David & List,
Wow the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 has 18" wheels I'll test drive it and let you
know what I think, I'll have to do some research to see if the new
ones have the 18" wheels too and yes I do not like the silly grin
either but perhaps it will grow on me like the other cars with silly
smiley faces....wink!
see here:
http://www.mazdainthenews.com/2010-mazdaspeed3-a-boy-racers-dream/
Lin
On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Linda,
> I test-drove a Matrix when they came out because they looked so good in the
> magazines and online... In person, I found it very much larger and more
> minivan-like than I thought it would be. I bought a Protege5 instead and
> never regretted it. Equivalent car now is the Mazdaspeed3. In my opinion a
> better car than the Matrix in every way you can measure it except for one -
> Mazda insists on putting that incredibly offensive smiley-face on the front
> bumper facia. I would only buy one if there is an aftermarket bumperskin to
> replace it with. Anybody know if the nose from a Focus would work?
>
> As for the Focus - I have not yet driven a new one. It should definitely be
> on the must-drive list before you make up your mind.
>
> - David Booker
> Long Island
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