Mazdaspeed3 or Mazdaspeed6 or STI?
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Mazdaspeed3 or Mazdaspeed6 or STI?
So which of the two would you recommend? A 2007 model of each can be had for roughly the same money ($20k or under). I've driven both and it's a tough call since the cars are so similar.
good:
-very fast
-decent interior
-hatchback/utility
bad:
-crazy wheelspin & torque steer...FWD
-still just a 3 underneath
good:
-4WD
-heated seats & nav
-quiet ride
bad:
-not as fast/handling not as good
-blah interior
The Mazda forums basically just say the MS3 is for the young crowd who wants just the performance, and the MS6 is for the slightly-older crowd who wants something easy to drive day-to-day. The equipment in the cars is really close (HIDs, Bose stereo, 18" wheels, etc), with the 6 edging it out with stuff like nav and heated seats. The 3 does offer LED tails though.
The MS3 really does feel sportier and like a better "package", but the MS6 is definitely smoother and quieter for just driving around town and on the highways. The motor is the same and is pretty strong for both, though that stupid 5500rpm power drop is silly. I can live with it though.
After owning the S2000 I think I just want to go back towards something that's not as exhausting to drive and that is really easy to own. Sure, I will have to give up that bleeding-edge performance but I think I'll have to save that for when I can afford a weekend car.
Your two cents are always appreciated. :-)
good:
-very fast
-decent interior
-hatchback/utility
bad:
-crazy wheelspin & torque steer...FWD
-still just a 3 underneath
good:
-4WD
-heated seats & nav
-quiet ride
bad:
-not as fast/handling not as good
-blah interior
The Mazda forums basically just say the MS3 is for the young crowd who wants just the performance, and the MS6 is for the slightly-older crowd who wants something easy to drive day-to-day. The equipment in the cars is really close (HIDs, Bose stereo, 18" wheels, etc), with the 6 edging it out with stuff like nav and heated seats. The 3 does offer LED tails though.
The MS3 really does feel sportier and like a better "package", but the MS6 is definitely smoother and quieter for just driving around town and on the highways. The motor is the same and is pretty strong for both, though that stupid 5500rpm power drop is silly. I can live with it though.
After owning the S2000 I think I just want to go back towards something that's not as exhausting to drive and that is really easy to own. Sure, I will have to give up that bleeding-edge performance but I think I'll have to save that for when I can afford a weekend car.
Your two cents are always appreciated. :-)
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Really? Where did you read that? It's probably not made for clutch-dumps, so I bet there are a lot of dumbasses out there trying to launch it while street racing.
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Actually I'd love an older STI but they're really hard to come by, and I'm nervous that cops would single me out. The MS3/MS6 are pretty plain-jane and don't scream "pull me over" like a huge wing does.
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Why does it need to be an STI? New 09 WRX = 265 Hp/245 Tq and I got mine a month ago for 26k + TTL which isn't tons over an MS3 and i would imagine less than an MS6.
Anywho, maybe it's just not your cup of tea, just thought I'd suggest it...
Anywho, maybe it's just not your cup of tea, just thought I'd suggest it...
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you can always just take the wing off of the older STis...they'll blend right in with the imprezas
i would take an STi over the ms3 and ms6, just make sure the STi you find isn't beat to hell. do engine compression/leak down test before purchase.
i would take an STi over the ms3 and ms6, just make sure the STi you find isn't beat to hell. do engine compression/leak down test before purchase.