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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Hey guys, loved the xb.. But found a deal I couldn't resist..

It was fun!-imageuploadedbytapatalk1343399230.084233.jpgIt was fun!-imageuploadedbytapatalk1343399247.982878.jpg

2010 mazdaspeed3!

Already got a few mods; intake/turbo inlet pipe, cat delete race pipe, muffler delete, rear motor mount, short shifter with solid bushings, lowering springs and some better struts..

I average better mpg then my box, and have over 100hp more


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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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And probably roughly the same amount of cargo room, looks like a winning combo to me!
Old Jul 27, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Little smaller, but not noticeable when I step on the gas ;)

Thing is stupid fun


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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Awesome! Glad to see you got into a mazda. Those seem to be the go to cars alot of xb guys head for when they don't want to boost the toaster.

Amazing cars, I'd love to take one for a test drive as well!
Old Jul 27, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Yah there's a lot of people on the forums from xbs....

Go test drive one


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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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REDACTEDto it!

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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Mix city freeway I get 24.6...
Cruise control at 75 I get 31..

City I get -20, damn boost



More mods comming bwhahaha.

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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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Congrats. I longtimeago considered a Mazdaspeed3 myself because of the turbo but the limited availability precluded a pricing deal. And I wish they'd downplay that smiley louvered grill.

Dang, this thread is again bolstering the toaster turbo notion that my wife's gonna kill me for...
Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:44 AM
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Do itt


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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 08bspxb
Do itt!
Yes, I know, but sometimes the voices are perceived to be a bad influence...
Old Jul 28, 2012 | 02:20 AM
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That's ok, at least u have something to blame it on


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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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I have always been impressed with the Mazda3 series but I like the past gen a little better because of the looks and the lack of smiling grill. A car as badass as the MazdaSpeed should have a menacing look to it (like the Fury in Christine)

I would love to see a Mazda3 with rear wheel drive and a rotary engine

Congrats on your car
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:12 AM
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Congrats!!!! Im looking into a 2012 mazdaspeed in white. That Car def gets much better gas than an 08-up auto xB. I drive highway and 60 max and the gas jut flys away!!
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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If your goal comes down to gas mileage, how about a Prius?
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Just got my tune, leaned out sixth gear, running 33mpg freeway... And more powa 1-5th


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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GDubya
Congrats. I longtimeago considered a Mazdaspeed3 myself because of the turbo but the limited availability precluded a pricing deal. And I wish they'd downplay that smiley louvered grill.

Dang, this thread is again bolstering the toaster turbo notion that my wife's gonna kill me for...
Love the first gen look!!!


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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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REDACTED

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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by pyroman131
I've actually contemplated a Prius. I think as a teacher, I'm expected to be driving a tame, peppy hybrid lol.

I want to test drive both a Prius and the new Prius C to see which one is nice. I've heard that for the price and what you get with a Prius C, it's a very sensible purchase.
To hell with "tame and preppy", what matters is what works for you. If Prius works, then for God's sake go for it. Your first responsibility is to yourself, then your spouse (or perhaps the reverse !). In any case, the community is not what it's about, it's you and those you care about that matter!
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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Go speeeed


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congrats man!
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