If the rattle is that bad go in and warrant it. Isnt there a TSB for that anyway? Thought it had something to do with the windshield...
There is a write up and pics of the 2010 in the new C&D towards the back... Looks nice. HP on the 2.3 is up to 167 and gets the 6 sp. manual.
So the 2010 MS3 is confirmed now?
No, and I'm still not holding my breath. I'm still willing to bet $100 that there will be no new '10 MS3.
If it does end up being released and I really liked it, I'd wait until a 2011 or possible 2012 model. I don't like the idea of getting those first-year runs.
Wow, some people fall hook, line and sinker for the 'new' models that mfg's bring out. You take the 15 to 25% depreciation hit/beating as soon as you drive the new off their lot but then to take the beating again one or two years later?
If your place (house/condo) is paid off (mortgage free) and everything else is paid for (flat screen tv, furniture, etc) is owned outright (not on a payment plan) then, yeah, taking the depreciation beating every few years when the new model comes might make more sense.... but how many people are in that boat and buying a $23k car every few years??
No, and I'm still not holding my breath. I'm still willing to bet $100 that there will be no new '10 MS3.
Believe it or not, first year runs are typically the best. A close friend involved in the industry explained it to me like this:
First year model cars have the most money invested in them. Every year going forward after the car is released, the company finds newer ways to cut costs and produce things cheaper, to increase profitability.
The MS3 was already out and released, so the engine and trans will already be solid. It's mainly the new body that will be new, and that will be easy to avoid issues.
Going to a first year model with a brand new engine and trans is a little trickier. *edit* they bored it out a little, but shouldn't change too much.