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Hatchbacks Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3: Styling Impressions
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Aug 31, 2006 9:25 am) Do you have a purchase order stating that you will be purchasing the MS3 for S-Plan? Did you leave them a deposit?
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The Mazda Canada site has posted the price of the Mazdaspeed. It's interesting to compare US and Canadian prices and to see the markup of the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 over the 2007 Mazda3. It appears that the Mazdaspeed is a better deal in the good old USA! - Mazda3 s* (*aka 5 door GT) manual C$23400 ; U$17,575 - Mazdaspeed3 C$31000 ; U$22,240 - Markup of Mazdaspeed3 over Mazda3 C$ 7600 (32%); U$ 4,665 (26%) p.s. Considering the price of the Mazda6, the Mazdaspeed3 is a great deal.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 31, 2006 11:07 am)
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Aug 31, 2006 9:25 am) I predict that the initial enthusiasm for the MS3 will dampen significantly after the release of the Caliber SRT4. Unless Dodge makes a complete blunder, like a manufacturing defect that requires a recall, the SRT4 will dethrone the MS3 as the most powerful (and possibly the fastest) "hot hatch" in the $23K price range. Those who know better, of course, will buy the Mazda.  If the SRT4's MSRP is at or below that of the MS3, that will keep prices in check. And who knows if some other manufacturer will jump into the turbocharged compact-car arena to keep things interesting (I haven't heard anything, I'm just speculating). Me, I'm planning on waiting until September 2007 for a "leftover". If I can get an MS3 for under $20K, I will be very pleased! Thanks, Greg
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Aug 31, 2006 1:47 pm) You might have waited yourself out of a deal. If the very positive press continues your dealer will catch on and kibosh the s-plan.
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Replying to: kronogoose (Aug 31, 2006 3:58 pm)
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Sep 01, 2006 6:27 am) I personally was very excited about the Caliber SRT4, until I saw a NA Caliber in person. The looks of the car don't do anything for me, and I can't stand the rear end. The reliability and quality of Dodge products in general are a big question mark to me. To an extent, I'm still intrigued by the SRT4, but I'll need some real-world experience (auto reviews or a test drive) to even remotely consider it over the MS3. I would much prefer to own a Mazda product, but in any case, giving the MS3 some competition can only benefit us, the car-buying public. Even though it's not a "hot hatch," I think the upcoming Si Sedan will take a share of the souped-up compact car segment. Best of luck on your quest for the MS3! Please keep us updated on your negotiations and of course, your impressions of the car. Greg |
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| The current issue of Car and Driver drove the MS3 to a speedy 5.3 second 0-60. So much for all that talk about doing just 6.0 seconds!! | |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Sep 02, 2006 5:12 am)
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