Topic: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan

[Bubba]

Here you go!  Entire gallery is located here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brent1210/sets/72157646692529581/

[dkaz]

Is yours a tech package? I thought the memory seats were only with the tech package. It's a shame Mazda 3s don't have available memory seats anymore.

I like the red and blue gauges, the blue and white in my Skyactiv is kinda boring.

I'd suggest Weathertech, Maxpider, or Findway floor liners. Would provide way better protection and are also more durable than the Mazda floor mats, although Mazda sells floor liners too which almost look like rebranded Weathertechs. I like the Findways though because they're carpet like, a Canadian company (likely made in China, but I heard a rumour they make them in Canada with 3D printers). My buddy has had them for a year and says they work as well as the Weathertechs despite the carpet like appearance. It doesn't soak up water and dirt.

Here's yours (and mine), $79.95 CAD:
http://www.findway.ca/F518-Style-3D-Car-FLoor-Liner/Mazda/Mazda3/2010

[dkaz]

Oh and it looks fantastic. Seriously a good buy!

[Bubba]

Is yours a tech package? I thought the memory seats were only with the tech package. It's a shame Mazda 3s don't have available memory seats anymore.

I like the red and blue gauges, the blue and white in my Skyactiv is kinda boring.

I'd suggest Weathertech, Maxpider, or Findway floor liners. Would provide way better protection and are also more durable than the Mazda floor mats, although Mazda sells floor liners too which almost look like rebranded Weathertechs. I like the Findways though because they're carpet like, a Canadian company (likely made in China, but I heard a rumour they make them in Canada with 3D printers). My buddy has had them for a year and says they work as well as the Weathertechs despite the carpet like appearance. It doesn't soak up water and dirt.

Here's yours (and mine), $79.95 CAD:
http://www.findway.ca/F518-Style-3D-Car-FLoor-Liner/Mazda/Mazda3/2010

The memory seats were part of the Luxury Package.  The car also has the GT-E package.

Luxury Package    
   Leather-trimmed sliding front center armrest
   8-way power driver's seat
   Position memory feature for driver's seat
   Leatherette door trim
   Leather seats

GT-E Package    
   Bose audio system with AudioPilot
   10 speakers
   SIRIUS satellite radio (requires subscription)
   Intelligent key system
   Navigation system
   Adaptive swivelling headlights
   Auto-levelling headlights
   Engine start button

Oh and it looks fantastic. Seriously a good buy!

Thanks!

[quadzilla]

Great looking car

[Solstice2006]

 

[Northernridge]

Awesome. 125th Goldeyes plate...you were near the front of the line.

[blotter]

a beau!
it's mint!
 

[Snowman]

[Ex-airbalancer]

 

[johngenx]

I really like the colour, great choice, but the wheels are VERY nice.

Like most used cars today, it looks new.  We sure have come a ways in terms of quality of body work.

[dkaz]

The wheels suit this car very well, but not so much when I tried putting them on my old Mazda 5. It's like the design language clashed. Got me thinking that there is a LOT of though that goes into the design of these OE wheels these days.

FWIW, I like the wheels that come with my 2012 Mazda 3 Skyactiv, I think it suits the car very well so I have no desire to change it, whereas my 2000 Honda Odyssey has almost generic wheels that may look good on a lot of other Hondas. 12 years ago. They look dated now.

[Julie]

Congrats again Brent and thanks for all the eye candy. What a fabulous pick.

The 2010+ Mazda 3 also have the manual shifter in a higher, more natural position relative to the seat (as compared to the previous generation) - that must feel nice. Oh, and chalk me up as another who loves the color.

[Bubba]

The wheels suit this car very well, but not so much when I tried putting them on my old Mazda 5. It's like the design language clashed. Got me thinking that there is a LOT of though that goes into the design of these OE wheels these days.

I like the wheels a lot.  However, when I buy winter tires, I'll put them on these wheels and buy new wheels for the three-season tires.

[Solstice2006]

The wheels suit this car very well, but not so much when I tried putting them on my old Mazda 5. It's like the design language clashed. Got me thinking that there is a LOT of though that goes into the design of these OE wheels these days.

I like the wheels a lot.  However, when I buy winter tires, I'll put them on these wheels and buy new wheels for the three-season tires.

Boss as Railton would say!  Can't stand seeing steelies.... I have always liked the orange, it's not for everybody.  But I miss it from my Mazda6...

[bridgecity]

Looks great and congrats!

[ArticSteve]

I'll put them on these wheels and buy new wheels for the three-season tires.



Might as well.

The good OEM steelies are pushing $70. and the CTC and Wally World versions can be unbalance- able. 

   on the purchase!

[Bubba]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.  It's been a great few days already driving around the city. 

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Congratulations on the new ride.  Looks like your car is pretty much as fully loaded as they come, so that's cool.  Where did you buy it?  How much, if you don't mind me asking?

[Scaerio]

The colour is fantastic, and those gauges are mind-blowing.