To '06 or to '07, that is the question
#11
05-30-2007, 01:29 AM
RE: To '06 or to '07, that is the question
ORIGINAL: TMR Net Shark
Go ahead and shake your hear, I'll be saving my 6 mpg :-P
Go ahead and shake your hear, I'll be saving my 6 mpg :-P
ORIGINAL: jcasetnl
It's funny, the more I read about the mazda3, the more neon-like it sounds. Don't anybody get offended by that statement, the neon wasa very fun to drive car for the money.
It's funny, the more I read about the mazda3, the more neon-like it sounds. Don't anybody get offended by that statement, the neon wasa very fun to drive car for the money.
#12
05-30-2007, 09:15 AM
RE: To '06 or to '07, that is the question
What I was reffering to is the general approach of a "fun to drive" low-buck car.
Though, the hatchback version of the 3 does start to get into mid-card territory.
Yeah, the neon had relability issues, though a verybig part of it was the infamous headgasket on the 1st generation vehicles. Such a stupid move on chrysler's part to let a vehicle out the door like that.
Later vehicles had minor maintenance issues, but the drivetrain was pretty solid in the 2nd gen. Still, they never quite got passed thereputation they earned for themselves with the headgasket. I think that's ultimately why they killed the line.
Though, the hatchback version of the 3 does start to get into mid-card territory.
Yeah, the neon had relability issues, though a verybig part of it was the infamous headgasket on the 1st generation vehicles. Such a stupid move on chrysler's part to let a vehicle out the door like that.
Later vehicles had minor maintenance issues, but the drivetrain was pretty solid in the 2nd gen. Still, they never quite got passed thereputation they earned for themselves with the headgasket. I think that's ultimately why they killed the line.
#13
05-30-2007, 02:06 PM
RE: To '06 or to '07, that is the question
ORIGINAL: jcasetnl
It's funny, the more I read about the mazda3, the more neon-like it sounds. Don't anybody get offended by that statement, the neon wasa very fun to drive car for the money. A set of H-rated tires made it a total blast. It was about as zippy as the mazda 3, too, since it had a lower curb weight. But I digress.
It's funny, the more I read about the mazda3, the more neon-like it sounds. Don't anybody get offended by that statement, the neon wasa very fun to drive car for the money. A set of H-rated tires made it a total blast. It was about as zippy as the mazda 3, too, since it had a lower curb weight. But I digress.
#14
05-30-2007, 09:11 PM
RE: To '06 or to '07, that is the question
ORIGINAL: jcasetnl
Though, the hatchback version of the 3 does start to get into mid-card territory.
Though, the hatchback version of the 3 does start to get into mid-card territory.
#15
05-30-2007, 09:20 PM
RE: To '06 or to '07, that is the question
ORIGINAL: UrbanmanUSA
My 2cents is Draconius is correct, no way does the MPG fall by 6 when turning the AC on. In the city, it might hurt you by 1-2 MPG. On the highway, having AC on, versus windows down and having much increased drag, it'd be pretty close to a wash. Also, ifyou have a woman in your life (or aspirations to have one), I think you'll find the fairersex is not excited about what a 65 MPH breeze does to hair and makeup.
My 2cents is Draconius is correct, no way does the MPG fall by 6 when turning the AC on. In the city, it might hurt you by 1-2 MPG. On the highway, having AC on, versus windows down and having much increased drag, it'd be pretty close to a wash. Also, ifyou have a woman in your life (or aspirations to have one), I think you'll find the fairersex is not excited about what a 65 MPH breeze does to hair and makeup.
I have to agree about the typical vanity of the fairer sex though. That's funny, but so true.
I made mention of possibly restoring an old MGA to my wife (reliving old memeories) and that was her first complaint...
"That's a convertible, isn't it?"
I said, "Damn straight it is, Woman!!"
They just don't get it.
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