is the mazdaspeed tech package really worth it?

[Slow*Jim]

I test drove one with the tech package and one without - couldn't tell a difference between the two stereos. Nav screen sucks. Push button start is cool but not worth $1800 - so IMO, save your money.

 

[badfish2]

I bought without tech...

I think the push button start would be really cool. Everything else doesn't seem worth it.

I've heard that the nav screen, while small, is surprisingly usable.

The stereo in the standard model is in my opinion GREAT (for factory). I will not be replacing anything in it, and for what it's worth am selling all of my car audio stuff that was in my last car...that had a 4 channel amp driving internal speakers, and a nice 2 channel driving a sub.

I am not a big boomer, but prefer a full sound that a subwoofer delivers.

I am fine with this stereo...so for me... Bose is not worth it. Besides, you know the saying right ?? "No Highs, No Lows, Gotta be Bose"

 

[nastynogales]

congrats!