Fspaintingma
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- 16 Mazda 3i GT 6spd Manual
I recently bought a 2016 Mazda 3i Grand Touring 6 spd Manual. It came off a lease with under 30k miles and has been a joy to drive. I actually test drove the same car (s) version w/bigger engine with an Automatic transmission and although powerfull it didnt seem to be that much faster or quicker then the manual 2.0 version Im in now. It has 30 or so less HP and Tourque so its probably in my head but I really enjoy the smaller engine w/ the manual much more than the Larger Automatic.
Both had great acceleration (Im coming from a corolla so anything seems better) and I only drove the Auto for 15 mins but bopping around town unit I felt much quicker in the manual. However I did notice a difference once on the highway. The 2.0 still felt good but not as mich passing power for sure. That has zero to do with my question but thought that info may help someone deciding between the two someday? Im guessing the S Manual would best of both worlds. Hard to find here though. Over 150 Mazdas on this lot and maybe 4 manuals total!
**My tire question is simple. It came with Yokohama avid tires. Sort of worn down and nothing special. I live in Massachusetts so it snows here a fair amount in the winter. Im looking at all season tires My dilemma is deciding between High performance all season and grand touring all season.
Is there a big difference? Firestone Firehawk AS was recommended to me. Goes w/o saying Tires are expensive, so Id greatly appreciate any feedback on what worked for you or any info on all season tires performance version vs touring versions.
Thanks!
Colin
Both had great acceleration (Im coming from a corolla so anything seems better) and I only drove the Auto for 15 mins but bopping around town unit I felt much quicker in the manual. However I did notice a difference once on the highway. The 2.0 still felt good but not as mich passing power for sure. That has zero to do with my question but thought that info may help someone deciding between the two someday? Im guessing the S Manual would best of both worlds. Hard to find here though. Over 150 Mazdas on this lot and maybe 4 manuals total!
**My tire question is simple. It came with Yokohama avid tires. Sort of worn down and nothing special. I live in Massachusetts so it snows here a fair amount in the winter. Im looking at all season tires My dilemma is deciding between High performance all season and grand touring all season.
Is there a big difference? Firestone Firehawk AS was recommended to me. Goes w/o saying Tires are expensive, so Id greatly appreciate any feedback on what worked for you or any info on all season tires performance version vs touring versions.
Thanks!
Colin