Focus ST and the Jetta and the Jetta & ST...