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Originally Posted by BigRigMike
I thought the new Mazdaspeed 3 was going to carry over the same drivetrain? You may be disappointed if you are expecting the '10 to get better milage than '09.
Edit:I just checked out Fueleconomy.gov and the 09 is 18 city /25 hwy /20 combined and the 10 is 18/25/21.
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Interesting. I didn't think the 2010s were rated yet. I do know the drivetrain is carry-over, but I also read that the reason for the really goofy styling is for aerodynamic purposes. Apparently the grin has a really low cD, hence my assumption mileage would improve. Looks like it has slightly.
So now my dilemma - do I go for the quick and reliable MS3 and get fairly poor gas mileage, or do I go for the sophisticated and more efficient GTI, and put up with the problems? My Father-in-Law is Mr Import. His only criteria for cars is
perceived reliability (in other words, Honda and Toyota) and he harasses me constantly for buying GM. It could be kinda fun to buy the VW just to watch him go nuts with the reliability issues.