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I been reading some threads where ppl would talk about interchangable parts.<P>How are they similiar?<P>This is a newbie questions b/c I havn't even gotten the mx3 yet...<BR>although..it will be purchased sometime today...

They are talking about probe gt 2.5 K series motor somewhat similar to the K8 in the MX-3 GS

ford used mazda engines in the probe gt. the 2.5l v6 is from the same family as the 1.8l v6 aka mazda k-series motors.

You notice how alot of domestics seem to copy off of imports. Like the talon with the eclipse and stealth with the 3000gt. I mean the talon espically when you can put eclipse parts on the talon.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by fictionaldaydream:<BR><STRONG>You notice how alot of domestics seem to copy off of imports. Like the talon with the eclipse and stealth with the 3000gt. I mean the talon espically when you can put eclipse parts on the talon.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>wtf of the week<P>The eagle talon and mitsu eclispe are both diamond star motors (dsm) cars. Thats why they are esentially the same car. The stealth and the 3000GT are again both DSM hence the reason they're the same. The cars are built in the same factory. The mazda navajo, mercury mountaineer, and ford explorer are also the same, manufactured under the ford motor company.<P>I do agree with you in that domestics are following import trends. Look at the dodge neon, pontiac sunbird and chevy cavalier for examples.

sorta like starions and conquests or Maxima and Infiniti I30.. lots of interchange out there.

Nissan makes Infinitis which is why the Maximas and I30s have interchangeable parts. Its the same way Honda makes Acuras, and Toyota makes Lexus'. And how far away is Babylon from Queens or Roosevelt Field Mall?

Its bout 45 minutes on a normal traffic filled day

Damn...you live in the boonies my friend. :p

You should come to our next meet at Roosevelt Field.

Ford=mazda, ford owns mazda now!!

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gmuffb:<BR><STRONG>Ford=mazda, ford owns mazda now!!</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>ummm no. ford runs north american operations of mazda which is 1/4th of mazda.<BR>as for the vehicles being built, Mazda designs there own cars and engines minus the tribute v6 and B series trucks which engines are made by ford. :p

Ford owns >50% of Mazda, period.

Heh, wrong. Ford owns 1/3, period. That's a fact, Jack.

Maybe everyone, including me, should do some research on this topic and see if we can't get the truth...but i know if i buy a mazda in America, it's gonna be made by ford!!!