how to test drive a msp

[bsgts]

later this week i will be picking up a msp, but i was wondering when test driving the speed what things should i be looking for in the car, how should i drive it fast or slow? what are the key things to look for before I purchase it?

 

[changedman]

drive it however you want. take corners fast.

 

[Stormtrooper77]

You drive it like you would your own car.

 

[richelesro]

Scare the s*** out of the sales person: Go at a sharp right turn only at 45 and throw the wheel.

 

[twiztedjeckel]

beat the ever living piss out of it. after all, it won't be the car your buying right?

 

[bsgts]

yes, the car i will be test driving will be the car i'm going to buy

 

[DeputySherif]

I would listen to the turbo and make sure it is screaming abnormally, blast the AC and Heat to make sure there is no wierd noises.....

 

[DeputySherif]

** it isn't screaming **

 

[Micah]

** it isn't screaming **

was wondering where you were going with that? (lol)

 

[NoVaMSP]

depends if you are test driving the one you will own.

 

[Got_boost02]

yeah, if its yours, i wouldnt beat the piss outta it. espeacially since it wouldnt be broken in yet!

 

[MSP4EVER]

Crash Into another car...............LOL

 

[Leadfoot]

drive it like you stole it....and it'll be much better if you have a s***-eating grin the whole time...should scare the piss outta the dealer!

 

[MSP4EVER]

Do Burnouts, speed up to 130-140mph

 

[MSP4EVER]

Oh, take the RPM's to 7500k and see what happen.........LOL.....

 

[oldzoomer]

check for the hesitation problem. I think the dealers are supposed to have flashed all cars on the lots but who knows.

check for a possible leak in the drivers side rear trunk well/hole.

run across some bumps to determine if the clunk is there.

make sure the radio works and the sub isn't blown.

make sure they put air in the tires.

I only experienced the first problem. This car is fun to look at and drive.

Oh, be sure to call Mazda and get the production number and put it in this thread:
http://www.msprotege.com/vbb225/showthread.php?s=&postid=540371#post540371

 

[WillisW555]

Make sure you don't have the 'alarm problem'.

Basically, if you arm the alarm... the parking lights go on and stay on. The dealer told me it'll be 2 weeks to get parts. Some have been saying that it's taken up to a month.

Question - It's been said that there is a big variance in boost pressures. How would one know if they have more boost than another car? I didn't test drive my car before buying it, but it feels strong and turkeys pretty easily.

 

[Leadfoot]

Question - It's been said that there is a big variance in boost pressures. How would one know if they have more boost than another car? I didn't test drive my car before buying it, but it feels strong and turkeys pretty easily.

I think the only way would be to install a boost gauge.

 

[oldzoomer]

Just listen for the turkeys! If it sounds like there is a whole flock of them then you've got good boost!
(silly)

 

[Newf]

look for coolant leaks around the pipes too. Green crap. check again after the test drive.

Go over some bumps that will cause the car to sway left and right....like a curb or something. This will check the infamous clunk

Check for the ECU flash sticker under the hood, ask if it's been flashed.

Ask what bushings are on the car. If their not 156E's get them put on BEFORE buying it. This will save the sway bar from having to be replaced down the road.

You'll have to open that turbo just a little, just enough to hear start to whiine. Normal whistle noises are all good. But if it sounds like metal scraping against metal....not good.