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I'm looking into getting a MS3 and really want either the white or gray. Went to the dealer today and saw the white in person for the first time (did not have gray) and it looked great. Question is for those familiar with mods, what would it take to make the car a 0-60 in 5 second or under car...

I expect to see someone park like that who lives in New England - you know, the inconsiderate ones with limited, is any common sense. I'm the type that will not inconvenience others by parking like that and would rather find a spot further away. I'm also the type that would find just enough...

I guarantee there will be some form of Speed3 in 2009. With all of the accolades and popularity of this vehicle, production will continue. We'll just have to wait to see what they have in the works.

A 1999 Mitsu 3000 GT VR4 was around 45k. A 1991 was around 30K

I took part in an autocross in Mass at an airforce base in which there was a long straightaway where you go up to about 60-70 before have to break hard and do a 180. Directly behind this 180 was a main afb road so they put up jersey barriers to separate the road from the track. This guy had a...

Seeing that there is much talk about the two subject colors and great anticipation for them to hit the States, lets have a poll to see what everyone likes. These are the two colors I am considering but want to see them in person before I make a decision.

I have a 17 gallon 5 hp Husky model which fits the bill for most applications. It's on wheels so it's semi portable and can handle everything from filling tires to impact wrenches and such.

I test drove one at the dealer about three weeks ago in 25 degree weather. It sounded like my two year old was banging a bunch of pots with a spoon. I commented to the dealer about this and he thought it was due to the car just sitting unused on the lot. After reading all the posts on here...

It's really not a big deal. Drain the oil, put in 5 or so quarts, start it up and let it run for a minute or two then shut it off. Check the level and adjust from there.

Iceman, I talked with Ralph (General Sales Manager at Autocenter Mazda) about a month ago. I used to work at Autocenter BMW next door and my bro is now the GSM at BMW so he introduced me to Ralph. I'm not sure if things have changed since I stopped in there but Ralph did see the new colors in...

Don't have the Speed 3 yet but am waiting for the gray and white to be available. Want to see both colors in person and then make the decision. Here is what I've driven in the past. Also drove a 1990 Eclipse turbo from 1990 and sold it in 2006 which I loved over those years. That's one of...

I test drove one in Rhode Island yesterday and the suspension sounded like a 40 piece orchestra. Must be due to the cold but was a turn off for someone test driving.

He said he could not order it as it was not in the DDO. There was no pricing or other information in the system other than the two colors being available at some point. I'm not sure if this will be a 2008.5 model but it's being called the 'refresh' internally.

I was quoted $631/yr for the MS3 through Amica. I'm 41 with no accidents or tickets (that they know about!) and three cars insured under them. Deductible of $500.

Just got back from the dealer here in Rhode Island. My brother works for the BMW dealership associated with the Mazda one and he brought me over to the GSM. There are two whites. Sport white is not available on the Speed3. The Crystal Pearl White will be available with an additional cost...