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  1. J

    Lets see what everyone drove before getting the MS3

    i needed 4 doors. not sure about everyone else.
  2. J

    Lets see what everyone drove before getting the MS3

    the list in order of ownership: 1992 Audi 90CS (pearl white) -sold 1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro (black) -got rear ended on the delaware water gap bridge in Pennsylvania; totalled 2003 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 1.8T (silver) -sold 2004 VW R32 (black) - sold 2006 Lotus Elise (candy orange) -still loving it...
  3. J

    2008.5 MAZDASPEED3 - Now in CRYSTAL WHITE and METROPOLITAN GRAY

    throw some taxes and it pumps it up, but selling price on my purchase agreement is $22k. MS3 cosmic blue GT, no nav. i was negotiating for 3 1/2 hours with 3 different sales people, including the owner of the dealership. quite the customer service story. (boom08)
  4. J

    2008.5 MAZDASPEED3 - Now in CRYSTAL WHITE and METROPOLITAN GRAY

    that's it exactly. before throwing money down, low ball them as much as possible on the price. when i picked up my MS3, i told them I am not taking this car for more than $19,000 as "that's what i think it's worth." got away with it at $22k.
  5. J

    2008.5 MAZDASPEED3 - Now in CRYSTAL WHITE and METROPOLITAN GRAY

    there's always room for negotiation, never let them tell you otherwise. (yes)
  6. J

    2008.5 MAZDASPEED3 - Now in CRYSTAL WHITE and METROPOLITAN GRAY

    I would have liked white too. but, when i wanted the car, it wasn't available. but, i've learned over time that there will always be upgrades to the cars we drive. we just need to learn to realize that if we always want something different, that makes it hard to love what we have already...
  7. J

    So how is the stock MS3 clutch?

    thanks for the info. seems like i won't need a clutch for a while then. i don't plan to do much tracking. also, thanks for the good audio links. the bose system is nice, but it definitely could use an upgrade.
  8. J

    So how is the stock MS3 clutch?

    hello. i am new to mazda. i picked up my MS3 a few weeks ago and am having a great time with it. the gas mileage isn't spectacular, but that's probably because i'm not a feather footed pansy. :cool: ha not that the clutch is slipping or anything, but to those who have had the MS3 for a...
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