3 Things i Everyone Would Like To See Next......?

[#1Tango]

ive beatn a mazda6 its my gf's car, (they arn't that fast, its not the V6 one btw)

[Knightro2]

My fiance' has a '07 Mazda 3 touring edition.

It's ok. Not as comfortable as the V in my opinion. I like that it has 4 wheel disc brakes. At first I thought the techtronic automatic shifter was fun but I haven't used it for about a year..no point. She really likes it. But we always take my V for long road trips and what not as it has a more comfortable ride and more space in the back.

I have noticed her headlights are really dim and always have been since we got the car compared to mine.

When I was looking at getting rid of my Xterra I looked at a 3 hatchback. I really like the Phantom Blue color on them. I almost got it but to get what I wanted on it made it a little out of the price range I was going for. Plus it would be boring to pretty much have 2 of the same car. So I stuck with Nissan since my Xterra did me right for the 4 years I had it.

[Rockhound]

The Mazda 3 also isn't in the same segment. It's more of a Sentra competitor. The upcoming Mazda 2 would be a better comparison.

I see where you're coming from, but I dunno, the wheelbases are within about 0.5", and the Versa has more interior volume. The Versa's ample dimensions thrust it into competition with "larger" cars. I definitely cross-shopped them, since Mazda doesn't have a smaller segment car here in the states.

mazda 3 sucks so bad. my good friend has one and not only is it uncomfortable, the MT sucks on it plus its slow as balls, i beat him by a fair amount when we raced

Ha! Let me gather myself up after a nice chuckle at that one! Any chance your friend's 3 is a base model with the 2.0L?

Here's a hint: the manual-trans 2.3L model is clocked at 7.3 seconds 0-60 MPH...the Versa is in the 9.5 second range. Automatic-equipped 2.3L models are around 8 seconds.

Just some words of advice - if you see a 2.3L decal on the side (or a Mazdaspeed logo on the back) I wouldn't get involved in a red-light race.

My fiance' has a '07 Mazda 3 touring edition.

It's ok. Not as comfortable as the V in my opinion. I like that it has 4 wheel disc brakes. At first I thought the techtronic automatic shifter was fun but I haven't used it for about a year..no point. She really likes it. But we always take my V for long road trips and what not as it has a more comfortable ride and more space in the back.

I have noticed her headlights are really dim and always have been since we got the car compared to mine.

When I was looking at getting rid of my Xterra I looked at a 3 hatchback. I really like the Phantom Blue color on them. I almost got it but to get what I wanted on it made it a little out of the price range I was going for. Plus it would be boring to pretty much have 2 of the same car. So I stuck with Nissan since my Xterra did me right for the 4 years I had it.

Yeah, it took me a while to get my seat to the comfiest setting, but the full-power seats help customize things much more than manual seats.

The GT has HIDs, which definitely take care of any dim-headlight issues.

I too rarely use the auto-stick, although I'd say I use it once a month or so. Mainly a gimmicky sales feature, but it does let you wring it out now and then, as it will let you take it all the way to redline without upshifting for you.

[Rockhound]

mazda 3 sucks so bad. my good friend has one and not only is it uncomfortable, the MT sucks on it plus its slow as balls, i beat him by a fair amount when we raced

Oh yeah, just to follow up on this, the 0-60 time for the Versa 6MT is 9.33 seconds (AutoWeek), compared to 9.8 seconds for the automatic Mazda3i (2.0L), when driven in auto-stick mode (Edmunds). The stick should shave a few tenths off that time, too.

So if your friend is even semi-capable of driving a manual, then it should have been a pretty close "race". Not saying you can't prefer your Versa to the 3, just that your 'slow as balls' quote doesn't hold water. Plus, you drive a Versa. Pot meet kettle, right?

Google is your friend, by the way.

[srellim234]

Couple of things I'd like on the Versa:

Auto-on headlights at night OR... not have the dash lights on at all times. The current configuration is somewhat dangerous since it's not always obvious the headlights aren't on at night in fairly well lit areas. There is absolutely no good reason I can think of to have the dash lights on when the ignition is on. They should be wired to the headlight switch.

Gas mileage consumption meter as part of the trip meter would be nice. I realize such a thing is available aftermarket (Scangauge II) but it should be part of the trip meter in the dash.

Bigger side view mirrors. The blind spots with these little mirrors are just too big.

I also wonder what kind of gas mileage we could push out of the Versa with a hybrid option, too.

[Onyxblue]

... Bigger side view mirrors. The blind spots with these little mirrors are just too big.

Try to drive a new Sentra - the side mirrors are much smaller.

[Promise Land]

1. I wouldn't mind seeing some different dash panels other than the standard black plastic. Maybe colored to match to silver paint, or some carbon fiber?

2. I want different body kits beyond the few I have found. How about some big goofy spoilers? How about a rally kit like on a Focus? Not that a Versa should be rallied, but why not look the part?

3. Engine dress up parts. Chrome, carbon fiber, painted, etc. Something more than nothing available.

[Red Devil]

1. I wouldn't mind seeing some different dash panels other than the standard black plastic. Maybe colored to match to silver paint, or some carbon fiber?

2. I want different body kits beyond the few I have found. How about some big goofy spoilers? How about a rally kit like on a Focus? Not that a Versa should be rallied, but why not look the part?

3. Engine dress up parts. Chrome, carbon fiber, painted, etc. Something more than nothing available.

Sweet Jesus, no to all 3!

[themadscientist]

A Kimber Kenobi model with cone-guards and a holster for her shoulder chip. I kid, I kid.

[skyl4rk]

re Sedan 1.6

HIgher gearing, especially 5th gear, Would like to be able to do 50mph at 2000rpm, 70 at 3000rpm or less.

LED taillights

Seats with better lower back support

[the djay]

1) Back seats that flip forward and leave more room for stowing gear as in a flat floor space.2) built in trip, mileage, and consumption info.3)Better paint protection and glass protection, (my hood is a mess of stone chips and my windscreen was cracked 2 weeks after I got the car)and # 4 bonus anything but conti's for tires. Contimental does not seem to cover their defective crap they sell.

[iluvmyVersa08]

1. Different colours for the dash (Yes I know you can paint it, but I don't want to. I would prefer it to come from the factory either to match the car, or carbon fiber look.)2. Different rims/tires for the sport package. I have the sport and tech package and wish that they had included different rims to compliment the car.3. In dash GPS system available from the factory.

[Red Devil]

1. People to stop whining about their cars in general2. $100 Million3. Little baby Jesus!

[Promise Land]

What color would you paint it? Silver like the other parts of the dash or something else?

[SpeedyV09]

Alright I got a bunch of things as well. First off I do think the Versa has a decent amount of power, sure more would be nice I love torque and the feeling your brain just shifted to the back of your head but come on ECO CAR!

BY GOD I HAVE A LOT TO SAY!

1. Defintly that on board trip and fuel consumption2. Same place probably something to tell you which door you freakin left open!3. Maybe upgraded bluetooth, my friend audi just finds contacts right out of his phone4. Definelty different rims on sports package 16' 17' maybe EVEN 18' pushing it though5. Fold flat cargo area6. audio package standard w/ ipod hook up7. Vehicle stability control, maybe something like volvo's blindspot warning8. REMOTE STARTER OEM! ITS FUC**ING COLD IN MINNESOTA!9. Seat Heaters, once again it's freakin cold10. I know you can get it but L.E.D interior lights standard car can be dark as hell11. Turn signal mirrors or side courtesy lights12. I like some cars where it displays the tire pressure right in the dash for all 4 wheels13. Auto door locks + maybe an electric shock for the rear seats in case kids won't shut the helll UP!14. Carbon Fiber Dash Would be cool15. Built in nav system16. BACK LIT STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS17. Lit door sills saying VERSA ROCKS MOTHER FU**ER 18. Definelty L.E.D tail light19. DEFINETLTY HID with Active FRONT Lights (AFS) Corning can be a b****20. Get rid of that annoying god damn blind spot21. I like the idea of a slushy machine22. Back seat heaters23. In Dash radar detector might be fun24. Different body kit (maybe make the V look slightly more appealing) 25. Power Lift gate in case I'm feeling like a lazy a**26. BHM like said Behind Headlight Missles would be fun for asses on the road (that would teach them, phase out the middle finger for an explosion!) or that sweet parking spot that is always taken. 27. Headlight washers and heated windshield wipers28. Better size windshield wipers29. Something that tells service techs to get there a** back there find the problem and fix it then they are allowed to walk away. AND30. Invisibility cloak! might be fun until you crash and the other guy doesn't know what the hell happened. haha

Hope you can get all those if I missed something well yep....

[iluvmyVersa08]

no i would like carbon fiber, or even the same exact red as my car. you know how dodge calibers and pt cruisers have inside dash kits that match the paint of the car, thats what i would like. but i don't want to paint it myself.

[VersaMG08]

All those options are cool, but you have to think, every one of the specific ones you mention adds up and will end up costing you more money.

Don't get me wrong, there are tons of things the V needs to make it better than the predecessor. Pick and choose the more important things that are needed and the others can be optional accessories.

[SpeedyV09]

Yea I suppose your right

It would cost a lot of money I do want though a built in navi with the music box like they are throwing on all the other Nissans, and I was thinking while driving today why could Nissan put in a called ID with the bluetooth?? All the numbers are in the cars memory thing and the names are with the numbers it seems pretty straight forward (well it's probably not but to me it seems easy)