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Not sure, but it probably will be soon if not. Apparently Ford is shifting almost entirely to trucks and SUVs? Kind of surprising since I see Focus and Fiesta STs all the time so I assumed they were pretty popular. Maybe it just skews that way here in socal.
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Focus ST, RS and fiesta ST They only make SUVs, trucks and the mustang now.
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Are all the car companies getting rid of the little cars? They don't sell Mazda 2s in Canada any more.
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Dumbass Americans will suddenly want small cars again when gas prices go up, but then when they dip they'll go buy more F150s.
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Oct 13, 2018 23:59
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Dogeh posted:Are all the car companies getting rid of the little cars? Mazda doesn't seem to want to sell it in NA, but it gets rebadged as a Toyota instead.
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IOwnCalculus posted:Mazda doesn't seem to want to sell it in NA, but it gets rebadged as a Toyota instead. But only as a sedan which makes no sense on such a small car.
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Oct 14, 2018 02:25
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Dogeh posted:Are all the car companies getting rid of the little cars? Dumb. I have all but abandoned my search for a not poo poo beater and have my eyes on a few 2's at various lots around town. They can be had for stupid cheap around here.
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Get it with a manual if you can. Add about $100 in reinforcement parts from DDMworks and a short shift bushing. You won't regret it in the twisties. Edit: I am biased because that's what I drive and it's hilarious when pegged above 3 grand. MC Hawking fucked around with this message at 19:56 on Oct 14, 2018 |
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Oct 14, 2018 19:42
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I have two fun manual cars. The next vehicle is for DDing to work and soaking up my commute. It's going to be an auto with a remote starter installed shortly after purchase so it can be warm when I exit work every day.
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Thing is that auto in the 2 is not good until the Skyactiv model - it was an old style four speed that hurts performance and economy. The manual is a joy though even for commuting with.
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Problem on a Mazda 6. So I just came back from my korea funfun tour. A friend who looked after my 2005 Mazda 6s told the battery had run bad so it has sat for a couple If months unstarted. Yesterday before I came back they tried another battery and the car ran just fine. Today we got a new battery aaand... it doesnt start up. On turning the key the main fusebox clicks, But nothing else happens. All the fuses seem Ok and none have popped up. The clicking seems to come from the starter fuse #1 but Im not sure. Anyone got any ideas?
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Oct 16, 2018 22:22
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Check the battery terminals for corrosion. My wife used to drive an '05 6 and we had some really batty electrical behavior one winter (pretty much everything in the cabin turning on and off at random) and the negative terminal ended up being so heavily corroded that it was interfering with the grounds. Just removing and replacing the battery won't be enough, you need a wire brush terminal cleaner (Harbor Freight sells one for $3 at the checkouts) followed by a liberal application of dielectric grease.
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Oct 16, 2018 22:36
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My terminals have some gunk on them but it isnt that bad- and all the electrics still work but it just wont start.
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Oct 16, 2018 23:17
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The amount of energy needed to start your car is far larger than what will run the radio.
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Oct 17, 2018 00:04
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Clean the terminals. That car is absurdly sensative to corrosion.
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Thanks for the advice I’ll do that as soon as I can get a ride to get a wire brush- if this works I’ll be super happy camper.
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Oct 17, 2018 01:05
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As stated above, a good terminal scouring is probably needed. I do it monthly.
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Oct 17, 2018 03:46
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Brushed off the terminals, and the car started. Holy crap. Thanks guys!
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Oct 17, 2018 17:18
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Next-gen 3 debuts next month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvr5quwTcog
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Charles posted:Next-gen 3 debuts next month. Yeah - I just bought a 3S GT...  If I'd waited...
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Dogeh posted:Yeah - I just bought a 3S GT... Eh, I usually like every other generation when it comes to Mazda styling. Not a big fan of the 2nd gen Mazda 3, the 2nd gen Protegé...if the trend continues I'll be back to liking the styling on the 5th gen 3. ;-)
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Oct 17, 2018 22:39
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Charles posted:Next-gen 3 debuts next month. Mid cycle refresh or a full update? I didn't think the last gen was that old.
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Suburban Dad posted:Mid cycle refresh or a full update? I didn't think the last gen was that old. 1st Gen 2003-2009 2nd Gen 2009-2013 Current gen 2013-2018 So it is looking like that concept car idea Mazda were throwing around earlier this year.
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Oct 18, 2018 13:37
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Huh. Didn't realize it had been that long.
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Dogeh posted:Yeah - I just bought a 3S GT... Eh, you don't really want the first year of a new model anyway. Always seems to be some quirks that they don't solve until year 2 of that model.
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What were the issues with the current 3 early on? The only one I can think of is the infotainment screen delaminations in the heat but I think it took them until the facelift to fix that problem anyway (so way more than a year) That said I guess if we get new engines there is more to go wrong this time around.
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dissss posted:What were the issues with the current 3 early on? We should be getting the compression ignition engines, which is a pretty big change.
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dissss posted:What were the issues with the current 3 early on? These articles are a bit over a year old but talk about SkyactivX (the new HCCI* motor that the 3's will get for the next generation) and non-engine related changes: https://jalopnik.com/i-drove-mazda-s-holy-grail-of-gasoline-engines-and-it-w-1800874806 https://jalopnik.com/mazda-s-holy-grail-of-gasoline-engines-is-completely-1801820285
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The Carplay/Android Auto hardware is now available. Part number 0000-8F-Z34. Software update takes about 40 minutes. Hardware install took about an hour on my Miata and is not difficult at all.
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Nov 5, 2018 07:24
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 AI Secret Santa is up!
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Anyone have a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS on their 3? I put off tires earlier but I can't really anymore. Firestone stores are running a sale starting Nov 15 that's dropping that tire down to $129 a pop (for 215/45R18) and cutting install/balance costs. I was quoted $616 for four out the door before tax. Seems like a stupid good deal that drops the competing Pilot Sport AS3+ and ExtremeContact DWS06 out of the running by price/performance (per reviews), both of those are quoting at just over $900.
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TheGoatTrick posted:The Carplay/Android Auto hardware is now available. Part number 0000-8F-Z34. Software update takes about 40 minutes. Hardware install took about an hour on my Miata and is not difficult at all. Did you do it yourself or go to the dealer?
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Ok so probably an ignorant question, we’re due for 20s Monday/Tuesday, and my 3 isn’t being driven daily. Worth cranking it and letting it run for a few Monday? I don’t think the coolant would freeze even then but just want to mitigate as much risk as possible.
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You have antifreeze and not just water in it, right?
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REMEMBER SPONGE MONKEYS posted:Ok so probably an ignorant question, we’re due for 20s Monday/Tuesday, and my 3 isn’t being driven daily. Worth cranking it and letting it run for a few Monday? I don’t think the coolant would freeze even then but just want to mitigate as much risk as possible. Don't start it unless you're going to drive it and get everything including the oil (which takes a lot longer than the coolant) up to temperature. You'll do more harm than good. If you don't drive it regularly just keep it on a battery tender.
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Yeah I juiced up the antifreeze last winter, not used to West Texas cold. May have overdone it but wanted to be sure. When I’m out of here for good I may have to pull some out, but seems ok for now. Unfortunately my car sits at work so I can’t get a tender on it, been starting just fine though (battery 3 or 4 in 7.5 years, but those came with much longer sitting spells mostly).
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The 4th gen 3 reveal is scheduled for the 28th. The current 2.5L SkyactivG forms the new base trims and the new 2.0L SkyactivX becomes the upper trims. Apparently the SkyactivX will be a "mild hybrid" involving some sort of electric generator system. Not really sure what that means other than they couldn't quite work all the kinks out of the SCCI setup before showtime.
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I'm still mad I didn't wait for the 2018 3's to get the 2.5 touring instead of the 2017 2.0 touring. Ugh.
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This is what I read the other day, not sure it adds much though: https://jalopnik.com/new-mazda-3-will-debut-in-la-with-holy-grail-skyactiv-x-1830305925
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