Topic: Mazda drops Mazda3 pricing in US.

[wing]

Except people won't want the 175hp, they will want the A/C or Cruise that only comes with the 175hp and a huge price jump

[quadzilla]

Except people won't want the 175hp, they will want the A/C or Cruise that only comes with the 175hp and a huge price jump

Can't you can already get those on the 2.0 engine now, if so, why would that change?

[Cortina]

Huh?  What's wrong with the Mazda3's reliability. 

JD Power only gave a 2/5 for reliability.

I was surprised too. Mazda have always been good. Even the 6 has a few issues now.

I also can't tell if you're being facetious about hatches not selling in Canada.  Hatches do sell quite well here actually.  They don't sell that well in the US.

Not Hondas. I hardly see any on the roads.

[wing]

Except people won't want the 175hp, they will want the A/C or Cruise that only comes with the 175hp and a huge price jump

Can't you can already get those on the 2.0 engine now, if so, why would that change?

No -- to get the cruise you need to get a GT fully loaded.  Not sure about A/C.  But my point was that they will bundle the 2.3 with things like sunroof, cruise etc -- so you need to get it to get certain features.

[Wolfe]

Except people won't want the 175hp, they will want the A/C or Cruise that only comes with the 175hp and a huge price jump

Can't you can already get those on the 2.0 engine now, if so, why would that change?

No -- to get the cruise you need to get a GT fully loaded.  Not sure about A/C.  But my point was that they will bundle the 2.3 with things like sunroof, cruise etc -- so you need to get it to get certain features.

IIRC AC is a $1000 stand alone option.

Also IIRC the 2.0L engine has a spin on canister type oil filter rather than the cartridge style one on the 2.3L. Why they're different I don't know.

Fuel economy is better in the 2.0, but only slightly.  Overall, the Mazda3's with the 2.0 engine tend to be lighter weight, mostly because the engine is lighter and the 2.0 is more common in the sedan.  So the fuel economy is due to more than just engine displacement.

The 2.0L was not available in the hatch at all. That will change when the 2008.5 models start arriving shortly. The hatch is indeed 100-200lbs heavier than the sedan.

[B2]

The 2.0L was not available in the hatch at all. That will change when the 2008.5 models start arriving shortly. The hatch is indeed 100-200lbs heavier than the sedan.

Yes you are right, in NA you cannot get the 2.0 in the hatch.  Other countries it's available in the hatch.

[quadzilla]

When I build a Mz3 Sport GS on the second page (Genuine Mazda Accessories) they have a Cruise Control Kit for $220.48 listed. Is that something different than it sounds?
   

[wing]

That must be new, when I bought you could not.  That is the ONLY reason I own a GT, I paid a few grand for cruise!