Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring

[Chrisq0904]

I was wondering if you guys think that this is a better buy then the sport model? If so why and if not why? also if anyone has heard the bose system in the Grand Touring model is it good? or would i prob want to buy subwoofers anyway? and one more question, what is the MAIN difference between the two?

Sry for the noob questions, im new to Mazda cars and im trying to learn more about them day by day espically the mazdaspeed3 that seems to be grabbing my attention the most right now.

 

[Nutari]

I was wondering if you guys think that this is a better buy then the sport model? If so why and if not why? also if anyone has heard the bose system in the Grand Touring model is it good? or would i prob want to buy subwoofers anyway? and one more question, what is the MAIN difference between the two?

Sry for the noob questions, im new to Mazda cars and im trying to learn more about them day by day espically the mazdaspeed3 that seems to be grabbing my attention the most right now.

Dont base it on the BOSE.. its not that great.

The Leather/fabric seats are great.

Auto HIDs and Auto wipers are awesome too.

Wheel locks.. eh.

 

[Evo Scooter]

I was wondering if you guys think that this is a better buy then the sport model? If so why and if not why? also if anyone has heard the bose system in the Grand Touring model is it good? or would i prob want to buy subwoofers anyway? and one more question, what is the MAIN difference between the two?

Sry for the noob questions, im new to Mazda cars and im trying to learn more about them day by day espically the mazdaspeed3 that seems to be grabbing my attention the most right now.

What's your Budget?? If you can afford the extra goodies then go for it.

 

[Chrisq0904]

^^^right now im aiming to put 8000down and pay about 250 a month

 

[Hikaru9]

I love my GT, but if you don't care for the HIDs, auto wipers, and the Bose system, you should definitely save $$ and go with the sport.

Bose system is all right, but it's no Mark Levinson. It's not as good as my Alpine system in my RSX; nevertheless, as factory systems go, its sound should satisfy most people. (no mp3 CDs >_<) So... like the others have said, you should think of it as a small extra, but your decision shouldn't be based on the stereo.

Rain-sensing wipers are simply awesome, and they really do work great. I think it should be the standard feature on all cars in the market.

I also like the HIDs. Sure, it looks nice, but being able to see much better at night is such a benefit especially for a car like the MS3 (zoom- zoom!). IMO, aftermarket HIDs don't perform well compared to the OEMs. (not to mention it's illegal).

The trip computer (correct me if Sport has it, too) is dumb. Its fuel calculations are always off by like 2mpg (so much for its "computing" accuracy), and the live-fuel consumption display is just silly. Will I really get 99.9 mpg while coasting in 6th gear? I think not. ^_^

Again, I like my GT, but if you couldn't care less about those things, go with the sport. Hope this helps. *^_^*

 

[Hikaru9]

^^^right now im aiming to put 8000down and pay about 250 a month

Sport then. *^_^*

 

[Chrisq0904]

i think i might just get the sport cuz i kno that bose sucks and those other features are really nice and tempting but i dont know if i want to spend the extra money for them, you think i can get the sport moel and pay more to have them put HIDs in?

 

[Bakrauf]

I am going to look at a Silver and a RED Sport in the morning. I could care less about leather wipers etc. I would rathger save 2 grand. I will buy one of these two just cant decide on the color.

 

[II-Savy]

Navigation?

 

[WTF MATE]

Navigation?

Navigation is extra even on the GT, mine doesn't have it installed. In my opinion the GT is worth it for the seats and hids alone.

 

[jbiird317]

i think i might just get the sport cuz i kno that bose sucks and those other features are really nice and tempting but i dont know if i want to spend the extra money for them, you think i can get the sport moel and pay more to have them put HIDs in?

i dont think that HID's are an option with the sport model

 

[We Are Ninja]

Doesn't the GT have 100+ pounds on the Sport? I'm sure I read that somewhere...

 

[Frosty]

Yup, GT is heavier than the sport. The only thing that the GT has over the sport that I miss are the HID's. Everything else is just added weight, IMO.

 

[Chrisq0904]

wat would make it have 100+ pounds on the sport???

 

[CTGrey02]

Leather vs cloth, speaker/amp/stereo system, hids, led tails, Forgot what the other additions are, but you get the idea.

 

[dcomiskey]

The 6-CD/Bose option, HIDs and leather interior are well worth it, IMO.

On a side note, NEVER tell a dealer what you want to pay per month. They will throw in a lot of tricks to make extra dough off of you while getting your payment goal.

 

[II-Savy]

The 6-CD/Bose option, HIDs and leather interior are well worth it, IMO.

On a side note, NEVER tell a dealer what you want to pay per month. They will throw in a lot of tricks to make extra dough off of you while getting your payment goal.

Well maybe true but some people come in and say I want this, this and this and I can only spend this a month.

 

[StealthMP5]

It's worth it, I'm going in there tomarrow to try and get the dealer to get me a ms3 GT with a sunroof.

 

[Rotus8]

It's worth it, I'm going in there tomarrow to try and get the dealer to get me a ms3 GT with a sunroof.

Sunroof is not available on the speed3. I wanted that too, but no go.

 

[dcomiskey]

Well maybe true but some people come in and say I want this, this and this and I can only spend this a month.

I understand what you're saying, but when you do that, the dealers work the numbers to look good up front while padding their profit. They LOOOOOOVE when buyers do that. You usually end up getting robbed. Be discreet with what you want to pay per month. And don't be afraid to walk if you can't afford it.