yeah, that doesn't make sense. the mazdaspeed3 is a great looking car IMO. i've always liked the look of hatches and wagons though. i do think the dodge looks gross though. however, the srt-4 is a great looking car IMO. they gave up the srt-4 for this? lame.
MS3 vs. 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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staples187
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Well atleast the MS3 is a rarer car then I'm sure this caliber is going to be. Everytime I drive around my town I always see at least one SRT4 driving around because it's cheap money for high performance, samething the caliber is going to end up being. There has been one other mazdaspeed 3 around here and I know the kid personally. MS3 to SRT4 Ratio 2/38 (notcool).
As for Specs:
Horsepower : 300 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 260 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Redline : 6400 rpm
Top speed : 150 mph(estimated)
0-60 mph : 5.5 sec.
0- mile : 14.0 sec @ 105.0 mph(estimated)
60-0 braking distance : 120 ft(estimated)
200 ft skidpad : 0.88 g(estimated)
Curb Weight : 3200 lbs(estimated)
Overall length : 173.8 in.
Wheelbase : 103.7 in.
Overall Width : 68.8 in.
Height : 59.9 in.
As for Specs:
Horsepower : 300 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 260 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Redline : 6400 rpm
Top speed : 150 mph(estimated)
0-60 mph : 5.5 sec.
0- mile : 14.0 sec @ 105.0 mph(estimated)
60-0 braking distance : 120 ft(estimated)
200 ft skidpad : 0.88 g(estimated)
Curb Weight : 3200 lbs(estimated)
Overall length : 173.8 in.
Wheelbase : 103.7 in.
Overall Width : 68.8 in.
Height : 59.9 in.
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Cheap speed is fun. That neon Srt-4 will still beat a mazdaspeed 3 stock on stock though, no matter what it looks like. In my honest opinion though i like the way they Srt-4 neon looks. As for the calibur Srt-4, i'm neutral towards it. I'd buy it if i drove it and liked it enough. Just wait till it comes out and try it out. Then see what your impressions are of it.
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Im a former mazda6 owner. So I took two steps down on looks to go two steps up in performance 
IMO, the SRT4 NEON is a stripped down fugly unsafe little rocket, and based on what the caliber looks like inside, it will still be that. I would take a MS3 over that thing anyday, better interior, better crash test results, WAY better looks, limited production, better warranty, Did I say that MS3 looks WAY better? The regular three is at the top of its class, and the caliber is at the bottom.
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Boy the comparison tests are going to be heated when this car comes out. I certainly think the MS3 is better looking than the SRT Caliber, but I don't think the MS3 is a great looking car. The MS3 is also Cheap speed but with a touch of class there the Caliber seems to be missing that same level of class. But if the build quality is good and the chassis is competent and it manages to be cheaper as well, then the MS3 will finally have a worthy competitor.
These next few months are going to be fun indeed.
These next few months are going to be fun indeed.
Donas64 said:
Finding a cheap american car with class is going to be very difficult. We tend to value raw power and bigger, louder, gaudier. Our low end cars reflect that. In all honesty, I was considering a SRT-4 when they announced the Caliber version. (the neons were just gay.) I wasn't nuts about the scoops and wings though. The thing just screams PULL ME OVER and lacks any kind of stealth. It did however have the hatch and storage I needed. Unfortunately for them, they stalled on it and the MS3 was released. Cleaner looking, sharper looking, and full of utility and plenty quick enough for a daily driven beater. After driving a stock caliber, the interior and handling just dont compare to the stock 3's. They have a lot of catching up to do to successfully compete on all fronts. Hell they lowered the output to 280 from 300 HP. I'm sure there were control issues. I'll take our extra torque over their extra HP any day though.
CTGrey02 said:
very good point, what good is the extra power if you dont have a solid way of putting it to the pavement?? extra torque ftw
as for the overall comparison...in my opinion, the only thing the caliber wins on is price. Build quality of dodge is only so-so, they lack the creature comforts the ms3 has, the caliber's style is very blah, and after watching 3 of my family's chrysler built cars blow up at 100k miles, I will never be purchasing a chrysler product again
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clos561 said:
Very true. I have an xB, and it is not very quick at all...
sanblaster1 said:
Very True again...
Hikaru9 said:
Very True, but it is still not a very quick car at all. I'm looking at doing the turbo wagon mod...
benben84 said:
I thought about that, but now I think I'm just going to forget getting any power out of it. Not worth it. It's time to do a turbo wagon mod...I heard Subaru makes some nice turbo wagons...(naughty)
I would take an MS3 over the Caliber SRT-4 any day...
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IMO, the SRT-4 isn't that bad looking for a cute-ute. That said, the only reason they're compared is because of their similar turbo'd horsepower.
The Caliber SRT-4 will be designed for those who live their life a quarter-mile at a time just like the Neon SRT-4 was. I'm not one for drag-racing, I think it's dumber and more simplistic than NASCAR, but whatever floats your boat.
The MS3 has a slightly different purpose. Mazda's whole "zoom-zoom" idealogy; an engaging drive. Spirited handling and vehicle dymanics and power that's matched to the chassis, not just power for the sake of power, etc.
I'm not being a fanboy, just calling it how I see it.
Two different cars with two different purposes, IMO.
The Caliber SRT-4 will be designed for those who live their life a quarter-mile at a time just like the Neon SRT-4 was. I'm not one for drag-racing, I think it's dumber and more simplistic than NASCAR, but whatever floats your boat.
The MS3 has a slightly different purpose. Mazda's whole "zoom-zoom" idealogy; an engaging drive. Spirited handling and vehicle dymanics and power that's matched to the chassis, not just power for the sake of power, etc.
I'm not being a fanboy, just calling it how I see it.
Two different cars with two different purposes, IMO.
We Are Ninja
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^ So if it was mounted incorrectly on the back of an old-school tow truck, it'd look hAwt... LOL.
staples187
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CTGrey02 said:
hahaha
CTGrey02 said:
Dude, those wings on the EVO and STi are for safety concerns. Without them generating all that downforce, the cars are so fast they would acheive escape velocity. Plus in a pinch they double as great ironing boards.
Late for an interview and your suits wrinkled? NO PROBLEM if you're driving an EVO or an STi
