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Canuck
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New + First car!

Post by Canuck »

Hey whats up!
I dont post much but ive been here a couple months and read the forums quite abit.
Dad just worked down a price (i gotta pay though) on 2004 Mazda 3 5spd :D pretty excited since it's my first car. The 3 will be ready this friday.

I guess I'll talk to guys later,

Canuck
04 Mazda 3 5spd
Mikeys2k5
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Post by Mikeys2k5 »

Congrats! The Mazda 3 is a great car, I test drove a couple and was seriously considering one a while back. Fun to drive, practical, affordable, and you can actually find them with a standard transmission.

Enjoy the car! 8)
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Post by Soulwound »

Hey welcome to the site!

Nice pick with the Mazda, they seem to be pretty good cars.
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Bawked
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Post by Bawked »

Nice choice for a first car nice power and comfort, get some hypermiling tips off john and you'll be set for 40mpg aswell :lol:

How long have you been driving stick for btw?
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Post by comingbackdown »

Nice choice. Pics when you get the chance plz.

Yup... Talk to John and you can probably get some nice mileage out of that car.
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Post by Leedeth »

Welcome to the forums.

Yes, pics plz.
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Post by Johnf514 »

Good to see that things are official, Canuck. :) Welcome to Zoom-zoom! :D
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Post by jomotopia »

congrats :D nice choice in car.
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Post by Johnf514 »

jomotopia wrote:nice choice in car.
YER GUDDAMN RITE! :lol:
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Post by Nychold »

Johnf514 wrote:
jomotopia wrote:nice choice in car.
YER GUDDAMN RITE! :lol:
Well, don't forget...my Scion had more Zoom Zoom than your Mazda. :D :D
Watercolor: I'm a grade A bone sucker!
Me: :shock: :) :D :twisted:
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Post by Johnf514 »

Lol - your tC has more weight too. You might have me (just barely) in a straight drag race, but I'll get you in the corners. :)

tC = 18.1lbs/HP
Mz3i = 18.8lbs/HP

And with that wonderful glass roof, those corners are gonna make you roll! :D
2007 Mazda3
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Post by Nychold »

Johnf514 wrote:Lol - your tC has more weight too. You might have me (just barely) in a straight drag race, but I'll get you in the corners. :)

tC = 18.1lbs/HP
Mz3i = 18.8lbs/HP

And with that wonderful glass roof, those corners are gonna make you roll! :D
Not with the new sway bar. 8)
Watercolor: I'm a grade A bone sucker!
Me: :shock: :) :D :twisted:
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Post by Johnf514 »

Nychold wrote:
Johnf514 wrote:Lol - your tC has more weight too. You might have me (just barely) in a straight drag race, but I'll get you in the corners. :)
tC = 18.1lbs/HP
Mz3i = 18.8lbs/HP
And with that wonderful glass roof, those corners are gonna make you roll! :D
Not with the new sway bar. 8)
Not with my Pro-Kit. :P
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Post by Canuck »

Thanks for the Welcomes!

I know the basics of stick, this site has helped out alot. I have a four wheeler, that has a simular tranny, but thats all for experience:P My parents know stick well, and are going to give me some lessons. I'll have pics dont worry :D


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Post by Leedeth »

Nychold wrote:
Johnf514 wrote:
jomotopia wrote:nice choice in car.
YER GUDDAMN RITE! :lol:
Well, don't forget...my Scion had more Zoom Zoom than your Mazda. :D :D
Lol, let it be known that my MX-3 would pwn all yours in the corners...and with teh KLZE would pwn all.
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