Mazda Speed3

TerribleONE

STI has the tail.. I couldn't say the WRX is more rIcey either.

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chris410

In addition to my 370, I have an 11 MS3 and i paid 25k otd for a non-tech in virginia. I think they add 1000 for the pearl white. Even so, 28k sounds high. Great car, handles really well and is pretty quick.

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Chris
Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP
Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

k20z3

Thanks Chris what could I get an 11 for? Thy add 1,000 for pearl white

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k20z3

I'm waiting to see if Lou Fusz can help he's given alot of people On Here great deals for their z and seems very knowledgeable I'd definitely like to do business long drive but may be worth it!

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UNKNOWN_370

From what I've read, WRX performance is superior by a landslide. Interior quality is equal to the mazda. I would shop a around and configure a WRX and just give one a test drive.... a hatch WRX in black looks really hott. Red Zed has a review. Take a looksee

Red__Zed

Red zed car thoughts


Fwiw, I cross-shopped the ms3 and thought I was gonna get one. After test drives, the wrx was a no-brainer.

Methodical4u

Interesting... I think the gti is a much better looking than the new ms3s ... they are sort of a girl looking car. I am selling or trading my z for the wrx which has much more potential than the speed3. Don't get me wrong... my wife and I still have an 09 ms3 and I like the styling on that gen1 better... plus it doesn't have that gay boost cut or whatever in first and second gear. Id really think twice about the gti ... especially one in shadow blue metallic.. NICE looking color.

k20z3

I like the price range of a used
Mazda.... Great ratings like the looks of them.
I couldn't afford an extra 5-6 thousand for a Sti. I'm just looking right now for something that was received well. Fun quick and reliable.

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Methodical4u

You aren't going to get much more reliable than subaru ... some will point out tranny issues but I've read up on this and it seems the issue has been addressed but 400 whp is about the limit from those... could be off there.

The ms3 was a car that SHOULD have been awd. It would have been their ultimate car and they could have done with the very pathetic performing rx8. I know the arguments will talk about the 8's weight distribution as well as its lightness for tracks... but the car was also successfully made very slow as well.

Anywhere... that's not to say the ms3 is a bad car. Its not at all. I personally just think its not where it could have been. If you are going to mod the car at all beyond stage 1 trust me... its going to cost a lot for very little satisfaction. Like I said as well... the ms3 my wife and I have is a fun car .. it was 22k at the time though. For 28k id be looking at an Evo which you could get practically new.

Jsolo

I was just referring to the rice factor. If I was half my age, the tail probably would be the appealing factor

I did test drive a 5 door wrx sti 6spd before getting the g37. It was a very easy car to drive, but not one for me. If we had perfect roads around here, it would be a dream, but chicago's roads are cr@p. The suspension was just way too stiff for being a daily driver in this environment. The interior was a few steps below that of the G. It also lacked many of the bells/whistles/creature comforts of the G. Price tag wise, there was probably a $2K or so difference in terms of pre-ttl price for the loaded sti and my G37S 6mt sedan. The extra 2 gran were well worth it for the added features of the G.

k20z3

Thank you I don't diss Subaru at all. I just like the bang for your buck for the Mazda. I dot plan on racing it or spending money. I don't have 28k 25 would be top top limit! Looking for something else. :-) ms3

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Red__Zed

you can get a WRX for 24.7K OTD here in VA with 3% sales tax...isn't tax about the same where you are?

Methodical4u

If you want bang for your buck the ms3 at 28 or even 25 isn't it. If not the wrx then a used Evo or sti is the way to go imo. Im telling you though the gti has won car of the year about 5 times in a row and while it also has its flaws... its a better overall car. Keep in mind that when it comes to the wrx... many of them are special order cars meaning less if them... meaning higher resale value.

k20z3

I think you misread what I was typing or maybe I wasn't clear whih is probably it. I didn't want to pay 28k for the Mazda I was asking because I believe there are better prices 23-24 k range. I didn't like when I test drove the regular 07 impreZa wrx found it disappointing to say the lest.

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Red__Zed

Clint, there have been some massive changes since 07. If your mind is made up, I'm not gonna pester you, but lemme know if you wanna chat. If nothing else, we at least share the civic in the past.