Reply With QuoteI've always liked the MS3. It will eat tires and they're not cheap tires either. Other than being FWD I think they are great cars. I'm trying to convince the wife she needs one.
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Prices on the MS3 are really good. Thinking about picking one up for DD and light AX. Feedback? Front tire eating FWD Mini want-a-be but with more power?
I've always liked the MS3. It will eat tires and they're not cheap tires either. Other than being FWD I think they are great cars. I'm trying to convince the wife she needs one.
I got a price of $25185 drive out from Melvin at Hiley Hurst yesterday for a Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring.
Seemed like a decent price. Was it???
But I have changed gears yet again on a replacement for my 4Runner......
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Chris
91 Miata (#3), Rattle Can Grey(previous owner), Greddy Turbo @7 PSI and Manifold (Only items remaining from the kit), TDR I/C, Godspeed Radiator, RM DP, 2.5 Enthuza Bipes, BEGI AFPR, ACT, Lightened Stock Flywheel, Yellow Konis, FCM on Stock Springs, HDM2S, MOMO Wheel, Ratsback Front CF Lip, Black Rota's on EcstaXS, Corrado Rotors & XP8's on Front w/ 1.8 rears.
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Wishlist: Megasquirt to run 12-13 PSI, White non-spray paint job, 8" 6UL's, RX7 LSD, Evans Waterless Coolant
Only if you're a sucker who buys new.
A friend of mine (TypeSH on the S2k forum) just bought an '07 MS3 GT from Scott P. at Honda of McKinney. He paid $16,800 for one with 13,600 miles. He really likes it. He had it out at MSR a couple of weeks ago and said it did pretty good for a bone stock car.
I drove one at Harris Hill a few weeks ago and came away pretty impressed. The seats aren't quite as supportive as they look (although they are comfy), and the front tires are asked to do an awful lot, but I thought it was a really fun car to drive. The motor is a little flat on top, but has great mid-range torque and good throttle response. Truth is, if I could buy an "MX-8" from Mazda with that engine in an RX-8 chassis, I'd buy one tomorrow.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Ken,
I am thinking about an MS3 as well. I drove Mark's this past Saturday and it was a hoot. It really can get around the track. Shannon Macmasters told me that an Austin Mazda Dealer had 5 MS3s for $20K. I guess 2008 or 2009. I have to get this one job first and then I will buy one. How about you letting me help pick the color and upgrades on yours and then I can buy the car from you?I think it is a great car. Fair amount of room. Great gas mileage and proven reliability. Tons of aftermarket parts and accessories. Plus, open up the air induction and add some more horsepower!!!! Instead of trailering the miata to go and instruct, I could just drive the MS3 to the track until I get my CTS-V.
Alan
Here's an '08 GT with < 5K miles for $16K
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That price seems awfully high IMO.
I like em a lot considering how useful they are for the 99.99% of the time you drive a car when it's not on the track.
Ken you selling the M3 already?
Too high for a salvage title.THIS IS A REBUILT VEHICLE THAT WAS SALVAGE AND IS NOW A REBUILT VEHICLE, WITH A REBUILT TITLE
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
I didn't catch that and I agree.
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"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague longing for something salty" - Peter Egan
Several local dealers are right at $22K for a new MS3 GT.
Used is a great deal, but I need as few miles as possible.
M3 is safe in garage. I might put a bigger radiator in it. Bye-bye STU.
I'm also looking to get a MS3. Looks like I can get a good deal on '07 with 18K miles on it. Seems to be in really good condition (4.75/5.00) at an auction.
I really want a daily driver with some carrying capacity and its between a MS3 or a WRX wagon (which are hard to find).
Only problem with the MS3 is that its red
Anybody know what is the best setup for sways - Racing beat or what ever else? And maybe some springs?. I'd like to track it a little here and there when I want a break from the Miata - but I don't want to go crazy with modifications.
Can't speak on the MS3, but I find the RB springs/Koni shocks combo to be a very nice comrpomise between street comfort and trackability on the RX-8. Moderately lower (~1/2") and moderately stiffer (~20%). Call it a trackable street car instead of a streetable track car.
I was about to order a set of RB swaybars as well, but opted to buy Progress swaybars instead. I'd love to tell you how they work, but they've been on backorder for 4 weeks now.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
What color? How many add-ons?
From cars.com
Someone should beat $22k.
Should be able to get one for 20K or so new. Wasn't the MSRP only about 22 for the Touring? I got 10K off my RX-8, shouldn't be hard to get 3-4 off a MS3.
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MSRP is right at $26K on the one I am looking at.
Is that with the technology package?
Did not see that as an option.
Per Mazdausa.com:
Mazdaspeed3 Sport- $23,410
Sport Options:
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO $430
COMPASS/AUTO-DIM MIRROR WITH HOMELINK $275
COMPASS/AUTO-DIM MIRROR $200
PEARL PAINT CHARGE $200
ALUMINUM FUEL DOOR (CHROME) $100
ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS $78
WHEEL LOCKS $50
CARGO NET $40
Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring- $25,125
Grand Touring Options:
NAVI AND SAT. RADIO PKG $1,950
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO $430
COMPASS/AUTO-DIM MIRROR WITH HOMELINK $275
COMPASS/AUTO-DIM MIRROR $200
PEARL PAINT CHARGE $200
ALUMINUM FUEL DOOR (CHROME) $100
ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS $78
WHEEL LOCKS $50
CARGO NET $40
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