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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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Whoa. I would totally drive that.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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That's much improved but still a bit overstyled. Though with a drop and the right wheels it could be a good option. Especially as AWD, provided no CVT.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
The 2.5 6MT Mazda3 should be a fun car with 185hp.
If they ever get around to releasing it.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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That's straight up cargasm.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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That's a sweet wagon. Love the color.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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Another wagon we won't get here
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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With the way BMW is whoring out their cars in the US. I would be surprised if we dont get it here.

I would not even be surprised if there is M3GT
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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Gotta give some love to the M5 Touring too...



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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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The new 550i M-Sport is quite a wagon.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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yeah, too bad you can't build one here. I built one in Austria for shits 'n giggles

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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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you got way too much time on your hand.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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you got way too much time on your hand.
Good thing he has extra time only on one hand and not both
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Hope this does well in the market...

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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Hope this does well in the market...
Wish they'd sell it in the US.
I'd have it in that color with a 6MT & be more than happy enough.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Wish they'd sell it in the US.
I'd have it in that color with a 6MT & be more than happy enough.
They still haven't confirmed it?
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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I'll admit to having a bad experience with Mazda...but, they do make nice-looking vehicles. Here's the AU-spec version:

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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
I'll admit to having a bad experience with Mazda...but, they do make nice-looking vehicles. Here's the AU-spec version:

My '08 Mazda3 had an issue too. But my previous 3 and Speed3 didn't have any problems. I think I just got a bad car. My brother likes the Mazda CX7 they have too.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
My '08 Mazda3 had an issue too. But my previous 3 and Speed3 didn't have any problems. I think I just got a bad car. My brother likes the Mazda CX7 they have too.
Yep...I think the original batch of Mazda3s were all derived with the same QC flaws as the Protege?

Dunno. Just hope they are better for all.


At least I don't see any of the new models sporting rusted out quarter-panels.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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Good thing I live in California

Seriously though, the 6 just looks so good. Truth be told after much deliberation it doesn't really fit the mold of what I'm looking for in my next car, it just looks so good that I can't deny it.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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What I want is a 6MT Wagon that has some grunt to it and looks good. For about $35K.

Right now, I have to go up to $43k for an Allroad to get 2/3 of what I want.

The Jetta Sportwagen really is the only alternative at $30K for a 6MT diesel. But it's getting long in the tooth.

It's sad that I think the next Golfwagen is going to be the only thing under $40k new that meets my criteria.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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Oh gosh yes please, please make this..............

Originally Posted by cltothetl32
do want.

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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
What I want is a 6MT Wagon that has some grunt to it and looks good. For about $35K.

Right now, I have to go up to $43k for an Allroad to get 2/3 of what I want.

The Jetta Sportwagen really is the only alternative at $30K for a 6MT diesel. But it's getting long in the tooth.

It's sad that I think the next Golfwagen is going to be the only thing under $40k new that meets my criteria.
Not a slight against you or anyone else in particular, but I've noticed as I get older, I also get pickier. I can definitely relate. I suppose that's natural as your spending power increases... you want to get the most out of your money.

Though damn if it doesn't make car shopping a pain in the ass.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Though damn if it doesn't make car shopping a pain in the ass.
It does. It's a good problem to have of course. But it also makes me have to compromise and I end up not getting what I want because of some tradeoff I have to make. Usually the limiting factor is money
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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Damn that 6 looks good. PLEASE bring it to the US, Mazda
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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Like Audi, Mazda hates you.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 08:45 PM
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What do you gents think of Saab's wagons? Here's the 9-3 Griffin Aero SportCombi...


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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Saabs will always be the 1980s 900 Turbo and 9000 Turbo.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Saabs will always be the 1980s 900 Turbo and 9000 Turbo.
Yeahhh...but, they are hatches...not wagons.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
They still haven't confirmed it?
Nothing official that I've seen. Only that the wagon isn't US available, because they think no one will buy it

Which is why I'm patiently waiting for the 3s 5Door with a 6MT.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Yeahhh...but, they are hatches...not wagons.
This is my point

It would be like Volvo making a Miata.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
This is my point

It would be like Volvo making a Miata.
Well, I kinda think the C30 is like a Miata.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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Hot or not?

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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Hot or not?

No, not really. That's like one step up from 24 Minutes of LeMons
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
No, not really. That's like one step up from 24 Minutes of LeMons
Ha...sure, there's some rust...but, I'm attracted that wagon!
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:39 PM
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Hot or not?
I kind of like it, if it were a little more finished (bumpers/trim/etc).
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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I would love to have this as my DD.
http://www.speedhunters.com/2009/02/...ressida_wagon/
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