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2020 Mazda 3
« on: May 06, 2020, 09:30:01 pm »
Went for an oil change for my 2016 Mazda 3 and came home with this one

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2020, 09:33:18 pm »
Nice!! Congrats!!

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2020, 09:34:20 pm »
I think that's one of the best OEM colors on the market.  I really like it.
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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2020, 09:45:06 pm »
This is a GS Sport (hatchback) and is my first car with an automatic transmission. Mazda, in my opinion, has done a great job on making this model as it feels some much better than my 2016 and it’s got the 2.5 engine and if anybody cares is made in Japan.
Did I needed a new car? Absolutely not but I really wanted this one in red.
I’m a supper happy camper.
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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2020, 09:46:53 pm »
This is a GS Sport (hatchback) and is my first car with an automatic transmission. Mazda, in my opinion, has done a great job on making this model as it feels some much better than my 2020 and it’s got the 2.5 engine and if anybody cares is made in Japan.
Did I needed a new car? Absolutely not but I really wanted this one in red.
I’m a supper happy camper.

I thought the view out the back was atrocious.

How did you find it?

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2020, 09:48:55 pm »
This is a GS Sport (hatchback) and is my first car with an automatic transmission. Mazda, in my opinion, has done a great job on making this model as it feels some much better than my 2020 and it’s got the 2.5 engine and if anybody cares is made in Japan.
Did I needed a new car? Absolutely not but I really wanted this one in red.
I’m a supper happy camper.

I thought the view out the back was atrocious.

How did you find it?

I find this one to have better all around visibility compared to my 2016. Did not find any blind spots.
And the NVH has improved a lot compared to my 2016, on my drive home from Kelowna I could not believe how quiet it is, also having brand new Pirelli Cinturato there was no tire noise.
« Last Edit: May 06, 2020, 09:56:16 pm by sszoomzoom »

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2020, 09:51:48 pm »
Congrats.  I still think the Mazda 3 is one of the most compelling cars in the segment.  I'm surprised I don't see more of them.

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2020, 09:57:00 pm »
Congrats.  I still think the Mazda 3 is one of the most compelling cars in the segment.  I'm surprised I don't see more of them.
There are lots here in the Okanagan.

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2020, 09:59:04 pm »
This is a GS Sport (hatchback) and is my first car with an automatic transmission. Mazda, in my opinion, has done a great job on making this model as it feels some much better than my 2020 and it’s got the 2.5 engine and if anybody cares is made in Japan.
Did I needed a new car? Absolutely not but I really wanted this one in red.
I’m a supper happy camper.

I thought the view out the back was atrocious.

How did you find it?

I find this one to have better all around visibility compared to my 2016. Did not find any blind spots.

And the NVH has improved a lot compared to my 2016, on my drive home from Kelowna I could not believe how quiet it is, also having brand new Pirelli Cinturato there was no tire noise.

Really?

Hmmm...I found it pretty bad as did most reviewers.

But awesome for you if you think it's better all around.   :thumbup:

Man...I really want to polish a car in that color with my stuff to see how amazing it would look.

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2020, 10:03:49 pm »
This is a GS Sport (hatchback) and is my first car with an automatic transmission. Mazda, in my opinion, has done a great job on making this model as it feels some much better than my 2020 and it’s got the 2.5 engine and if anybody cares is made in Japan.
Did I needed a new car? Absolutely not but I really wanted this one in red.
I’m a supper happy camper.

I thought the view out the back was atrocious.

How did you find it?

I find this one to have better all around visibility compared to my 2016. Did not find any blind spots.

And the NVH has improved a lot compared to my 2016, on my drive home from Kelowna I could not believe how quiet it is, also having brand new Pirelli Cinturato there was no tire noise.

Really?

Hmmm...I found it pretty bad as did most reviewers.

But awesome for you if you think it's better all around.   :thumbup:

Man...I really want to polish a car in that color with my stuff to see how amazing it would look.
Your welcome to polish mine.

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2020, 10:04:21 pm »
This is a GS Sport (hatchback) and is my first car with an automatic transmission. Mazda, in my opinion, has done a great job on making this model as it feels some much better than my 2020 and it’s got the 2.5 engine and if anybody cares is made in Japan.
Did I needed a new car? Absolutely not but I really wanted this one in red.
I’m a supper happy camper.

I thought the view out the back was atrocious.

How did you find it?
What do you know  ;D
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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2020, 10:07:13 pm »
This is a GS Sport (hatchback) and is my first car with an automatic transmission. Mazda, in my opinion, has done a great job on making this model as it feels some much better than my 2020 and it’s got the 2.5 engine and if anybody cares is made in Japan.
Did I needed a new car? Absolutely not but I really wanted this one in red.
I’m a supper happy camper.

I thought the view out the back was atrocious.

How did you find it?

I find this one to have better all around visibility compared to my 2016. Did not find any blind spots.

And the NVH has improved a lot compared to my 2016, on my drive home from Kelowna I could not believe how quiet it is, also having brand new Pirelli Cinturato there was no tire noise.

Really?

Hmmm...I found it pretty bad as did most reviewers.

But awesome for you if you think it's better all around.   :thumbup:

Man...I really want to polish a car in that color with my stuff to see how amazing it would look.
Your welcome to polish mine.
I really would.

But I don't think you're in the neighborhood!

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2020, 10:11:52 pm »
looks great!  Glad you're doing your part to boost the economy ;D

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2020, 10:12:25 pm »
Looks great!! Is it AWD?

Soul Red is one of the best colours on the market.

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2020, 10:13:22 pm »
Looks great!! Is it AWD?

Soul Red is one of the best colours on the market.

Yep...it looks so deep and just looks fantastic in the sun.

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2020, 10:15:53 pm »
Looks great!! Is it AWD?

Soul Red is one of the best colours on the market.
It’s FWD.

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2020, 10:26:21 pm »
Went for an oil change for my 2016 Mazda 3 and came home with this one

Expensive oil change but this kind of thing happens  ;D

Congrats on your new Mazda red, it is even nicer than my Chevrolet red  8)
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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2020, 10:29:54 pm »
Went for an oil change for my 2016 Mazda 3 and came home with this one

Expensive oil change but this kind of thing happens  ;D

Congrats on your new Mazda red, it is even nicer than my Chevrolet red  8)
My wife specifically told me not to come home with e new red Mazda.

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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2020, 10:38:33 pm »
Looks great!! Is it AWD?

Soul Red is one of the best colours on the market.

Yep...it looks so deep and just looks fantastic in the sun.
yea, i'd say it's among the best Reds on the market, period.
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Re: 2020 Mazda 3
« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2020, 10:49:43 pm »
Went for an oil change for my 2016 Mazda 3 and came home with this one

Expensive oil change but this kind of thing happens  ;D

Congrats on your new Mazda red, it is even nicer than my Chevrolet red  8)
My wife specifically told me not to come home with e new red Mazda.

So she believed you when you told her it followed you home??  And can we keep it?   :rofl: :rofl2: