How good is the aftermarket for the SP23?

[SP23goesroar]

I'm New. This is my first post. I've been checking this site out for the last week or so, I love mazda's, i was looking to buying a Red P5 about a year ago but end up getting something cheaper. My 18 birthday is coming up and I plan on buying a new car. I like the new SP23's and they fit my budget(thank god i still live at home) Right now i own a 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 5-Speed stick. anyways on to my questions...

1. Is the SP23 any better than a normal 3s other than the interior?

2. Would I be better off buy just a reg. Mazda3s Model?

3. I'm haven a hard time finding parts(Headers,Exhaust,coilovers,brakes,etc.) for the Mazda3, is there any good sites other than Nopionline.com that shows parts for the 3?

 

[mobomelter]

1. No its the same car besides a couple of nice appearance upgrades
2. Yes. The money saved could be used on performance parts
3. I don't beileve they make headers yet, exhaust is available, coilovers are available, some brake parts are available. Use google search and this websites banners to find other parts.

 

[SP23goesroar]

thanks alot man.

 

[mobomelter]

not a problem. hey have you put any parts on your focus? i used to have a 2000 ZX3

 

[SP23goesroar]

yeah, just sparco pedals and a AEM Cold Air intake. It's my first car, I just got finished paying it off. I test drove a Blue Mazda3 s 4-door tonight and there very nice cars. I think I'll get one once summer arrives.