2008 Mazdaspeed 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

16 messages, Last post on Jul 29, 2008 at 12:06 PM

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2008 Mazdaspeed 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart - This is the second time the 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 has beaten the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX in a head-to-head comparison, so we're not surprised to see this result again. (more)

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#10 of 16 Re:Not a real win by wrecker Jul 16, 2008 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: nsu300zx (Jul 16, 2008 8:02 am) I doubt the car that placed last, 5 places behind the MS3 in the 2006 comparo would make any difference to the results. Replies to this message: socal2006 (Jul 17, 2008 7:38 pm)
#11 of 16 re: torque steer by wrecker Jul 16, 2008 (2:57 pm)
For the difference in $$ I am willing to hold onto the steering wheel when I depart the stoplights briskly.
#12 of 16 Transmission fail. by drive571 Jul 16, 2008 (9:01 pm)
The Ralliart would have likely fulfilled the author's "$1,000 cheaper" wish had it been available with a proper transmission. I know the DCT shifts faster, but since when have manual transmissions been about time-saving rather than pleasure? I spend enough hours in the day clicking buttons; no DCT I've driven comes close to the feeling of involvement and mechanical connection afforded by a stick and three pedals. I had this car pegged as my next purchase. Now that hinges on if and when Mitsubishi announces a "base" stick-shift model. Replies to this message: merrycynic (Jul 18, 2008 7:15 am)
#13 of 16 Re:Not a real win [wrecker] by socal2006 Jul 17, 2008 (7:38 pm)
Replying to: wrecker (Jul 16, 2008 2:54 pm) Cobalt SS has been given a significant upgrade with the 2008 or 2009 model. Early reviews have been very positive both in the power and handling departments. I would like to see a comparo against this new Cobalt, although I anticipate the MS3 retaining the crown. I would've thought this Lancer had the best chance of unseating the MS3 in an edmunds comparo.
#14 of 16 Re: Transmission fail. [drive571] by merrycynic Jul 18, 2008 (7:15 am)
Replying to: drive571 (Jul 16, 2008 9:01 pm) It appears that some believe that the Ralliart really only needed better "shoes" to to run away with this win.
#15 of 16 Re: 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lance [svtguy] by subiepride Jul 23, 2008 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: svtguy (Jul 15, 2008 4:46 pm) Check out Cobb Tuning (www.cobbtuning.com). They have all sorts of suspension components for the '08 WRX.
#16 of 16 economy of speed by nemo Jul 29, 2008 (12:06 pm)
The Mazda is definitely the cheap speed we're asking for in this market. Wagon practical, fwd fuel efficient (beats the 1995 130hp legacy wagon i had before), leather and hid lights for several grand less than the subie. and any car with snow tires will beat AWD with plain all seaons. if i wanted refinement, i could get v6 something... as it is though, plenty of practical value and fun. compartive gas economy - average mpg for my driving habits 24- speed 3 26-27 civic si 2002 30-32 civic dx 1997 23-24- subi legacy 1995 29-subi justy! 4wd 3cyl 22-92 chevy corsica v6 - of course i just cut my commute to 5 miles so it's not like it matters much for the moment.