MS3@ Geneva 06.

[DeadGeneration]

Hmm... fastar than a neon?

 

[Newf]

Hmm... fastar than a neon?

ouch

 

[Newf]

you don't want MS6's awd system anyway, half-time half-ass awd....

have you ever put gas into a full time awd car before? might change your mind after the first few tanks

 

[tunersteve]

If by the good graces of the car gods this comes in a sedan, it will be mine. This is the ONLY car I would switch up to if available.

 

[Iggy]

It's unlikely that it will have the same hp, but I will say this much... Supposedly Mazda engineers have the title of "fastest FWD production car" in the bull's eye.

too bad the new Caliber SRT-4 has 300hp and will outrun the ms3 with no problem

 

[Fede_italiano]

too bad the new Caliber SRT-4 has 300hp and will outrun the ms3 with no problem

I might but it is UGLY in and out.
I am in no way against dodge or mazda but the 3 is clean, nice in and out and it surely looks good in the speed version.
I do agree that they should get scoop or FMIC because the TMIC will heatsoak fast.

 

[Mounty]

too bad the new Caliber SRT-4 has 300hp and will outrun the ms3 with no problem

Straight line maybe, but Mazda owns the curve!

 

[Rogue]

would the Caliber even be in the same class? I know it's replacing the NEON, but it looks more like crossover than a compact sedan/hatch/desecration.

 

[Rogue]

I might but it is UGLY in and out.
I am in no way against dodge or mazda but the 3 is a clean and nice in and out car stock and it surely nice in the speed version.
I do agree that they should get scoop or FMIC because that will heatsoak fast.

i bet DG, VIS, and other CF hood companies will make some kind of hood w/ a scoop. I'm sure that would be cheaper than a FMIC.

 

[Fede_italiano]

i bet DG, VIS, and other CF hood companies will make some kind of hood w/ a scoop. I'm sure that would be cheaper than a FMIC.

very good point.
at least it will not void the warranty and still look good.

to bad it will be 3 more years before I change car.

 

[Rogue]

My P5 will be paid off next Nov. I'll trade it in on a used MS3. My P5 was one year old with 11,500 miles in Oct of 02. Hopefully I'll find a similar deal on an MS3 next fall.

 

[Mounty]

By the way, anybody notices the rear foglight (red light instead of the reverse light on the left rear on the trunk lid)?

 

[RODSCALIP5]

By the way, anybody notices the rear foglight (red light instead of the reverse light on the left rear on the trunk lid)?

Yeah, good catch. I wonder what the price will be? Will it come like the MS6, Touring and Grand Touring? Somebody's has to have more info

 

[Rogue]

another difference compared to the regular Mz3 is the brake light on the wing is LED as opposed to a single bulb.

 

[ZoomZoomH]

have you ever put gas into a full time awd car before? might change your mind after the first few tanks

i have a rotary car, please don't try to compare low gas mileage with me (poke)

 

[Newf]

i have a rotary car, please don't try to compare low gas mileage with me (poke)

LOL - Good point, you win

 

[altspace]

By the way, anybody notices the rear foglight (red light instead of the reverse light on the left rear on the trunk lid)?

That's a European thing.

 

[Antoine]

After reading some of your comments...I realized the new srt-4 is not even in the same league as the MS3...Now I appreciate the 4's "affordable" performance factor but that's ALL it offers...The MS3 will be better in just about every category from handling to looks and even though the 2.3 DIT has around 50 less ponnies...It's potential is limitless!

Hold off on the trash talk and let's discuss potential here...

 

[RODSCALIP5]

After reading some of your comments...I realized the new srt-4 is not even in the same league as the MS3...Now I appreciate the 4's "affordable" performance factor but that's ALL it offers...The MS3 will be better in just about every category from handling to looks and even though the 2.3 DIT has around 50 less ponnies...It's potential is limitless!

Hold off on the trash talk and let's discuss potential here...

I don't think anyone is trashing the MS3, in fact, I think we are all happy Mazda is competing against the other small dogs. I just felt a little let down that they wouldnt go against the BIG DOG Subaru/Mitsu with an AWD Sedan and Hatch. But again we won't know the details until it makes its U.S. Debut.

 

[BradC]

too bad the new Caliber SRT-4 has 300hp and will outrun the ms3 with no problem

Caliber is not FWD.