[fearturtle44]

Since my area does not have any M3-S four door sedan's have a question. Does the back end have the "lettering" of "S" or some other designation that the M3-Sport sedan is the "S" version?

Thanks.

Kevin

 

[cowtown]

I don't think there is any designation (in NA at least) for any of the models. As far as I know the only way to tell would be the nice styling appointments.

 

[rpc180]

Tailights, Sport Bumpers and 16" wheels are exterior cues for S models with 2.3 engines on the sedan without sport packages. All wagons have full sport packages and are 2.3L models.

For 2.3 models in the brochure there was a side "2.3" designation. However, rumors are the badges weren't produced in quantity to cover all the cars. I believe they're not available for the US until later this year (if at all).

For myself, I may ebay a "Type-S" badge from Honda and put it under the Mazda3 rear badge (though mine is a S sedan). :twisted:

 

[cowtown]

Blah, no fake badges from other automakers for me. :\ I didn't get any 2.3 badges myself, I don't know if I'd want them as it is. i'd have to see them in person I think.

 

[mnemonicj]

The obvious way to tell if it is an i or an s sedan is to look at the front. The grill, just below the front of the hood is black on an i, where as on an s it is the body color (silver on my car). That is how they are distingushed in the US.

 

[cowtown]

The only problem with athat mnemonicj is that you can buy the sport grille as a dealer installed (or self installed) option from Mazda.

 

[fearturtle44]

"S"

Minor but wish Mazda would have put an "S" on the back, kind of like Toyota did with the Corolla.

Kevin

 

[zaimon]

There was some concern with the Mazda6 that the "S" designation would mean "sport" and that insurance rates might be grossly (inappropriately) adjusted due to the designation. I was wondering the same for the Mazda3.

Anyone have experience with this for either car?

 

[mz6zoomzoom]

Anyone that actually puts a "Type S" badge on their car gets shot.

By me.

 

[chickmod]

lmao

 

[rpc180]

Anyone that actually puts a "Type S" badge on their car gets shot.

By me.

Now THAT was the reaction I was expecting to recieve! I'm looking for a S by itself (boxsters have a separate S, and one on ebay is chrome!)

 

[Fobby_Monkey]

it's like driving a toyota and cutting out the to and the ta... why not just drive it unmark so ppl wonders what they get beat by?

 

[mz6zoomzoom]

Nah it's fine if you put a proper S on there... I have it on my MZ6... but no fake stuff or Honda badges, heh.

 

[Kazbaeden]

I think people tend to snicker more than gawk in awe at transposed stickers. Kinda like "Yeah, that guy wishes he was in a Honda. Pfah"

 

[fearturtle44]

Superman

Think I will go out and get a small Superman "S" sticker and put on.

Just Kidding!!!

Kevin