Lets see what everyone drove before getting the MS3
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oaklandopen
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my first car was a hand-me-down 94 jeep grand cherokee 5.2L V8 after i got my license
then sold that for a 99 miata with hardtop (it's the one in the middle)
then got an 05 gsx-r600
then traded the miata in for an 05 tacoma
then wife traded in her wrangler for an 07 3gt
then that got totalled and we've put an order on a black 2008.5 BM gt...should be here around june
(and sizing an image is different on this forum than im used to(uhm))
then sold that for a 99 miata with hardtop (it's the one in the middle)
then got an 05 gsx-r600
then traded the miata in for an 05 tacoma
then wife traded in her wrangler for an 07 3gt
then that got totalled and we've put an order on a black 2008.5 BM gt...should be here around june
(and sizing an image is different on this forum than im used to(uhm))
Might as well jump in.
In order of appearance ...
Didn't own, but drove: [All automatics]
- 1955 Chrysler Imperial Sedan Big Hemi (392?) 2bbl carb 2sp push-button auto would downshift to low at 55 mph if you stomped it, and the front end would rise and shift into high, screaming (no tachometer) at 70. Best pic I could find http://tinyurl.com/3ube7v
- 1964 Chrysler Newport 318 2bbl push-button auto http://tinyurl.com/4hbjdx
- 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 440ci high compression 4bbl Very torque-ey fast for big car
http://tinyurl.com/4ucvsn
Cars I owned:
- 1968 Rambler Ambassador sedan 343ci 2bbl. It's a Rambler! I especially recall the "Desert Only" AC setting, and the Quadraphonic 8-track (think Rush 2112) with stolen drive-in speakers in the front. Oh, and the front split seats that folded down flush with the backs. High school fun. No pics to be found.
- 1966 Dodge Polara 2dr hardtop w/ 383 2bbl. Drove it through college Cool looking but handled like crap. Looks like this http://tinyurl.com/3l9bnt but mine was Green
- 1981 Toyota Tercel 3 door hatch w/5sp 63hp! Sorry no pic.
- 1985 Toyota Tercel 3 door hatch w/5sp Too boring for pics
- 1989 Toyota Camry DX V6 auto Ditto on pics
- 1996 Toyota Camry LX V6 auto Ditto
- 1995 Camry XLE 4 cyl Ditto
- 2007 Speed3 Sport Black. No mods (!) except for side moulding and rear "Speed3" tag removal. Most fun car and first "new" car I've ever owned.
In order of appearance ...
Didn't own, but drove: [All automatics]
- 1955 Chrysler Imperial Sedan Big Hemi (392?) 2bbl carb 2sp push-button auto would downshift to low at 55 mph if you stomped it, and the front end would rise and shift into high, screaming (no tachometer) at 70. Best pic I could find http://tinyurl.com/3ube7v
- 1964 Chrysler Newport 318 2bbl push-button auto http://tinyurl.com/4hbjdx
- 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 440ci high compression 4bbl Very torque-ey fast for big car
http://tinyurl.com/4ucvsn
Cars I owned:
- 1968 Rambler Ambassador sedan 343ci 2bbl. It's a Rambler! I especially recall the "Desert Only" AC setting, and the Quadraphonic 8-track (think Rush 2112) with stolen drive-in speakers in the front. Oh, and the front split seats that folded down flush with the backs. High school fun. No pics to be found.
- 1966 Dodge Polara 2dr hardtop w/ 383 2bbl. Drove it through college Cool looking but handled like crap. Looks like this http://tinyurl.com/3l9bnt but mine was Green
- 1981 Toyota Tercel 3 door hatch w/5sp 63hp! Sorry no pic.
- 1985 Toyota Tercel 3 door hatch w/5sp Too boring for pics
- 1989 Toyota Camry DX V6 auto Ditto on pics
- 1996 Toyota Camry LX V6 auto Ditto
- 1995 Camry XLE 4 cyl Ditto
- 2007 Speed3 Sport Black. No mods (!) except for side moulding and rear "Speed3" tag removal. Most fun car and first "new" car I've ever owned.
Super Unique
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- 2008.5 Mazdaspeed 3 Black Mica
Here is my current vehicle...
think the mazdaspeed 3 will be somewhat of a change? LOL
think the mazdaspeed 3 will be somewhat of a change? LOL
Let's just say I've had all to many cars to begin with, and now I have a MS6
86 Mercury Topaz Totaled
84 Mercury Capri (foxbody chassis) gave to my brother he killed it with 225k on it
92 Ford Probe Extensivly modified head. Port pollished, cammed, bigger valves. upgrades oil pump. tuned by ford racing. 221 wheel hp. 2.2L 12 valve
88 Mercury Tracer blown motor
87 Pontiac Firebird Formula. Sold
02 chev Cavalier Z24 Trades for the MS6
06 Mazdaspeed 6 CPE EMS, MS CAI, SLS test pipe. Mangaflow mufflers
86 Mercury Topaz Totaled
84 Mercury Capri (foxbody chassis) gave to my brother he killed it with 225k on it
92 Ford Probe Extensivly modified head. Port pollished, cammed, bigger valves. upgrades oil pump. tuned by ford racing. 221 wheel hp. 2.2L 12 valve
88 Mercury Tracer blown motor
87 Pontiac Firebird Formula. Sold
02 chev Cavalier Z24 Trades for the MS6
06 Mazdaspeed 6 CPE EMS, MS CAI, SLS test pipe. Mangaflow mufflers
I'm new here and unsure how to post a question to the members. Here's a list of questions, perhaps somebody could forward this, or give me directions on how to post it correctly:
o Just bought 08 MS3 GT. I'm a freak about breaking in new cars carefully, so what is the soonest I should change the oil?
o Any thoughts on synthetic vs regular oil? Turbos tend to run hotter, but I've always followed the practice of using regular oils and changing frequently (every 3,000 or so)
o Do you REALLY have to let the engine idle for 30 - 60 seconds before turning it off, even if you've been driving easily?
o Any recommendations on wax/polish, or what tires are best (currently have the stock Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 - 215/45 - 18's, I beleive)
o My last car was a Honda S2000 - exceptional handler, but can't touch the torque and mid-range acceleration of the MS3. I'm enjoying the MS3 way more than the S2K, as it was VERY noisy and cramped and not nearly as practical for most purposes
That's it - thanks in advance for help
o Just bought 08 MS3 GT. I'm a freak about breaking in new cars carefully, so what is the soonest I should change the oil?
o Any thoughts on synthetic vs regular oil? Turbos tend to run hotter, but I've always followed the practice of using regular oils and changing frequently (every 3,000 or so)
o Do you REALLY have to let the engine idle for 30 - 60 seconds before turning it off, even if you've been driving easily?
o Any recommendations on wax/polish, or what tires are best (currently have the stock Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 - 215/45 - 18's, I beleive)
o My last car was a Honda S2000 - exceptional handler, but can't touch the torque and mid-range acceleration of the MS3. I'm enjoying the MS3 way more than the S2K, as it was VERY noisy and cramped and not nearly as practical for most purposes
That's it - thanks in advance for help
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
i still own it, drive it and mod it a little, still trying to finish the msp clone aspect of it
I prefer using Synthetic, but That was on my SRT-4 and Eclipse GSX. I used 0w40 Mobil 1 in both of those vehicles and the cars ran alot smoother doing so.
To be honest, You don't have to let the car idle after driving easy. Most Turbo cars now days are oil and water cooled and to idle is just not needed. If youre powering through gears and the car is hot, then yea I would say its a good idea to do so, but if you just drove to the mall and cruised through the parkinglot at a slow pace, then no.
For tires I love the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 StarSpecs. I plan to switch over to them as soon as I get settled into my new job. I had the Z1s on my SRT and absolutely loved them. By far my favorite street tire. They held the 332whp and 354ft.lbs very well; and the low low low 12 second passes on those tires were a big plus and the stiff sidewalls allowed for very crisp cornering.
I think its funny when people talk about the torque of the MZR motor. I think its lacking in this department. But then again, I did trade in an 11 second car in for my MS3.
I saw an Imperial up at the Carlisle, PA car show a few years ago, I really wanted that car. It was different, not like all the Mustangs, Camaros, and Chevelles.
The Speed3 is my first new car too. It's the fastest, but my Mustang GTs are fun too, and cruising with the top down in my MGB and Fiat 124 was also fun.
Super Unique
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- 2008.5 Mazdaspeed 3 Black Mica
My speed 3 is my second mazda.
Several years ago I built up an 72 RX-2 with twin sequential turbos, dual 4bbl weber side draft carbs and a lot of work on the fuel/spark setup. Ended up scaring me so bad I sold the thing. All go and not much stop
There was a lot about rotary engines I loved, but with gas prices the way they are, I quickly gravitated to the speed3.
For quite a number of years I never thought about getting a mazda, I figured the excitement stopped with the rx7, and frankly that car grew out of reach for most people until it was retired. Let's face it, MPVs and 626 etc.. was just uninspired compared to the competition. I am very happy to see the brand return to it's roots somewhat with the exciting rides they are building now.
Several years ago I built up an 72 RX-2 with twin sequential turbos, dual 4bbl weber side draft carbs and a lot of work on the fuel/spark setup. Ended up scaring me so bad I sold the thing. All go and not much stop
There was a lot about rotary engines I loved, but with gas prices the way they are, I quickly gravitated to the speed3.
For quite a number of years I never thought about getting a mazda, I figured the excitement stopped with the rx7, and frankly that car grew out of reach for most people until it was retired. Let's face it, MPVs and 626 etc.. was just uninspired compared to the competition. I am very happy to see the brand return to it's roots somewhat with the exciting rides they are building now.
leadpencil
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- MS3 08.5 Crystal White Pearl Sport
07 Corolla, its funny, because I kind of miss it now.
hanzo040107
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- 07 Mazda MS3 GT Black Mica
Well my list of car include:
86 Honda Civic DX Sedan-Manual
94 Honda Civic EX Coupe-Manual
91 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo-Auto
30 Nissan 300ZX Non-Turbo-Manual
91 Nissan 240SX Fastback-Auto
Of course all of these vehicles I modded, well the 86er only had an intak ebut everything else was decently to heavily modded.
A couple other cars that are linked to me & I used a lil are:
96 Toyota Corolla-Auto Not sure of trim model
mid 90's Hyundai Elantra-Auto Not sure of trrim model
03 Mecedes-Benz C230 Sports Sedan-Auto
Been years driving a FR car & drifting locally while our track was open here, still kinda getting used to being back in a FF car & still rolling on the stock suspension for now. Lots of my previous cars I concentrated on suspension first which I think is the way to go anyway. No sense making your car faster if it can't handle the power right? Plus I love the corners.
That and I would get the settings so stiff like I like it that the wife would almost dread riding in the car. Love the MS3 though!!! A definite must-have or experience.
86 Honda Civic DX Sedan-Manual
94 Honda Civic EX Coupe-Manual
91 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo-Auto
30 Nissan 300ZX Non-Turbo-Manual
91 Nissan 240SX Fastback-Auto
Of course all of these vehicles I modded, well the 86er only had an intak ebut everything else was decently to heavily modded.
A couple other cars that are linked to me & I used a lil are:
96 Toyota Corolla-Auto Not sure of trim model
mid 90's Hyundai Elantra-Auto Not sure of trrim model
03 Mecedes-Benz C230 Sports Sedan-Auto
Been years driving a FR car & drifting locally while our track was open here, still kinda getting used to being back in a FF car & still rolling on the stock suspension for now. Lots of my previous cars I concentrated on suspension first which I think is the way to go anyway. No sense making your car faster if it can't handle the power right? Plus I love the corners.
That and I would get the settings so stiff like I like it that the wife would almost dread riding in the car. Love the MS3 though!!! A definite must-have or experience.81 VW Rabbit (previous owner had started to convert from diesel to gas. I bought it for $200, finished the conversion and sold it after driving it for 2 years for $800)
69 Mustang (was a POS except for the engine. 351 Cleveland has ruined everything else I have ever driven power wise. Bought for $600 wrecked, put about $500 total into it and sold it for $2000)
81 Mazda 626
86 Mazda 626 Turbo
94 Eagle Talon (no turbo, just the base model)
2001 Mits Eclipse
2005 Mazda 3 Hatch
69 Mustang (was a POS except for the engine. 351 Cleveland has ruined everything else I have ever driven power wise. Bought for $600 wrecked, put about $500 total into it and sold it for $2000)
81 Mazda 626
86 Mazda 626 Turbo
94 Eagle Talon (no turbo, just the base model)
2001 Mits Eclipse
2005 Mazda 3 Hatch
john blutarski
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- 2004 Subaru WRX STI
2004 Subaru WRX wagon
1999 Hyundai Sonata
1988 RX-7 SE
1995 Protege DX
1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R
1986 RX-7 sport
1984 RX-7 GS
1995 Hyundai Accent
1985 Honda CRX Si
1986 Honda CRX HF
1985 Honda CRX HF
1991 Honda CRX Si
1986 RX-7 base
1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
1981 Honda Accord
1984 Subaru GL hatch 4x4
1983 Olds Delta 88 couch on wheels
1999 Hyundai Sonata
1988 RX-7 SE
1995 Protege DX
1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R
1986 RX-7 sport
1984 RX-7 GS
1995 Hyundai Accent
1985 Honda CRX Si
1986 Honda CRX HF
1985 Honda CRX HF
1991 Honda CRX Si
1986 RX-7 base
1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
1981 Honda Accord
1984 Subaru GL hatch 4x4
1983 Olds Delta 88 couch on wheels
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