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Well hey, watch the Mazda5 dominate over the bigger vans. No surprise, but good fun to watch. http://youtube.com/watch?v=zU4paH8qcQ8 Are Mazda3 sway bars compatible with the Mazda5? Who makes stiffer sway bars for the Mazda5? (do the endlinks need replacing?) If I can run a Mazda5 at the...

Anyone drive both the 5 and 4 speed automatic? I just drove the 5AT and I'm wondering how it compares to the 4AT.

I know that the wheel base is stretched and widened, but does it have the same suspension geometry as the Mazda3? Both seem to have the Macpherson front and Multilink rear. The pictures appear to be similar. I'm wondering if the Mazda5 will handle like a big tall Mazda3, since they are build...

Hi... my wife and I found out a few weeks ago that we are expecting child #3. The first two are 4 and 1. I currently drive a Subaru WRX wagon and tote my two kids around. My wife drives a Lexus RX330 (because she refused to get the minivan I was suggesting). The RX330 has been our long trip...

I've been searching around reading stuff and googling. I'm confused. NEED: roll bar rollover protection so I can autox and do track days (including SCCA and NASA events). NO head to head racing. Still daily drive it. REQUIREMENTS: - approved for SCCA and NASA autox and track day events - NOT...

I'm gathering bits and pieces of info here and the net and I'm trying to answer this question: who makes which engine in the Mazda6? Is this correct? Mazda: 2.3L i4 Ford: V6 What about the transmissions linked to them? Also, where are the cars themselves manufactured? I read that it is...

Since this is a Mazda forum, please convince me (if you want to) to buy a Mazda3 5dr instead of the 05 or 06 Subaru Impreza WRX wagon I'm leaning towards. Me: - coming from a reliable Honda Civic EX sedan - I want a compact car - This is my everyday commuter, fun drive, utility, family mover...

Ok, I recommended this car to my friend. After evaluating, he bought one (wagon). Now he says that it seems to be consuming or leaking oil somewhere (not known where). The dealer says "it's ok" yet also recommends changing the oil by 4k miles so you "don't have to top it off". This oil...

I hate those stupid plastic engine covers. Did you take yours off? How long did you wait?

I'm anxiously awaiting the Mazdaspeed version of the Mazda3 hatch. But I just thought of something... how does Mazdaspeed affect the reliability of the cars? I mean, is it still "Mazda quality"? Although the prospects of an AWD MS Mz3 is very appealing, I'm a little concerned that it's a rarely...

VW Golf -like Mazda. I wish they would bring this stuff to the US.

I'm literally waiting for a Mazdaspeed Mazda3 5 door. News is scarce. Anyone know stuff? When? Howmuch? Specs?

I read all those CAI threads... but none mention about the stock Variable Length Intake. So, when you install a CAI, don't you have to remove the stock intake which contains the Variable Length Intake feature? Plus, isn't the stock intake ALREADY getting cold air from the front grille?

I know there's been tons of reviews. If you don't want to read this one, then just push the BACK button. Finally got around to test driving the 2004 Mazda3. The package of a 160 hp variable valve timing compact car that gets 32 mpg on the highway in a four door sport back (wagon) configuration...

How many VVT (variable valve) stages are on the Mazda3s engine (and 3i) and what are the RPM change over points? (and what's redline?)

I really like that the tuning world has forced car manufacturers to take note. I'm noticing that many cars nowadays are by design (stock) taking advantage of less restrict intakes which try to get cold air from somewhere, 4-2-1 approximations of headers, and mandrel bent exhausts. The "bad" side...

I know it's really new, so it's a matter of time before aftermarket parts start really being available... but what is available? Is there a FAQ somewhere for this? Also, can people speculate on the N/A and forced induct tunability of the MZ3 (5dr)? Sorry for noobness.

Mazda3 Engine/Tech pics please! I've seen lots of exterior and intererior photos of the MZ3 (Mazda3, preferably the 5dr). Can someone please post pics of the engine, suspension, exhaust? Engine pics of: intake area, header, top of engine, etc. Thanks!

If only I had the money. I've been a Civic owner for the past 7 years, and my wife an Accord owner. We're avid Honda fans because of the great quality engines, reliable cars, and usability. We thought we were Honda for life. Well, I did own an MX-6 before the Civic. Anyways, the Mazda 3 5dr...