Which Sporty Beater?

shadoquad · 06-30-2011, 03:40 PM

Ok, I've been mulling it over, and when my current DD dies, I'm thinking of buying a hot hatch.

Out of these three, which would you recommend and why?

Candidate A: The Mazdaspeed3 - Torque without end, crummy mileage, ugly car, but so much fun to drive and spacious...

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Candidate B: The VW GTI (or the rumored more powerful variants) - Beautiful and fuel efficient, fun to drive, lacks power, German maintenance costs

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Candidate C: The Ford Focus ST - supposed to be powerful, has sync to mess around with, but is a Ford.

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Mike · 06-30-2011, 03:43 PM

I like the VDub for performance, although I'm very happy with my CRZ. Its no hot hatch, just looks great and gets good mileage.

shadoquad · 06-30-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I like the VDub for performance, although I'm very happy with my CRZ. Its no hot hatch, just looks great and gets good mileage.

My coworker Remy has a CRZ. They look good, get great mileage, and he says it's fun because he can row his own gears in it. But I have a labrador, so i kinda need a four-door.

Sibze · 06-30-2011, 03:52 PM

Fo fo ford

phelan · 06-30-2011, 03:54 PM

speed 3 or the ford. i vote speed 3.

ClemsonWill · 06-30-2011, 03:57 PM

I like the speed3 as well.

XwChriswX · 06-30-2011, 03:58 PM

I say screw all of those, and go Subie ftw.

Basic WRX is sporty and has hatch option or sedan. AWD for winter, looks better, blue can't be beat. And it's still JDM.

(like that matters lol)

shadoquad · 06-30-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I say screw all of those, and go Subie ftw.

Basic WRX is sporty and has hatch option or sedan. AWD for winter, looks better, blue can't be beat. And it's still JDM.

(like that matters lol)

That's not bad. I think FWD is ok for winter, though. I've driven through all sorts of nasty snow in my Mazda 6. Wouldn't dream of it in the Z. But FWD is ok in snow as well.

XwChriswX · 06-30-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

That's not bad. I think FWD is ok for winter, though. I've driven through all sorts of nasty snow in my Mazda 6. Wouldn't dream of it in the Z. But FWD is ok in snow as well.

True. my tC was just fine in the snow. But still, Subie > All Listed imo.

Here you go buddy, not all the specs will be of the exact ones you're looking at since the specific model you didn't list or they don't have available, but this will give you a good rough estimate based on what's important to you.

Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Compare - Summary - MSN Autos

Mazda Speed3
VW GTI
Ford Focus
Subaru WRX

FuszNissan · 06-30-2011, 04:17 PM

3 speed, a lot of performance parts, and a fun community.

nogoodname · 06-30-2011, 04:22 PM

go with the vdub... make sure it rubs cause if not, you aint dubbin.....lmao

then chip it....good power from these little buggers.

Red__Zed · 06-30-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I say screw all of those, and go Subie ftw.

Basic WRX is sporty and has hatch option or sedan. AWD for winter, looks better, blue can't be beat. And it's still JDM.

(like that matters lol)

I've heard (but don't really know) the wrx and the z make good stablemates.... Again, just hearsay.

Of those options, I'd go speed3. They're a blast. Almost bought one instead of the z.

Do remember that sporty fwd in the snow is not the same as lame fwd in the snow

phelan · 06-30-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've heard (but don't really know) the wrx and the z make good stablemates.... Again, just hearsay.

blasphemy!

Red__Zed · 06-30-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

blasphemy!

My wife took my Subaru after her lease expired and I'm not happy about it.

shadoquad · 06-30-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

My wife took my manhood after the honeymoon expired and I'm not happy about it.

It happens to all married men

View Poll Results: What should the shadobeater be?
The spunky Mazda	20	37.04%
The gorgeous V Dub	14	25.93%
The scrappy American	9	16.67%
Something else	11	20.37%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

06-30-2011, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Which Sporty Beater? Ok, I've been mulling it over, and when my current DD dies, I'm thinking of buying a hot hatch. Out of these three, which would you recommend and why? Candidate A: The Mazdaspeed3 - Torque without end, crummy mileage, ugly car, but so much fun to drive and spacious... ( Click to show/hide ) Candidate B: The VW GTI (or the rumored more powerful variants) - Beautiful and fuel efficient, fun to drive, lacks power, German maintenance costs ( Click to show/hide ) Candidate C: The Ford Focus ST - supposed to be powerful, has sync to mess around with, but is a Ford. ( Click to show/hide ) Last edited by shadoquad; 06-30-2011 at 03:58 PM.

06-30-2011, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I like the VDub for performance, although I'm very happy with my CRZ. Its no hot hatch, just looks great and gets good mileage. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

06-30-2011, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Fo fo ford __________________ RIP Tony.

06-30-2011, 03:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	speed 3 or the ford. i vote speed 3. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

06-30-2011, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I like the speed3 as well. __________________ Slightly modded

06-30-2011, 03:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I say screw all of those, and go Subie ftw. Basic WRX is sporty and has hatch option or sedan. AWD for winter, looks better, blue can't be beat. And it's still JDM. (like that matters lol) __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

06-30-2011, 04:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	3 speed, a lot of performance parts, and a fun community. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

06-30-2011, 04:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	go with the vdub... make sure it rubs cause if not, you aint dubbin.....lmao then chip it....good power from these little buggers.

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