MSP vs M3

[BimmerE30]

DUDE!! what are you guys saying!! I have a MSP, but if you can get a freakin M3!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BimmerE30]

lol, nevermind, i thought you were saying M3, now that i read on alil bit.. get the MSP

 

[Mr_Right]

MSP vs 3

I live in the vancouver, bc area. 22k? how can they do that? they are offering me the lowest to be ~26k

kelvin

Hello all,

I'm shopping for a new car and I've narrowed down to 2 cars:

1) 2003.5 Mazdaspeed protege
2) 2004 Mazda 3 Sport GT.

For the speed, i could get it for about 3k Cdn off the MSRP price,
and also with 0% financing. For the M3, 5.9% financing. After tax
and everything, I need to pay about $490Cdn/month for 5 year for the
Speed. and $520-$530Cdn/month for 5 years. But then insurance for
the Speed is $80Cdn/month more than the M3.. So I think my monthly
payment overall will not be too much difference.

So, money is not as much concern as which car is really better? I
know some aspects of them will be a subjective issue (such as the
looks, the uniqueness). Can someone provide some objective analysis
of which one is better and why. Thanks!! I'm struggling...

Kelvin

 

[Glowmunkey]

Why dont you just test drive both and go with your instincts

That's the best advice any of us can offer. If you can afford both, and you're comfortable with both payments, put it aside and remember you'll be paying for this for a while... pick the one that makes you happy, don't settle for too much.

 

[Swerny]

I live in the vancouver, bc area. 22k? how can they do that? they are offering me the lowest to be ~26k

kelvin

I would shop around. Brampton Mazda was selling yellow 2003.5 MSP's for $22K, on a purchase, and O% I think for 5 year leases or purchases.
MSRP was $27,500 for the 2003.5's, they can't still be charging $26 K.

 

[Newf]

yeah shop around 1st. But, I drove both, no contest...speed all the way. The 3 has potential, but as it is now, it just does not appeal to me at all as a car I would seriously buy. the Stereo is horrible, the wheels are bla, and the 2.3 160hp while better, still needs more umph! to it. Don't get me wrong, it is a great car, awesome looking and very responsive to drive, but the Speed has those few things that just push it that much further ahead of the 3 for me.

That being said, be informed, read this forum. Note the potential problems you might have. Stereo, coolant leaks, clunk, hesitation etc. Not all are as lucky as some. I have been very fortunate with mine it seems. I love my Speed, and it's not going anywhere just yet. Only one other speed in town, and he's had no issues either.

 

[Trace]

MSP....Your getting a much better deal on it than I got in September....I'd go for it...

 

[FSDET]

bmw m3 is faster then the msp haha does that anwser ur question ?

 

[low_psi]

Mazdaspeed Protege- Econo box with big league performance. Easily upgradable, substantial aftermarket support already.

Mazda 3- A well rounded car with a beautiful interior and styling that matches the rest of the current Mazda line. Better on gas and less maintaince required(ie. longer duration for oil changes, don't have to grease bushings etc)

If the MS3 grows on me by next year, I may snag one and put a HiBoost turbo kit on it, but as of now I prefer the MSP cause it's everything I'm looking for in a car right now. Well, it could be AWD.

 

[lasermp5]

M3? Oh, that must be the Mazda version M3 that came out in europe. I have a picture of it.....(hand)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! (rofl) (lol) (rofl2)

 

[misbehave]

How about wait for the Mazdaspeed3?