Bought a Brand new 2010 Mazda 3 GS Sedan last week-Graphite Mica!

[boavista]

Hello folks. Been reading around the forums for the past few days picking up some knowledge. Finally Got rid of my 96 Dodge avenger ( was great to me) and took the plunge to a brand new 2010 Mazda 3 GS. I bought it last week from Scarborough mazda. They didnt have the one i wanted on the lot so they said they had find me one and i got a phone call Wednesday saying 4-10 business days for delivery.
Hopefully it comes in tomorrow as im getting impatient! lol

Looking forward to doing some more reading here.
Got a quick question also... What speaker size would my Model be? Seems like i cant find a straight answer.

Anywase thanks for setting up this forum. Its great especially for new mazda owners like me.

[Impressive]

6.5 for speakers I believe and welcome to the forums.

[Thrizzl3]

6.5 for speakers I believe and welcome to the forums.

6x8 dan 6x8

[boavista]

Thanks i was thinking 6x9 also. Getting Very Impatient! Bought the car last Monday... still hasn't arrived. I want it now! lol

[boavista]

Sorry meant 6X8. lol see getting 2 different answers. Its like no one is sure lol not even some installers i spoke to. Bestbuy has 6X8 kickers on sale this week for a very low price. I wanted to pick some up but i want to get the rite size for my new mazda.

[RECREATIONAL_ANXIETY]

Welcome to the forum. You'll love the way the Mazda handles.

[DualSoul]

[Rob23]

welcome man. once you get it, go out and take some corners!! you'll love it compared to the avenger.

[boavista]

welcome man. once you get it, go out and take some corners!! you'll love it compared to the avenger.

lol tell me about it. first thing i noticed in the test drive is i didnt need a 5 line highway to do a u turn

[boavista]

hmm well im now even more confused about the speaker size. Metra Electronics says their 6.5" speakers with a 3" depth. I would prefer 6X9 if they fit.. i dont mind cutting out a bracket out of MDF i just wish i can can a straight answer on what the Actual Factory speaker size is. I'd prefer just a direct replacement.
So ive now been told their 5X7, 6X8. and now 6.5" lol..

[dimsumboi05]

welcome to TM3!!

[Impressive]

I believe my model (2006) is 6.5"

I have no idea about the 2010 speaker size unfortunately.

[Kappa]

lol!!! ^^ i cant speak for you but i know for sure mine are 5X7 because i see them for sale on the M3F all the time.. but as for the 2010 i would pm floodgate i think he just bought new ones!

[Rippetoe]

just measured 5.75x8 on a 4 and 6 speaker system

[boavista]

Awsome. I picked up some kicker 6X8's for 69 bucks yesterday
Anywhoo. got a call from my dealer today telling me my car has been delivered! So i said i would come pick it up tomorrow around 1. 20 minutes later i get a phone call telling me they still have to tint the windows so now i have to pick it up Tuesday!!!!
Getting extremely anxious now.. At least i know when ill be getting it now.

[mazdatrois]

congrats

[RECREATIONAL_ANXIETY]

Awsome. I picked up some kicker 6X8's for 69 bucks yesterday
Anywhoo. got a call from my dealer today telling me my car has been delivered! So i said i would come pick it up tomorrow around 1. 20 minutes later i get a phone call telling me they still have to tint the windows so now i have to pick it up Tuesday!!!!
Getting extremely anxious now.. At least i know when ill be getting it now.

I had to wait over a month for mine to arrive... you'd probably have a stroke if you had to wait that long...lol

[Kappa]

are buying door speakers going to make much difference vs stock?

[boavista]

In my past experience it did make quite a noticeable difference. I mean im not buying anything super high end. Im just getting some basic Kicker base model speakers. Good enough. I have im also getting me dual 10" infinity Kappa's in my new mazda. They pounded in my old Avenger ( and the mazda is more compact so i could only imagine)

[Go_Habs_Go]

Welcome aboard, congrats on your purchase.

[boavista]

Finally got my new mazda today!!! Wooo!
ill get some pic's up when i can. First thing i did when i got home from the dealer was tackle the rear doors. Taking off the panels was EASY! Couldn't believe it! 3 screws and then poped out the clips. To my joy the rears are 6X8 and my replacement Kicker 6x8 fit exactly like stock! No modding necessary

Besides that i installed my sirius and scotch guarded my seats and floor. Tomorrow ill be heading to bestbuy to pick up a set of those kicker 6X8 but the components for the front ( one would assume the front doors are the same size.

Car rides very smooth. Also.. for the rust proofing.. its that Eletrical thing thats attached to the body and it sends current or w/e through the car to prevent rust.

[wormburner]

All jokes aside, I'd love to see your new GS. Congrats!
It's gonna be three weeks before I see mine.

[ZeroChalk]

Finally got my new mazda today!!! Wooo!
Car rides very smooth. Also.. for the rust proofing.. its that Eletrical thing thats attached to the body and it sends current or w/e through the car to prevent rust.

Congrats.

I would get it rust proofed. Those electrical devices are a gimmick.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Congrats.

I would get it rust proofed. Those electrical devices are a gimmick.

+1 not the best method to prevent rust. IMHO.