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    2014 Mazda3 Review in The New York Times

    Spoiler Alert: They like it alot. The written review has an embedded video that's also worth a watch: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/01/automobiles/autoreviews/performer-available-for-private-parties.html?hpw&rref=automobiles&_r=0
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    Mazda Owner Loyalty program

    Does anyone know whether the Mazda Owner Loyalty program, whereby someone who currently owns a Mazda gets a $500 rebate on the purchase of a new one, is ongoing or whether it comes and goes?
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    How long do orders take?

    My strongly preferred way of buying a new car is to order the model and color that I want, then get the car fresh off the truck, without its having been used as a demonstrator. I asked one of the local Mazda dealers recently how long it would take to get a Mazda 3sT that way, and he said two to...
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    C&D Focus - Mazda 3 Comparo

    The December issue of Car and Driver, in my mail a couple of days ago, presents a competitive analysis of the 2014 Mazda 3i GT and the Ford Focus SE. The reason for this pairing is that the Focus has won C&Ds comparison of all the best compact cars for the last three years, and the editors saw...
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    Engine Temp Gauge?

    Can either the 3i or the 3s dashboard display engine coolant temp? That used to be a standard item, even on low-end cars, and is really desirable, IMHO. I know you can use something like a ScanGauge II plugged into the car's OBD-II computer port but would prefer not to, if possible.
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    2.2L Diesel for North America?

    Mazda is bringing its 2.2 Skyactiv Diesel to North America for the Mazda 6 (next spring, last I knew). The 2.2L Diesel is already in the European Mazda 3. Does anyone know whether it will be offered here in the 3, and if so, when?
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    US News Ranking of '14 Mazda 3

    US News now lists the 2014 Mazda 3 as the top Compact Car out of the 22 it ranks as well as first in the categories Affordable Small Cars and Hatchbacks. Here is what the magazine says: The 2014 Mazda Mazda3 ranks 1 out of 40 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of...
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    2014 Mazda3 Owner's Manual and "Smart Start" Guide

    These are available online as downloads. I found the "Smart Start" Guide very interesting to browse through and dive in on topics that interested me. The links are at this address: https://www.mymazda.com/MusaWeb/searchManualsByModelAndYear.action?action=search&year=2014&modelId=2013&x=21&y=11
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    2014 Mazda3 Arrival at Dealerships

    I spoke with the sales manager at one of the local dealers here central Maine to ask when they expect to get a 2014 Mazda 3. He said that Mazda's goal is to have at least one vehicle at all US dealerships by Labor Day (which is 10 or 11 days from now). He also said that his dealership has three...
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