As the dust settles...

[Crock]

Now that my car is officially a total loss, I find myself looking for something new. My first choice is to get another MSP but fairly extensive internet and phone searches have left me quite empty-handed and pretty frustrated.

I could go on about my likes and dislikes of similar cars like the Spec V and the SRT-4 but the bottom line is that none of them measure up to the MSP.

As MSP lovers and drivers, I have to ask you this. Would purchasing a Mazda 3 leave me feeling like I want more? It seems like a pretty good package for the money and I really can't find anything that looks better (on paper). My needs are a 4-door vehicle that is good on gas and can be bought for less than 20K.

Any and all input is appreciated.

 

[MSPinVA]

nah man, the mazda 3 5door is a killer automobile, and the aftermarket is just starting to pick up. It was almost a coin toss for me between that and my MSP.

 

[Artur1976]

U cant find a new one? I thought there are a few left in alabama.

 

[Crock]

Not alabama, Louisana. I've been on the phone with them the last 2 days and the one left was being negotiated for sale. Too bad they weren't negotiating with me. The sales person I spoke to said he would call me back but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[LAZERBLU2003.5]

^^^^^^^^^^ How did that happen??????? and were you in the car????

 

[INGREXCO]

ill sell u mine. 2003 black mica mazdaspeed for 21grand :-D

 

[JDM Sam]

I'll sell u mine 20,500! HA

 

[Crock]

^^^^^^^^^^ How did that happen??????? and were you in the car????

Laser- here is what happened.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64320


Early start today. I plan on test driving a Nissan SE-R, a Dodge SRT-4 and a Mazda 3. The mazda is the heavy favorite but the test drive could change everything. It did when I test drove the MSP.

 

[mspdfreak]

Laser- here is what happened.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64320


Early start today. I plan on test driving a Nissan SE-R, a Dodge SRT-4 and a Mazda 3. The mazda is the heavy favorite but the test drive could change everything. It did when I test drove the MSP.

I'd really think twice about the SRT 4. Look at the Consumer Reports issue, it doesn't have a very good reputation.

 

[[syko.xero]]

i am gonna sell mine for 16k before I leave for college (will nego) since I will not be needing it anymore

 

[122 Vega]

There is a new black mica down the street from me, a new yellow across town and there was a sunlight silver too. They are available. I had a 3 as a rental car, and it drove like a rental car. I was glad to have my MSP back, even despite the problems with it.

Britt

 

[generix]

a friend of mine has the 3 with the 2.3l engine. it drives ok, but nothing like what i'm used to with my car. it's a nice vehicle if you can't find anything else, it handles ok, but there's no way i'd choose it over my msp.