Okay, so my 2004 Mazda3 HB with many many mods has just decided it needs a new engine. Soooo... I'm gonna get it fixed and then trade it in on a new car.

What I wanna know, is why I should get the tC? Whats your opinions on the 3 versus the tC? Exclude appearance as a reason. I wanna hear about handling, acceleration, mileage, etc etc

PS. DAVE! If you're here, hit me up. Its Kevin hahaha




MODS...


Performance
Simota Carbon Fiber SRI
MSDS header
custom race pipe
OEM MS3 CBE


Suspension
Koni Yellow struts and shocks
Mazdaspeed Accessory lowering springs
SPC adjustable camber links
Progress rear sway v1


Lighting
DDM 55 watt 10000k lows
DDM 35 watt 3000k fogs
dabears2k yellow highs
independent fog mod
Street Glow l.e.d. squirters


Audio
two 12" Memphis PR subwoofers
class D Memphis M class amp


Interior
hardwired radar detector
MZ3 pedals w/ dead pedal


Exterior
OEM Mazdaspeed3 stubby antenna
Rally Armor basic mud flaps (fronts only)



PICTARS...


Koni Yellows and Mazdaspeed Accessory lowering springs






MSDS 4-1 header








Simota carbon fiber SRI




6000k lows






10000k lows






3000k fogs






dropped on speed accessory springs




system











VIDEOS...


MSDS 4-1 header, Simota CF SRI, custom race pipe and OEM MS3 CBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdASP...ature=channel#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai02955B-lc#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZN8ct71pdc#


Simota CF SRI, OEM speed3 catback and custom race pipe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fESm61Ivrqw#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyp6L...ature=related#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLhJCPmqqa4#


Fujita F5 CAI, OEM speed3 catback and custom race pipe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo4wmNo_t5U#



Fujita F5 and OEM speed3 catback

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQROkZPq0ec#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P2nGgdud2M#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH1rgwPkDVg#



HID fogs and lows fire up and 2nd low tone horn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i-TTglEH_k#

 

Im not going to sugar coat things into getting your opinins, but the TC was a great invention by Toyota. Case Closed LMAO

 

haha, so you work at a pharmacy too? lol

thats funny cause I'm sitting in pharmacy school right now not paying attention to biochemistry

 

Yeah been working in CVS for about 2 years now...You a Tech, or going to become a Pharmacist?

 

both. been working as a tech for 2 years and I'm in my first year of pharm school now woot!

 

Nice, I was thinking about going to school for it, but IDk yet that alot of years going back to school again LMAO

 

troof.

now lets hear about tC's lol

 

Yeah sorry LMAO....There pretty good with MPGs, filled up my gfs monday, and didnt have to fill it up again till the following wednesday. And it was at 1/4 when being filled up as well. Its all in the way you drive when saving gas. Mods are pretty cheap, and there are endless possibilities when modding a TC, but they are not meant for high HP though bro. If ya want a ton of power dont get one, its power it perfect for the DDand going on long trips as well LAMO

 

nah, I'm not looking for a ton of power. Just something to tithe me over till I get outta pharm school. I just want to be sure I'm not downgrading from my 3. From everything I've heard, the 3 as better handling stock. (Mine was dropped with Koni Yellows and upgraded RSB) but yeah. I'm really hoping the tC is gonna be a little quicker than the 3. any ideas about that? I'd be getting one with a 5spd mani

 

hmm Well I have never driven a Mazda of any sort,well except a Mazda Protege turboed, but it was slow compared to the TC, but its suspension is pretty good, but any car can be improved with a little bit of modding. IDK about mazdas sorry

 

my opinion... it's a nice car. Looks sporty. Can definitely get that real clean look that turns heads. Girls like them. It can be made fast. But in my own opinion, I have no need for a car that is over 300 horse because I'm in downtown cleveland right now. Speed limit is like 35. I go nowhere.

Would I like a car over 300 hp right now? yes... do I need one? no.


Girls do like them though... which is nice.

I took my tC over the mazda3 just cause the tC is cheaper. I got tuition to pay so whatever was cheapest was def. my choice.

 

IMO the tc is a mazda3 with 2 doors. There are other differences like auto up down windows, panorama roof, reliability, and a easily replaceable radio.

 

Truth be told most here would have picked another car, BUT we picked the car with the most options for the best price. You just are going to be hard pressed to find a car like the tC in it's price range. It is also a very nice looking car, imo.

If you show the car it is a whole new story. The people you will meet in Scion clubs are awesome.

 

I enjoy my tc! Very nice trunk space especially when you fold the seat down. Just took my new bumper to a shop to get it painted. When I got my tc it felt "quick" cuz of the torque that lil car has. Gas mileage is ok. Not that great for a 4 banger but certainly not that horrible. The stereo is decent. Overall its a very affordable daily driver.


I HATE driving downtown cleveland! But then again I don't really know where I'm going. You live in Houston too? I lived down there for a little bit and moved back here lol

 

I would say no comparison, tC hands down...unless its the mazdaspeed3. I have friends with 3's and the speed3's and the tC is quicker, cheaper, more reliable, cheaper/easier to mod, and gets better gas milage than a regular 3. Speed3 is a whole 'nother ball game tho, those can be made freakin' fast.

 

get a truck and just run over ____

 

Guys, he mentioned he has a Hatchback so arnt those all 2.3 liters back then? Some of you might be confusing it with the sedan. One thing I liked about the HB was the way it shifts into gears, i felt it was much smoother and cleaner compared to a stock manual tc. Just trying to give the mazda some points haha

 

Woops missed the HB part. But I did like how smooth it shifts. Its alot easier to drive then the tc, I thought. I stalled out a couple times and I didn't on the 3.

 

Thats what I was talking about too

 

Why should you get a TC ? Because like us , your cheap !