hence the term For the most part the regular 3 has round fog lights as compared to our rectangular.(thumb)
I knew someone would pick that up!!!!
It just makes it sound they dont come with it!!! hater!!!
hence the term For the most part the regular 3 has round fog lights as compared to our rectangular.(thumb)
Just look above the Mazda symbol on the grill. If it's blocked, it's not a turbo. If it's open, and a hatchback, it's a MS3, sedan, MS6, suv....CX-7.
Or just look at the antenna.
At the pump: the MS3 owner is the one making the most noise about the high price of fuel.
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That might give at least one false-positive.The biggest visual is the person behind the wheel with a ridiculous grin on their face.
Kinda difficult with any 3....they're just too much fun to drive!I like this one...This is usually me and then my woman tells me "then don't drive so fast...."
3 inch tip!
The mazdaspeed CBE has a 4 inch tip.
When I drive I always like to notice other speed3s around the area, but the only differences I can notice are:
1) the name on the back of the car (duh)
2) the wheels
but it's hard to see differences in #2 when the target car is in motion...
do you guys know of any other good way to spot a speed3 from a 3?
Rear end:
Speed3: Mazdaspeed badge 3HB:![]()
I knew someone would pick that up!!!!
It just makes it sound they dont come with it!!! hater!!!
[/QUOTE]I've seen one at San Diego with mazdaspeed3 badge, rear spoiler, 3 inch exhaust, and a 2.3 emblem... Didn't have a chance to look inside for more details. Is it just a mazda3?
might as well get real specific on the '07 US exterior differences while I'm at it:
Front end:
Speed3: gap above/below fog light. 3HB: no accent whatsoever.
Speed3: tall, wide rectangular lower vent. 3HB: shorter/narrower, much more angular/rounded. Both have "mustache"
Speed3: single grille runner through center of grille w/Mazda badge attached. 3HB: 2 grille runners (top/center) w/badge attached to both.
Speed3: taller bulge in hood for TMIC clearance
Rear end:
Speed3: Mazdaspeed badge 3HB:
Speed3: reflector/plate mounting area are black plastic. 3HB: all body color.
Speed3: rear skirt/diffuser w/extended lower lip & grille-patterned surface. 3HB: plain, slightly textured black plastic. interchangeable
Speed3: "stand-off" wing. well-defined gap between leading edge and body, extends further back, more surface area, sharper curvature at ends; center post. 3HB: small, no gaps; understated.
body & misc:
Speed3: 18x7 10-spoke "starburst" wheels. 3HB: 17x6.5 5-spoke "snowflake" wheels
Speed3: stubby antenna. 3HB: RC-car whip.
Speed3: no door badging 3HB: 2.3 emblem
Speed3: slightly wider fenders.
Speed3: True Red, Sunlight Silver, Black, Cosmic Blue 3HB: True Red, Black, Sunlight Silver, Galaxy Grey, Aurora Blue, Phantom Blue, Phantom Purple, Crystal White/Pearl
Side skirts are (apparently) identical