First Mazda ever !
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'Same here. I've owned many, many cars ... from a Renalut Dauphine to a 911 Porsche ... but this is my first Mazda, and I'm lovin' it!
Welcome to the Forum!
William from Maine
P.S. Please don't forget to fill-out your About Me, your User Profile.
I'd also owned a Renault Dauphine in the past. I assume WE are the only two on this forum to make that claim
) This is my third Mazda. (1st 323 ---1.5Ltr, 2nd Astina ---1.8Ltr these model names may not mean much to you). My Cx-3 is 2Ltr and proving the most economical petrol (gas) wise.
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Pea-Green Dauphine ... early 60s, served me well my senior year of college ... dependable, good mileage, certainly more refined than the ubiquitous Beetles.I'd also owned a Renault Dauphine in the past. I assume WE are the only two on this forum to make that claim
This is my third Mazda. (1st 323 ---1.5Ltr, 2nd Astina ---1.8Ltr these model names may not mean much to you). My Cx-3 is 2Ltr and proving the most economical petrol (gas) wise.
How did you like yours?
Sky blue Dauphine ... 1960 model, 3-speed manual, synchromesh, floor-mounted shifter. I bought it in 63 and had it till 67. Served me well if for no other reason I (how do you put it) cut my teeth with it. I came to grips with TDC (top dead centre), timing, points gap etc. That has served me well in all the years since. YES! I liked it very much.
On the off-chance that others in the forum may be (slightly) interested here are some specs.
Curb weight: 650 kg (1,430 lb)
Engine: 845 cc (51.6 cu in)
Body style: 4-door saloon
Production: 1956–67
General
Wheelbase (in.) 89
Overall length (in.)155
Overall width (in.)60
Overall height (in.)57
Tread, front/rear (in.)49/48
Curb weight (lbs)1324
Weight distribution, front/rear (%) 39/61
Cargo space (cu ft) 7
Top speed: 115 km/h (71 mph)
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