is the mazdaspeed3 only a 2007 model?

[Snowwolfe]

Actually our prices tend to be lower in the long run than most other states because we do not pay sales tax and our 2 year DVM fees runs about $200. Heck, even our gas is lower. I filled up the Civic at Costco yesterday for something like $2.58 a gallon.
But I would not be against flying to the west coast and buying one and driving it back if the price made it worthwhile.

 

[Vixen]

depends entirely on your current area market. However its safe to assume that discounts will be hard to come by.

Its happened on the MS3, just rarely however. My area? You wouldnt see a discount and in some dealer cases theyve actually added market adjustment markups...

My dealer had added a $1000.00 market adjustment. I told him I wasn't paying it so he took it off the price.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

well considering there have been 3 accepted orders for 08 models I would beg to say you, sir, are wrong. (I work for a Mazdaspeed dealer. this is where I have my facts, where are you getting YOUR info?)

feel free to email mazda for confirmation, but the schedule is set for an 08 model year.

and to clear up a little misinformation from another.

the MSP had 2 half year runs (03 & 03.5), ending with the retirement of the protege.

the MSMiata ran mazdaspeed models in 04 and 05, ending with the retirement of the model generation.

the MS6 ran 2 years (still current) for 06 and 07. MS6 will be ending @ the end of 07. (with a new 6 generation to be replacing current generation 6s)

the MS3 is currently on no "set" timeframe, however it had an 07 production run and is currently slated for 08 production (starting actual build roughly in june). following previous trends, its safe to assume that it will, infact, only last 2 years.

Please people, do a little research before bashing correct information

EDIT: and 1sty, the 07 MS6 was its own production run and not leftovers from 06(which would be illegal to actually sell as an 07 model).

wow, better watch out !!! the dealers know best ... (bowdown) Bet(bird)

They have no options or even colors announced bro. So, people are putting deposits down on cars they have no idea what they will look like, what they will come equipped with, or even when they will be released. Sorry, but those individuals are IDIOTS.

EDIT: However, if they end up comming out with a white MS3 in 08, you better believe my black mica ms3 is getting traded in for a white one.

 

[blue2turbo]

Thank you for providing this information. I can get the Si Sedan (no nav) out the door for 21K and the MS3 for about 26K (dealer only orders them with the ST package-no nav).
I don't doubt for a minute the MS3 isn't worth the extra 5k it just a matter of me deciding if I want to spend it!
I recently sold my 01 Corvette as I want something I can drive year around up here in Alaska. This is why I am looking towards a front wheel drive car. Life is full of choices and it only takes a few more thousand to go up another notch, then another, lol. We currently own a 06 LX Civic and have an 07 EX manual on order to replace it. I like the interior of both cars but to be honest I hate the boxy look of the MS3. But I could live with it if the performance is there.
The Mazda dealer came across as these cars are rarer than hens teeth and he is only allocated eight per year. This gives him a reason to keep the prices high but is he correct?

Oh ok.. I didn't know they only got the GT packages up there, the sport you can get for about 23k out the door if you don't pay taxes... so it would be a much closer call... I personally didn't want the GT, the only thing I wish the sport had was the HID's, they can keep the leather, stereo, and auto sensing windshield. with a 5k difference, the choice for me would be a lot harder as well... but now that I have driven the MS3, I would never go back to the torqueless civic... but that personal preference I guess.

 

[MX6toMS3]

New to the forums, and just wanted to comment that I'm buying my MS3 this week.

My only concern is that in a few months I find out there's some improvements or a better color available for 08. I'm wondering if I'd take a hit if I trade in mine after less than a year.

I'm a huge blue fan but I hate that cosmic blue so I'm getting a black one.

 

[ptperformance]

08 AWD Focus will have lots of parts from the MS3 that I have seen so far. I have heard that 08 is a go for the MS3 so we will be good from there. 09 who knows but I have been told that the DIZI motor will be in the AWD Focus, we will see?

 

[ptperformance]

New to the forums, and just wanted to comment that I'm buying my MS3 this week.

My only concern is that in a few months I find out there's some improvements or a better color available for 08. I'm wondering if I'd take a hit if I trade in mine after less than a year.

I'm a huge blue fan but I hate that cosmic blue so I'm getting a black one.

I would wait and see if they release the yellow and I have heard of a possilbe orange one? Maybe you can put a deposit down and then wait for the 08 colors to arrive.

 

[MX6toMS3]

I would wait and see if they release the yellow and I have heard of a possilbe orange one? Maybe you can put a deposit down and then wait for the 08 colors to arrive.

Hmm, I'm thinking I'd prefer the black over the yellow or orange. I like them, but I think it'd get old fast. If that's the only gossip I think I'm safe. I just don't want them to come out with a brighter blue! That's my fave.

 

[ptperformance]

Hmm, I'm thinking I'd prefer the black over the yellow or orange. I like them, but I think it'd get old fast. If that's the only gossip I think I'm safe. I just don't want them to come out with a brighter blue! That's my fave.

I have the black and in WA is shows every spec of dirt and what not on the car, I wish I had got a different color.

 

[MX6toMS3]

I have the black and in WA is shows every spec of dirt and what not on the car, I wish I had got a different color.

Yikes.
I live in the middle of Houston and there's constant construction on the road to my house with gravel and all kinds of dirt. And I am NOT the most diligent with washing my car. But maybe this will force me to change my filthy ways...

 

[Mike McAlice]

There is an '08 model coming out for the speed3. I just started working at the Mazda Gallery on route 1 in Norwood Mass, this past Monday. My brother bought his speed3 there, so I had a hookup. I'm lookin into gettin one of my own, and a few guys around here said they're already taking orders for the 08 and will be gettin' them as soon as they start shipping. My brother got a really good deal, FYI. Im not sure of the numbersm but he pertty excited after speaking to a couple dealers; he got the best deal at the Gallery. I couldnt care less if anyone comes in, Im just here for the summer, but Id be lookin here even if I didnt work here.