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    Default Model Code Breakdown

    Had a member ask the question what does the code mean...

    Thought I could let everyone know.

    On a mazda3, this is how the codes work.

    example D4SS85 GA00

    D - Mazda3
    4 - either 4 or 5 tells how many doors (sedan vs sport)
    S - either X, S or T indicates the model GX, GS or GT
    S - either S or D indicates engine size S=2.0L & D=2.3L
    8 - either 5 or 8 indicates transmission 5=5 speed manual, 8=automatic with sport shift
    5 - indicates model year 5=2005

    GA00 - indicates package (ie power package, sport package, air conditioning, convenience package, GFX etc....

    See you on the road.
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    Default Replying to Topic \'Model Code Breakdown\'

    Thanks Jeff I\'ll sticky this along with the VIN breakdown.

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    Default Replying to Topic \'Model Code Breakdown\'

    Originally posted by TheBiz


    Had a member ask the question what does the code mean...

    Thought I could let everyone know.

    On a mazda3, this is how the codes work.

    example D4SS85 GA00

    D - Mazda3
    4 - either 4 or 5 tells how many doors (sedan vs sport)
    S - either X, S or T indicates the model GX, GS or GT
    S - either S or D indicates engine size S=2.0L & D=2.3L
    8 - either 5 or 8 indicates transmission 5=5 speed manual, 8=automatic with sport shift
    5 - indicates model year 5=2005

    GA00 - indicates package (ie power package, sport package, air conditioning, convenience package, GFX etc....

    See you on the road.


    Where is the colour code?

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    Default Replying to Topic \'Model Code Breakdown\'

    Colour code is after the model code 22v, A4D, 27B.... etc.

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    Where on the car would I find the "Model Code" ?
    2006 Arctic White Mazda 3 Sport GT

    1993 Gold Saturn SL2 Sedan

    1986 Oxford White Ford Mustang GT Conv.

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    same place you'd find the correct pressures for the tires, the driver's side door jamb

    EDIT: just came back from my car and it's not there but i do recall seeing it on the bill of sale
    EDIT2: thebiz always has to be right eh? ;P didn't see your post!
    Last edited by majic; 01-27-2007 at 09:35 AM.

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    Quote Originally Posted by majic View Post
    same place you'd find the correct pressures for the tires, the driver's side door jamb
    Actually, you won't find the model code on the car, it is a Mazda thing and used more by the dealerships/factory and is only on the invoice, price list, and it should definately be on your bill of sale.

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    ok, then, If I am Joe Smoe looking at a used Mazda 3 on a dealer's lot or in the Auto trader, what is the easiest way and most definitive way to tell if a Mazda 3 is a GT or not?

    I have an '06 GT but say Joe Smoe is looking at an '04/05.

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    17" rims

    any GFX features (the body coloured grille is a good one although the GT sans GFX will have a different one but MOST GTs are GT+GFX)

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost3 View Post
    ok, then, If I am Joe Smoe looking at a used Mazda 3 on a dealer's lot or in the Auto trader, what is the easiest way and most definitive way to tell if a Mazda 3 is a GT or not?

    I have an '06 GT but say Joe Smoe is looking at an '04/05.

    Easiest way?

    Jot down the vin and then call me..

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    Thanks for the offer "The Biz". I may just send you an email at one point or another as I have a friend looking at used 04/05's after taking ours for an afternoon. To be honest I'm not sure just how committed he is.

    And THANKS for the quik replies "majic" and "The Biz" !

    I guess the weather is keeping the MofT showroom a little emptier than usual.
    I really didn't think The Biz would have time to be answering my questions.

    Thanks again Guys, I appreciate it.

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost3 View Post
    Thanks for the offer "The Biz". I may just send you an email at one point or another as I have a friend looking at used 04/05's after taking ours for an afternoon. To be honest I'm not sure just how committed he is.

    And THANKS for the quik replies "majic" and "The Biz" !

    I guess the weather is keeping the MofT showroom a little emptier than usual.
    I really didn't think The Biz would have time to be answering my questions.

    Thanks again Guys, I appreciate it.

    Ghost3 (Chris)
    Actually, busier than ever, just very efficient.

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    Default Re: Model Code Breakdown

    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff-TheBiz View Post
    Had a member ask the question what does the code mean...

    Thought I could let everyone know.

    On a mazda3, this is how the codes work.

    example D4SS85 GA00

    D - Mazda3
    4 - either 4 or 5 tells how many doors (sedan vs sport)
    S - either X, S or T indicates the model GX, GS or GT
    S - either S or D indicates engine size S=2.0L & D=2.3L
    8 - either 5 or 8 indicates transmission 5=5 speed manual, 8=automatic with sport shift
    5 - indicates model year 5=2005

    GA00 - indicates package (ie power package, sport package, air conditioning, convenience package, GFX etc....

    See you on the road.
    hey man, i have the 2008 hatchback. i dont remember reading the code but last time i lifted my hood, there was a sticker on the top left saying my engine was the 2.0liter. Isnt that vastly impossible? i have the hatchback in 4speed auto, didnt they ONLY come in 2.3???

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