US 2007 Mazdaspeed3 and Mazda3

Put a deposit down on a Cosmic Blue MS3 GT

Did it today, "deposit" on a cosmic blue GT. It's kinda funny cause I was willing to have them run my card today, but they didn't want to since it is just a deposit on an order number as opposed to VIN. They won't run it until they have a VIN in 1-2 months. Anyway, I'm now the MS3 list at my local dealer.
 
seanw said:
Did it today, "deposit" on a cosmic blue GT. It's kinda funny cause I was willing to have them run my card today, but they didn't want to since it is just a deposit on an order number as opposed to VIN. They won't run it until they have a VIN in 1-2 months. Anyway, I'm now the MS3 list at my local dealer.
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So you're going to trade the 6 for the 3? Hopefully you don't take a big loss.
 
the cosmic blue looks very cool, almost a slate color
 
i am not into cosmic blue. It does not look sporty at all and looks more like a family sedan color. But to each his own.
 
Boricua86 said:
that site has alot of bugs, i really can't navigate it... uff, so fustrating...
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I donno, but it worked for me!
Love the car but the color and interior choices suck!!

Cosmic Blue= BORING
Sunlight Silver= Most popular "family sedan" color
True Red= Nice, but the cops will be watching for sure.
Black Mica= Nice, if you're into black cars.
Black leather? The ONLY choice? (Isn't that an oxymoron?) In Texas? The black cloth is hot enough for me.

Nothing SPECTACULAR here.
 
seanw said:
http://www.carpoint.com.au/
Words - Mike Sinclair



Mazda has released its 3 MPS and with 190kW it's officially the top of the hot hatch pile


Mazda has officially launched its hottest hatch ever. The Mazda3 MPS goes on sale in Australia this month. Indeed, we're one of the first markets to see the 190kW hotshoe front-wheel drive five-door in dealers' showrooms.

Priced from $39,990, the 3 MPS shares its turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-litre DISI direct-injection petrol engine with its 6 MPS all-wheel-drive big brother. The 3 also features the 6's six-speed manual gearbox and gets uprated brakes, suspension and special body strengthening to tame its 190kw/380Nm output.

Featuring an innovative torque control system which senses steering angle in the first two gears to help eliminate torque steer (the bugbear of high-powered front-wheel drive cars), the 3 easily out-powers the current hot hatch crop.

With 190kW the Mazda tops Ford's XR5 (165kW), Holden Astra SRi Turbo (147kW), VW Golf GTI (147kW), MINI Cooper S JCW (154kW) and RenaultSport Megane 225 Cup (165kW). It even betters the likes of the significantly more expensive Alfa's 147 GTA and the soon to be released Golf R32! And in terms of torque output the margin is even greater.

Mazda says the 3 MPS will accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 6.1sec (0.5sec faster than the 6 MPS) and go on to an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h. The real performance story is in the car's in-gear urge, however. With strong boost from 2500rpm the 3 MPS accelerates almost as quickly from 70-80km/h than it does from a standstill!

Styling revisions are subtle with the changes echoing the aggressive edge added to the 6 MPS. Equipment levels for the hot 3 include climate control air, 18-inch alloys, sports seats and quality MP3 compatible audio system. A full complement of safety goodies including multi airbags, switchable stability and traction control, and ABS brakes with emergency brake assist and brake distribution.

Buyers can also opt for a $43,650 Sports Pack 3 MPS with leather trim, BOSE sound and xenon headlamps.

According to Mazda, around 130 3 MPS' will find their way into new owners' hands each month. This number is in stark contrast to the 30-40 supply limited units Ford can supply of its XR5.

Look out for CarPoint's drive launch review of the Mazda 3 MPS soon.

-zhouz

Pretty awesome. The MS3 torque control system must really be doing the trick. I know different country, different cars, but it's still an indication.

* Admin here...Let's post the info instead of the link...Thanks!
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did I just read MP3 compatible stereo?

That would piss me off.
 
Does anyone have an idea if M3 2007 sold in US and Canada will have an advanced Keyless entry and engine start option, as announced in the Japanese press release?

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf...reshened-mazda-axela-mazda3-launched-in-japan

Equipment:
The following are newly adopted features.
- A Bose(R) sound system that can accommodate MP3 files with subwoofer and seven speakers which are available as factory-installed option. (This is available for all models except for the 15F and 15C grades.)
- An advanced keyless entry & engine starter system available as a factory-installed option for all grades except for the 15F.
- A steering wheel-mounted gearshift switch that enables the driver to shift without moving his or her hand from the steering wheel. (Standard equipment on the 20S and the 23S.)
- An immobilizer that an effective that deterrent. (Standard equipment for all models except for the 15F.)
- A three-point seatbelt for the middle seat in the rear seat area and headrests. (Standard equipment for all models)
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It's the kind of system that allows the driver to lock and unlock the doors, and start and stop the engine by pressing the starter button, as long as you're simply carrying a card-type key somewhere in your pocket.
 
Marconelly said:
Does anyone have an idea if M3 2007 sold in US and Canada will have an advanced Keyless entry and engine start option, as announced in the Japanese press release?
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N. American-spec will not get this.
 
I cant wait till someone junks their MS3 so I can get those seats into my Protege. yummy. It may sound cold hearted, but...well yeah, it's cold hearted :p
 
well, i did it too... i put down a deposit yesterday on the MS3 GT Black Mica, its being built end of July and set to arrive Sept/Oct... no final word on the price until its actually built, but this will be the first one to arrive in Delaware and its got my name on it!! (first)

**edit- the dealer quote on a trade in was a joke, so i will be selling my car, if anyone is interested let me know (probly will be a FS thread sooner or later)
 
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Yeah, I've already got a buyer for mine, she's willing to pay 8k for it. She was suprised as much as I was that she was okay with it. Should i go with the GT? or the Sport?
 
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