I get busted way too often.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
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I get busted way too often.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
What was the OP's question again?
Check out a GTI too. They are not as fast but quick and very nice and quiet inside, the interior is nice. You can buy a tune to bring the power close to the MS3, but then you can probably do the same with the MS3 to get it quicker too.
I really am not a fan of FWD and I hate torque steer but I wanted a hatch that would get 30+ mpg hwy, which ruled out the MS3 and WRX. I found when I had my Z4M I could rarely use the 330hp just driving around town. I do believe in the saying, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Probably why the miata is fun too. If someone would make a RWD hatch with 200-300hp I would be all over it.
All are fun cars, just depends what you want of course.
You are missing the chance to become friends with the local police and fund the city.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbh
I've actually found I drive faster cars slower on the street than slower cars... some reverse logic.
True, I used to run the miata to the rev limiter all the time and I was still only barely breaking the speed limit. 335, run it through a few gears getting on the highway and you're doing 120 all of a sudden.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowchildmiata
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/...b6a4636e_o.jpgQuote:
If someone would make a RWD hatch with 200-300hp I would be all over it.
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So? Whacha gettin', sammm?
30 mph! Slow down son! What's your hurry?Quote:
Originally Posted by jbh
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Originally Posted by altiain
Nothing German, thats for sure!Quote:
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Ah, but those are wagons.Quote:
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Fixed it, damn iPad autocorrect.Quote:
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That's probably a good idea.Quote:
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First drive of the 318ti Wed night and the drivers side window came off track and wouldn't go up. Reading on the web, it's a common problem with the 318ti's.
I had zero issues with my MKV GTI
Is that why you sold it and bought a StooK?Quote:
Originally Posted by 762
Nah, bought the Stook to learn how to drive a manual transmission, RWD sports car. That and the whole more exciting, fun, faster, classed competitively thing.
Random observation - my parents are in town this week and they have a '11 Mazda3 rental car. It's not the Mazdaspeed, but damn if this car doesn't have one of the cheapest, shitty interiors ive seen in a while. It's like nine different colors and textures of crappy hard plastic, none of which compliment each other.
I've driven several first gen Mazdaspeed3s (and base models as well), and I don't remember them having such a craptastic interior. They're no Lexus, but I was genuinely surprised at how bad the interior is on the new 3.
Late to the game, here. Sorry about that.
I've admired the Gen 1 Speed3 for quite some time. When a buddy at work bought a new '08 model, he let me drive it around on a lunch break.In stock form, the earlier versions are very fun on the streets and highway. Oddly enough, they are also extremely practical. Both of these things are, I imagine, pretty dang obvious.
My only issues with the car were a somewhat vague shifter, soft springs, and body roll that I really didn't care for at all. Granted, this is coming from a guy who drives a Miata, so the shifter and suspension stuff is almost a given with lots of typical cars.
Soon after, said friend dropped in a Cobb shifter (sadly now discontinued), a big rear bar, stiffer springs, lighter wheels and better tires. He let me drive it again while on break. What an amazing vehicle! I simply can't test drive one now, as I'll need to have one (and I've been shopping the pricing on them recently...dammit). He's been taking the car out to MSR now & again over the last couple of years and apparently doing pretty well.
With just a couple of aftermarket tweaks, these cars are real gems. Even in stock form, hey, they can be wonderful.
I have no comments on the interior, really. It's fine by me. I'm not used to really nice interiors, so unless I'm in a Caddy or something, I really don't notice. The 3 in general suits all of my needs. Give it 250+ ponies at the wheels, and I'm totally sold. The gf has a 1st gen base 3 sedan, and it's a wonderful commuter. The seats are even pretty comfy.
If you're looking for a white version of the Gen 1 ilk (just like me) as I hear, CarMax has a few nationally. One is fairly low miles, coming in at about 24k. Pricing is right around $18k for that example...plus a small transfer fee to get it here from Kansas or something.
You're keeping the truck, though, right?
So what did ya get Sammmmmmmm?
I got this sweet '95M! (I'm still looking, but my current ride isn't that horrible for a 15 mile commute and it's paid for)Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
I am also a huge fan of the "paid for" car! ::Banana::
What is the range of gas mileage on these? What is the difference in mpg between the MS and non-turbo?
When I was commuting daily 65miles round trip at 75mph on the SRT, I got 22 to 24mpg.
Now that I just do short trips (i.e. doesn't fully warm up) I'm down to 19 to 21mpg.
If I had a lighter right foot, it could be better.
Thanks, that's great info. Surprisingly that's just a tad better than my 2000 Mazda MPV mini van.