3 by MP5 drivers
- Thread starter Phoenix5
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
well i guess becasue i own one i'm gonna say i like the 5 better, but i really do, from a pure styling standpoint. i think the 3 looks like some other cars out there right now. the 5 was , i think, different looking. now if they come out with a mazdaspeed 3 in the next few years....i might bite on that!!
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- MP5T / 944
The three looks gay on paper, better in person but the protege was still the most popular Mazda at the time. It shouldn't have been canceled.
New 3 versus PRO 5
I personally don't like the new 3 exterior design. I am not biased due to the fact that I own a Protege 5 but if you look closely at the "PT Cruiser HOOD" its ugly.
I hate how the hood is shaped and raised like it is.
Very cool though that they installed a 160hp engine. Why wouldn't Mazda have installed the 160hp engine in the Protege?
pro5
I personally don't like the new 3 exterior design. I am not biased due to the fact that I own a Protege 5 but if you look closely at the "PT Cruiser HOOD" its ugly.
I hate how the hood is shaped and raised like it is.
Very cool though that they installed a 160hp engine. Why wouldn't Mazda have installed the 160hp engine in the Protege?
pro5
Esteban Toledo
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The 3 hatch looks nice. I don't care much for the sedan. Being that I've driven neither, these comments are purely based on aesthetics.
New 3 versus Pro 5
Consider this......
The 2003 Protege 5 looked so good esthetically that I got rid of my 1998 Acura Integra GSR (174hp) for it!
Not because I am nuts but I wanted more room with good access for friends, luggage, etc. I had the intention of purchasing a turbo regardless....
Would I consider doing the same for a Mazda 3?
No way!
pro5
Consider this......
The 2003 Protege 5 looked so good esthetically that I got rid of my 1998 Acura Integra GSR (174hp) for it!
Not because I am nuts but I wanted more room with good access for friends, luggage, etc. I had the intention of purchasing a turbo regardless....
Would I consider doing the same for a Mazda 3?
No way!
pro5
Man that car looks awesome.quicksilver5
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- 2003 Protege5
There's nothing wrong with the 3. I drove both. The 3 is a little quieter and smoother. The P5 is a much better handler. For me, the 3 was just another car, but the P5 had its own personality. The P5 begs to be driven into corners. I like the P5 better visually as well. I did prefer the roominess of the 3. Oh, and the gauges on the 3 were pretty cool.
The P5 reminds me of some of my favorite cars that I have owned in that it is a driver's car. Like my 240Z, it's not very fast, but it begs to be driven.
The P5 reminds me of some of my favorite cars that I have owned in that it is a driver's car. Like my 240Z, it's not very fast, but it begs to be driven.
