The Little Things you LIKE about the Mazda 3

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Badger Biker

Discussion Starter · May 17, 2004

Ok, we have a complaint thread, and after searching I didn't find a thread that relates to this...

What are those little things about the vehicle that surprised you, impressed you, made you smile or go "wow!"

My list begins with:
-Both sunroof buttons being able to close the sunroof
-Red lighted ashtray - very cool and great attention to detail there, I think.
-Blue light over the shifter is just way cool ...
-The rear-middle seat buckle holders in the seat, just making them sit flush, great thinking, Mazda!
-One of my personal favorites: The Tach needle has a little blue fiber-optic bit in it that turns blue on the tip of the needle when you reach red-line. Very cool indeed

That's my list so far... I'm sure people have others that I haven't even discovered yet, and perhaps I alerted you to something new as well

So ... what little details surprised you?

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JT

· #2 · May 17, 2004

The Badger Biker said:
-Both sunroof buttons being able to close the sunroof

Agree on the dual operation. Nice touch and very convenient.

-Red lighted ashtray - very cool and great attention to detail there, I think.

Actually, the white is light. There is a red tinted "window" in the top of the ashtray...but still a cool feature. I like to drive with it open at night so I can see the red light. Kind of gives it a warm feeling.

-Blue light over the shifter is just way cool ...

You mean just above the red, err, white lighted ashtray?

-One of my personal favorites: The Tach needle has a little blue fiber-optic bit in it that turns blue on the tip of the needle when you reach red-line. Very cool indeed

Well, I've tested this several times and I think it's just a reflection of the blue light hitting the needle. Until I read official documentation of this, I will doubt there's actually a light at the end of the needle.

JT

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· #26 · May 18, 2004

FR3D said:
I kind of those little lights that light up when you adjust the volume of the stereo

The volume, station tuning, etc...first time I saw that it reminded me of "KIT"! ha ha

I also like the tight turning radius. Makes it VERY easy to turn around on a 2 lane road.

JT

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· #35 · May 28, 2004

Hey Triplezero, I think I'm one of the lucky ones so far without any rock chips after 3000 miles. And from what I've read so far, it seems a lot of people with TiGray have this problem (knock on wood).

I have to agree, the radio controls on the steering wheel are my absolute favorite (and they look good).

Good deal..another Michigan 3 owner. See many in the Detroit area? Not many 3's (HB's) around GR yet. I've only seen about 6 so far since last fall.

JT

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