2010 Mazdaspeed3

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09-17-2009, 09:48 AM
sammm

2010 Mazdaspeed3

I like it! :burnrubr:

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09-17-2009, 10:00 AM
CosmosMpower

The front might be the worse of any car sold in the last 5 years.
09-17-2009, 10:24 AM
TurboDuane

Wow, looks like a real HOT ROD! Why can't the MX-5 get a powertrain like that? Did you see the torque specs? 280lbs at 3300 rpm, talk about motivation.:burnrubr: Oh, and 263 HP at 5500rpm, with redline at 6700, 15.5 lbs of boost, and direct injection. However, it's a bit heavy tipping the scales at 3221 lbs.

But I too am not a fan for the silly grin on the car. I'd rather see a silly grin on my face, lol.
09-17-2009, 10:27 AM
altiain

I'd rather have the '07-'09 Mazdaspeed3. Much more of a Q-ship than this one.
09-17-2009, 11:56 AM
jrj512

I think I could get used to the front end. I like both generations, so it would really come down to the price difference.
09-17-2009, 01:00 PM
smartmx5

I like it. There will not a white version or have the option for xenon lights. I guess it doesn't matter, the wife will be getting the next car and she wants a Pepper White Mini Cooper S and I need it to be a JCW.;)
09-17-2009, 01:12 PM
ken o

I like it. The previous version looked like a small minivan.
09-17-2009, 01:30 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by smartmx5

I like it. There will not a white version or have the option for xenon lights. I guess it doesn't matter, the wife will be getting the next car and she wants a Pepper White Mini Cooper S and I need it to be a JCW.;)

I would go against the JCW if you're buying a new car. The 2009 JCW has a fake E-diff, only the normal Cooper S 6spd has the option to get a real mechanical LSD. The 2010+ Cooper S's will all have the E-diff similar to the recent BMW's.

Also there are aftermarket options that make better power and give you better performance for the buck than the JCW.
09-17-2009, 04:46 PM
smartmx5

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

I would go against the JCW if you're buying a new car. The 2009 JCW has a fake E-diff, only the normal Cooper S 6spd has the option to get a real mechanical LSD. The 2010+ Cooper S's will all have the E-diff similar to the recent BMW's.

Also there are aftermarket options that make better power and give you better performance for the buck than the JCW.

Thanks for the information. I am still learning. She will be driving it mostly, meaning 97% of the time. I want the extra gadgets so I can just drive the Mini when I instruct and play on the track once in a while. Would your suggestion be a 2009 Mini Cooper S with no JCW and possibly go with something aftermarket on that package? So E-diff, what the hell is that? Sounds to be no good, huh?
Thanks,
Tryin to learn
09-17-2009, 06:53 PM
dark shadow

i thought it was hideous. that is why i got my 09 before i couldnt get one.
09-18-2009, 05:50 AM
ken o

So E-diff, what the hell is that?

It uses the brakes as a method to restrict power to the inside wheel allowing more power to the outside wheel.

There is a flash for the Mini allowing a 100% stock to make +45HP and +47 TQ.
09-18-2009, 07:37 AM
smartmx5

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

So E-diff, what the hell is that?

It uses the brakes as a method to restrict power to the inside wheel allowing more power to the outside wheel.

There is a flash for the Mini allowing a 100% stock to make +45HP and +47 TQ.

ken,
I don't care what the majority of MME say about you, you are are good guy!! ;) Thanks for the information. It will help in my research.