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Old 12-23-2020, 11:59 AM   #50
Jeff_DML
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI
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Originally Posted by FC View Post
The Mazda 3 2.5T looks very nice and seems like a great car. Too bad about no MT.

Speaking off, I was recalling JST's troubles with the R's clutch when I came across some comments suggesting the GTI's clutch is kind of weak. I'm very easy on my clutches but my wife isn't. No burnouts or anything, just a more average clutch use. But given my commute is mostly hwy, I think we'll be ok... until the kids learn to drive stick.
Yes it feels weak and according to the interweb it fails very quickly if you chip it to add more power. I think the r has the exact same clutch.

With that said it is very easy to drive so it will be good for kids to learn on.
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