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When you buy a new car that has SiriusXM radio in it.

Ya I'm not understanding the issue either. I think XM sounds just fine in my vehicle. It's easily as clear as FM is, and other than obvious obstruction situations which are very few and far between, it's worked flawlessly for over a year now. Sure I CAN use my phone, and sometimes I do, but...
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- Post #30
- Feb 24, 2015
- Forum: The Garage
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Nissan Altima - what the heck are zero gravity seats?

Old thread so probably wasn't actually common knowledge at the time, but SkyActiv also refers to the transmission as well. Other than the obviously redesigned vehicle, the biggest difference in the internals on the Mazda3 from 2012/13 to 2014 is the proper transmission to pair with that...
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- Post #51
- Jan 14, 2015
- Forum: The Garage
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Mazda3- Constant high pitched noise

I feel like every week you're making another post about this car, and even asked in another thread about which of two vehicles to purchase to replace this car. Just give it up, let it die in peace and move on. At 200,000 plus miles, it's given you enough!
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- Post #17
- Jan 5, 2015
- Forum: The Garage
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Used 2012 Mazda3i Touring: 5k miles for $16k or 41k miles for $13k?

Yes. The engine tech was done in 2012 but the rest of the tech was a bit behind, so they rolled out the all new 2014 Mazda3 with the whole package. I know the new vehicle has more horsepower, is lighter, gets better fuel economy, and still managed to ace IHSAA crash tests and get a 5-star...
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- Post #20
- Dec 8, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Used 2012 Mazda3i Touring: 5k miles for $16k or 41k miles for $13k?

Do yourself a favor and go drive the refresh of the Mazda3. It's a COMPLETELY different vehicle. The 2010-2013's aren't even on the same planet. The build quality, interior quality, fit and finish of my 2014 3s GT are best in class right now. I'm not directly comparing them, but it gives the...
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- Post #18
- Dec 8, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Sites for used car searches?

You're much better off selling the vehicle privately if you can, and then using that money as a down payment toward your vehicle. Trade-in pricing is almost always scammy as hell.
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- Post #3
- Dec 7, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Used 2012 Mazda3i Touring: 5k miles for $16k or 41k miles for $13k?

Just a quick search on Cars.com for 2014 model year used Mazda 3's in the US. There's two Tourings on there for under 15,000, both very low mileage. Absolutely no idea where they are in relation to you, but if these are out there I'm willing to bet there's more to be found, and honestly for...
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- Post #8
- Dec 7, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Used 2012 Mazda3i Touring: 5k miles for $16k or 41k miles for $13k?

Maybe a stupid question but with the 2015's out, is it possible to pick up a used 2014 Mazda 3i anywhere? I feel like 5k miles for 16k is a no-brainer, but at the same time it wouldn't take much more to put you into the new gen which is a far superior vehicle in every single facet.
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- Post #5
- Dec 6, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Car Market

I don't want to burst your bubble, but the Mazda 3 sedan (not even the hatch) is roughly the same size, if not larger, in basically every cabin measurement except for rear leg room, which is acceptable but admittedly isn't as big as the Camry. Considering how easy the car is to maneuver and...
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- Post #16
- Nov 27, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Car Market

Camry won't get the gas mileage, and it will drain your soul. If you want the epitome of lifeless box, buy a Camry. You'll be infinitely happier in the Mazda.
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- Post #13
- Nov 26, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Car Market

Look into a 2014 Mazda 3i touring Sedan. There are good cash incentives going on right now with the 2014's, and that car will get you 29/39 and still provide a lot of sportiness and spirited driving if you're into that sort of thing. It's interior is also a very nice place to be compared to...
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- Post #3
- Nov 24, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Mazda6 or Upgraded Mazda3?

I own and adore my 2014 Mazda 3s GT. If it's just you and one other person, there's more than enough space up front, even for larger people. If you're regularly toting around 4 people, the 6 would clearly be the smarter choice, but it's not exactly enormous in rear leg room anyway. The...
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- Post #15
- Nov 13, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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TPMS going haywire on me

I'm sure this falls under general wear items like headlights and whatnot and wouldn't have been covered under your factory warranty anyway.
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- Post #27
- Oct 31, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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TPMS going haywire on me

Not sure if the '11 is the same as my '14, but I have a TPMS button I just hold down to reset it. If it's going off in the morning when it's cold, and you know the tires have the correct amount of air, simply hold the button down until it beeps and resets at the new colder temperature PSI...
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- Post #19
- Oct 31, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Daily driver just "died" - update - likely buying a used tsx

I'd wager 90% of those 2014 trips were for the infotainment system, which has been significantly updated software wise for 2015. Mazda has also been reliably releasing updates for the 2014 Mazda 3 software (which I believe is the software now in the 2015 6). It's still not perfect, but it's...
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- Post #26
- Sep 22, 2014
- Forum: The Garage

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