"2.3" emblems on the side doors

cassio · Jul 1, 2004

Hi everyone,
this is my first post, so bear with me for the silly questions. I have a Mazda3 hatch with everything expect leather and nav system. I took the car for the first oil change a couple of weeks ago and some models in the lot had the 2.3 emblem on the doors . Mine a few other cars I've seen on the road don't have them. I was just wondering if this was added later during production. The new brochures also show the emblem....thanks.

Da 6 · Jul 1, 2004

cassio said:
Hi everyone,
this is my first post, so bear with me for the silly questions. I have a Mazda3 hatch with everything expect leather and nav system. I took the car for the first oil change a couple of weeks ago and some models in the lot had the 2.3 emblem on the doors . Mine a few other cars I've seen on the road don't have them. I was just wondering if this was added later during production. The new brochures also show the emblem....thanks.

Yeah mazda did alot of changes...for example the V6 badges on the 6 changed size and location on the door for example...I got 4 2.3 badges and placed them on the doors where the 3's have them, on the trunklid where the 2.3 would have gone for the european cars and one on passenger side dash under the right air vent.If you want the badges the link is below...
http://www.mazdastuff.com/product.cfm?ProductID=1866

bluntman · Jul 1, 2004

We get them installed for free up here upon our first service.

sndsgood · Jul 1, 2004

i'm glad i didnt get them. i dislike the badges, stupid mazda had to put holes in the body for the ones on the back, now i gotta pay big bucks just to get rid of them ugggh

Da 6 · Jul 1, 2004

thats the 626 and millenia....only the mazda emblem itself has holes...2.3 and mazda 3 are just 3m'ed on there. I like the badging....just my little phase for now....later I'll prabably shave them with the moldings.

cassio · Jul 2, 2004

Thanks guys. I will try to ask the dealer next time I am there. Actually, I think I would like it better if it was just one 2.3 badge on the rear lid on the right side, maybe right below my upcoming Axela badge....

Da 6 · Jul 2, 2004

yep my 2.3 badge is on the right side

Touch of Grey · Jul 5, 2004

I'm also new to the forum...I've got the hatch...and I have two 2.3 badges one on both front doors...and i was wondering what is "axela"?

goldwing2000 · Jul 5, 2004

Touch of Grey said:
I'm also new to the forum...I've got the hatch...and I have two 2.3 badges one on both front doors...and i was wondering what is "axela"?

It's the Asian version of the Mazda3.

Touch of Grey · Jul 5, 2004

so...whats the point in puttin the badge on an american one? or is it just for looks?

RonH · Jul 6, 2004

Touch of Grey said:
so...whats the point in puttin the badge on an american one? or is it just for looks?

It's mainly for looks. I'm putting one on mine when I get around to it, since the car is Japanese and is known as the Axela in Japan.

Touch of Grey · Jul 6, 2004

ironically...i just found ot about the "axela" thing today...and i went ahead and did some impulse buying...i just ordered the badge lol

Da 6 · Jul 6, 2004

Axela=3
Atenza=6

170 Hp non duratec block 2.3 (sad1)

jeffle · Jul 20, 2004

cassio said:
Hi everyone,
this is my first post, so bear with me for the silly questions. I have a Mazda3 hatch with everything expect leather and nav system. I took the car for the first oil change a couple of weeks ago and some models in the lot had the 2.3 emblem on the doors . Mine a few other cars I've seen on the road don't have them. I was just wondering if this was added later during production. The new brochures also show the emblem....thanks.

Did you ever get an answer to your question? cause I would like to know the answer too thanks

dannyboy · Jul 20, 2004

supposedly if you ask the dealer, sometimes they'll give them to you for free. I've heard alot of people claim that. Otherwise, go to i could have sworn that corksport.com was selling them for a while (though i can't find them now...)

dannyboy · Jul 20, 2004

can anyone verify that for me, or am I crazy?

dulog · Jul 21, 2004

- just browsed through corksport and didn't see them, maybe they ran out. Mazdastuff has them but wants $8. In May I emailed Mazdausa and they eventually showed up though it took a while. I've left them off for now at least. Maybe down the road I'll change my mind.

Da 6 · Jul 21, 2004

dannyboy said:
can anyone verify that for me, or am I crazy?

my 2nd post has the link...

dulog · Jul 21, 2004

By the way, Mazdausa sent them to me for free. If your dealer won't give them to you or you don't feel like asking them try emailing Mazda instead.

Loose · Jul 21, 2004

My dealer...

dannyboy said:
supposedly if you ask the dealer, sometimes they'll give them to you for free. I've heard alot of people claim that. Otherwise, go to i could have sworn that corksport.com was selling them for a while (though i can't find them now...)

...offered them for free but I left them off. I believe they can put them on your car and call it a "warrantee item." This keeps them from absorbing the cost...

...or you can pay for them @ Da's link.

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