Edmunds First Drive: Mazda 3

[hi-perf]

http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/road...icle.html?tid=edmunds.h..reviews.graphic.18.*

 

[dugrant153]

that's pretty sweet. Thanks for that heads-up

 

[dugrant153]

"The more powerful 2.3-liter engine scratches to the redline more eagerly while retaining a smooth and quiet delivery that doesn't discourage winding out each gear. There's more pop than the base engine, but only those with a dedicated yearning for performance are likely to find it necessary to have the larger engine."

those yearning for performance?... so... the difference is very little??

 

[rallyray]

reviews from across the pond

new to the forum,
need to replace my 97 jetta,
want a sport wagon,
roomate has 03 mazdaspeed,
discovered Mazda3,
having trouble focusing,
see blue Mazda3 when i close my eyes,
loosing sleep,
cold sweats,
need help,
.......
going to doctor tomorrow.

found these reviews.

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=95

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/motoring/roadtests/roadtest_821_1.html

don't know if i did this right.

 

[glyph]

i didn't catch that. .3 liter difference for only 12 more horses?

 

[dugrant153]

apparently so...
well, 12 horses and 14 lbs/ft.

 

[gib]

The motor has variable valve timing and it runs a lot smooter

 

[pHase1]

I wonder if those Projection headlights will fit my speed???