Which Options? and where are the pics?

[zoom04]

I was on the Canadian Mazda site and I was happy to see that the build & price now includes the 3...I went throught the steps and chose the GT sedan with GFX.. I was still presented with other options, some of which I thought were included with the GFX package, like leather knob & brake cover for instance...some of these I have no idea what they are exactly or what they look like as there is no photo... the front mask, is that like a bra or more like the clear 3m stuff...anyone know?

Any suggestions as to what are worth it and what are not ?

Here's the list of options:

Description Price
All-Weather Floor Mats $107.75
Aluminum Fuel-Filler Door, Satin TBD
Ashtray Replacement Compartment $48.00
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass & Temperature $359.09
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass, Temperature & Homelink® $539.95
Cargo Mat $67.31
Cargo Net $40.25
Cassette Player $280.00
Decorative Trim, Instrument Panel $143.50
Door Switch Panels $201.95
Engine Block Heater TBD
Front Mask $212.77
In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer $729.00
Leather-Accented Gear Shift Knob $163.25
Leather-Accented Parking-Brake Handle $165.75
Lower Door Mouldings $553.69
MiniDisc Player $743.75
MP3 Player $565.25
Raised Rear Spoiler $533.30
Rear Lip Spoiler $416.69
Wheel Locks $31.20

[Slalom]

those options are all the DIOs (dealer installed options) available thru the parts counter... you do get a leather shift knob std on the GT sedan i believe (but definitely not a leather parking brake handle), so the DIO version is probably a different style (and probably not worth it)

rubber floor mats are always a good choice, but they can be had much cheaper at crappy tire as long as u dont mind that they dont fit perfect... the auto-dim mirror is a cool option, a co-worker has the same option in his WRX, works great!

[zoom04]

gotcha...I'll check with the local dealer. Any idea what "homelink" is ? and I was thinking the same on the mats

[msaeger]

I think homelink is like a garage door opener built into the car.

[bluong1]

Any idea what "homelink" is ?

Please check out this http://www.theautochannel.com/F/news...24/173362.html

[zoom04]

Thanks...Okay, sounds like a must have. I have to thank you bloung, I've probably gained more knowledge about the 3 from your links than any other source.It's been a big help in making decisions about my soon to be new car. Thanks !