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say wha? the newer VQ engines generate very strong torque at relatively low rpms and have a fairly flat torque curve from 3k rpm to redline. let's be clear...any VQ series infinity/nissan (even the titan) will squash any mazda (*in a straight line ) with equal $$ invested in mods. i can support this with dyno graphs and time slips if you'd like.



"Weak bottom-end" as in the bottom-end of the motor, not the torque curve. It's a great engine, but a few too many have blown up with minimal boosting for my tastes.

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i think you're right on with your asking price. the newer mazda's are nice cars but still take a pretty hefty depreciation hit.



Yeah, I agree. Sure, I'd love to get $2,000 more like some have suggested putting it close to $18,000, but I only paid $20,000 for this car brand-new that stickered at almost $26,000. And it's a 2003. By August anyone will be able to buy a similarly-equipped brand-new 2005 model for the same. But, seeing the comments, I might just raise the price to $17,400 when it comes time to sell and see what happens.

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