The Gen1 group be like ...
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Nice to see everybody here...
I am still driving my 2008 hatchback ~ original engine and tranny. Hit 190k last month, just have the 3rd set of 4 season tires on, stickers on the side changed to the second set, lol. Major repairs included shocks, all 4 shocks replaced and included one shock mount for the rear left wheel. Engine mount replaced years ago. Oh, just replaced the belts.
Started to have obvious rust on the fenders and underneath... This is the major concern I have right now that affecting the life of my M3... ( Remember this joke years ago?! What are you driving? Oh, just a normal family car, a M3... )
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I have my gen 1 still - selling off some parts - getting ready to move on from it soon. Will have to go see Jeff @ MOT soon
I'm at 210k and use it to drive to the office and back, that's it pretty much.
2018 3 GT
There should be a gen1 mazda 3 meet. Imagine a parking lot full of rusty mazda 3's.
I was a lurker here before currently 200k on my mazda3. Since the rust started on my car It got neglected never really cared about scratches anymore. Theres a perk on having an old car. less headache on how it looks anymore.
This is like a reunion of old timers..
I'm still around, but not much on the forums these days. Gen1 MS3 is gone, sadly... Although my phone wallpaper still shows the gen1.
Heck, even my signatures here and profile photo are of the gen1. SIGH....
Thrizzl3 (04-25-2018)
shift8 (04-26-2018)
wow blast from the past here guys. I figured I should contribute since I have a funny story. My dad drives my 3 around now. Purple accents and all. The best is the TM3 Ladies sticker still attached to the back windshield as a 62 year old man gets into it on a daily basis.
My daily driver now is a 2014 Mazda CX5. Bought it early 2014. Love that thing. So still part of the Mazda family.
Custom Signature designed by PCLoadLetter2008.5 Galaxy Grey Mazda 3 GSMods to date:18" RX-8 Rims~*~Axela Badge~*~Mazda3 logo above glovebox~*~LED Third Brake Light and Side Markers~*~Progress Rear Sway Bar~*~Eibach Pro-Kits~*~PRM Intake~*~Purple Interior + Footwell Lights~*~Purple Calipers with Mazda 3 decals~*~Purple Angel Eyes~*~Purple lug nuts~*~35% Solarguard Tint~*~VG Sharkfin~*~8000k HIDs~*~Look for the new and improved TM3 Times coming April 1st!!!! New Year, New Times!
@She_Prime -Geez haven't seen you on here in a long while! Hope all's well.
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how does your car have no rust still?
this thread should be called Old farts unite =)
S.F.W. (05-02-2018)
@Fuman -Are you talking to me? If you are here's how I've done it; Krowned every year and from day one, (Literally the first day I had it). I also have a can of Krown formula which I spray prone areas periodically, and also any gaps between metal and plastic panels. I keep her clean as much as possible and well waxed.
Actually as of this past winter I do have some rust showing, rust bubbles on the B-pillars of all places.
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Last edited by Flagrum_3; 05-02-2018 at 02:00 AM.
You're the only one I heard of with no rust. Actually spraying Krown formula is a smart idea! Going to use that one.
Last edited by Fuman; 05-02-2018 at 10:12 AM. Reason: badddd typo
Still looking for a dang 07-09 sedan number in mica black.. if anyone has any leads lmk!
2008.5 Mazda3 Black Mica GS Sedan- Injen RD6061 CAI - Koni Yellows - Eibach Prokits - SPC Rear Camber Kit - Tenzo Type M 18x8 Powdercoated Bronze - Yokohama S.Drives 225/40/18 - Rolled Fenders - Rear Flares - Gforce Strut Bar - Prolumen 6000K - 3000k HID Fogs - Speedline Wide Angle Blue/LED Side Mirrors - LED Interior - Eyelids - LED 3rd Brake Light/Sidemarkers - LED Reflectors -LED Footwell/Trunk/Cup Holder Lighting - Solar Guard 28% Tints All Round - VG Sharkfin - Borla Catback - 07+ GS Lip - Eyelids - Sideskirt Extensions - Aluminium Pedals - Sickspeed Horns - Kenwood - Alpine - SPL -
My Gen 1 is for sale if anyone knows anyone looking
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...-Sport-5-speed
I still have my 2005 GT Sport. It has about 120,000 KM on it. Jimmy has been taking good care of the car. My car might just outlive me.
Dave
Last edited by ds2chan; 08-02-2018 at 03:12 PM.
OG checking in
Thanks omalak for starting this thread.
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve been on this forum. Brings back really good memories... I hope everyone is living life to its fullest.
I enjoyed the conversions, tips and tricks on everything related to my Mazda 3 on this forum. This was and continues to be a great community.
It was my first car and still going strong! 2007 GT with 245k baby! Purchase new in November 2006.
Cheers!
2007 Crystal White Pearl Mazda 3 GT Sedan
- 6K HID Headlights - 3K HID Fog Lights With Yellow Vinyl - KYB GR-2 - Eibach Pro-Kit - Eibach Camber Kit - K&N Typhoon SRI - Progress RSB - 35% Tinted Windows - RX-8 Rims with 18' Hankook EVO V12 - Vinyl Gloss Black Roof - GV Front Lip Kit - OEM Door Visors - Smoked LED Side & Rear Reflector - Blackout Emblems - Stubby Atenna - Hella Horn Supertones - PIAA Super Forza - Interior & Exterior LED Lighting - WeatherTech DigitalFit - Winter Tires Package -