My MSP is no more

[BrianV]

I traded it in; I only got $13,500 for it with 3000 miles, but I only paid $15,900 so it wasn't THAT bad.

Anyways, I loved the way it handled, but driving it to work every morning to hear every bushing squeak was a bit agrivating. Also was to un-easy feeling I got from running the MBC (which made me take it off).

Formerly owning a Lexus, I also missed a lot of the luxuries I had. None the less I bought an 04 6spd G35. Here are some crappy pictures of it:

http://www.brianv.net/g35

I'll still be dwelling around here because I know a lot of people here and am still interested in how the aftermarket support comes.

If anyone sees a black 03 MSP with ~3k miles in Austin on the used market, it's most likely mine. I know the Infiniti dealer got a buy bid from Premier Mazda, so it will most likely be there. That car is in GREAT shape and hasn't even been redlined yet.

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

(thumb) (cheers2)

 

[AutoBox]

wow...sexy car man.....good luck to ya....

figure over 13k for trade in u could get 16k private party sale.....are the rebates through mazda still goin?

 

[Morgan]

nice buy!

 

[Gbourdon]

Mmmmhmmm. That car is crazy nice. Congrats on the purchase

 

[funnylittlman]

BrainV,

Any hopes of a Stillen S/C on this one? Or you just gonna drive it?

 

[Gbourdon]

its a 6spd

an '04 6spd

 

[RAAZ227]

gotta love the RWD!

congrats!

 

[spacemonkey]

oh sorry...great car!

 

[mspdfreak]

Nice car, I hope you enjoy it.

 

[mspeedpro]

u coulda owned that infiniti in a race but i see why u changed, how old r u?

 

[4doors&atrunk]

A Mazda MSP to an Infinity G35


HUGE difference!
carwise and money wise
i wish i could get an IS300

 

[ARunto]

nice choice on the G35...if I could afford one I'd get one too.

 

[rt66protege]

very nice looking infiniti... but i still like my protege.

 

[MSPDAVE125]

Those VQ35 engines are sweet!

Best Sounding engine around, other than an exotic!

 

[siberiankiss]

why not the sport coupe?

 

[SilverproES]

Nice choice!

Those cars are sweet...I bet the ride is even sweeter.

I'm loven the rear center console.

 

[yashooa]

Great choice. I really like the 6 speed models.

 

[BrianV]

First, I recently turned 22.

Second, I went in to look at the Coupe, but it really isn't as good of a deal as the Sedan.

The sedan is faster (magazines and by feel) because it's lighter. The 20HP difference is more marketing then real HP difference.
The sedan is cheaper
The sedan had a lot more luxury features
The coupe's rear seat is borderline useless
The sedan has cheaper insurance
The dealers will deal more on sedans.

This car's sticker was $34,175, a comparable coupe would've been $37k+.

I drove both, I liked the Sedan better, it fit my life and style better.

Yes the MSP would win in a race with a lot of turns, but the G35 would win in accelleration without a doubt. I really don't drive all that fast, I can really say I didn't drive the MSP hard enough to really enjoy the car. As an everyday commuter car that occassionally sees spirited driving, the G35 outshines the MSP about 100x. If I was auto-x'ing frequently, then the MSP would outshine the G35. They really aren't comparable cars.

 

[siberiankiss]

i agree with everything you said except for the backseat of the coupe being useless...whenever i've sat back there i thought it was rather spacious...