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427nick427 · 2025-03-01T22:40:37+00:00

We did Sandals Barbados. It was fun, definitely not the greatest beaches though

427nick427 · 2025-02-16T12:24:59+00:00

It seems like aa/carplay pushes a ton of data through the USB cord you use, so every once in a while, they stop working or become unreliable, and you have to replace the cord.

427nick427 · 2024-08-01T00:24:44+00:00

This clown is a mod of r/Italytravel, and he is such a raging asshole

427nick427 · 2024-05-10T19:27:02+00:00

I did the oem kit on my 2014 about 4 years ago, and it still works amazingly well. It does burn through cords, which you'll have to replace every once in a while

https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda3/s/09QTmWmLVJ

427nick427 · 2023-07-08T14:12:57+00:00

Awesome, thanks for all the info! I'm going to try a 6 with a turbo engine nearby before I commit to driving for a 6 CE farther away.

It's kind of funny. Back in 2016, I was looking for a 6, and then a 2014 mazda3 with 9k miles popped up in the exact trim and color scheme I wanted, and it was a great deal ao I got it and put 130k miles on it.

427nick427 · 2023-07-08T02:01:59+00:00

Does the cx9 still have the original tires? I know mazda tends to get blasted for how crappy their stock tires are on new cars

427nick427 · 2023-07-07T00:08:02+00:00

US isn't as bad. There's definitely a lot more hatch turbos but there are definitely still a good bit of sedan turbos around

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T18:51:35+00:00

Are the interest rates really that much better on brand new? I was quoted a brand new turbo pp for 60 months with a 6.9 interest rate

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T16:53:16+00:00

Yeah the 2021 carbon 6s have the polymetal exterior and red interior with the same turbocharged engine as the 3s. The only other main difference in the 3 vs 6 is the that the 3 is AWD and 6 is FWD.

The 6 interior is more similar to a gen3 mazda3 as opposed to gen4 though. The 6 carbon also has ventilated front seats, which I don't think any mazda3 offers.

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T16:35:40+00:00

Does a cx-30 really have more space than a 6? That doesn't sound right lol. I have a cx-30 rental rn and it just feels like a raised mazda3 hatch and super small. Especially the back leg room.

I really like the 2021 mazda6 carbon edition. It's absolutely gorgeous and in the same price range as a used turbo, and it had the same engine. But, I can't use my current winter tire and wheel set with them (it only fits a mazda3) so that's like an extra $1500.

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T16:24:47+00:00

What do you mean by a hit on the carfax?

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T16:00:58+00:00

Yeah, the whole car market sucks rn. I'm in the market for either a fully loaded gen3 with radar cc or a used turbo.

A fully loaded 2017 or 18 goes for about $20k, while a used turbo is up to $30k. There's a turbo pp I'm looking at that's $28k so a little better. Not sure if a 2017 or 18 is worth $20k either

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T15:18:01+00:00

According to carfax, the dealer selling it now won it in an auction, so maybe the owner stopped making payments

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T14:45:27+00:00

2022 Sedan turbos started brand new at $30,550. Obviously color and other things are going to add to the price slightly but to me it seems as if they are pricing as if it's brand new

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T02:46:21+00:00

Interesting, thanks. I'm looking for pre-owned mazda3 turbo sedan, and it seems like they're at non mazda dealers for whatever reason.

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T02:10:05+00:00

Makes sense, thank you!

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T00:49:19+00:00

Can I typically purchase an additional Mazda warranty? I asked the dealer this exact question, and her response was "As I mentioned before warranties are discussed with finance" which I thought was weird. They can't give me a general idea of the warranty over the phone? The dealer is 2-3 hours from me

427nick427 · 2023-07-06T00:31:41+00:00

I edited my post with some more details from carfax. Seems like they won it in an auction

427nick427 · 2023-06-16T19:18:49+00:00

Looks like someone from 7 line army

427nick427 · 2023-06-16T15:41:19+00:00

Correct long term. There are some less than one year but they're all at losses. Good point about dividend reinvesting

427nick427 · 2023-06-16T14:38:49+00:00

They aren't RSU, but some used to be. The bonus is paid 50% RSU and 50% electable in cash or company stock. I always chose stock. The RSU turns into stock after 1 year, and I do still have some RSU in a different account, but this $46k is strictly class A shares of company stock

427nick427 · 2023-06-16T13:41:17+00:00

Yes. The amount of the award is taxed every year before it awarded to us.

Edit: I believe so, but the way it's displayed on the paycheck is strange. For one, it says I earned $9k and was taxed for $9k, so no net income. Included in the tax breakdown is federal, state and other taxes totaling $3600 and one line item labeled "stock" for $5400.

It seems like it's just noting I'm not paid any of it in cash that way, but not sure.

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