Hi

pchay · 08-08-2007, 08:53 AM

Hi all i'm new to the forum, just got a Mazda 3 mps with the aero kit.

Love the car to pieces think its the best hot hatch out there at the moment by a long way.

Any way i will post some pics up tomorrow of it,

speak to you all soon

Liam

brent_strong · 08-08-2007, 09:37 AM

Looking forward to the photos! Do you know what differs on the car from a US version?

Mindcore · 08-08-2007, 11:38 AM

Welcome to the forum Liam!

Lenny · 08-09-2007, 02:16 PM

Welcome to the forum! you'll have fun here.. let's see those pics

Nigel · 08-10-2007, 01:41 AM

Congrats on the new car!

Looking forward to pics.. welcome to the forum

pchay · 08-10-2007, 02:31 PM

how do we post pics?

pchay · 08-10-2007, 02:34 PM

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/pchay/web.jpg

pchay · 08-10-2007, 02:34 PM

HotCarl · 08-11-2007, 04:59 PM

Hey Liam! welcome to the forum

Beauty lookin car you got there!

Blake · 08-11-2007, 05:37 PM

Hey! welcome

Sparta · 08-12-2007, 06:07 PM

Welcome! great looking pic

Nigel · 08-13-2007, 10:48 AM

Howdy!

DaBomb · 08-21-2007, 10:34 PM

Beautiful looking car.

Headlight washers?

Phil · 08-31-2007, 12:51 PM

Hi Liam, welcome to the board.. great looking car

Lenny · 09-04-2007, 04:18 PM

What kind of wax do you use? that red looks soooooo deep

Harpoon · 09-16-2007, 11:01 PM

Love that red, car looks great!

lsw · 10-23-2007, 12:52 PM

hi guys

like pchay,im new to the forum,im undecided after test driving the mazda 3 mps, initially tha drive was great,and spec wise is good too but just cant seem to make that final decision to sign onthe dotted line after a really bad experience buying a leon cupra earlier in the year, would mazda be any better , i would welcome any info that will help me make my mind up !!!!!!

many thanks

lsw

Mindcore · 10-24-2007, 11:13 PM

What's holding you back?

Went with the 6, but know a few guys with MS3's and they all love em. It really is one the best bangs for the buck.

No idea what a Leon Cupra is, but Mazda while not always the most reliable of brands in the past has REALLY stepped it up in the last while. The new models have had lots of R&D and have proven to be pretty solid.

It's not the perfect car for everyone ofcourse, but it really depends on what you want to get out of it.

I'll let the actual MS3 guys expand on it more.

lsw · 10-25-2007, 06:02 AM

hi mindcore

thanks for the reply ,ref my cupra :its the supposed flag ship car in the l seat eon range sitting @ 240 bhp,hense why im looking at the mazda 3 mps as a comparitive with performance in mind. the car i test drove was from milscars @ st albans in hertfordshire,spec wise the cars up there with em ,just dont want another very very poor buying experience with the dealer & the manufacturer,hence the posting asking for as much advice as i can possibly gather before making the final call !!!!!!!!

lsw

Mindcore · 10-30-2007, 03:27 PM

Ya, I get ya. I doubt they differ over seas then here, and I can say that Mazda has come along way in quality since I owned my Millenia.

As with all cars, there are a couple little issues, but nothing that can't be taken care of by a competent dealer.

At least for a new car, one of the most imporatant aspects, IMO, is finding a dealer you are comfortable with. Before buying ask for a tour of the Service area and an introduction to the service Manager, once you buy your car, you'll never see the sales guy again, but you'll see the service manager a whole lot more often.

If your concern is reliability, I would honestly say don't give it a second thought.

08-08-2007, 08:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
pchay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 5	Hi Hi all i'm new to the forum, just got a Mazda 3 mps with the aero kit. Love the car to pieces think its the best hot hatch out there at the moment by a long way. Any way i will post some pics up tomorrow of it, speak to you all soon Liam

08-08-2007, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Welcome to the forum Liam! __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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Lenny Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 153	Welcome to the forum! you'll have fun here.. let's see those pics __________________ Mazda 3 ownnzz

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Blake Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66	Hey! welcome __________________ Mazda3 GT White with black tint

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Lenny Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 153	What kind of wax do you use? that red looks soooooo deep __________________ Mazda 3 ownnzz

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brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Looking forward to the photos! Do you know what differs on the car from a US version?

08-10-2007, 01:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nigel Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 34	Congrats on the new car! Looking forward to pics.. welcome to the forum

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pchay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 5	how do we post pics?

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pchay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 5	http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/pchay/web.jpg

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pchay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 5

08-11-2007, 04:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
HotCarl Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 195	Hey Liam! welcome to the forum Beauty lookin car you got there!

08-12-2007, 06:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sparta Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 79	Welcome! great looking pic

08-13-2007, 10:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nigel Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 34	Howdy!

08-21-2007, 10:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
DaBomb Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88	Beautiful looking car. Headlight washers?

08-31-2007, 12:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phil Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Hi Liam, welcome to the board.. great looking car

09-16-2007, 11:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
Harpoon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 59	Love that red, car looks great!

10-23-2007, 12:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
lsw Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	hi guys like pchay,im new to the forum,im undecided after test driving the mazda 3 mps, initially tha drive was great,and spec wise is good too but just cant seem to make that final decision to sign onthe dotted line after a really bad experience buying a leon cupra earlier in the year, would mazda be any better , i would welcome any info that will help me make my mind up !!!!!! many thanks lsw

10-24-2007, 11:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	What's holding you back? Went with the 6, but know a few guys with MS3's and they all love em. It really is one the best bangs for the buck. No idea what a Leon Cupra is, but Mazda while not always the most reliable of brands in the past has REALLY stepped it up in the last while. The new models have had lots of R&D and have proven to be pretty solid. It's not the perfect car for everyone ofcourse, but it really depends on what you want to get out of it. I'll let the actual MS3 guys expand on it more. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

10-25-2007, 06:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
lsw Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	hi mindcore thanks for the reply ,ref my cupra :its the supposed flag ship car in the l seat eon range sitting @ 240 bhp,hense why im looking at the mazda 3 mps as a comparitive with performance in mind. the car i test drove was from milscars @ st albans in hertfordshire,spec wise the cars up there with em ,just dont want another very very poor buying experience with the dealer & the manufacturer,hence the posting asking for as much advice as i can possibly gather before making the final call !!!!!!!! lsw

10-30-2007, 03:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Ya, I get ya. I doubt they differ over seas then here, and I can say that Mazda has come along way in quality since I owned my Millenia. As with all cars, there are a couple little issues, but nothing that can't be taken care of by a competent dealer. At least for a new car, one of the most imporatant aspects, IMO, is finding a dealer you are comfortable with. Before buying ask for a tour of the Service area and an introduction to the service Manager, once you buy your car, you'll never see the sales guy again, but you'll see the service manager a whole lot more often. If your concern is reliability, I would honestly say don't give it a second thought. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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