robertmack83
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I am selling my mp3 cant decide between speed3 or speed 6. any info or input? thanks
ms3 ms6 which is better
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robertmack83
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because of the awd
robertmack83
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pro and cons
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Depends on what you want? A sedan or a wagon type? Fwd or awd? Same motor but the 6 weighs like 300 lbs more. And there is a price difference.
Turtle of Time
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MS6 can be had for so much less since they dont sell as much.
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Also note, this is coming from a current MS3 owner.
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this is one tough choice... lol but i guess try awd since your previous car was fwd, but then the speed3 is a few g's cheaper brand new and i like the interior better
i used to have a speed3 but after 5 days of owning it the motor mounts broke the engine fell to the pavement and snapped my axle in two at the CV joint... the best part is that i wasn't even beating on it at that time i was pulling into my driveway.
conclusion... i now own a speed 6 for that same price.
conclusion... i now own a speed 6 for that same price.
if u need the awd get a speed6. If you don't get a speed 3
ms6 Pros:
awd
the end
ms6 Cons:
heavy
more expensive
driveline breaks s*** left and right if you try to race it
driveline sucks up power
ms3 Pros:
ligher
traps higher
puts more power down
ms3 Cons;
fwd?
If speed is all you care about the fastest car on the boards et and mph wise is a speed 3. Both with minimal mods while alot of the faster 6 guys are heavily bolted on.
Once again just stating the fact, i know this is the 6 forum so i already zippered up my flame suit(breakn)
ms6 Pros:
awd
the end
ms6 Cons:
heavy
more expensive
driveline breaks s*** left and right if you try to race it
driveline sucks up power
ms3 Pros:
ligher
traps higher
puts more power down
ms3 Cons;
fwd?
If speed is all you care about the fastest car on the boards et and mph wise is a speed 3. Both with minimal mods while alot of the faster 6 guys are heavily bolted on.
Once again just stating the fact, i know this is the 6 forum so i already zippered up my flame suit(breakn)
Went to buy a 3, came home with a 6.
Why? AWD and leg room, front and back! I like to stretch out and I sometimes carry passengers. With the seat in the furthest back position on the 3 the leg space in the rear was zero.
Another thing, did I mention AWD??? Sever winter storm here right now! I'm gonna go have fun! Unlike the "3" owner.
Rebate on the 6 for me was $2750, on the 3 its $0
Why? AWD and leg room, front and back! I like to stretch out and I sometimes carry passengers. With the seat in the furthest back position on the 3 the leg space in the rear was zero.
Another thing, did I mention AWD??? Sever winter storm here right now! I'm gonna go have fun! Unlike the "3" owner.
Rebate on the 6 for me was $2750, on the 3 its $0
I am not into sedans really but I did look at the Speed6. I test drove it and thought it was pretty nice actually. When I drove the MS3, I was hooked and bought it the next week.
This all depends on what you're looking for. IMO, the MS3 has everything the MS6 does except for the same sized trunk, AWD and an as quiet interior on the highway. Otherwise, the MS3 wins in all other regards.
I live in FL so FWD works for me and besides that, I think the MS3 looks sportier too.
What do you think are the pros/cons of each?
This all depends on what you're looking for. IMO, the MS3 has everything the MS6 does except for the same sized trunk, AWD and an as quiet interior on the highway. Otherwise, the MS3 wins in all other regards.
I live in FL so FWD works for me and besides that, I think the MS3 looks sportier too.
What do you think are the pros/cons of each?
saying you need AWD for winter is retarded unless you live in the yukon. I have winter wheels and tires and travel in s*** storms all the time. With good winter tires its all you need. So unless you want awd for a real reason not a bs one like because there is snow then its a good deal. Otherwise get the 3. there is plenty of room for adults unless all 4 are over 6'2'' or something.
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I hate to be so shallow, but unless you're in love with AWD (great for bad weather and awesome for launches), it comes down to image: Wild Child vs. the Buttondown Beast.
The Wild Child always lets you know you're driving a performance car. It's got a lot more road/engine noise and more road feel / engine feedback than the 6. When you pull in or out of a parking space, the exhaust noise makes people turn their heads to see who the upstart is. Give it the gas and the wheel will twitch in your hand just to remind you all that there's a lot of power being through the very same wheels that are responsible for your direction. Take off the DSC and you will lay a patch of rubber even with a relatively mild launch. In corners it feels a good deal lower and definitely lighter than the 6 with 400 fewer lbs to shift from side to side. Visibility all around is better and you can see the road better with the shorter and lower hood. On long trips you better not mind listening to the engine humming to itself b/c there's no putting the sound of the exhaust completely in the background. The size of the two cabins isn't much different in terms of numbers but the Wild Child will make you scrunch your elbow in a little on the door side and your knee will likely be resting against the center console. The back seat will be a little cozy for any adults you put back there with little room to spare if the front seats are pushed back at all.
The Buttondown Beast is almost the complete opposite. It isolates engine noise and road feel substantially and you won't really notice them most of the time. It's only when you really get on it and make the engine roar or pitch it into a corner and accelerate out in full-throttle AWD that the 6 shows it's performance side. The exhaust is pretty quiet and you'll barely get a glance in the supermarket parking lot as you slip in next to the other respectable looking 4-door sedans. Like a middle-class Bruce Wayne, your super powers remain hidden from the masses and only a select few will pick up on the clues to your secret alter ego. Those powers include the ability to launch hard with the just the slightest chirp when you drop the clutch. And you can tell that every bit of the 280 ft/lbs of torque is going directly into forward motion. I don't know what it takes to lay rubber, but it won't be something you do routinely like you do with the 3. On the highway, you can daydream and listen to classical music at a moderate volume if you want since all you need to overcome is the wind noise. Inside the extra couple of inches mean all but the tallest and chubbiest can put their elbows and knees where they want to instead of where they have to. Unlike the 3, adults in the backseat will have the freedom to gesticulate when they talk without fear of smacking the seat in front of them. Best of all, if you're a 30/40-something, middle-aged old fart like me, your wife or serious GF and your clients or co-workers will not ask if you are having a mid-life crisis or hide their faces to avoid being seen in a "starter car" like they might be inclined to do when riding with you in the 3.
In any case, it's a great choice to have to make. I'd love to do it all over again just for the fun of it.
The Wild Child always lets you know you're driving a performance car. It's got a lot more road/engine noise and more road feel / engine feedback than the 6. When you pull in or out of a parking space, the exhaust noise makes people turn their heads to see who the upstart is. Give it the gas and the wheel will twitch in your hand just to remind you all that there's a lot of power being through the very same wheels that are responsible for your direction. Take off the DSC and you will lay a patch of rubber even with a relatively mild launch. In corners it feels a good deal lower and definitely lighter than the 6 with 400 fewer lbs to shift from side to side. Visibility all around is better and you can see the road better with the shorter and lower hood. On long trips you better not mind listening to the engine humming to itself b/c there's no putting the sound of the exhaust completely in the background. The size of the two cabins isn't much different in terms of numbers but the Wild Child will make you scrunch your elbow in a little on the door side and your knee will likely be resting against the center console. The back seat will be a little cozy for any adults you put back there with little room to spare if the front seats are pushed back at all.
The Buttondown Beast is almost the complete opposite. It isolates engine noise and road feel substantially and you won't really notice them most of the time. It's only when you really get on it and make the engine roar or pitch it into a corner and accelerate out in full-throttle AWD that the 6 shows it's performance side. The exhaust is pretty quiet and you'll barely get a glance in the supermarket parking lot as you slip in next to the other respectable looking 4-door sedans. Like a middle-class Bruce Wayne, your super powers remain hidden from the masses and only a select few will pick up on the clues to your secret alter ego. Those powers include the ability to launch hard with the just the slightest chirp when you drop the clutch. And you can tell that every bit of the 280 ft/lbs of torque is going directly into forward motion. I don't know what it takes to lay rubber, but it won't be something you do routinely like you do with the 3. On the highway, you can daydream and listen to classical music at a moderate volume if you want since all you need to overcome is the wind noise. Inside the extra couple of inches mean all but the tallest and chubbiest can put their elbows and knees where they want to instead of where they have to. Unlike the 3, adults in the backseat will have the freedom to gesticulate when they talk without fear of smacking the seat in front of them. Best of all, if you're a 30/40-something, middle-aged old fart like me, your wife or serious GF and your clients or co-workers will not ask if you are having a mid-life crisis or hide their faces to avoid being seen in a "starter car" like they might be inclined to do when riding with you in the 3.
In any case, it's a great choice to have to make. I'd love to do it all over again just for the fun of it.
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