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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 12:48 AM
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Pics of the new 2004 Mazda3

New pics of the Mazda3!

interior- http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/39666.jpg

rear- http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/39669.jpg

front- http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/39657.jpg

profile- http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/39665.jpg
Old Oct 4, 2003 | 09:02 AM
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Not my cup of tea but I guess it's not bad for what it is. I'm not a fan of the interior at all. I like a busy interior, but that seems too busy and with too many lines in it. But at least the front looks kinda "sporty".
Old Oct 4, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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looks are ok, doesn't do anything for me.

DVD player is sweet, I want that in the 5th gen
Old Oct 4, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Ehh...the looks don't do much for me either.


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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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I remember a few people saying the Nissan Murano looked like an AMC Gremlin. Well, Mazda has finally cracked the Gremlin styling formula.

This is another modern refinement of the traditional "econobox," something that should be reserved for the less discerning European/Japanese buyer. Sure, it might be a fine car. It's still just a dumpy, frumpy blob.

Considering that the Mazda 6 wasn't exactly a hit - and RX-8s sell as fast as Mercury Marauders where I live - it looks like Mazda continues its trajectory to looserdom.
Old Oct 5, 2003 | 02:54 PM
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Looks like a Ford Focus and the interior is kind of cheesy.
Old Oct 5, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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looks kind of like a streched M Coupe. digging the interior too.
Old Oct 5, 2003 | 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by morb|d
looks kind of like a streched M Coupe. digging the interior too.
The M coupe is what i had in mind too. I'm also digging the interior. Overall, i actually like it. A loaded mazdaSpeed version with a sub-200hp turbo 4 and a 6spd for under 20k would catch my eye.
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 08:10 AM
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Just not my style.
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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It just doesn't do anything for me. However, I'm sure my friend will love it since it's not an American company. Is it just me or does the interior door panel look like it's from the early '90s?
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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Dam never thought I'd say this but the Aztek and Vibe look better!
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Dam never thought I'd say this but the Aztek and Vibe look better!
I'm not sure if the Aztek will ever look better than anything. As far as the Vibe goes. It's like a miniature minivan...The dimensions just dont' make it look sporty...

This car isn't bad for what it is. The interior seems a little busy, but it's no sports car and it's not meant to be.
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!
I'm not sure if the Aztek will ever look better than anything. As far as the Vibe goes. It's like a miniature minivan...The dimensions just dont' make it look sporty...

This car isn't bad for what it is. The interior seems a little busy, but it's no sports car and it's not meant to be.
TO each their own my friend. If given the choice of a new Aztek, Vibe or this Mazda 3. I'd be driving the Vibe right to the dealer to trade it in on a 04 GTO.
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Originally posted by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!
I'm not sure if the Aztek will ever look better than anything. As far as the Vibe goes. It's like a miniature minivan...The dimensions just dont' make it look sporty...

This car isn't bad for what it is. The interior seems a little busy, but it's no sports car and it's not meant to be.
One word for you "Element." Nuff said!
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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One word for you "Element." Nuff said!
Touche'.



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