Mazda Appoints New CEO, Prioritises USA - Wonder If Any Immediate Impact On CX-5
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Honda design far too ugly for my tastes.
Interesting. I always viewed Ford as that "fix or repair daily" or "found on road dead" car.
I was thinking more about cars and totally disregarded them since they will stop making cars. But you are right, if looking for a sporty CUV with optional high power engines, then Ford does deliver.
Every time I wonder why I haven't purchased a Focus RS yet?....Stuff like this reminds me. https://jalopnik.com/why-so-many-ford-focus-rs-owners-are-freaking-out-about-1820280550
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Yeah, see stuff like this is why I could never trust Ford.
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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That was true in the 80's and 90's. All the American car companies have improved quality to be on par or close to the Asian companies.
Agree with jtjh: The Escape is a damn capable CUV that gets no love here in Mazda town. LOL
Most of the ecoboost engines have been good. Generally the people I know with STs that have had issues are far from stock and/or do dumb stuff like WOT pulls in 5th gear on a tune causing lspi and ringland issues. Probably won’t happen stock. Least I have not heard of it.
That being said they done f’ed up on the RS. That engine was fine in the Mustang too so it’s kinda crazy that they did that. Hopefully they learned.......
That being said they done f’ed up on the RS. That engine was fine in the Mustang too so it’s kinda crazy that they did that. Hopefully they learned.......
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You do not want a Focus RS because it is not comfy as a daily driver, not because of the gasket issues. The gasket issues if I'm not mistaken have been resolved and the cars were fixed free of charge to the customer. I mean yeah it still sucks for the customer, but at least they don't pay anything to have it fixed. The drive comfort though would still be an issue. This is why the Focus RS has lost comparison reviews to the Civic Type R twice now (that I know of). Most people with money to purchase a Focus RS, buy a VW Golf R instead if the intent is to daily drive the car.
Tying it back to Mazda. The Mazda 3 is a good looking car, with a wonderful interior and compliant ride. What is missing is a more powerful engine so it can run against the GTI and other sport compact cars.
I had an ST and now have a GTI. While performance wise ST is competitive the
GTI is just a much nicer car to live with. They really do strike a great balance where it doesn’t feel like performance or comfort is being compromised much. With the RS and R it’s an even bigger difference. And this is why I never really seriously considered the RS.
GTI is just a much nicer car to live with. They really do strike a great balance where it doesn’t feel like performance or comfort is being compromised much. With the RS and R it’s an even bigger difference. And this is why I never really seriously considered the RS.
NelsonLewis
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The Honda- I've waited for the Type R to hit the market here since I was a kid. Now they're here,affordable,I've got the cash,but no way can I do it. Too hideous looking and nothing I could do about it,although I'd love to throw 400+hp easily to it and set up the suspension to my liking,I can never get over the looks. It kinda hurts,but all good...
The Ford- It's not even worth talking about all the why nots. Ain't happening,ever...
The VW- Although the R is a pretty little jewel,and a fun little whip,I'll never own another VW,or Audi for the matter. I agree here of the "Mazda should take note" platform here though along the lines of the Reggie,GTI,R model bases...
The Subaru- Woohoo, AWD and a turbo! Decent grunty sound,but like a Mustang,no matter what you do to them,they all sound the same. lol That leads to the cult following,haha,not my cup of tea. The STI is appealing,but the Evo was better...
And finally we have...
The Mazda - Or do we? haha. Although I personally don't like the way they're heading,both looks and powertrain,give me something to compete with the likes of the above,and I'd give it a go,in any form.
Make it happen,haha...
The Ford- It's not even worth talking about all the why nots. Ain't happening,ever...
The VW- Although the R is a pretty little jewel,and a fun little whip,I'll never own another VW,or Audi for the matter. I agree here of the "Mazda should take note" platform here though along the lines of the Reggie,GTI,R model bases...
The Subaru- Woohoo, AWD and a turbo! Decent grunty sound,but like a Mustang,no matter what you do to them,they all sound the same. lol That leads to the cult following,haha,not my cup of tea. The STI is appealing,but the Evo was better...
And finally we have...
The Mazda - Or do we? haha. Although I personally don't like the way they're heading,both looks and powertrain,give me something to compete with the likes of the above,and I'd give it a go,in any form.
Make it happen,haha...
No worry of that happening here in Oz land!
Hyundai's coming on strong with their 'N' cars as well FWIW.
As for the loss of the IRS, I'll take a wait and see approach. If it still handles well and this lends the car more interior space and/or space for a rear dif for AWD...maybe it's not so bad.
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Ironic because the Civic Type R also has a torsion beam setup...
Further to that ^^...sure wouldn't mind if Hyundai bring this guy to N.A.
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