ms3 wheel gap

[slug420]

is it just me or is there no real wheel gap on the ms3? Almost all japanese/american factory cars, even those tuned for performance that look sick have noticable wheel gap that I immediatly want to shave away with some springs or something ot make it look just right, but im not seeing that so much in pics of the ms3....

your thoughts?

 

[II-Savy]

I agree, the tires seem to meet with the fenders nicely.
Hey Slug, I work in West Springfield now at Balise Toyota. (ISM).
I will be looking at Balise's MS3 when it comes in this week. Red GT leather, Nav I think, loaded.

 

[slug420]

nice, let me know what you think of it.

might you get it or are you just looking?

If they offered it with a sunroof it might be my next car...

 

[II-Savy]

I checked again today and I didn't see it. He told me first week in Oct.It could be my next car too. Almost seems dumb to spend 30k+ on an STI.

I also have my eye on a Scion TC with the full Rado extreme wide body kit, suspension, turbo kit, 18"- 10" and 12" wide wheels etc for about 26ish.

 

[slug420]

my .02: stick with the ms3 ........even if the scion was 6ish

 

[tsunami]

yeah that scion looks like some kindegardeners rendition of a 350z...

im sure its fast and all and looks are whatever.. but for the same money you get probably as fast... looks aren't over the top though, but you do get a warranty.

 

[II-Savy]

See I work for Toyota so the car would be 14ishand I would get the kit and labor for cost. It would be one hell of a head turner. Good / bad thing is a could get basically what ever I want at cost. Balise has a TON of different dealerships.

 

[slug420]

wow man, balise has dealerships for every make! (just checked it out, baliseauto)

scion would definitely not be on my shopping list with all those to chose from

what kinda price do you get on IS350s?

you get the same deep discount on the MS3?

 

[II-Savy]

wow man, balise has dealerships for every make! (just checked it out, baliseauto)

scion would definitely not be on my shopping list with all those to chose from

what kinda price do you get on IS350s?

you get the same deep discount on the MS3?

Everyone in the USA that works at the dealship gets some kind of special pricing. Ford has the D-plan for employees and the A-plan for FORD employees etc.

IS350 are expensive they START at 30k with nothing added. Even the IS250 starts at 27k again with nothing on it.

Now the MS3 GT LOADED out, nav - Sat radio would be about 24K. That would be a deal.

The TC with the wide body kit, suspension, turbo kit, huge wheels, would beat or match the MS3 for proformance, and look way way cool. Basically one of a kind. Complete custom. A real head turner.

 

[slug420]

is all that stuff being done to the scion done by scion? I didnt realize they offered all that. Or are you buying the kit and having the dealership do the install at cost?

Either way I still never cared for the looks of the scion and the functionality of a wagon really appeals to me more than a coupe. Is that 24k loaded price on the ms3 an S-Plan price? And could you get a sunroof put in yours for cheap?

I know the IS350s are expensive, not really a car that fits into this discussion, just one I have been looking at for myself...didnt know if you got them really cheap through the employee plan.

 

[II-Savy]

is all that stuff being done to the scion done by scion? I didnt realize they offered all that. Or are you buying the kit and having the dealership do the install at cost?

Either way I still never cared for the looks of the scion and the functionality of a wagon really appeals to me more than a coupe. Is that 24k loaded price on the ms3 an S-Plan price? And could you get a sunroof put in yours for cheap?

I know the IS350s are expensive, not really a car that fits into this discussion, just one I have been looking at for myself...didnt know if you got them really cheap through the employee plan.

The kit would be done through the dealership, cost or whatever, not sure 100% on all the prices. It's all pretty much just estimates at this point.

The Tc is nice but not that exciting IMO but with the wide body kit it's killer. The rear wheels are unreal! 12 inches across! I am not sure what the plan is called but it gets down to what the dealer you work for does for it's employees. I don't think there is a specific plan name. The MS3 does not come with a sunroof? Even the GT? I'm sure I could get a sunroof for a good price through one of our after market companies.

 

[slug420]

does balise need to hrie someone to manage their firewalls?

 

[II-Savy]

lol
I don't know. Are you looking for a job?
I don't know what they have open.

So what about the sunroof situation?

 

[gardonani]

lol
I don't know. Are you looking for a job?
I don't know what they have open.

So what about the sunroof situation?

No sunroof. Kinda sux, I really wanted one, I was told it would compromise the stiffness of the vehicle.(pissed) Not a deal breaker for me though.

I wish I could have went locally for my ms3. I e-mailed Balise Mazda but they weren't clear on their price for the vehicle. Instead I have my deposit at a connecticut dealership.

 

[II-Savy]

No sunroof. Kinda sux, I really wanted one, I was told it would compromise the stiffness of the vehicle.(pissed) Not a deal breaker for me though.

I wish I could have went locally for my ms3. I e-mailed Balise Mazda but they weren't clear on their price for the vehicle. Instead I have my deposit at a connecticut dealership.

If you want dude I can meet you at Balise Mazda and tell them you are a board member and I can nail down the price for you and hook you up with a good salesman. Seems to me Balise is a great company to do business with. Where do you live?

 

[slug420]

sunroof is a dealbreaker for me. Only regret I have with my MSP is no sunroof....

and no, im not looking for work, but if taking on part time IT work with balise gets me employee discounts on all those brands balise sells then sign me right up

 

[Kansei]

^^ have you sat in a P5 with a moonroof? It's a waste of money IMO. When you are driving the car you can't see that it's even there. And when I'm wearing a helmet I have to have my head where the moonroof glass is because I can't fit otherwise.. and you know how small I am haha.

edit: that being said, I still love mine. I just wouldn't be turned away from a car because I couldn't get it with one. I just use it for ventilation purposes

 

[slug420]

well i guess that makes it good that i never had one put in. I totally miss having one in the car though. I will not buy another car without one...was thinking of having one put in my truck too.

FWIW i have remarkable amounts of headroom in my msp and I think I have had sufficient head room in both a p5 and 3 wagon each with a sunroof. Probably because due to my enormity and my 389foot arms I recline quite a bit and sit in what is probably the worst possible position for my overall posture.

 

[Kansei]

oh ok good point.. you can clearly see my driving position isn't very much "reclined" at all in my sig pic haha. The Protege does have a very decent amount of headroom though. With the moonroof, the back seat actually has more headroom than the front. My 6'7" friend could comfortably sit in the back seat but the front seat.. well that just wasn't happening. The front passenger seat sits very high since it can't be lowered like the driver seat.

 

[II-Savy]

well i guess that makes it good that i never had one put in. I totally miss having one in the car though. I will not buy another car without one...was thinking of having one put in my truck too.

FWIW i have remarkable amounts of headroom in my msp and I think I have had sufficient head room in both a p5 and 3 wagon each with a sunroof. Probably because due to my enormity and my 389foot arms I recline quite a bit and sit in what is probably the worst possible position for my overall posture.

The sunroof is cool for the first 6 months in the car, then ...bla, no biggie.
I wonder if today they got the MS3 in...