This is my first post to the board. I've been reading it for the past few weeks though while doing research on what car to buy. Obviously I chose the MAZADASPEED.
The other cars I considered were the SRT-4 and the Mazda 3. I always thought I would get an SRT-4 since the day I saw it at the Detroit auto show. But a few things changed my mind. One is build quality. The Dodge is a nice car, no doubt, and will smoke the Protege, but I found the interior to be not as refined. Also, the overall feel was just too much motor and going fast and not enough 'driving experience,' if that makes sense?
I wasn't interested in a factory race car, but a fun to drive zippy car that was different than anything out there. I know the SRT-4 is in limited numbers, but already it's like 'you ain't cool unless you got an SRT-4.' I don't want to be part of that crowd.
I also looked at the 3, and probably would have bought it, but it didn't have the incentives that are currently offered for the MSP. And, ultimately, I am glad about that, because I think I will like this car better than the 3.
Out of curiosity what did other people on the forum pay for their MSP? I got mine for $200 over invoice plus a $2000 rebate and 3.9 APR. I think I got a good deal but just wondering how others faired?
Also, what is the first go fast upgrade I should do that won't void my warranty?
Oh, and are there any MSP owners in Montana on the boards?
Until my next post later, and hello all!
MSPete
aka Pete Nowakowski
The other cars I considered were the SRT-4 and the Mazda 3. I always thought I would get an SRT-4 since the day I saw it at the Detroit auto show. But a few things changed my mind. One is build quality. The Dodge is a nice car, no doubt, and will smoke the Protege, but I found the interior to be not as refined. Also, the overall feel was just too much motor and going fast and not enough 'driving experience,' if that makes sense?
I wasn't interested in a factory race car, but a fun to drive zippy car that was different than anything out there. I know the SRT-4 is in limited numbers, but already it's like 'you ain't cool unless you got an SRT-4.' I don't want to be part of that crowd.
I also looked at the 3, and probably would have bought it, but it didn't have the incentives that are currently offered for the MSP. And, ultimately, I am glad about that, because I think I will like this car better than the 3.
Out of curiosity what did other people on the forum pay for their MSP? I got mine for $200 over invoice plus a $2000 rebate and 3.9 APR. I think I got a good deal but just wondering how others faired?
Also, what is the first go fast upgrade I should do that won't void my warranty?
Oh, and are there any MSP owners in Montana on the boards?
Until my next post later, and hello all!
MSPete
aka Pete Nowakowski
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