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Old 04-13-2007, 10:28 AM
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Thinking of taking the plunge and trading my Jeep for it. I am going to drive one today probably. Anybody else driven one yet? Like's/dislikes? I know I know, go the for 6, but I can't shell out 28k for one. I am just getting tired of the Jeep, need better gas mileage, and a smoother ride. Had the Jeep for almost 2 years now.
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Old 04-13-2007, 11:30 AM
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dont do it until next model year.



check out the mazdaspeed 3 forums...the motor/trans is FALLING OUT OF THE CAR.



seriously, the mounts snap and the whole thing goes kerplunk under the car. BIG REPAIR JOB.



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Old 04-13-2007, 12:15 PM
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the motor falling out the car issue is false in the sence that the engine can drop yes but does not fall out the car. there are only a few cases of that happening and its not really a buy or not buy kind of problem. the right motor mount is weak and you can easly have it replaced before any problems happen.
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And I would assume it's all warrantied.





I'd still make a replacement though. and then drive it like I stole it.
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its nice was driving one today the cluthc is perfect and it sounds soo sexy lol its a good car havent seen any in for major repair just service
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Old 04-13-2007, 05:08 PM
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yeah Kevin- get it straight, the motor DROPS, it does not FALL
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Old 04-13-2007, 06:04 PM
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Well you'd figure with those motor problems it would be covered under a warranty. Did not get the chance to drive one, will be doing it tomorrow, since I am off of work. Woot!
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As far as messing with them in the dealerships there Damm fast little sucksers. Only thing i dislike about them is that, there FWD V_V Mazda should have really went AWD liked the ms6.



As far as service wise, we haven't seen too much trouble with them other then normal wear and tear.
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yeah i would like it if they didnt only come in a wagon and the awd would be awsome as long as they dont use they ms6 clutch is sucks ***** lol
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Lease it... that way you can drive it like you stole it and after 4 years you walk away from it.



personally I would get the mazdaspeed6. It's not that much more money and it's a lot lot nicer
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