Neither engine sets the world ablaze with amazing performance, but they get the job done. The seamless turbo works in concert with a balanced suspension to deliver a driving experience fitting the car's Cruiser designation. It feels tentative when turning in for high-speed corners and does not inspire confidence. Rear-seat passengers will find plenty of head and legroom and a good view of the road ahead, thanks to the raised rear seats. The Mazda3's wagon body style is practical, and its general driving attitude is very sporty. Inside, the Sunset Boulevard Edition features sporty cloth seats, silk-finished sill plates, a chromed gauge bezel, and painted dashboard accents that match the exterior color.
Its tall doors make accessing the interior a breeze and the big rear hatch makes it easy to load long or bulky items. Only ding I would give it is the position of the rear-view mirror. The retro look is not confined to the exterior. Almost had an accident once when I forgot to look behind the mirror and a car was in my blind spot. Try to do that in Honda Fit. Continuing with this tradition, a special Sunset Boulevard Edition is available in 2008 and gets bathed in warm Sunset Crystal paint.
While some may argue its retro look has grown tiresome, sales remain strong, as does the demand for aftermarket parts and accessories. The Touring trim adds air conditioning, power driver's seat, cruise control, power mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels and a fold-flat passenger's seat. Both of these competitors offer all-wheel drive. The car had 12000 miles, now has 49000. The guy who said he would meet me didn't even show, it was his associate, who was nice, but didn't seem to care about whether I wanted to buy a car or not. The gas mileage is awful, 19 mpg towing a small boat, 23.
A five-speed manual gearbox is standard, while a four-speed automatic is optional on base cars and standard on the Touring. . A new special edition version is also available, the Sunset Boulevard Edition. The steering is precise and without vagueness, the brakes are firm and the handling good. No, I dont get 24 mpg average. And there was still room for baggage. An ample supply of aftermarket body kits and performance-enhancing add-ons allows for some wild customization at bargain-basement prices.
We drove the middle-level Touring model featuring the optional 180-horsepower four-cylinder turbo mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. We drove 4000 miles, W. Only had it a day. Unfortunately, the side mirrors must be adjusted manually. In addition to the standard wagon body style one that TheCarConnection. On turbo models, there is very little torque steer, a pleasant surprise for such a powerful front-drive car.
The driving character is described by some editors from TheCarConnection. In addition to the standard wagon body style one that TheCarConnection. In addition, many safety features are extra-cost options. The highly-rated is another hatch that receives attention for its distinctive styling. Overall it is a decent car! If you want retro style without the headaches and mechanical maintenance problems of an actual classic car, TheCarConnection.
The rear storage area features a moveable shelf that can serve as a table for tailgate parties or a privacy cover to hide valuables. It's also given a unique, five-bar grille, special badges and trim, and brightly chromed 16-inch wheels. Now sales have slowed, but it remains a great value. The xB is a funky box on wheels that has been recently redesigned. Most reviews studied by experts at TheCarConnection. But the price and the cabin are not enough to put it at the top of the affordable compact wagon class, and reviewers say that even a retro-design is starting to show its age. You pack vertically instead of horizontally.
With the 180-hp engine, test Limited wagons averaged 19. Best touring and towing car I ever drove, hands down. I really like not having to squat to sit down, there is enormous leg room fore and aft, and even the back seat is comfortable. The manual gearbox is surprisingly precise, not sports-car grade, but not bad for a unit with a longer-throw gate and foot-long shifter. Side airbags are now standard on all models for 2008, along with tire pressure monitors. I've even hauled 15-25 hp outboards back to Tx. The sales person indicated that any car that age would have similar issues but I have owned cars much older with far more miles with none of the aforementioned issues.