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Replying to: rorr (Sep 26, 2006 9:20 am) 5-60 = 6.9 for the MS6 vs. 6.7 for the MS3; 30-50 top gear = 12.1 vs. 10.6; 50-70 top gear = 7.5 vs. 6.8. Boy, those top gear numbers really shows what 400lbs will do. Amazing that the MS6 is ahead on the 0-60, 0-100, 1/4 mile. Maybe AWD really makes the difference even well after launch. Whoa! Interior sound at idle is 38 dBA for the MS6 vs. 47 for the MS3! I guess that those people who want more sound than the MS6 do not need to worry. Much closer sound levels for full throttle and 70mph cruising.
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Sep 26, 2006 10:58 am)  ): When comparing the various rolling start times (5-60), we need to remember that the Speed3 requires a 2nd-3rd manual upshift while some of some of it's competition can hit 60 in 2nd gear (GTI?). And the GTI (from most of the comparison tests) has a DSG which is really REALLY fast to upshift. Of course, this is moot when comparing the Speed3 and Speed6 since they have identical transmissions/gearing. Re: the "Everyday Heros" test. Not surprised on the top gear acceleration numbers. Kinda surprised they were that close on the 5-60 run; figured the weight delta would have shown up more there as well. Re: interior sound. I don't care that much about sound at idle (besides, isn't 47 still pretty quiet?). And so long as it makes the RIGHT sounds at Speed, I'm a happy camper. I wonder what the db readings are for the two cars at their top speeds? 
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Replying to: rorr (Sep 26, 2006 11:37 am)
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Sep 26, 2006 3:01 pm)
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Sep 27, 2006 1:25 am) I wonder what other forum you're referring too.... 
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Just to let all potential buyers who are eligible for the S-Plan, Mazda just announced there will be no S-Plan or E-Plan offered for the Mazdaspeed3.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Sep 28, 2006 7:43 am) Thanks, so much. I'm so happy for you. I think I should get it anyway, since all the *&^%&^ing equity is gone on my MS6.
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Sep 28, 2006 9:49 am) This may be too broad a statement. Others are saying they have been told no S-Plan just on the first batch, but yes S-Plan on orders for delivery at the end of the year, and still others have been told not until Spring.
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Replying to: seanwms6 (Sep 28, 2006 6:44 pm) Not a broad statement. Mazda sent a notice to dealers on Thursday that no S-Plan price will be printed on invoices, and Mazda North American Operations will not offer S-Plan or E-Plan pricing for the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 Dealers have nothing to do with this. If a dealer chooses to discount the vehicle, or sell it to you at invoice, then can, but, walking into a dealer with an S-Plan PIN will do nothing for you, Mazda North American Operations will not accept it. All information potential customers were given prior to 9/28/06 about S-Plan or E-Plan has changed. |
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Anyone read the most recent issue of M/T? Great write up. To sum it up, the Mazdaspeed3 handling was superior to the WRX, even though the Mazdaspeed3 is at a AWD Vs. FWD disadvantage. The only category that the WRX is better in was 0-60, because of the AWD and locking diff. After 60, the Mazdaspeed3 smokes the WRX. |
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