seriously, if ford brings that Ford Focus RS to the states, I might have to consider trading the MS3 in. That this is a monster and overseas, it's crushing everything in its price range.
R&T: WRX vs Cobalt SS vs MS3 vs Lancer RA
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seriously, if ford brings that Ford Focus RS to the states, I might have to consider trading the MS3 in. That this is a monster and overseas, it's crushing everything in its price range.
"Best roll-on car in the group," said Kott. " - What does this mean? Fastest car from a roll?
"It hits far harder than any other engine in this test"
I think the MS3 would have faired a bit better if they tested on a road course like Luguna Seca or something. It's a bit heavy for Auto X
"It hits far harder than any other engine in this test"
I think the MS3 would have faired a bit better if they tested on a road course like Luguna Seca or something. It's a bit heavy for Auto X
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WRX still looks like a Corolla, and the SS just needs an Budget Rental Car sticker in the back. (Although I am drawn to the SS it because its got the John Heinricy influence on it)
I'll stick with my MS3.
I'll stick with my MS3.
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I drove one of the new Cobalt SS's before deciding on the MS3, and I thought it wasn't nearly as good as the MS3 in a number of areas, including speed (the turbo seemed to lose efficiency 1/2 way through the revs), interior quality, ride quality, cargo space, steering feel, and exterior appearance.
You know, I hear so many people calling the corolla ugly. I think my GF's Corolla XRS is a nice looking car.
Oh, and get used to it. The MS3 is a fugly little car. (evil)
My Grandma drives a Corolla, but thanks.
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C&D will have their comparo out soon, you can bet on that. Hopefully they do the full audience with the new GTI, CooperS Werx and the SRT4.
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the MS3 still hangs with the "latest and greatest" its 3 yrs. old and still invited to the party!! did you notice in the "performance" section the 3 lost four points for fuel economy but in the comparison section the avg. for the 3 and the SS were the same.--20.4. the wrx lost 4 pts. also and it avg. 22.2, best in the bunch. ok, i wasn't this picky when the 3 was #1 but i'm a MS3 *****!! they are all great cars. i would be happy, happy, with any of them. that is untill i had to carry a 50in. HD tv. ha-ha
Fugly? wow your the first. Yeah the corolla xrs is a step better. but still it has the name "COROLLA" = "GRANDMA CAR".
I dont want to biased but its true people see that name and thats what they think, at least the MS3 is a nice sporty looking car, infact i think thats what they mean by zoom-zoom. lol
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Hats off to chevy, that little car's faster around a track than an EVOX and STi for over 10k less. It is nothing less than a performance bargain.
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I feel very happy with my car and I'm kinda happy that other cars are beating it, this only means Mazda engineers are going to have to work hard on the Ms3's successor, if they decide to do one of course.
In any event, I can't get the other 3 featured cars that beat the ms3 here
In any event, I can't get the other 3 featured cars that beat the ms3 here
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I give full props to chevy and subaru for uping thier games. But I will be honest as a mazda fan this version of the MS3 has always impressed me http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=122361 better value than the evo and sti, imo. But like I said the performance of the new SS is astounding for it's class.
Have to wonder what Chevy was thinking when they designed (or.... I guess chose not to re-design) the exterior of the Cobalt SS. I mean, the sleeper arguement works for the MS3, because the base model already looks good, just give it a few aesthetic tweaks and we're good to roll, but you can't apply the same logic to the cobalt. It's terribly bland on the outside.
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Well I wouldn't say that. an EvoX would probly destroy it around a track, I just saw that one stomped a twin turbo BMW 1 series by 4 seconds around a good sized track.
However, it IS a performance bargain. And ASTONISHINGLY!!! PLAIN JANE LOOKING. This car in 4 door sedan version is the ultimate sleeper of all time.
if that doesn't look like your grandma's cavalier...yet it could send you home with your tail between your legs. It's kind of hilarious. Way to go GM!
Well I wouldn't say that. an EvoX would probly destroy it around a track, I just saw that one stomped a twin turbo BMW 1 series by 4 seconds around a good sized track.
However, it IS a performance bargain. And ASTONISHINGLY!!! PLAIN JANE LOOKING. This car in 4 door sedan version is the ultimate sleeper of all time.
if that doesn't look like your grandma's cavalier...yet it could send you home with your tail between your legs. It's kind of hilarious. Way to go GM!
But its so boooooooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring. **** I would have picked any other of the three cars before I even batted an eyelash at it.
+1000000000000 I love the Ford Focus RS, such a neat looking car.
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I wouldn't say I'd buy one, personally I'd rather have a SRT4 neon than that and save 1/2 price. If I had my pick of the 4 (If I got one for free), I'd without question pick the wrx (in wagon trim).
But admit it. It's hilarious that you would step up to this thing at a light/dragstrip and get destroyed! To me its very funny.
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