2015 Mazda 2

**RandMcnally** · September 1st, 2015 07:14 AM

I don't get this 200 km/h thing. It is not like you drive your car that fast every day. Even where I am right now where there's no speed limit on certain highways, I don't drive my car more than 150 km/h even if I can because it's too scary for me. It's not even allowed in the Philippines. My cars in both Germany (where I am at right now) and Philippines (my home) can go past 200 km/h but it does not matter.

They say that the most beer bottle a 160 lb man can drink in two hours is 18 beers and 18 beers in that amount of time is .4 BAC which is lethal. I am pretty sure you won't drink a little less than 18 beers because that's the human limit right? Is 200 km/h for a normal sedan on public roads, where driving past the speed limit is illegal, even relevant or just wanting to know if it can go past its limit? Another is a hobby basketball player measuring his vertical leap in box jumps. Is it really important? Probably for an aspirant in NBA combine needs to know those measurement but for an average weekend player, it doesn't really matter.

A better metric would probably be how good your car runs on 100 km/h or how easy your engine runs on that speed. Does it wiggle or shake while at those speed?

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I don't get this 200 km/h thing. It is not like you drive your car that fast every day. Even where I am right now where there's no speed limit on certain highways, I don't drive my car more than 150 km/h even if I can because it's too scary for me. It's not even allowed in the Philippines. My cars in both Germany (where I am at right now) and Philippines (my home) can go past 200 km/h but it does not matter.

They say that the most beer bottle a 160 lb man can drink in two hours is 18 beers and 18 beers in that amount of time is .4 BAC which is lethal. I am pretty sure you won't drink a little less than 18 beers because that's the human limit right? Is 200 km/h for a normal sedan on public roads, where driving past the speed limit is illegal, even relevant or just wanting to know if it can go past its limit? Another is a hobby basketball player measuring his vertical leap in box jumps. Is it really important? Probably for an aspirant in NBA combine needs to know those measurement but for an average weekend player, it doesn't really matter.

A better metric would probably be how good your car runs on 100 km/h or how easy your engine runs on that speed. Does it wiggle or shake while at those speed?

**Hot Hatch** · September 1st, 2015 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by RandMcnally

A better metric would probably be how good your car runs on 100 km/h or how easy your engine runs on that speed. Does it wiggle or shake while at those speed?

Bullseye, sir... And how good it corners if I may add. =)

**travajante** · September 1st, 2015 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by RandMcnally

I don't get this 200 km/h thing. It is not like you drive your car that fast every day. Even where I am right now where there's no speed limit on certain highways, I don't drive my car more than 150 km/h even if I can because it's too scary for me. It's not even allowed in the Philippines. My cars in both Germany (where I am at right now) and Philippines (my home) can go past 200 km/h but it does not matter.

They say that the most beer bottle a 160 lb man can drink in two hours is 18 beers and 18 beers in that amount of time is .4 BAC which is lethal. I am pretty sure you won't drink a little less than 18 beers because that's the human limit right? Is 200 km/h for a normal sedan on public roads, where driving past the speed limit is illegal, even relevant or just wanting to know if it can go past its limit? Another is a hobby basketball player measuring his vertical leap in box jumps. Is it really important? Probably for an aspirant in NBA combine needs to know those measurement but for an average weekend player, it doesn't really matter.

A better metric would probably be how good your car runs on 100 km/h or how easy your engine runs on that speed. Does it wiggle or shake while at those while at those speeds?

It's actually the opposite, Rand sir, you really really GET it! Mind not those of differing perspectives.

We just have to respect & accept that we were all born different & unique. We can read & listen, but subscription is no requisite.

**travajante** · September 1st, 2015 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

the other owner just wanted to see just how nicer his/her car was than yours..?
heh heh.

Is this a proven postulate, doc? Or a still a theory? Haha.:D

**Yatta** · September 1st, 2015 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by RandMcnally

I don't get this 200 km/h thing. It is not like you drive your car that fast every day. Even where I am right now where there's no speed limit on certain highways, I don't drive my car more than 150 km/h even if I can because it's too scary for me. It's not even allowed in the Philippines. My cars in both Germany (where I am at right now) and Philippines (my home) can go past 200 km/h but it does not matter.

They say that the most beer bottle a 160 lb man can drink in two hours is 18 beers and 18 beers in that amount of time is .4 BAC which is lethal. I am pretty sure you won't drink a little less than 18 beers because that's the human limit right? Is 200 km/h for a normal sedan on public roads, where driving past the speed limit is illegal, even relevant or just wanting to know if it can go past its limit? Another is a hobby basketball player measuring his vertical leap in box jumps. Is it really important? Probably for an aspirant in NBA combine needs to know those measurement but for an average weekend player, it doesn't really matter.

A better metric would probably be how good your car runs on 100 km/h or how easy your engine runs on that speed. Does it wiggle or shake while at those speed?

Well said.

BTW its just me but really getting tired of reading posts about how this variant/model/brand is better than this and how sitting side by side this one is better looking (its like that creepy guy looking over the next urinal catching a glimpse of the next guy taking a pee, trying to compare). Who doesn't wish they'd be driving something better? But circumstances however conspire otherwise.

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Originally Posted by RandMcnally

I don't get this 200 km/h thing. It is not like you drive your car that fast every day. Even where I am right now where there's no speed limit on certain highways, I don't drive my car more than 150 km/h even if I can because it's too scary for me. It's not even allowed in the Philippines. My cars in both Germany (where I am at right now) and Philippines (my home) can go past 200 km/h but it does not matter.

They say that the most beer bottle a 160 lb man can drink in two hours is 18 beers and 18 beers in that amount of time is .4 BAC which is lethal. I am pretty sure you won't drink a little less than 18 beers because that's the human limit right? Is 200 km/h for a normal sedan on public roads, where driving past the speed limit is illegal, even relevant or just wanting to know if it can go past its limit? Another is a hobby basketball player measuring his vertical leap in box jumps. Is it really important? Probably for an aspirant in NBA combine needs to know those measurement but for an average weekend player, it doesn't really matter.

A better metric would probably be how good your car runs on 100 km/h or how easy your engine runs on that speed. Does it wiggle or shake while at those speed?

Well said.

BTW its just me but really getting tired of reading posts about how this variant/model/brand is better than this and how sitting side by side this one is better looking (its like that creepy guy looking over the next urinal catching a glimpse of the next guy taking a pee, trying to compare). Who doesn't wish they'd be driving something better? But circumstances however conspire otherwise.

**travajante** · September 1st, 2015 08:24 AM

If the gift of knowledge were only used for pure sharing....what a wonderful world this would be.

Great & blessed morning, guys!

**_ericute** · September 1st, 2015 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

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the other owner just wanted to see just how nicer his/her car was than yours..?
heh heh.

On his perspective, maybe. But definitely not on mine. :D That car was my first option and budget wasn't a problem either. But when I saw the M2 Hatch, I knew it will be mine. ❤️😍

**travajante** · September 1st, 2015 08:42 PM

Wonder who has started moddin' M2s to make em their own. Please share by posting up!☺

**homiee** · September 1st, 2015 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Wonder who has started moddin' M2s to make em their own. Please share by posting up!☺

Waiting as well 😀

I wonder if someone's already selling stuff for m2s mod though.

**travajante** · September 1st, 2015 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by homiee

Waiting as well 😀

I wonder if someone's already selling stuff for m2s mod though.

With the NA market launch aborted, Demio guys will have to lean more on JDM, the Thais & all that rice.

The Europeans go for simple basic drop & rims.
This car is aching for a good set of 17s & some mild functional lows..I've a coupla perfect 1s but no Demio.