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I agree that it is not necessary inventory on the lot, but could also be on the way to that dealer. I called on a Lapis Blue 6S with 5 speed and sport package that a local dealer was supposed to have according the the inventory search on Mazdausa.com and the guy said it was still on it's way.

I'm looking at getting a 6S with the sport package but not the Bose audio package ($635 CRAZY!!!) Does anyone know how the standard stereo system sounds? I could just pop in some better 6x8's (they are 6x8's right ??) after I buy it and maybe add a small amp or something. I heard that the...

Hmmm...looks like a pretty damn good price. I'm looking at getting one here too very soon. The dealer can bring me in a Lapis Blue 6S with sport package w/ spoiler and 5 speed tranny at an MSRP of $22,295. They also have a Red Met, Silver, Black and Copper all with the sport package, 5...

I found this thread solely about this subject. http://protege5.com/vbb230/showthread.php?t=51415 I appears that you can only get the fog lights with the little bar come on the 3s models and the other look is an option on the 3i models. As I said in that thread, I happen to like the 3i...

I was considering an MSP, but I tried a few out and the ride just seemed a little stiff for a daily driver. I also tried a couple used MP3's and they both had the suspension bushing clunking! I know that problem carried over to the MSP's and just don't want to deal with that. Other than that...

I was hoping that was not the case :( Not that the pic on the right is bad looking, I just prefer the left more....I like the grill better too in the pic on the left. Maybe that's just me though.

Hey that is exactly what I was trying to ask in a different thread. I like the standard look (on the left) better. Is that only available in Canada, or can you get that style here in the States too??

Just thought I'd post a link to a local Mazda dealer in Minneapolis. Looks like you can get a loaded 3s sedan with 5 speed and cloth interior for about $18000 even. They have pretty good prices....there last 3 Mazdaspeeds went for $16495. http://polarmazda.com/invframes.asp

Looks good!! Well, I'm still undecided after researching and comparing different cars. The auto show can't seem get here soon enough. (Minneapolis) I have it narrowed down now to.....vehicles I can get for around $20k or less. 03 Mazda6s 02-03 WRX Sedan 02-03 Nissan Altima 3.5SE 02-03...

The intake that your friends have had redone were probably ported for better airflow which is the main reason people buy aftermarket intake manifolds. That is where you see your HP gains from. The material that the manifold is of from should have no effect on power production. If you have two...

Here is a pic of a typical LS1 intake manifold. I don't know what the Mazda3 manifold looks like either, but I've heard people say that it is made of a composite or plastic. I don't see a problem and actually prefer it.

There should be no problem with the aluminum alloy block. LS1's have had no trouble with forced induction at lower psi (4-7) stock. The only reason they have not gone higher is the fact that the compression ratio is already pretty high (10.1:1). Ford's 4.6 DOHC engine (pre-2003) has been...

You will get used to it fast. Just driving around for an afternoon and you will be set. Every car's clutch feel and engagment points are different and take little bit of adjusting when going from one vehicle to another. When starting out on an unfamiliar car just rev the engine slightly above...

Too answer your other question, 5th will be used only on the highway in the manual. I have a feeling that with only 160HP it will pull like molassis in January. My WS6's 6 speed is overdriven in both 5th and 6th, but 6th is really only for better highway milage. I'm at only about 1600rpm at...

If you need your right hand for other things quite often while driving and the car is just for commuting the auto would be a good choice I guess. Also being in San Fran (I have been there and remember hills everywhere!!) that could be a b**** at stop lights and the worst ever would be parallel...

I wouldn't start saying M3.....people will think you are talking about the real M3 (BMW) and start to drool :D