New here.

[Mykdiver]

I am thinking of getting a Mazda 3s 5 door.
What can you guys tell me about it? What are the 1/4 mile times stock with the manual tranny?
How much aftermarket support is there for this car? Performace parts and suspension?
How is the quality of the car, interior/exterior?
How does it handle?
What is the widest 17" wheel tire combos you can put on when it is stock?
Thanks, I apretiate it.

 

[dulog]

Welcome.

For the money, the 3s 5dr kicks ass as an all around practical, sporty, affordable car that has handles well and has impressive power for it's (wimpy) class. Aftermarket support/parts isn't great. Stock 5sp 1/4 mile time is 16 sec.

 

[bvmazda3]

Dulog, no, support for aftermarket parts isn't great right now, but it's still pretty strong if you consider the car has been out for less than a year and that there is a bunch of speed parts currently in development.

Mykdiver, try searching around the forums here and you'll be able to find a ton of info on all your other questions.

Welcome to the board!

 

[Loose]

Welcome

(cheers)

 

[dulog]

Dulog, no, support for aftermarket parts isn't great right now, but it's still pretty strong if you consider the car has been out for less than a year and that there is a bunch of speed parts currently in development.

Like you said it isn't great and that's what I thought was asked -- how much aftermarket support is there for this car -- not why it's not better or could it get better. I agree things could be worse and hope they do get improve. I also think there is good potential that things do.

For me the big picture is -- I like the car, am glad I bought it, and even though some aspects could be better I'd still make the same decision if I needed to buy a car today.

 

[bvmazda3]

Like you said it isn't great and that's what I thought was asked -- how much aftermarket support is there for this car -- not why it's not better or could it get better. I agree things could be worse and hope they do get improve. I also think there is good potential that things do.

Very true - that was, indeed, what you said. I apologise for not being clearer in what I was trying to state; I just wanted to clarify for potential owners that while the A/M parts scene is a little thin right now, it will improve. (cool)

For me the big picture is -- I like the car, am glad I bought it, and even though some aspects could be better I'd still make the same decision if I needed to buy a car today.

I completely agree!

 

[TX2000]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Mykdiver]

Dulog, no, support for aftermarket parts isn't great right now, but it's still pretty strong if you consider the car has been out for less than a year and that there is a bunch of speed parts currently in development.

Mykdiver, try searching around the forums here and you'll be able to find a ton of info on all your other questions.

Welcome to the board!

Thanks guys. I have been looking around here alot. Mostly reading about the cars. I don't want to do alot with it, I already have a race car. I just like it because it is a 5 door, and looks good. I need a car for my wife, kids, and I.