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Hatchbacks Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3: Styling Impressions
548 messages, Last post on Aug 08, 2007 at 5:21 PM
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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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Replying to: seanwms6 (Aug 23, 2006 4:32 am) Great, please share the details! |
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Replying to: daniel99 (Aug 23, 2006 8:56 am) We have 4 pre-orders and 2 cars with VIN#'s that are built and waiting for shipping. |
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Replying to: audia8q (Aug 24, 2006 6:05 am) Hopefully, the shipping company won't have any more mishaps with their car carriers.... 
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