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Gr8White's '05 Mazda3

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Gr8WhiteTaco, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:36 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

    Gr8WhiteTaco [OP] bishes love my haircut

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    Well sold my Tacoma last week and bought a 2005 Mazda3 wagon. Its a 4spd auto, 2.3L, and super clean. Its a great little car in stock form. Not looking to do anything crazy to it for awhile. Wanting to do HID swap and LED tails once I get my ticket paid off.
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  2. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

    Gr8WhiteTaco [OP] bishes love my haircut

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  3. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    nice car, sorry about the taco though:(
     
  4. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:43 AM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    i was either going to get one of these or my taco. i ended up with that taco. i LOVE those hatchback mazda 3's though. great choice man :thumbsup:
     
  5. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:44 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

    Gr8WhiteTaco [OP] bishes love my haircut

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    Thanks man. I mean gas is getting more expensive and I ain't getting any richer. I feel like the couple I sold it to are gonna take care of it and fix it back up to where it'll be looking sharp again. Once I get done with college and get a well-paying job, I'll def pick me up another tacoma.
     
  6. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

    Gr8WhiteTaco [OP] bishes love my haircut

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    Thanks man. I love the 3 hatch's. I'm amazed by how much interior space I have for a small car. Gets alot of compliments also :D
     
  7. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    i was looking at a midnight blue 07 speed3 at the lot. then i went online that night and looked at it again. then i spotted the taco. i knew i would use the taco more then a mazda since i ride dirt bikes and haul stuff quite a bit. have fun with that car man! i occasionally get to drive my brother mazda 6. but it's still nothing like a 3
     
  8. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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    VanillaGorilla

    VanillaGorilla Itsnevertoearlytostartbee fingupyourobituary

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    I've seen some clean mazda 3's. All you really have to do is paint the rims and maybe tail tint and you're set. Big fan of Mazda's tho good choice :thumbsup:
     
  9. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

    Gr8WhiteTaco [OP] bishes love my haircut

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    Yeah the speed3's are SSSIIIIICCCCKKK. My brother has the v6 grand touring 6s. The 6 is awesome and faster but I love the go-cart like handling and response of the 3.
     
  10. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    ya my brother has the 4 banger one and i like driving it cause it has no body roll :p
     
  11. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:57 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

    Gr8WhiteTaco [OP] bishes love my haircut

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    Thanks bud. I MIGHT plasti-dip the wheels but I like the wheels as is IMO. Def not tinting the tails. I'm worried the window tint might get me into trouble. Not like this car already has though lol.
     
  12. Apr 20, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

    Gr8WhiteTaco [OP] bishes love my haircut

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    Drive a v6 model, its surprisingly quick even with an automatic. This car doesn't lean or roll at all going through the mountain roads but isn't super stiff for freeway driving.
     
  13. Apr 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    ill see if joe (guy who sold me the tacoma) will let me test drive a new one :D Mazda i think did a great job with the suspension set up as well
     
  14. Apr 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

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    I don't know how the the body style 6's are. My bro's is 07
     
  15. Apr 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

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    Well did my first mod to it yesterday if you wanna call it that. The previous owner had some cheap brushed aluminum interior accent stuff all over the inside so took all of it off. I didn't like it all because light would reflect off it and mess with my vision. So interior is murdered-out now haha. Debating on taking the strip that goes along the doors off and maybe debadging it.
     
  16. Apr 22, 2011 at 8:53 AM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    i know a lot of people on here black out there badges. maybe try that then debadge if you want. its just me though, i like the whole black out badges look :)
     
  17. Apr 22, 2011 at 9:02 AM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    Great mindsssssssssssssss.............................................................think alike :D
     
  18. Apr 22, 2011 at 9:04 AM
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    nelson18matt

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    i'm looking to buy one of these to use as my DD once i eventually fully cage my truck
     
  19. Apr 22, 2011 at 9:11 AM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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  20. Apr 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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    VanillaGorilla

    VanillaGorilla Itsnevertoearlytostartbee fingupyourobituary

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    My bad forgot your's has the black tail light housing already so forget tinting the tails ha.

    But ya try and plastidip a rim and see if you like it, I think you definetly will. As far as window tint its all preference, but no matter what you get you can get pulled over for it, friend of mine has 50% and he's got a ticket. I have 35% and no problems.

    Regardless put up some pics of the build/whatever you call it :D

    YOU WONT PUT A 3 ROTOR IN IT...
     

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