new member MS3/WRX?
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Shiroi_ms3
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed3
A lot of people here will tell you to get the MS3, I myself was in the same dilema about 5 months ago when I was looking for a new car, I went with the MS3 because it was the best bang for the buck, and between the two of them I honesltly think the MS3 looks a lot better.
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- 2010 Mazda5 GT
I personally don't think you can't lose with either ('08 MS3 or '09 WRX). You'll have to choose what matters to you the most. Performance wise, I think the '09 WRX will win in some areas (see C&D recent test results below). But we all know it's not all about numbers. Do you need AWD? Do you like a more refined interior (of course that's debatable). I came from an '02 WRX after having owned it for 6 years. It was modded heavily so I was dealing with a harsher ride and rattles and squeaks. I'm sure I'll start getting those with my MS3 eventually, but right now, I like the overall refinement of the MS3. I decided that I didn't need the AWD in FL and I had $21,500 to spend. Couldn't afford the new '09 WRX since we wanted to pay it outright and not have payments 
This will do for now...
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan or 5-door wagon
PRICE AS TESTED: $25,660 (base price: $25,660)
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve flat-4, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 150 cu in, 2457cc
Power (SAE net): 265 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 244 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.1 in Length: 180.3 in Width: 68.5 in Height: 58.1 in Curb weight: 3204 lb
PERFORMANCE:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.9 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 19.7 sec
Street start, 560 mph: 6.3 sec
Standing -mile: 13.5 sec @ 102 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 142 mph
Braking, 700 mph: 160 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 18/25 mpg
C/D observed: 20 mpg
This will do for now... VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan or 5-door wagon
PRICE AS TESTED: $25,660 (base price: $25,660)
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve flat-4, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 150 cu in, 2457cc
Power (SAE net): 265 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 244 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.1 in Length: 180.3 in Width: 68.5 in Height: 58.1 in Curb weight: 3204 lb
PERFORMANCE:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.9 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 19.7 sec
Street start, 560 mph: 6.3 sec
Standing -mile: 13.5 sec @ 102 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 142 mph
Braking, 700 mph: 160 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 18/25 mpg
C/D observed: 20 mpg
I enjoy the MS3, but I can't speak to the '09 WRX. It's faster from what we've been told. Not as big a fan of the exterior though. I suggest a test drive in both, back to back. Mark down what's most important to you and buy the car based on which one fulfills most of those requirements.
you wont lose either way, especially with the newer more power wrx, if you would have asked a year ago, I would have said MS3 hands down, but now, it's just whatever you feel better about. Nothing on here is going to sway you one way or another. Go test drive both.
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- '13 CWP MS3 & '16 Mazda6 GT
lol so true...definitely good advice...you'll never get a straight answer here, only way to truly know is to test them both yourself.
This is true, and also saddened me. I couldnt really hear the exhaust on the new WRX we test drove. Perhaps maybe if the window would have been down....but, that would change once we owned one...must have loud boxer grumble!
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- '13 CWP MS3 & '16 Mazda6 GT
I cant tell if you're being sarcastic or serious...either way (moon)
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- '13 CWP MS3 & '16 Mazda6 GT
lol I dont even know if your comment was directed towards me or the guy talking about the MS3s "loudness" lol
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- '13 CWP MS3 & '16 Mazda6 GT
well then Suck it Trebek lol
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- '13 CWP MS3 & '16 Mazda6 GT
i bought my ms3 before hearing about the '09 wrx with the added power and aero kit etc.
at the time, i didn't even consider the wrx because of 1) less power 2) ugly exterior and 3) boring interior
now that the wrx has more power, i might give it more consideration because it has a lot more power. but it's still ugly and has a boring interior.
and, from a roll, the wrx won't be faster. and, around corners, i'm guessing the ms3 still has a better suspension.
it's all a matter of personal preference. if i had extra money, i'd buy an older wrx and build it, keeping the ms3 as the pretty daily driver. a 3" exhaust on a subaru boxer engine sounds sick.
a guy i work with has a new STi, he parked next to me in the parking lot and said damn, my car looks terrible compared to yours...
at the time, i didn't even consider the wrx because of 1) less power 2) ugly exterior and 3) boring interior
now that the wrx has more power, i might give it more consideration because it has a lot more power. but it's still ugly and has a boring interior.
and, from a roll, the wrx won't be faster. and, around corners, i'm guessing the ms3 still has a better suspension.
it's all a matter of personal preference. if i had extra money, i'd buy an older wrx and build it, keeping the ms3 as the pretty daily driver. a 3" exhaust on a subaru boxer engine sounds sick.
a guy i work with has a new STi, he parked next to me in the parking lot and said damn, my car looks terrible compared to yours...
fostersafb
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- 2009 Mazdaspeed3 GT MGM
I came from 2 WRX's and a FXT before I picked up my MS3 last night.
Read my quick first impressions review here: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123723742
