MSP on C&D TV
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I don't have the hardware to capture it. Sorry.
They liked the increased power and handling. They said the ride quality suffered as much as the handling improved. They did not like the Spicy Orange or seats. They complained of torque stear.
They said it was fun to drive, though
They liked the increased power and handling. They said the ride quality suffered as much as the handling improved. They did not like the Spicy Orange or seats. They complained of torque stear.
They said it was fun to drive, though
PhyschoMP3
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Or back on at 12?
PhyschoMP3
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Yea they showed it but you couldnt hear it. It hit 15.4 at 91mph... The article was basically them bitching about how they didnt like anything the car had.
The MSP ride is fine. I just got mine and guess what? It's softer than my 300zx twin turbo around town. But it handles better in the corners! Lighter car, changes direction faster.
Don't be afraid of the suspension beating you up. It won't, it's quite comfortable around town. Racing Beat used big sway bars and relatively soft springs to get a nice ride that really handles. And boy, does it handle!
Don't be afraid of the suspension beating you up. It won't, it's quite comfortable around town. Racing Beat used big sway bars and relatively soft springs to get a nice ride that really handles. And boy, does it handle!
Street Toyz
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One of the problems they sited was torque steer ??? Isn't that an unavoidable problem with front wheel drive cars ? Im sure if the interior was covered in leather, included a set of driving gloves and was about 10K more they would have liked it more.
Well, I just seen it, and it's basically just a rehash of the crappy review they gave it in their Magazine months ago. And, if you noticed, the car is the same Pre-prototype car that was going around back in Sept/oct( Notice the MAzdaspeed banner).
I drove the car, the torque steer is a joke compared to other cars that are turbo'd. And they said the interior of the car looks "low rent". They didn't like the black and silver accents. To each is own I guess, but the interior of the car is one of the nicest I've ever seen in a small car. I've only had GREAT compliments from people geting rides in the MP3 about the seats, look and feel. And the fit and finish surpasses any other small car I've been in, including Honda.
Their comment about the color seemed to be that it attracted too much attention. They even said the same thing about the styling, which is funny, because they loved the styling of the MP3.....which is the same car. A$$holes.
The show is just another reason why I cancelled my subscription to Car and Driver
I drove the car, the torque steer is a joke compared to other cars that are turbo'd. And they said the interior of the car looks "low rent". They didn't like the black and silver accents. To each is own I guess, but the interior of the car is one of the nicest I've ever seen in a small car. I've only had GREAT compliments from people geting rides in the MP3 about the seats, look and feel. And the fit and finish surpasses any other small car I've been in, including Honda.
Their comment about the color seemed to be that it attracted too much attention. They even said the same thing about the styling, which is funny, because they loved the styling of the MP3.....which is the same car. A$$holes.
The show is just another reason why I cancelled my subscription to Car and Driver
I agree , Car & Driver are a bunch of dryed up old farts who think that if a car doesn't have leather and GPS standard then it isn't worth buying. They only give kudos to the high-end market,( bmw,merc.,cadillac,ferrari,etc.). They don't understand we will sacrifice ride for handling anyday!
Thing is, the ride ain't that bad! I had an Audi A6 before this and the other car in our household is a Town & Country and there is no way this feels like a skateboard. They should compare it to other cars in its class and consider the target audience.... there again they consider their audience who probably dream about unreachable Bentleys and all own V8's with leather.