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Apparently not on the stands yet, so I haven't seen it, but subscribers apparently have. SCC got enought hot laps (no equipment hooked up, so no stats) to fall way in love with the MS3. Cover says: "APEXPREDATOR". I suspect heavy Mazda ad buy (?) might have facilitated the love, but who knows. They purportedly say the GTI and SI are not in the same league, 'cause the MS3 "is that good". Article also is reported to report official output at 263 hp. If it's running 91 octane at the that hp, and if that's SAE corrected, I think it means there is very little difference in power b/t the MS3 and MS6 at 93. Lastly, reported report on unit volume for the US is 5K annually. But as someone noted, that is the same volume as the M3 GT. It's also the same volume as the MS6. I don't know what it all means for certain, but so far 1 out 6 dealers I pinged about honoring S-Plan for an ordered (unallotted?) MS3 has declined.
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Replying to: autonomous (Aug 17, 2006 9:45 am) The Speed6 was targeted twards people who would also shop Audi, BMW. The majority of those people want an automatic. The Speed3 is targeted to the GTI crowd, which mainly prefer stick. Speed3 should sell well.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 19, 2006 6:56 am) |
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Aug 19, 2006 2:15 am) You own a MS6, right? Are you considering the MS3? Thanks! Greg
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Replying to: kronogoose (Aug 21, 2006 1:16 pm) I got an MS6 last December but have always like the 3 hatch and just needed more power. If I'd known the MS3 would come out this Fall, I'd have waited and not gotten the MS6. Now I just will have to wait for the intro craziness to die down to see if I can get S-Plan pricing. Until then I can't justify trading in the MS6 since it has lost so much value with the severe discounting going on. If it doesn't happen, I'm very happy to continue driving the MS6.
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Aug 21, 2006 2:56 pm) Well, I read the article (at that 'other' site). All, I can say is I really really REALLY want one now..... Too bad you couldn't have held out a few more months and got a MS3 instead.... 
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Replying to: rorr (Aug 22, 2006 12:20 pm)
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Aug 19, 2006 2:15 am) The review was very favorable, with the only real recommendation by the writer for stickier tires. The testing was done in the US at Laguna with cars that had steering wheels on the left side. I got the impression that they were test cars, not factory fresh for the consumption of the general public. If I read correctly, the electronic "nanny" limiting power applies only to the first two gears (not three like I read elsewhere). They do indeed cite 263 BHP and 280 torque. Basically, they make the MS3 sound like it's ready for the track, right out of the box, with some concessions for every day driving. The only real competition (I'm guessing based on power) is the Caliber SRT4. Come to think of it, I don't recall seeing an actual release date. Interesting read, but I can't wait for some test results! Greg
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Replying to: kronogoose (Aug 22, 2006 4:35 pm)
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Aug 23, 2006 4:32 am) Not sure/no news, Sept/Oct, 60 days, or next March Some dealers seem to know a little more than others. No VINs yet though. If it is like the 2007 Mazda3, we won't see an official release date, the Mazdaspeed3 will just start showing up. For example: The 2007 Mazda3 models are showing up at dealers, but Mazda's website won't let you search 2007 inventory, give 2006/2007 comparisons, or 2007 specs.
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