New Guy and Future MS3 Owner

[jbiird317]

Just go to Tire rack, they have the tires for the car listed. None of them will be cheap though at the stock wheel size.

well i found a guy whos selling these for ~$200 with only 3k miles on them, i guess ill be calling tire rack if no one knows for sure

 

[CTGrey02]

After looking at it, that tire size would likely fit. Stock tires are 215 MM wide, 45 MM tall. You're going a bit wider but 5 mm shorter. Now that said, they'll be bulging out of the rim a bit, you'll have a slightly wider contact patch and you may sacrifice a bit of cornering ability.

 

[jbiird317]

After looking at it, that tire size would likely fit. Stock tires are 215 MM wide, 45 MM tall. You're going a bit wider but 5 mm shorter. Now that said, they'll be bulging out of the rim a bit, you'll have a slightly wider contact patch and you may sacrifice a bit of cornering ability.

yeah but in the snow and ice, I probably wouldnt want to be doing a whole lot of tight cornering anyway... $200 for a practicly new set of snow tires, thats saving me at least $500 from getting them new, so i think its worth it (still going to double check with tire rack and maybe mazda)

 

[Insurance Guy]

Current Car Update

I am driving a 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible this weekend, will get the 97 Blazer back on Tuesday. This musical cars things is killing me.

Anyway, this Sebring is white with a white top and white hubcaps. Oh, and it has Pokemon stickers all over the inside. It's a little embarrasing, but I can't complain - it's a free temporary ride.

 

[CorkSport]

Anyway, this Sebring is white with a white top and white hubcaps. Oh, and it has Pokemon stickers all over the inside.

(poke)

 

[Insurance Guy]

It's in the USA!!!

Just got the call from my sales person, the ship docked today at the port in New Jersey. He expects an updated dealer ETA by early next week, but we are looking at 1-3 weeks for delivery.

 

[CorkSport]

Good news for you.^^
MS3 posts should increase dramaticaly by the end of Oct when a bunch of us get them.

 

[jbiird317]

Just got the call from my sales person, the ship docked today at the port in New Jersey. He expects an updated dealer ETA by early next week, but we are looking at 1-3 weeks for delivery.

yeahh very good news, i got the call too... I am hoping that it is much more like 1 week than 3, but I'll take what i can get...going to the dealer tomorrow to finalize $$ so that I can drive this thing away as soon as I see it!

 

[CTGrey02]

Definately get it before the staff "test" drives it.

 

[jbiird317]

Definately get it before the staff "test" drives it.

haha yeah tehre will be none of that....drooling is allowed, but driving, no

 

[Insurance Guy]

yeahh very good news, i got the call too... I am hoping that it is much more like 1 week than 3, but I'll take what i can get...going to the dealer tomorrow to finalize $$ so that I can drive this thing away as soon as I see it!

J, let me know how you make out with the $$. I just extended my financing and haven't received my check yet, so I can't really do anything now - Although I did tell Steve that he is to call me the day it gets there, because I will be there about 20 minutes after that call.

 

[Insurance Guy]

haha yeah tehre will be none of that....drooling is allowed, but driving, no

I already told Steve no one is to be "test driving" the car. He said he'll put it behind the gate so people can look, but not touch.

 

[altspace]

Funny, I received the same call today. 1-3 weeks.

 

[mookiebarras]

was hoping mine was on the same boat, build date was 9/17 shipped on 9/22. guess im on the next ship.
anyone get the dealer to throw in extended powertrain warranty?

 

[nondual]

I just called - Mine's still on the boat

Mookie and I are in the same...nevermind, I won't say it.

 

[jbiird317]

Funny, I received the same call today. 1-3 weeks.

wait a minute...i didnt know u were getting an ms3?

 

[CorkSport]

Mazda must definitely be pushing for a national release date or something.

I got a call a few hours ago that mine still has not left Long beach, CA. It's been there for about 2 weeks.

I told the guy to leave the plastic on it and no holes in the bumper. Fresh of the boat is how I like 'em.

 

[highwaypizza]

My MS3 is scheduled for an October 30 delivery. I can't wait...

 

[BKK Jack]

Good news for you.^^
MS3 posts should increase dramaticaly by the end of Oct when a bunch of us get them.

That's just what we need! Where's the love for the NA 3? Seriously, I hope all you get them quickly and they are more than you hoped for. (cheers)

 

[tuners]

just placed my order

Hi future speed3 owners,

I placed my order this week and was given a late November delivery date. They had one coming in at the end of this month but i can't deal with bright red cars. I decided to wait for the black one.
How accurate are these dates?
I'm really getting excited about this car as I start reading more reviews. Has anyone here actually driven one yet?