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    Default whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    So i own a 08 2.0l mazda 3 sedan.
    I keep seeing gen 1 or gen 2.. what does mine belong too?.
    Thanks in advance.

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Quote Originally Posted by JrocK182 View Post
    So i own a 08 2.0l mazda 3 sedan.
    I keep seeing gen 1 or gen 2.. what does mine belong too?.
    Thanks in advance.
    2004-2008.5 generation 1
    2009-2013 generation 2
    2014+ generation 3

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Thanks for sheading some light on that. Thanks

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Quote Originally Posted by Kiewan View Post
    2004-2008.5 generation 1
    2009-2013 generation 2
    2014+ generation 3
    Would gen 2 not be 2010-2013 when the whole car was redesigned?

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    04-09 gen1
    10-13 gen2
    14+ gen3
    マーズダビード

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    Quote Originally Posted by MS3_ View Post
    04-09 gen1
    10-13 gen2
    14+ gen3
    This
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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Quote Originally Posted by Milan96 View Post
    Would gen 2 not be 2010-2013 when the whole car was redesigned?

    If you go by euro spec, they actually got the redesign in 09.
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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Quote Originally Posted by McGuyver_3 View Post
    If you go by euro spec, they actually got the redesign in 09.
    Guess where we don't live?

    -Geoff

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    What about Gen Juan and Gen Pu? I keep seeing this.......anyone know what it means?
























































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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Gen juan=gen 1. Gen Pu= Gen 2

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canadianbacon View Post
    Gen juan=gen 1. Gen Pu= Gen 2

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Quote Originally Posted by CloudPump View Post
    Guess where we don't live?

    -Geoff

    If you order euro spec parts (like myself) it's a good thing to know
    They have a few cool options we don't have.

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Gen 2 is the one with a really big smile for a front bumper.

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Quote Originally Posted by jeff7670 View Post
    Gen 2 is the one with a really big smile for a front bumper.
    Especially if you have the 2010 GX model with the chrome pornstache



    I have the 2010 GX model with the chrome pornstache.

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    Default Re: whats gen 1 or gen 2 mazda 3 ....

    Quote Originally Posted by Flunk View Post
    Especially if you have the 2010 GX model with the chrome pornstache



    I have the 2010 GX model with the chrome pornstache.
    I have GS and it has chrome piece. I personally like it
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