Is the manual 3 faster?

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10-24-2007, 09:47 AM

Carlb328

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Is the manual 3 faster?

I did a quick search and didn't see this: is there much of a difference between the manual Mazda3 and automatic ones? I have a '07 i touring with the "sport" automatic, or whatever it's called. I may have to get another car because my girlfriend's moving out, so I'd like to know if it's worth the inconvenience in traffic to have the manual.

10-24-2007, 09:52 AM

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RE: Is the manual 3 faster?

Manuals are usually a few tenths of a second faster and also have better gas mileage.

10-24-2007, 09:53 AM

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RE: Is the manual 3 faster?

well i find that a manual is alot faster then an automatic. with the cars that are automatic to the cars that are manual, in which i have driven, the manual definitly has more pep. no questions asked

10-24-2007, 10:03 AM

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RE: Is the manual 3 faster?

Manuals, once you're familiar with it, are faster. They lose less power between the engine and the tranny, so you get more power to the wheels. They're also lighter.

10-24-2007, 10:06 AM

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RE: Is the manual 3 faster?

I meant the 3 specifically. Since it is a "sport" automatic, and it is marketed as a sporty small car, and it is a 4 speed, maybe they tried to minimize the difference. If they wanted to, they could practically eliminate the difference with gearing, so I wanted to hear a report from someone who's driven both the manual and automatic 3 with the 2.0.

10-24-2007, 01:13 PM

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RE: Is the manual 3 faster?

my younger sister drives a 2.0 liter mazda3 with automatic transmission...her car is frustratingly slow compared to my manual transmission 2.3 liter.

10-24-2007, 01:58 PM

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I meant the 3 specifically. Since it is a "sport" automatic, and it is marketed as a sporty small car, and it is a 4 speed, maybe they tried to minimize the difference. If they wanted to, they could practically eliminate the difference with gearing, so I wanted to hear a report from someone who's driven both the manual and automatic 3 with the 2.0.

when i went for a test drive i drove the 2.0 that was automatic. wasnt bad. but mine which is a 2.0 as well and is standard. is peppier then automatic by far to me. i mean yes its the same car but the standard is quite peppier not to mention alot more fun

10-24-2007, 03:09 PM

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RE: Is the manual 3 faster?

Thank you, just what I needed to hear. They're cheaper too.

10-24-2007, 03:24 PM

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RE: Is the manual 3 faster?

I just looked on Yahoo autos, the i versions have 3.68 final drive, and the S has 3.86, so unless that's a typo then the S is definitely worth it. BTW does the "base" S model have power locks and windows?