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« Reply #80 on: November 20, 2007, 06:58:09 pm » |
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IMO the new Sentra Spec-V is worth looking at as well
apparently slightly faster 1/4 and 0-60 and slightly better on gas
likely due to more torque from a 2.5
I think it looks badder assed too
I don't know about Badder but the assed part for sure!
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« Reply #81 on: March 08, 2008, 03:08:22 am » |
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Hey I have over 8000km now -- and drove it 600+ last week.
In comparison the regular Mazda3 has a nicer interior than the Civic IMO, although the civic has more cubby holes and such if you require that. The Mazda is also more comfortable and quiet than the civic on the road as the civic (even in 6th gear) revs rather high and sounds buzzy.
But the Civic is faster so that does offset it. In term for daily driving they are fairly equal for power output and driveability / fun factor.
I'm surprised that you didn't mention anything about LSD. Limited-slip differential really helps with handling, and enhances the car's appeal. |
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« Reply #82 on: March 08, 2008, 12:02:20 pm » |
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Hey I have over 8000km now -- and drove it 600+ last week.
In comparison the regular Mazda3 has a nicer interior than the Civic IMO, although the civic has more cubby holes and such if you require that. The Mazda is also more comfortable and quiet than the civic on the road as the civic (even in 6th gear) revs rather high and sounds buzzy.
But the Civic is faster so that does offset it. In term for daily driving they are fairly equal for power output and driveability / fun factor.
I'm surprised that you didn't mention anything about LSD. Limited-slip differential really helps with handling, and enhances the car's appeal. Hey Arctic, what's your gas consumption? I'm getting about 8L/100KM city. |
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« Reply #83 on: March 08, 2008, 03:25:19 pm » |
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Hey Arctic, what's your gas consumption?
I'm getting about 8L/100KM city.
8L per 100 is good! What's your secret? I'm averaging about 9.8 L/100 kms, but that's pure city. As you're well aware, in Vancouver, one can't just drive at 55 km/h and cruise in 5th gear. Traffic prohibits me from driving at a steady speed (engine or actual) thus my fuel consumption isn't as good as it could be. For comparison, I averaged about 9.3 L/100 kms in my Mazda3 on the same conditions. (All-time average for my previous car was 7.9L/100 kms but that included quite a bit of highway driving.) PS: VTEC is addicting, eh? I love driving the Si even if I have no reason to! Couldn't say that about Mazda3... |
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« Reply #84 on: March 08, 2008, 04:38:00 pm » |
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Hey Arctic, what's your gas consumption?
I'm getting about 8L/100KM city.
8L per 100 is good! What's your secret? I'm averaging about 9.8 L/100 kms, but that's pure city. As you're well aware, in Vancouver, one can't just drive at 55 km/h and cruise in 5th gear. Traffic prohibits me from driving at a steady speed (engine or actual) thus my fuel consumption isn't as good as it could be. For comparison, I averaged about 9.3 L/100 kms in my Mazda3 on the same conditions. (All-time average for my previous car was 7.9L/100 kms but that included quite a bit of highway driving.) PS: VTEC is addicting, eh? I love driving the Si even if I have no reason to! Couldn't say that about Mazda3... haha, honestly, I have not touched vtec for weeks. It's way more power than I need in first gear, and it's illegal speeds in second. Have you had 3rd gear not go in properly yet? |
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« Reply #85 on: March 08, 2008, 05:22:38 pm » |
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Yeah, I've noticed that sometimes there are issues with the 3rd gear.
I'm thinking of doing a MTF change with Amsoil, as per your recommendation. Do you know the cost for it?
As it is, i dislike going to the dealership... I may go get it done at MIDAS or something. Do you have any recommendationas to where to get it done? |
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« Reply #86 on: March 08, 2008, 06:35:29 pm » |
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PS: VTEC is addicting, eh? I love driving the Si even if I have no reason to! Couldn't say that about Mazda3... We could meet up, you could drive my Mazdaspeed3. That would change your mind... |
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« Reply #87 on: March 08, 2008, 06:40:40 pm » |
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Yeah, I've noticed that sometimes there are issues with the 3rd gear.
I'm thinking of doing a MTF change with Amsoil, as per your recommendation. Do you know the cost for it?
As it is, i dislike going to the dealership... I may go get it done at MIDAS or something. Do you have any recommendationas to where to get it done?
I'm not even sure Midas will carry it.. but just call around (maybe try the specialty car shops). I think I just needed two bottles, and I think the bill was less than $40. https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtf.aspx |
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« Reply #88 on: March 08, 2008, 06:52:58 pm » |
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PS: VTEC is addicting, eh? I love driving the Si even if I have no reason to! Couldn't say that about Mazda3... We could meet up, you could drive my Mazdaspeed3. That would change your mind... Let's do it! You live in Squamish, eh? Going up there to meet you will in itself be a good drive. I'll PM you. |
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« Reply #89 on: March 08, 2008, 06:54:14 pm » |
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Yeah, I've noticed that sometimes there are issues with the 3rd gear.
I'm thinking of doing a MTF change with Amsoil, as per your recommendation. Do you know the cost for it?
As it is, i dislike going to the dealership... I may go get it done at MIDAS or something. Do you have any recommendationas to where to get it done?
I'm not even sure Midas will carry it.. but just call around (maybe try the specialty car shops). I think I just needed two bottles, and I think the bill was less than $40. https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtf.aspxThanks for the link! I'll ask around and worse comes to worst, will just go the dealer and get it done at the same time as when I do the oil change. |
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« Reply #90 on: March 08, 2008, 07:22:08 pm » |
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Let's do it! You live in Squamish, eh? Going up there to meet you will in itself be a good drive. I'll PM you.
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« Reply #91 on: March 08, 2008, 07:25:39 pm » |
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Let's do it! You live in Squamish, eh? Going up there to meet you will in itself be a good drive. I'll PM you.
There is a hell of a lot of road construction going on so don't expect much Oh... but what if one were to go early in the morning? Like 7:30 am? |
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