Simply, amazing....the affordable 2010 Mazda 6, starting at $19,200...wow.

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How does Mazda do it? The 2010 Mazda 6 is even better than last years'....sleek and sophisticated. WOW!

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THE 2010 Mazda Speed3 is here....get in, sit down and HANG ON!

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CARS or Cash for Clunkers, however it's called, it's a great deal!

What is the Car Allowance Rebate System?

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The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS) is a $1 billion government program that helps consumers buy or lease a more environmentally-friendly vehicle from a participating dealer when they trade in a less fuel-efficient car or truck. The program is designed to energize the economy; boost auto sales and put safer, cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles on the nation's roadways.

Consumers will be able to take advantage of this program and receive a $3,500 or $4,500 discount from the car dealer when they trade in their old vehicle and purchase or lease a new one. Consumers you do not need to register anywhere or at anytime for this program. However, to find out eligibility requirements click here http://www.cars.gov/how

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It's official...! Our Mazdas made the cut!

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Over 90% of our line-up quailifies for the Cash for Clunkers Government Rebate Program!

The 2010 Mazda 3 Sedan
The 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback
The 2009 Mazda CX9
The 2009 Mazda 6
The 2009 Mazda 5
The 2009 Mazda Tribute


CHA-CHA-CHA......Huge rebates and brand new Mazdas....life is sweet!

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OC Register reviews our 2010 Mazda 3!

New Mazda3 Gives Plenty Of Grins
Matt Degen Register Writer


As a car reviewer, I'm supposed to find the shortcomings in the vehicles I drive and relay all the good stuff regarding engine advances, improved fuel economy and the like.

When thinking about my past week behind the wheel of the newly redesigned Mazda3, I've been at a loss to find much – if anything – negative about this compact.

For 2010, Mazda has stretched the car by about 3 inches, upgraded the interior, improved fuel economy and made available a bigger engine.

My tester was the i Touring version with an MSRP of $18,350, which falls in the middle of the car's entry-level i SV ($15,795) and top-of-the-line s Grand Touring edition ($22,250).

The Mazda 3 could still be considered a budget car, but it in no way feels cheap. The cloth interior is comfortable for up to five, the trunk can easily swallow a few suitcases, and the dashboard controls feel like they were custom-made for your hands.

Then there's the 3's peppy engines and sporty tuning. Mazda touts that all its cars have the “soul of a sports car,” and that is abundantly true with the 3.

While this is no tarmac burner, the Mazda3, even with its base 2.0-liter, 148-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine, always felt competent. Connected to a five-speed automatic transmission with optional manual-shift, the power plant happily revved to its 6,500 rpm limit, making for 0-60 times of about eight seconds and easy passing at freeway speeds.


For those who care more for luxury, upscale items such as heated seats, leather upholstery, navigation system, rain-sensing wipers and xenon headlamps are available.

Like the 2.5-liter engine, the 2.0 for this new model year has been made more fuel-efficient by calibrating the engine and decreasing drag. The result is an MPG rating of 24/33.

So what's not to like about the Mazda3? I'm still searching. Perhaps the biggest issue buyers will have is with the new front grille, which Mazda said is “purposely polarizing” with its smiling fascia.

I'm still undecided on that part. But the rest of the Mazda3 has left me with nothing but grins.
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The 2010 Mazda 3 Experience...like no other. Tustin Mazda and Huntington Beach Mazda have the largest inventory in Southern California.

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News from Edmunds...it's all good on the all new, all that 2010 Mazda 3...5 Star Safety Ratings!

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Like its predecessor, the 2010 Mazda 3 looks to be one of the safer small cars on the road. Here you can watch NHTSA crash the sedan into a wall for the frontal-impact crash test -- once at full speed and then again in (somewhat) slow-mo.

NHTSA has issued a five-star rating to both the 2010 Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback based on the above crash test. No side-impact ratings, yet, though like almost every passenger car on the road, the 3 gets a four-star rollover rating.
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What Edmunds has to say about the all new, all that 2010 Mazda 3

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We Like It So Much, We Bought Three
By Kelly Toepke, News Editor Email
Date posted: 06-03-2009

Stop us if you've already heard this one: Three automotive journalists go into a car dealership, and they each come out with a Mazda 3 Five-Door.

For those of you in the cheap seats, that's both the joke and the punch line. Three chest-thumping, horsepower-hungry car guys who test-drive new cars for a living here at Inside Line all choose the economical Mazda 3 Five-Door hatch to park in their own driveways.

Two of these men have bought the 2010 Mazda 3 Five-Door hatchback to drive themselves and one relegates the wheel to his Manolo Blahnik-heeled wife.

You Need To Be More Flexible
As with past generations, the new 2010 Mazda 3 can be had as a sedan or a five-door hatchback, and our Mazda 3-owning staffers shaped their early opinions while driving our previous sedan tester. Each said he was most interested in the car for the sporty way it drives, but thought the flexibility of the five-door hatchback was a more attractive option than the four-door.

Our boys lead active lives both on and off the job, and their personal wheels need to handle mud-splattered mountain bikes, plastic crates of unwieldy photo gear and the occasional Recaro infant seat. When this 2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Five-Door test car arrived at our Inside Line test garage with its convenient push-button-release rear hatch and fold-flat rear seats, it was greeted with enthusiasm.

Perhaps our boys can be taught, after all.

Actual Equipment Doesn't Vary
Both the 2010 Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback share the same basic hardware, including a 167-horsepower 2.5-liter MZR inline-4 engine as part of the car's uplevel s trim (the entry-level i sedan gets a 148-hp 2.0-liter inline-4), and it's the exclusive offering for the five-door. The energetic 2.5-liter engine with its balance shaft for smoother running is refined enough to also power the midsize 2009 Mazda 6 i.

The four-cylinder generates 168 pound-feet of torque, which is enough for useful forward momentum. The engine's redline isn't particularly saucy at just 6,250 rpm, but the six-speed manual transmission makes for a zippy combination. The action of the 3's leather-wrapped shift lever is smooth and accurate, but the throws are noticeably long when you're trying to groove the gearbox quickly.

You'll also notice that there's plenty of flywheel effect and some damping on the clutch action that prevents you from really ripping a quick shift, but the synchros in the gearbox will probably thank you in the long run.

Performance Test Before You Buy
In the capable hands of IL's test team, the 2010 version of the five-door Mazda 3 runs from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds (7.8 seconds with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip) and crosses through the quarter-mile lights in 16.0 seconds at 86.3 mph, and you can feel the difference the variable valve timing makes at 4,200 rpm when the engine comes on strong.

Both times are just a tick slower than the 2009 Mazda 3 sedan we've tested. The 42 extra pounds from the five-door's hatch might seem the logical reason, but testing conditions are more likely the culprit, as the sedan and hatchback (each equipped slightly differently) varied by just 13 pounds on IL's track scale.

During brake testing, the five-door performs much better than the sedan, as its four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution are amazingly consistent and fade-free. Pedal effort is spot-on and reassuringly firm, and the car stops straight and steady, with the shortest haul-down from 60 to zero mph measuring 119 feet.

Why They Really Bought It
Off-the-line power surely sweetens the deal, but when it comes to choosing a daily driver, a car's overall handling characteristics are what make or break a relationship. When individually interrogated over the office water cooler, each of our staffers readily admits the most important thing about the Mazda 3 is the way it handles.

The 3's nicely weighted steering is vibration-free over rough pavement, and recalibrated dampers and relocated antiroll bars improve body control without making the ride annoyingly stiff for the wife and kids.

With excellent control and reflexes right at the limit, the 2010 Mazda 3 threads our orange slalom cones at 66.8 mph, exhibiting the same smooth performance it displays on the freeway, where the spirited 3 nips in and out of traffic on its P205/50R17-88V Yokohama Avid S34 tires.

Around the skid pad, the hatchback shows excellent balance, and only throttle input is needed to change its cornering attitude as it arcs around the circle. The car produced an identical 0.86g orbit whether ESP was on or off. There's a useful amount of oversteer tuned into this chassis, and the stability control actually lets you use all the cornering grip the car has to offer.

Boy Car, Girl Car
Much has been made about Mazda's new face, but it's time to get over it. Like it or not, the 2010 Mazda 3's new look gives the car a more distinctive presence, making it look sportier. Some small hatchbacks (think Honda Fit and Hyundai Elantra) look a little girly next to the Mazda 3.

At the same time, the Mazda 3's appeal has a lot to do with the way its interior suits women. The upgraded materials and full complement of convenience features are perfect for those more interested in cork heels than heel-and-toe shifting.

The soft-touch dash resembles something from more expensive cars, and the upholstery has sporting stitching. The seats are welcoming even as the bolsters are supportive (although the seat bottom is a little narrow, she said), and five-position seat heaters will earn the friendship of those of the female persuasion. Dual-zone climate control is part of the s Grand Touring trim, so there's no worry about he said/she said confrontations about cabin temperature. There's even push-button start.

There's a new instrument panel, and it incorporates information readouts for a trip computer. There's a dash display for the new navigation system, but it's a little small and crude. More important, all the controls are very intuitive to use. The three large dials for the HVAC system work easily, and the center console has two tiers of storage and is covered by a lid that slides forward so you can use it as an armrest.

And let's not forget that the thing that sets the five-door apart is the added utility of its cargo area, which is what makes this car prepared for any eventuality, whether it's recreation or reproduction, mountain bikes or a stroller. There's 94.1 cubic feet of total passenger volume, with 17 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the second seat. The 60/40-split-folding rear seat further expands your cargo-carrying capability as well. The hatch now operates with a push button, but we think we might prefer the simple lever of the former model.

Most of all, this interior knows the difference between sporty and merely manly, and it sets the standard in small cars.

Disclaimer: Blatant Mazda Ad Here
When our boys first began thinking about the 2010 Mazda 3 s Five-Door Grand Touring, the 265-hp Subaru Impreza WRX came to mind, as did the 117-hp Honda Fit. And these two rivals help provide some perspective for what the Mazda 3 Five-Door is all about.

Like a Honda Fit, the Mazda 3 Five-Door is a car with exceptional practicality and affordability. It's easy to buy, easy to maintain and easy to fit into a lifestyle where one car has to serve a wide range of challenges — daily transportation, weekend recreation, errands at Lowe's and Girl Scout outings.

Like a Subaru Impreza WRX, the Mazda 3 Five-Door is a blast to drive, quick enough to lead to encounters with the Long Beach police department, dynamically adept enough to make even on-ramp spirals to the San Diego Freeway seem like fun zones, and generally a blast to drive.

In the end, of course, all of our manly boys at IL admitted that they were led to the 2010 Mazda 3 s Five-Door Grand Touring because it's an affordable car that they are willing to be seen in.

Have you seen the 2010 Mazda 3, 5 Door yet? This is the car everyone is looking at today!

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You should see the looks on our customer's faces...it's one of those priceless jaw dropping moments! And speaking of price...it starts at only $18,830. Surfboard optional!!

Mazda Dealer Ready For A Revolution...! By Matt Degen for the OC Register

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John Patterson admits that for prospective car buyers, going to a dealership can be a nightmare experience.

“People would rather go to a dentist,” he says, admitting that too often consumers have bad associations with going to dealerships, whether to buy a car or get service.

Patterson, president of Huntington Beach Mazda, hopes to change all that by providing an environment that his customers can actually be comfortable in.

The dealership just completed a $3 million renovation to become Orange County’s only — and just a handful in the nation — “Retail Revolution Store.” Call it the “anti-dealership,” if you will.

The ’70s-era building on Beach Boulevard that once was a Lincoln-Mercury dealership and which Patterson bought in 2007 now features bright colors, plenty of open space, free Wi-Fi access, a children’s play area, complimentary gourmet coffee, and a living-room-like area with a couch and large, flat-screen TV.

The dealer will also have on-site breakfast and lunch available for purchase to customers, the latter provided by Wahoo’s Fish Taco, whose owners Patterson is friends with.

“The whole basis is to provide creature comforts for our customers,” Patterson says.

“It’s casual and fits the beach community,” he says, pointing to the surf-themed artwork sprinkled throughout the 9,000-square-foot building.
The revamp, which started in August, came just as the auto-industry was imploding. In the coming months, it would see its worst decline in about three decades.

Still, Patterson, who also owns Tustin Mazda and was voted by his employees as one of Orange County’s kindest business owners, says his dealerships have fared much better than others, seeing sales that were essentially flat year over year.

“I don’t have delusions of grandeur,” he says. “We’ve seen a lot of patience (in buyers).”

Patterson is upbeat about the industry, though, and expects to have an “outstanding” May, which will have five weekends in the month.

For the long-term outlook, he predicts “a gradual but slow growth over the next 18 months.”

Starting this weekend and lasting through May, the Huntington Beach dealership will feature an open house-type atmosphere and raffle off prizes such as Angels season tickets, surfboards and works by local charcoal artist Dave Hobrecht.

Above all, Patterson says his “No. 1 priority is keeping customers No. 1,” and the renovation is part and parcel to that.

“The more comfortable someone can be in your facility, the more likely you are to see them again,” he says.

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We have lift off and launch! It's the all new 2010 Mazda 3!

You are cordially invited to attend our exclusive 2010 Mazda 3 Launch Event!

We’ll have two events, on two separated nights, one at each of our locations. Save the dates!

You don’t want to miss this. Bring your friends, family and co-workers for an opportunity to see the all new 2010 Mazda 3 before anyone else does! You’ll not only see it, but you’ll test drive it, too! ZOOM-ZOOM!

A note from Car andDriver.com:
“Much to our relief, the sequel to the original 3 maintains what we liked and even manages to improve on the original. The exterior styling is completely new, but various Mazda traits make the sedan immediately recognizable as a Mazda 3. Front-end styling cues borrowed from the Mazda RX-8 modernize the nose and help the 2010 3 confidently assert itself.”

What Edmunds.com says “This is already one of the best vehicles in the compact class. Adding more style and power only makes it even more frightening for its competitors.”

When & Where: Tustin Mazda ~ Wed. March 18, 2009

HB Mazda ~ Thurs. March 19, 2009

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Refreshments will be served!

The first 50 in attendance will receive:

· A gift certificate for a free oil change!
· A complimentary bowling pass from our friends at Fountain Bowl!
· And ALL in attendance will be eligible to win free game day tickets (in John’s seats!) at Angel Stadium to cheer the Angels on to victory!

(Please call or email Lynda Nelson for further information, 714.848.7739 or lnelson@ocmazda.com)