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Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
Anyone here driven both the new 2010 Mazdaspeed3 model and an 07-09? If so could you comment on the similarities / differences of the clutch and gearshift?

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Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
Are there any Mazdaspeed3 forums that don't suck?

Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
Had my first chance to drive my 2010 Speed3 in snow this morning (4" or so). Using gen1 OEM wheels with Blizzak LM-22s. No problems at all. Fun stuff.

Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
The red patterned interior stuff was the only thing I didn't like about the 2010 Speed3. Once I bought the car I could care less about it. If anything its grown on me a bit. And yes buy the black.

Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
I've got a 2010. I'm not aware of any major issues to watch out for. Great car for the price. I have developed a rattle that seems to come and go somewhere in the upper dash near the windshield since it's gotten cold around here. I haven't done anything about it yet.

Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
Compared to what? I have the '10 Speed3 and the inside is not what I'd call "plenty big". Adequately sized perhaps. Big enough that you can fit a baby seat behind the passenger side if the front passenger is very small or willing to eat his or her knees while riding along. With that said I love this car and it's actually very practical for what it is. Big and roomy it is not.

Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
6'2" 190lb. Apparently your Speed3 is larger than mine.

Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
OK. I'll ask...why is the Mazdaspeed3 not a viable commuter car? It's what I commute in every day. I find it to be an extremely fun "commuter" that still averages 24+ MPG.

Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
If anyone is looking for a very low mileage black 2010 Mazdaspeed3 with the tech package let me know. I'm selling mine to raise some money for the house we're building. I also have a set of Mazdaspeed3 wheels with TPMS sensors off a 2008 with Blizzak LM-22s.

Buckeye fucked around with this message at 21:13 on Jul 21, 2011

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Buckeye
Oct 22, 2003
I don't want the world...I just want your half.
You should be able to find an entire set of the 18" OEM wheels for $500ish if you watch Craigslist and the forums. Do not buy new.

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