Talk me out of the MS3....
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coololddude
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i traded a 2006 mx-5 for my ms3. i hated not having a spare tire. thought i would "just take a look at a ms3" the only advantage i can see in the mx5 is in the "very tight" twistys. the only advantage of the ms3 is "everywhere else" the torque rush is evident even pulling out of the driveway!! the mileage is not even a concern since i was always flooring the mx5 to make do with 1/2 the torque and a lot less hp (not made up by less weight) the fact that i can stop on the way home with a passenger and still buy some STUFF! is not too shabby either. a lady i know had her top sliced (mx5-duh) cost $3000.00 for a new one!! plus, i now have a spare. a $23000.00 spare with a "GIANT KILLER" (automobile mag. aug 2008) attached. lol
i too am in socal, no ricers have even attempted at racing. maybe mexicans in silverados with those gay ass "SS" wannabe cool emblems and thats about it.
People always tried to race me in my widebody mr2 and my 350z. Most people dont seem to give the 3 that much attention. A definate change for me.
BACK to the thread tho. If you like modding, the speed3 is not caught up yet very well in the aftermarket section, parts are expensive as s*** and most of the good stuff tends to be out of stock. Car does take premium and all that as well which sucks with gas prices.
Seeing that you had a 2 seater miata, and I came from last having a 350z and an mr2, this being my first ever 4 door out of owning 6 previous cars, this is a nice change. Lots of room, although I will probably never use most of it, nice to know its there
i too am in socal, no ricers have even attempted at racing. maybe mexicans in silverados with those gay ass "SS" wannabe cool emblems and thats about it.
People always tried to race me in my widebody mr2 and my 350z. Most people dont seem to give the 3 that much attention. A definate change for me.
BACK to the thread tho. If you like modding, the speed3 is not caught up yet very well in the aftermarket section, parts are expensive as s*** and most of the good stuff tends to be out of stock. Car does take premium and all that as well which sucks with gas prices.
Seeing that you had a 2 seater miata, and I came from last having a 350z and an mr2, this being my first ever 4 door out of owning 6 previous cars, this is a nice change. Lots of room, although I will probably never use most of it, nice to know its there
IDK then, ive had quite a few people try to race me, and I drive like a grandma.
I wouldn't describe the fuel economy as "sucks"...recently got 30-32 mpg on a pure-highway trip with cruise locked at 65. Yeah, it sucks doing only 65 and watching everything pass you, but if fuel economy is a concern this seems to be a sweet spot for the car. Going up to 75 drops it in to the 28 range. This is computed, not relying on the in-car "MPG" display.
As for ricers wanting to race...hell, I can't get anyone to play. From kids in Civis to Evos and WRXs.
The clutch and shifter action does suck (at least stock), and the rattles are what you'd expect from an entry level car. People expect this thing to ride quiet like a luxury car and I just don't understand it. Just because it's priced with $25k cars doesn't mean it's not still a $16k car once you remove the power and electronics.
The thread was talk him out of the MS3. I did not expect a rattle free hybrid when i bought this car. It was exactly what I was looking for and more. I was exaggerating. My car is rattle free and gets good gas mileage. the clutch is stiff, but I got used to it. In summation I freaking love this car.
dandydaniel
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besides the stock clutch being a bit harder to get used to than others... I'd have to say screw this thread, go out, and buy the MS3!
Wow! Is the '08 STI that good? Damn, I might have to test drive one of them...
Not everyone can afford an STI or Evo, you know. For those folks (such as myself), I'd think an MS3 would be a good alternative.
