SP23 Vs SP20

[malebastard]

G'day Guys,
my name is Dan, I live in Bendigo, Victoria (up the road from Melbourne a bit...). I've been sititng in the background for a bit watching life go by - great community you all have going here!!!
Basically I am awaiting the arrival of my SP23, my first new car and first Mazda. (My fiance's got a stock '03 Astina, got me on the Mazda train!) Its been a month already, about 2 weeks to go. (Is it here yet? Is it here yet?! IS IT HERE YET!??!!?) Best description of it would be similar to malebastard's - less the pedals and stereo. I guess you actually need to posses a car before you can start upgrading it huh...
Anyway, I look forward to discussing the world of Mazda's with you all in the future. Are there any cruises in Vic?
Cheers,
Dan

Hi surge...

Welcome and congrats on the purchase...

Just thought i'd let you know there are other mazda3 specific forums too..

www.sydneymazdaclub.com and www.mazda3forums.com.

Lots of info there...

 

[twilightprotege]

maleb - i think i paid about $260usd inc shipping in total or something like that...

well welcome surge!!!! there is heaps to learn here, i'm sure you'll enjoy yourself.

in terms of cruises, most are arranged on www.astina gt.com - an australian 323 forum. this is the technical board

 

[malebastard]

Thanks TP...

Will look into bringing it over from the US...

Do you know much about custom/import charges???

or where to get info on that????

 

[twilightprotege]

i didnt get charged any duties on them...but you can find out on www.customs.gov.au . that'll atleast give you an idea, or you can always call them.

best way to ship is via USPS Air Mail Parcel Post.

 

[shankmesh]

Hi there. Im probably going to be getting a mazda3.

Im trying to figure out weather or not to get the maxx sport or the sp23 and would apreciate any help i could get.

1/ Are there any major differences between the 2, other than the engine.

2/ Does the different engine really make much of a speed/power difference? Like $3000 exta cost worth?

3/ If i wanted to get the mp3 player, do i have to pay extra, or do they just put that in instead of the 6 stack?

4/ Everywhere i see mazda3s noone has the wing spoiler. I cant even really find many picture comparisons. Is this because they look silly on this car?

5/ Everyone seems to have metalic gray colour. How does the blue look. Is it too showy?

6/ Does the maxx sport come with those cool seats that have the blue and black ripply texture the sp23s have. (not a massive car person sorry, dont know all the terms)

7/ How is climate control different to normal air conditioning, and how in general is the air conditioning on a sport?



Thankyou very much for any help.

 

[tidy protege]

the only major differences between the two are the interior, engine and the 17" wheels apart from that the two are comparable

Concerning the Mp3 from memory that is a 500+ option but worth it as you will save that in not having to buy cds for shops

The two cars are great cars equally as good in all areas, personally i would go the sp23 because they are a just a more complete package

No matter what you will have trouble free motoring