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Hello to everyone! I'm in the market for the MS3, but am wondering if it's worth going up to the Grand Touring or just sticking with the Sport? The reason I ask is, the only items on the G.T. I am curious about are the Bose Stereo and the LED rear lights. Can you tell me some pros and cons for each model, and why you think I should get one model or the other. Is the Bose System worth it? Thanks in advance!
 

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Well........the Bose stereo is adequate, but not fantastic (probably not worth the extra $$).
However, the HID headlights, leather trim seats, and led tails are nice. Just depends on what you want and what your willing to spend.
 

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Went through the same decision about 5 weeks ago....sport or GT. The purchase was budgeted to be paid-in full w/ check in hand.

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=70891.0

I ended up getting the Sport and pocketing the $2500 I saved and diverted the saved money for my mod budget. IMO, $2500 wasn't enough to justify the extra luxuries of the GT. I've quickly spent about $1500 of that budget on a few parts (coilovers, camberlinks, OEM HID projectors, HIDs, gauges). If I opted for the GT, I would still be waiting for my MS3 to arrive and be driving a stock MS3 for about 3-5months *gasp*. Nonetheless, I am *very* happy w/ my decision.
 

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If all you care about is the stereo - get the Sport and with the money you saved you can upgrade the stock system yourself.
 

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Thanks for your help guys...I could see if the GT threw in a moonroof and/or navigation, then it might be worthwile to get it, but since they don't I'll be getting the Sport! Thanks again.
 

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[quote author=day42 link=topic=74543.msg1331159#msg1331159 date=1176408042]
Thanks for your help guys...I could see if the GT threw in a moonroof and/or navigation, then it might be worthwile to get it, but since they don't I'll be getting the Sport! Thanks again.
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I just bought the 2007 M3S GT and love it. With the Bose upgrade, you get the Moonroof. I think $1,300 is well worth what you get. I listened to the stock stereo and the Bose, and there is a difference, enough to notice it, especailly in the high's. The Moonroof is awesome to have, that alone is worth the price. Acutally I got a huge deal on the car. I got $1,800 off the price, basically, I got the Bose system, CD-changer and Moonroof free, plus some more stuff free. :D

I LOVE MY MAZDA 3. FOR LIFE BABY!!! :lol: :klavergreg:
 

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i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
 

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i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
[/quote]

No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
 

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[quote author=day42 link=topic=74543.msg1331159#msg1331159 date=1176408042]
Thanks for your help guys...I could see if the GT threw in a moonroof and/or navigation, then it might be worthwile to get it, but since they don't I'll be getting the Sport! Thanks again.
[/quote]

I just bought the 2007 M3S GT and love it. With the Bose upgrade, you get the Moonroof. I think $1,300 is well worth what you get. I listened to the stock stereo and the Bose, and there is a difference, enough to notice it, especailly in the high's. The Moonroof is awesome to have, that alone is worth the price. Acutally I got a huge deal on the car. I got $1,800 off the price, basically, I got the Bose system, CD-changer and Moonroof free, plus some more stuff free. :D

I LOVE MY MAZDA 3. FOR LIFE BABY!!! :lol: :klavergreg:
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They have a Mazdaspeed3 with a moonroof? I thought they couldn't do that due to rigidity of chasis? Was I misinformed?
 

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[quote author=stallionre link=topic=74543.msg1332028#msg1332028 date=1176424332]
[quote author=day42 link=topic=74543.msg1331159#msg1331159 date=1176408042]
Thanks for your help guys...I could see if the GT threw in a moonroof and/or navigation, then it might be worthwile to get it, but since they don't I'll be getting the Sport! Thanks again.
[/quote]

I just bought the 2007 M3S GT and love it. With the Bose upgrade, you get the Moonroof. I think $1,300 is well worth what you get. I listened to the stock stereo and the Bose, and there is a difference, enough to notice it, especailly in the high's. The Moonroof is awesome to have, that alone is worth the price. Acutally I got a huge deal on the car. I got $1,800 off the price, basically, I got the Bose system, CD-changer and Moonroof free, plus some more stuff free. :D

I LOVE MY MAZDA 3. FOR LIFE BABY!!! :lol: :klavergreg:
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They have a Mazdaspeed3 with a moonroof? I thought they couldn't do that due to rigidity of chasis? Was I misinformed?
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I am with you. I was informed that the MS3 didn't have a moonroof due to the rigidity of the chasis. I don't think you were misinformed. I am sure you could add an aftermarket one, not sure if I would recommend going against the manufacturer's recommendations though.
 

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[quote author=Christopher88 link=topic=74543.msg1332133#msg1332133 date=1176426820]
[quote author=stallionre link=topic=74543.msg1332028#msg1332028 date=1176424332]
[quote author=day42 link=topic=74543.msg1331159#msg1331159 date=1176408042]
Thanks for your help guys...I could see if the GT threw in a moonroof and/or navigation, then it might be worthwile to get it, but since they don't I'll be getting the Sport! Thanks again.
[/quote]

I just bought the 2007 M3S GT and love it. With the Bose upgrade, you get the Moonroof. I think $1,300 is well worth what you get. I listened to the stock stereo and the Bose, and there is a difference, enough to notice it, especailly in the high's. The Moonroof is awesome to have, that alone is worth the price. Acutally I got a huge deal on the car. I got $1,800 off the price, basically, I got the Bose system, CD-changer and Moonroof free, plus some more stuff free. :D

I LOVE MY MAZDA 3. FOR LIFE BABY!!! :lol: :klavergreg:
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They have a Mazdaspeed3 with a moonroof? I thought they couldn't do that due to rigidity of chasis? Was I misinformed?
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I am with you. I was informed that the MS3 didn't have a moonroof due to the rigidity of the chasis. I don't think you were misinformed. I am sure you could add an aftermarket one, not sure if I would recommend going against the manufacturer's recommendations though.
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Yeah I would be careful about breaking the manufacturer's warranty and the rigidity of the chasis, especailly on an after market moonroof. I wouldn't want that to happen to anyone. That would suck. What if it leaks, that is the worst.
 

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[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
[/quote]

No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
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Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
 

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[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
[/quote]

No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
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Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
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LOL sorry I quoted the wrong quote. :shock:
 

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[quote author=stallionre link=topic=74543.msg1332055#msg1332055 date=1176425084]
[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
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No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
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Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
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LOL sorry I quoted the wrong quote. :shock:
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Not me, I didn't get suckered. I love my Zoom-Zoom with the moonroof.
 

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[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
[/quote]

No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
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Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
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LOL sorry I quoted the wrong quote. :shock:
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i was just about to bust out my FLAMEthrower
 

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[quote author=stallionre link=topic=74543.msg1332055#msg1332055 date=1176425084]
[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
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No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
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Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
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LOL sorry I quoted the wrong quote. :shock:
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i was just about to bust out my FLAMEthrower


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I would of paid to see that.
 

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[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
[/quote]

No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
[/quote]

Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
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LOL sorry I quoted the wrong quote. :shock:
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i was just about to bust out my FLAMEthrower


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:rofl:
 

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[quote author=stallionre link=topic=74543.msg1332055#msg1332055 date=1176425084]
[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
[/quote]

No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
[/quote]

Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
[/quote]

LOL sorry I quoted the wrong quote. :shock:
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i was just about to bust out my FLAMEthrower


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:rofl:
[/quote] :oops: :smokin: :evillaugh: :sold: :rb:
 

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[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
[/quote]

No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
[/quote]

Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
[/quote]

LOL sorry I quoted the wrong quote. :shock:
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i was just about to bust out my FLAMEthrower


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:rofl:
[/quote] :oops: :smokin: :evillaugh: :sold: :rb:
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? :crazy: :thinking:
 

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[quote author=IlikeGUNS link=topic=74543.msg1332035#msg1332035 date=1176424568]
i got suckered into a GT because i was dead set on silver and the only one they had was the GT. they were gonna do $300 below msrp on the black sport but went $700 under on the GT so i bit.
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No you didn't get suckered into a GT, that is an awesome car. I love the GT. Hell I love the entire line of Mazda's. Seriously, the GT is an awesome car. I bet after you get use to it, you will like it. Good saving money there!!! :D
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Well you got suckered into an MS3 w/ moonroof that shouldn't have one.
[/quote]

LOL sorry I quoted the wrong quote. :shock:
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i was just about to bust out my FLAMEthrower


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:rofl:
[/quote] :oops: :smokin: :evillaugh: :sold: :rb:
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? :crazy: :thinking:
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:bananahump: :autoxer: :violinbash:
 
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