Few questions about Sport with Gt interior?

[uthemang31]

1. As the title says, is it possible to get the Gt interior in the Sport model from factory? B/c I hate (might be strong word) BOSE System when testing at the dealership, and do not care much about the LED tail-lights nor the HIDS.
2. Speaking of HID for those of you with sport how difficult is to install HIDS in sport model? In the P5 it was simple, hoping it is the same in MS3.
3. Finally to verify, the sport model for 2009 comes with MP3 capabilities.

Thanks for helping me in my research!!!!

Sunny

 

[mo4130]

The interior is the same, and those items you listed is what differentiates the gt from the sport. And yes it comes with the ability to play burnt cds and has an ipod interface. Not worth the extra 2500, I think.

 

[Wastegate13]

The interior is the same, and those items you listed is what differentiates the gt from the sport. And yes it comes with the ability to play burnt cds and has an ipod interface. Not worth the extra 2500, I think.

I think he wants the leather and alcantara seats. I *think* you can buy them from the dealer but I have no idea how much they would cost. The seat covers pretty much just zip on.

 

[CBlueMS3]

And what of the door trim?

 

[Wastegate13]

And what of the door trim?

That may also be available from the dealer, again unsure of the cost. I personally feel that the GT package is a bargain. Sure you can throw some aftermarket HIDs in the sport headlights but you don't get the autoleveling motors. The LED tails are not cheap from the dealer and I have no intentions of replacing the OEM stereo. The interior I feel is much more upscale and though they seemed like almost an afterthought I don't think I could part with my automatic wipers. They are truly something you don't appreciate until you've experienced them firsthand. Of course YMMV.

 

[15min5k]

Yeah just spend the +1,750.00 for the GT, it's a great value. If you "hated" the BOSE system so bad perhaps you didn't adjust the settings... I think a lot of ppl are saying it sucks without doing any adjusting because the BOSE system in the GT is not all that bad at all IMO. Not only this but you would join the ranks with the rest of us ballerz pimpin the GT model...(first)

 

[15min5k]

The interior is the same, and those items you listed is what differentiates the gt from the sport. And yes it comes with the ability to play burnt cds and has an ipod interface. Not worth the extra 2500, I think.

There's also the trip computer, rain sensing wipers, & anti-thief deterrent system. Oh and it's not like 2,500 it's like 1,750; big difference there.

 

[240ka]

i dont feel the GT package is a bargin only if you are going to do an aftermarket stereo.

some of the guys here think the blose system is good.

I on the other have a blose system in my other car and its not good. i have never heard a good bose system in a car except the G35 sedan.

but the factory system in the pontiac G6 for instance. kills the blose.

if the bose isnt good enough for you, along with the system being ripped out your fuel computer goes with it.

some like auto wipers. i think they can get annoying especially since i use rainx.

from reading around on the forums. alot of guys have had complaints about the factory HID's not being bright enough so they upgrade their ballast. so those end up being a waste.

only thing i think that really matters in the GT are the leather seats and LED taillights.

The sports seats are great. they hold you pretty tight they just lack leather. which i didnt want in this car.



but i want want WANT the LED taillights.

so if you are into leaving your stereo stock and will find the HID's bright enough.

the GT is worth it.

if not. go with the sport and save the money for aftermarket s***

 

[15min5k]

I honestly couldn't imagine anyone thinking the stock HID's on the GT wouldn't be bright enough.

 

[15min5k]

If you just wanted to buy the GT seats they're like 2,500 per I believe.

 

[builthatch]

if the bose isnt good enough for you, along with the system being ripped out your fuel computer goes with it.

rip it out? just add a re-q, front components, amp and sub. leave the rear speakers, the factory sub and the head unit. you will have yourself a system that is pretty impressive. yes, you are spending more money, but you also end up with a really nice system. really nice. alot nicer than doing that same stuff to the non-gt system.

some like auto wipers. i think they can get annoying especially since i use rainx.

minor, you are right, just an added feature though. silbead is better than rain-x, btw. actually, silbead and true silicone wipers (not PIAA) like those from silblade are the ticket, but i'm getting off track here haha

from reading around on the forums. alot of guys have had complaints about the factory HID's not being bright enough so they upgrade their ballast. so those end up being a waste.

this is a huge crock of s***. huge, possibly the size of a 650lb cauldron. it's not your fault, but spreading this around could be considered negligent. the stock HID are INCREDIBLE, however, from the factory, they are aimed extremely low. put the level 2 levels down, reaim the lights to where they were without the level adjusted, then flip the levels up. you'll then see how incredible these are, and, w/o glare. if your car is not lowered, this might be a hair too high, so click it one level down.

only thing i think that really matters in the GT are the leather seats and LED taillights.

haha, you are assigning a higher value to the seats, which have only top (small) portions of real leather on them, as opposed to the awesome HID lamps? if anything, the alcantara seats are really nice, not the older non-alcantara gt seats. they are marginal

I dunno, i think the GT package is well worth it, especially when you factor in the amount it increases your payment over the term, which is super duper negligible.

 

[uthemang31]

Thank you guys for your input!!!

The reason why I considered the GT is because my fiance likes the leather and alcantara seats, HIDS, and so-so on LED tail lights?

I plan on upgrading the sound system by putting in something that has more bass. To answer another poster question, (sorry i do not know how to quote multiple people in one thread) I sat in the GT and played with the CD player for 30 minutes with various genres of music. There was no bass at time or more bass at time. It felt awkward in lamest terms.

What about the security system or anti-thief deterrent system? The P5 had a not so sufficient system that the system did not even set-off when a thief broke into my car.

I have no experience with rain sensing wipers or trip computer, thus relying on forum members input.

Thanks again,

Sunny

 

[240ka]

rip it out? just add a re-q, front components, amp and sub. leave the rear speakers, the factory sub and the head unit. you will have yourself a system that is pretty impressive. yes, you are spending more money, but you also end up with a really nice system. really nice. alot nicer than doing that same stuff to the non-gt system.


minor, you are right, just an added feature though. silbead is better than rain-x, btw. actually, silbead and true silicone wipers (not PIAA) like those from silblade are the ticket, but i'm getting off track here haha


this is a huge crock of s***. huge, possibly the size of a 650lb cauldron. it's not your fault, but spreading this around could be considered negligent. the stock HID are INCREDIBLE, however, from the factory, they are aimed extremely low. put the level 2 levels down, reaim the lights to where they were without the level adjusted, then flip the levels up. you'll then see how incredible these are, and, w/o glare. if your car is not lowered, this might be a hair too high, so click it one level down.


haha, you are assigning a higher value to the seats, which have only top (small) portions of real leather on them, as opposed to the awesome HID lamps? if anything, the alcantara seats are really nice, not the older non-alcantara gt seats. they are marginal

I dunno, i think the GT package is well worth it, especially when you factor in the amount it increases your payment over the term, which is super duper negligible.

are you reading or just skimming through it?

when i rip out a system the radio is replaced with a double din dvd/nav tuner. so the whole thing goes

how about you go read yourself and see the amount of people who have done an HID conversion to 55w ballast on their GT's. also the sport lights are adjustable. you just have to adjust them manually. the projector housing is the same as the GT's

i didnt assign anytype of value to seats. i said that the sport seats feel good. they just lack leather if thats something you want

i dont know what it is about you and 15min5k but either the GT package is the best thing since sliced bread to you to or you arent that confident in your purchase when someone says that the extra money for the GT isnt worth it. especially for someone that doesnt like their car stock

ill say it again. Bose-Blose. its just a name. there are many other cars out here that cost less with better factory systems. and ill reference again. the pontiac G6. yes, a damn america car and even worse a PONTIAC

 

[builthatch]

how about you go read yourself and see the amount of people who have done an HID conversion to 55w ballast on their GT's

they are foolish if they did anything to the stock HID. when aimed properly they are EXCELLENT perfomers. internet FTL, real life FTW!

i dont know what it is about you and 15min5k but either the GT package is the best thing since sliced bread to you to or you arent that confident in your purchase when someone says that the extra money for the GT isnt worth it especially for someone that doesnt like their car stock

pfft.

i prefer the outstanding performace of OE HID, LED tails and the easy adaptation of a few things to the Bose system to make an outstanding stereo setup. the rest, whatever, but the worth of a real HID, not some piece of s*** retrofit BS is almost worth it to me alone. like i said, spread out over time the cash required for the GT upgrade is nil.

i do a shitload of research and place alot of value in my decisions, so when i make one, i'm very confident in it because of the research i've done and experiences i have.

 

[240ka]

they are foolish if they did anything to the stock HID. when aimed properly they are EXCELLENT perfomers. internet FTL, real life FTW!



pfft.

i prefer the outstanding performace of OE HID, LED tails and the easy adaptation of a few things to the Bose system to make an outstanding stereo setup. the rest, whatever, but the worth of a real HID, not some piece of s*** retrofit BS is almost worth it to me alone. like i said, spread out over time the cash required for the GT upgrade is nil.

i do a shitload of research and place alot of value in my decisions, so when i make one, i'm very confident in it because of the research i've done and experiences i have.

haha, just another one of the mazda shithead boys with an inflated ego. P.S. you dont drive a BMW.

but here we go.

first. the individuals who did conversions did so b/c the OEM HID ballast werent powerful enough for them. it had nothing to do with how the lights were aimed.

second. there is no retrofiting needed foolboy. the aftermarket HIDs are totally plug and play. the hardest part of the install is taking the damn bumper off.

the Sport comes with projector headlights. they just arent electronically adjustable.

and obviously your "shitload of reseach" is limited. for someone that feels their OEM HID's are the s***, why would you waste time looking up aftermarket HID kits?

i rest my case.

dont be so insecure in your purchase. just go outside, drive your car to get that warm fuzzy feeling the MS3 gives us, have a beer and let it roll off your back

 

[15min5k]

haha, just another one of the mazda shithead boys with an inflated ego. P.S. you dont drive a BMW.

but here we go.

first. the individuals who did conversions did so b/c the OEM HID ballast werent powerful enough for them. it had nothing to do with how the lights were aimed.

second. there is no retrofiting needed foolboy. the aftermarket HIDs are totally plug and play. the hardest part of the install is taking the damn bumper off.

the Sport comes with projector headlights. they just arent electronically adjustable.

and obviously your "shitload of reseach" is limited. for someone that feels their OEM HID's are the s***, why would you waste time looking up aftermarket HID kits?

i rest my case.

dont be so insecure in your purchase. just go outside, drive your car to get that warm fuzzy feeling the MS3 gives us, have a beer and let it roll off your back

LOL! @ "Insecure with their purchase” Every time there's a topic discussing the merits of the GT model, etc you're real quick to belittle the features it has to offer. It’s like you got a throbbing hard on for it or something, I don’t know. I mean if you wanted one that bad surely you could’ve saved up a few more pennies.

The stock HID's on the GT model are more than sufficient for 99% of ppl so your argument about there being "some" that upgraded is just retarded. Plus the Factory HID's are electrically adjustable via a flick of a switch & are covered under warranty unlike some after market POS.

 

[240ka]

everytime? haha

well lets see.

this is the second thread.
the first in which i made my comments you attacked me b/c what the GT has to offer is "all that" to you.

its not to me just like others.

belittle? only thing i belittled in the GT was the BLOSE system(speaking from personal experience.) everything else i said wasnt something i needed to waste money on when they were going to be taken out.

the only thing i could go for were the LED taillights(which i will get) and the fuel computer. but the FC is pointless for me b/c the system would be getting yanked out anyways.

so its you thats been really quick to jump on me.

someone asked a question in both threads and i told them the reasons why i went with the Sport over the GT. which was the purpose of the thread.

you and builthatch on the other hand feel the need to defend the GT. good luck with that. the car doesnt need to be defended

oh, my HID's have a life time warranty. you cant say the same about the factory issued ones

99%? you may want to look at the amount of people who have upgraded their ballast. its more than 1%. i on the other hand do my research.

like i said to builthatch. why would you search for HID upgrades when you think the ORM HID's are good enough.

as said. for someone thats going to leave their car stock. go witht the GT. if not. save the money, get the sport and spend the extra cash on the upgrades. doesnt make much sense to have a higher car payment for s*** you are taking out of the car. its pretty elementary...i think

so ill say it again. I REST MY CASE

 

[uthemang31]

Since this thread is getting attention from people, and if the repeating posters could chime in on this topic:

1. Did they change Turbo set-up to prevent the floating exhaust seal from leaking and farting smoke? (I think they did but cannot find the thread where a user has the mazda invoice showing a different part number)

2. If they did make the changes what month and year did they implement this?

3.Is the extended warranty a good thing in your opinion if you are not planing to make engine mod. and keep if for at least 7 years? (the horror stories of the turbo seal has me a little worried)

Cheer,

Sunny

 

[240ka]

farting smoke? what do you mean by farting smoke. black smoke is good. white and blue smoke isnt.

so what do you mean by farting smoke?

extended warranties are good depending on the mods you plan on doing to your car. but dependong on the mods you have you can always return the car to stock and take the car back in for warranty work if something goes wrong with the tranny. which is what i plan on doing

an extended bumper to bumper may be worth it as well. ill make that decision as i put more miles on the car.

by seeing if the interior begins to rattle or fall apart, how the paint holds up etc.

its all about the price but the total care coverage plan is tempting at the right price.

here are the choices for extended warranties
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=shoppingToolsWarrantyMEPP

 

[Wastegate13]

Get what makes sense for you, not based on what some stranger told you on the internet. I like my GT but I also can appreciate all the Sport owners out there as well.