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Best regards,
Shipo
According to Edmunds, VW heard you: the Rabbit name will no longer be used (it's back to being called a Golf).
Speaking of Golf and GTI, I must say I prefer the brawny look of the Bavarian hatches compared to the overly-styled 2010 Mazda3 S.
If they're identical model tires, they won't. Unless you drive more aggressively due to the better handling that the 17" size offers in most cases...
There is more tread on the larger wheel if the circumference of the tire is larger. That would give more mileage.
A more flexible sidewall (if the distance varies between sizes measured from the wheel rim to the outside of the tire) could wear faster due to more flexing of tread on the road.
Just because the wheel is larger in no way means that the diameter of the tire is larger. Consider the following:
205/50 R17: Overall Diameter: 25.0" -- OEM Tire size on 2009 Mazda3 i Touring
205/55 R16: Overall Diameter: 24.9" -- OEM Tire size on 2009 Mazda3 s Sport
195/65 R15: Overall Diameter: 25.0" -- OEM Tire size on 2009 Mazda3 i Sport
So there you have it, three different wheel sizes, virtually no difference in diameter or circumference.
Best regards,
Shipo
However, on my Type S I have Michlen MXM vr rated and I can drive in the snow with them if I have too.
I should of bought 16" rims and Michelin Pilots for the Mazda 3. I think it would handle well. Type S has 16"tires and rims. :sick:
The interior leather looks of a higher quality, the cargo space looks the same, 200hp is the same except My S is naurally aspirated The O to 60 in 7.2sec seems about right because my V tec torque is on the high end.Scary to have it front wheel drive,but look at the speed 3.
Whats the nomenclature of a dual clutch 6 speed tranny, does it double?I'm heading home to ME next week. I have a 2001 Silver Integra as an investment in storage with a custom CA cover on it. I'm keeping it. So the Mazda 3 I new value should have 8 or 9 k on it.I'll sell it and drive the Acura until the GTI and/or the Scirocco gets here. I should do well on resale values.
It's so difficult to get the cars you want. The Mazda speeed doesn't have a sunroof. Maybe it's because of a roll bar?That car is a rocket begging for track time.
The Sciroco is a clasic..We will have to see what the Euro is doing. Scioco is a sports car and GTI alot more conservative
Thanks for the heads up Autonom :shades: have a nice Easter :shades:
Scirocco not coming to the US
I was told by someone on here, that Mazda auto tip tron because it was contolled by a computer and had more gears in the S model would give you the same as a 6 spd manual.
Whats the deal on putting an additive in your gas on account of E85 gas. Mazda wants you to have semi sythetic oil. Also, on My MSRP sticker milage for E 85 gas wasn't on it. So if you get less milage on E 85 The sticker milage is wrong. :confuse:
Funny but now VW has ditched the Rabbit moniker and going back to calling it the Golf internationally. Good move, I think.
Agreed -- that's why I qualified my answer. I didn't have the data to know whether the diameter was actually different, so it was hypothetical.
Of course if the diameter is the same and the wheel is larger, then the tire is lower perspective. A lower perspective tire should squirm less which might improve the mileage (total miles per tire, not mpg) slightly.
I am glad that they use the Jetta name in the U.S., though. It's called the "Bora" in other markets...
Enkei makes great rims and they're not too heavy. Just don't know if I want them in black or silver. I was planning on going with 18" and getting a tire package with it from the same website all for about $1,600, which is including the rims, sport tires, shipping, and tire pressure monitoring gauges installed on all 4 wheels.
So...thoughts? Recommendations? Links to other attractive rims?
Also, when you upgrade rims is it fairly easy to sell the factory rims and tires? Like to a tire shop maybe? There's always eBay, I guess.
The i's engine is 2.0L, 148hp, 135lb-ft of torque
The s engine is 2.5L, 167hp, 168lb-ft of torque (both figures at 500rpm lower than 2.0L)
Manual transmission is 5-speed with 2.0L or 6-speed with 2.5L
The s Sport adds:
-Trip Computer/Outside Temp Gauge
-Electroluminescent Tri-Mode Gauges- White-on-Black (daytime), Red-on-Black (night) and Blue (entry).
-17" Alloys in place of 16" Alloys (the 17's will sell for more on eBay)
-Leather Wrapper Steering Wheel and Shift Knob
-Sport Seats
-Rear Lip Spoiler
-Sport-type, body-colored grille
-Fog lamps
-Turn Signal Repeaters in Side-view Mirrors
-Tech Package offered on 's' models only- Nav system, Advanced Keyless Entry and Push Button Start
-Velocity Red and Celestial Blue exterior colors only available on s models
I just don't like the tail lights on the 2010. I've seen a few 2010 on the road and they don't impress me much, defnitely not head turner like last generation's Mazda3. That is the same reason why I purchased the 2009 Mazda 3 instead. You get a lot for your money. And because the dealers have to move the 2009 off the lot, you can get a great deal by going with the 2009 model. The 2010 may be a bit quieter, but for $2,000 - $3,000 more?? No thanks.
Plus most everything else could be easily bought aftermarket for cheap (electroluminescent gauges, interior lighting, leather shift knob, spoiler, grille, fog lamps, etc.). Thanks for the input.
Do you guys think 18's on a 3 is a good idea or would you go with 17's?
Said another way, with a Mazda3, there is no way I'd go beyond 17".
Best regards,
Shipo
" ... he dropped a bombshell, an exclusive for The Globe and Mail: The Mazda2, a slick little subcompact sold in Europe and Asia, is coming to Canada. "I've just decided," Yamanouchi said. He would not confirm a launch date, but it's likely to be within the year, if not sooner. The Mazda2 will likely be priced below $15,000 to start. As a versatile, stylish and fuel-efficient subcompact, it is a perfect fit for Canada. The car is designed to compete against the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent and Chevrolet Aveo, among others. The Mazda2 is also the foundation for the Ford Fiesta already on sale in Europe and other markets. The Fiesta is due at a 2011 model. Yamanouchi said Mazda has wrestled with the decision to add the subcompact to the Mazda Canada's lineup. The fear has been that Mazda3 buyers will opt for the less expensive but smaller Mazda2. "There has been a lot of discussion about that," he said. "There is concern it would cannibalize Mazda3 sales. We need it to be incremental."
I was going to get a Mazda GT,but that ugly smile on the front makes the car look gay.The Grill on the car should be like the one on the MazdaSpeed 3 2008.5 that's better air induction.
However, the Speed is now screwed up(2010) with scoop on hood. So I'm waitng for the Speed or the GTI. The reason being I never saw a GTI looks so good.
Shipo ,ever fly a Great Lakes AT12 Aerobatic?It's loads of fun. I flew off the JFK, VFMA 323 Death Rattlers glad to meet another pilot. :shades:
IIRC, the study also indicated that larger wheel sizes also negatively impact braking and to a lesser degree, acceleration.
I'll poke around and see if I can come up with it or a suitable alternative (there have been several such studies; I've only read the one).
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Shipo
Personally, I like the look of the 's' grille and fog lamps (and leather wrapped steering wheel is a must), but those are obviously a matter of opinion. The 17" wheels on the s are also high on my list. The '09 i Touring Value had 17" standard, too bad they didn't carry over to the new i Touring.
I'm pleasantly surprised that Mazda is offering the Bose stereo (Moonroof/Bose/6-CD Pkg) on the i Touring and s Sport models, not just the s Grand Touring. The i Touring with Moonroof/Bose/6-CD and the base s Sport are actually priced within $150 of each other. I'd have a hard time choosing between those two! I'd love to see the Bose stereo as a stand-alone option, but I'll take what I can get! I'm also glad to see the navigation option available on all s models, not just the Grand Touring....and it's not ridiculously over-priced anymore!
The 'i' vs. 's' debate isn't relevant to me personally, though. The 5-door is 's' only and, after having my '06 5-door for over three years, I don't think I can ever go back to a sedan (trunk) again!
Personally, I think the 17" wheels are a "must" on the MZ3. The 17" wheels are actually how I ended up buying a 5-door when I got my '06. I was shopping for an s 4-door 'Touring' (the s Sport had 16") but I couldn't find one in my color choice (Titanium Gray) with manual transmission and no options. Since all 5-doors have the 17" wheels, I had a much easier time finding the color/tranny combo with no options. And now I'm a hardcore fan of the 5-door bodystyle!
Bbest regards,
Shipo
If you want a MazdaSpeed, you are not having the same requirements as you would when shopping for a Mazda3.
and there are enough improvements in the 08 and 09 models and more stuff added to the Touring Value Edition that, its a better car AND at better price.
Everyone has their own preferences, that's why there are so many makes and models out there. But if anyone is in the budget of around $15 - $18K, small sedan, the 09 is a no brainer. I looked at 09 and 10 side by side for comparison many times and I still like 09 better.
BTW, one thing I absolutely LOVE about the Mazda 3 is its feel when compare to BMW 3 series. My parents have a BMW 3, I used to drive it a lot and the Mazda 3 feels and handle very much like a BMW, for about $10-$15K less! and BMW 3 is even a smaller car than the Mazda 3. I amd 6"1 and I bumped my head every time I got in that car, not so with the Mazda 3.
Also,I don't know why you are forced to buy an S model for a HB.I priced out a VW GTI and it came to$ 25300. 6spd. sunroof and heated seats.Also, the milage was a little better than the Mazda,go figure.
Do you or anybody on here know when or why in 2008 Mazda came out with the I New Value?
Also, what does DSG (dual clutch mean?) and is a diesel engine in a small car worth it? I can't see spending @23k for a Mazda speed and getting 20 mpg.
Thanks :confuse:
DSG is just a hybrid of manual shift and automatic, but without the clutch. You can do automatic on DSG, or you can also "fake" it and do semi-manual shift. To me, who only drive manual shift, the DSG is useless. You are either a manual guy, or auto.
I talked with BMW and Honda racer TC Kline and he told me that he ran 205/55-16s(instead of the stock 225/55-16s) on his 318ti racers for that exact reason. He noted that the 205s had more than ample grip and that the car also felt better on the track. I followed his advice the last time I replaced the tires on my Club Sport and I agree 100%.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Best regards,
Shipo
Could be just for appearance...same reason they put spoilers on the rear of front wheel drive cars.
Both '09 and'10 speed3's have 18" wheels. No speed3 ever had 17" wheels