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Old 04-19-2008, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Who am i kidding, you know I will still post car threads. Im an attention whore since Jan 2001.
I wonder how many more you will post within the next year
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Who am i kidding, you know I will still post car threads. Im an attention whore since Jan 2001.
i hope so. i look forward to your new car threads because you actually do what you say (not when you say you're gonna stop modding) unlike those who post a million threads on what car should i buy and dont buy anything at all.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Who am i kidding, you know I will still post car threads. Im an attention whore since Jan 2001.

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lol damn check out all the hate. i only said "are you fucking kidding me" cus i loved that s2k. he damn near had me out trading my DD avalon for one.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I traded her in for this.








2008 Mazda3 i Touring Value
Moonroof & 6-CD Package

Sticker: $19,020
Paid: $17,779

3.9% for 60 months FTW!
god I was kinda half-joking myself thinking than when I opened this thread it would say "so I traded it in for *"

I didnt think it would actually happen though.

And for an auto 3? I test drove one of those things a few months ago - the steering and handling was more numb than almost anything I've ever driven.

At least you've still got the 335, right?
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Thanks to all my financial advisors on AZ, I will no longer post updates about the cars I buy on a CAR FORUM.

Its funny how no one said a word when I bought the S2k which was actually costing me MORE to own than the Mazda3. Even though money wasnt really the issue about me dumping it.

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And you just called me a drama queen...?
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Originally Posted by zeroday
lol damn check out all the hate. i only said "are you fucking kidding me" cus i loved that s2k. he damn near had me out trading my DD avalon for one.


I don't see any hate per se...I just see alot of people who're more on the side of the fence.

If you're going to post something about what you did, expect feedback...and if you get all your panties up in a knot over feedback that is not to your liking, well...gee...
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So people do flame each other in car talk....
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does it feel wierd going b/w stick and auto all the time?

One thing that messess(?) me up is switching b/w my car the wifes. In the 335 the breaks are so frickin touchy. In my wifes car (a passat) i have to put my foot thru the firewall to get the thing to stop. Lotta fun on the days i switch back and forth
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Thanks to all my financial advisors on AZ, I will no longer post updates about the cars I buy on a CAR FORUM.

Its funny how no one said a word when I bought the S2k which was actually costing me MORE to own than the Mazda3. Even though money wasnt really the issue about me dumping it.

Hate me cuz you aint me
Ahem.

I believe I called you a tard then, too.
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Jesal- I know you said it was an "impulse" buy but why the 3 over others in the class?
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Originally Posted by ggesq
Jesal- I know you said it was an "impulse" buy but why the 3 over others in the class?
probably because the civic is ugly and slower and the sentra is ugly too.
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Wow cant believe this thread, it kinda feels like im reading this elsewhere besides AZ
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probably because the civic is ugly and slower and the sentra is ugly too.
The new Civic looks a lot better than the 3 The Sentra however, is the ugliest turd i've seen in a while.
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
The new Civic looks a lot better than the 3 The Sentra however, is the ugliest turd i've seen in a while.
I hate to say im actually have to agree with this waste of space.

New 3 has a nice exterior (specially the hatch) but the interior is only ok.

The new civic looks hot in and out. I love the interior.

Sentra...what a boring econobox.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Thanks to all my financial advisors on AZ, I will no longer post updates about the cars I buy on a CAR FORUM.

Its funny how no one said a word when I bought the S2k which was actually costing me MORE to own than the Mazda3. Even though money wasnt really the issue about me dumping it.

Hate me cuz you aint me
Didnt you get the s2k for like 18k? The interest rate can't be that much of a difference. I think you just have a case of can't make up your mind
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Interest rate on a used car most of the time is always higher.

Unless you find a dealer is who is offering specials on slightly used models. Plus insurance was pricey on the s2k. I just didnt want to keep it for many reasons.

Anyways, topic has been beaten to death. Time to move on, I will make a new thread in the future either about a month review or what I buy next.

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i bet you will buy a BMW motorcycle next.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I hate to say im actually have to agree with this waste of space.

New 3 has a nice exterior (specially the hatch) but the interior is only ok.

The new civic looks hot in and out. I love the interior.

Sentra...what a boring econobox.
Mazda 3 Hatch is a good lookin' car.

I love the look of the Civic SI Sedan.
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Mazda 3 Hatch is a good lookin' car.

I love the look of the Civic SI Sedan.
I love the Civic Si sedan, I had a blast driving one. I would buy one.
Old 04-19-2008, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I hate to say im actually have to agree with this waste of space.

New 3 has a nice exterior (specially the hatch) but the interior is only ok.

The new civic looks hot in and out. I love the interior.
gotta disagree on this one. I have a 3 and fiance an 07 Civic, by far the interior fit, finish, all around is better in the 3.
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looks like a good commuter!
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, the Mazda 3 is a terrific daily driver...My fiancee currently owns one and it is often the vehicle of choice when it comes to running errands and related around town.

That being said, I just do not have the single-most clue why a 335i needs to be protected from daily driving...It's not a supercar or even close to that tier. It's just merely a dime-a-dozen sporty coupe that I see every 3-5 times each day. Wait...it's about 10-15 times since I'm working out of Vancouver these days.

So, not really sure why you'd pump in the $ in the first place to get the Mazda 3.


For the cost of buying this "DD" as you would call it (which IMO you ALREADY own a DD in the 335), why don't you put that into something that appreciates and earns you money...like...property?
I totally understand not minding driving an econo car places you don't want to take a $30K+ car. Nice to blend in and not attract unnecessary attention. There are times and places I'd rather not take or leave my TL. Just depends on where you have to go sometimes.
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Originally Posted by gdubb
gotta disagree on this one. I have a 3 and fiance an 07 Civic, by far the interior fit, finish, all around is better in the 3.
Not talking about fit and finish...civic loses a little there with the wobbly center arm console, but its very livable.

Talking about the design. the 3 is nice, but too busy for my tastes. I could live it if I was rocking a MS3. But I love the interior design of the new civic. Its like being a in a spaceship.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Not talking about fit and finish...civic loses a little there with the wobbly center arm console, but its very livable.

Talking about the design. the 3 is nice, but too busy for my tastes. I could live it if I was rocking a MS3. But I love the interior design of the new civic. Its like being a in a spaceship.
gotcha, yeah I do like the design of the civic's interior for sure. The 3's interior I love coming from the 02 si which was bland. I wanted a MS3 but I was sick of driving manual in traffic
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Not talking about fit and finish...civic loses a little there with the wobbly center arm console, but its very livable.

Talking about the design. the 3 is nice, but too busy for my tastes. I could live it if I was rocking a MS3. But I love the interior design of the new civic. Its like being a in a spaceship.


The MS3 is such an awesome little car. Sadly, I am in no need of another turbo FWD hatch otherwise it would be mine.

Crazy Sellout - I dont see a problem with switching cars out often. Most people on this board would love to. I just think your contentment with you car just varies depending on the day. Some days you want something, next week you want something else next month youre back to where you started, until tomorrow.

I have that personal bias - drive what you love. Period. Nothing less should do. An end goal should be in mind, otherwise youre just spending a lot of extra money testing the waters.
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Crazy Sellout - I just think your contentment with you car just varies depending on the day. Some days you want something, next week you want something else next month youre back to where you started, until tomorrow.

Name another car besides the S2k that I have been like that with? From day one i was wishy-washy with the S2k about keeping or selling. Never like that with any other car I had bought.

I wanted a track only car but i changed my priorities and now needed something for work that was 4 doors. Plain and simple.

Now my 335i will have to pull track duty on the few times i make it out on the track. Woe is me.

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At least i hardly lost anything from the S2k and i was able to experience the fun factor that most people talk about. Still was worth it.
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MS6 > *

AWD
278 HP
6 Speed.
Ahem! ... 275hp/287tq at the WHEELS in my MS3.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Not talking about fit and finish...civic loses a little there with the wobbly center arm console, but its very livable.

Talking about the design. the 3 is nice, but too busy for my tastes. I could live it if I was rocking a MS3. But I love the interior design of the new civic. Its like being a in a spaceship.
I agree that in comparison to the Civic it's definitely got more going on but it's not like someone threw a pack of chiclets at it.

To me, that will always be the definition of busy ... What seems like hundreds of inscrutable buttons with no logical layout. Kinda like this:

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Ahem! ... 275hp/287tq at the WHEELS in my MS3.
See ya at the strip! My lauch > your launch. FTW! LOL


what mods you have?
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I did my first mod.

Bought a stubby antenna.
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the antenna that sticks out from the roof is the one thing i don't like about the 3.
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I did my first mod.

Bought a stubby antenna.
CX-7 Antenna FTW!
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Ahem! ... 275hp/287tq at the WHEELS in my MS3.
If you are quoting stock #s it is measured at the crank. If you are getting this at the wheels...what are your mods and lets see a dyno.
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CX-7 Antenna FTW!
No!!! Get the RDX antenna. Cheaper at $8 and fit better. I have one on my Mazda3 HB.

Btw, Excellent car. I love my 3 more than TSX. Fun to drive.
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I'm sorry but because I own 2 cars, one being a camry I am not allowed an opinion on this forum?
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You don't have to justify your purchase. Most of the people bashing you are driving a car you would consider a "beater." I always liked the 3, but I would have gone with the HB...

I don't think anyone is bashing Jesal and if they were I'd be one of the first to defend him. Half the people here love giving him a hard time because, well, he's been here so long and we know him so well.
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
If you are quoting stock #s it is measured at the crank. If you are getting this at the wheels...what are your mods and lets see a dyno.
I thought they made 263 hp stock at the crank or something like that?


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