Would you do it again?
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yes for me
11k?!plus the srt-4 block is good for a lot and i mean ALOT of hp. Forged already.
the only thing that i like better about the msp is the interior and exterior look.
i love the fact that mopar is helping out the tuners with the stage kits.
ill drop dead if mazda ever does that.
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the only thing that i like better about the msp is the interior and exterior look.
i love the fact that mopar is helping out the tuners with the stage kits.
ill drop dead if mazda ever does that.
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txmzdspd2gen
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A BIG YES!!...think about this..you get to own the very first MSP ever introduce in north america...you get to own what super street magazine calls "the new bench mark in front wheel drive"..and.."it kicked the acura integra type R off the mountain" "hell it can even run fast that same mountain than the integra..hehe..plus YOU CANT GET A WELL BUILT CAR WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WISTLE FOR THE PRICE OF A PROTEGE ES...16000 for my laser blue mica..with 12 miles..imagine how much other guys wants to have my 97 mazdaspeed..hehe one of its kind...
Maniac0301
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If your planning on keeping it stock I can't think of any other car for the range that you can purchase the Speed at. Now if your stuck at MSRP I'd probably go for the SRT instead but since you can grab a Mazdaspeed for mid 16's there is nothing you can buy new that can touch it for looks, straightline performance, handling, and stereo. If you are looking for a car that is easy to make stupidly fast then grab an SRT the drivetrain is made to handle crazy amounts of power. The downside is you won't touch one for less than MSRP so it comes in at 5k or so over the Speed.
For those that complain about our computers you should check out the Mini Cooper S forums. They have some serious issues with the electronic throttle they use and stalling or what they call the Yo-Yo. I believe they are on their 3rd of 4th flash with no difference and in some cases worse results. They also have absolutely no low end torque a good 60' time for them is 2.4-2.5 seconds.
For those that complain about our computers you should check out the Mini Cooper S forums. They have some serious issues with the electronic throttle they use and stalling or what they call the Yo-Yo. I believe they are on their 3rd of 4th flash with no difference and in some cases worse results. They also have absolutely no low end torque a good 60' time for them is 2.4-2.5 seconds.
Wow, thanks for all of the great replies!!
I called the local dealer that oddly still has 4 MSPs on their lot to see what the story was on them.
I was told that, apparently, there was a string of headunit thefts from these cars on dealer lots...all over the country. There was a thread about these specific cars and this dealer in this site's forum for my area a while back. The dealer is still waiting for replacement heads due to a huge backorder on them.
So, knowing that, should I still bother for $16k usd, or dicker for less knowing that they're already been vandalized to some extent?
My apologies if this particular tangent should be a separate thread. Mods feel free to move/delete if that's the case.
Again, thanks soooo much for the great words, everyone! I had no idea so much info would show up in just a day.
I called the local dealer that oddly still has 4 MSPs on their lot to see what the story was on them.
I was told that, apparently, there was a string of headunit thefts from these cars on dealer lots...all over the country. There was a thread about these specific cars and this dealer in this site's forum for my area a while back. The dealer is still waiting for replacement heads due to a huge backorder on them.
So, knowing that, should I still bother for $16k usd, or dicker for less knowing that they're already been vandalized to some extent?
My apologies if this particular tangent should be a separate thread. Mods feel free to move/delete if that's the case.
Again, thanks soooo much for the great words, everyone! I had no idea so much info would show up in just a day.
rocketspeed
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At the price, yes. I'm thinking about buying a a house, so I'm trying to keep monthly expenses down. If I was going to stay in my apartment and wasn't pinching pennies, I'd have gone with the SRT-4 or a WRX. I don't regret not getting either of those cars, though.
I was coming off a GTI VR6. Liked the power, didn't like the handling and I didn't want to sink several thousand into suspension.
I was coming off a GTI VR6. Liked the power, didn't like the handling and I didn't want to sink several thousand into suspension.
GAspeedProtege
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In a heartbeat, I love this car.
I've had mine for over a year, have around 25,000 miles on it. Glad I got it! Great gas mileage, great interior (for the price), great performance, been very reliable. All problems fixed under warranty... I'm satisfied with everything but the re-sale value right now! (Yes, I paid MSRP... ) :-( I will say I prefer a "sports car feel" -- lower ride, design less centered on the cabin -- but if you are looking for a 4 door car, this is an excellent choice!
Yes. At least mine in Spicy Orange. Didn't want any other color, regardless of price. I love the styling inside and out, and the handling is incredible. I don't love the factory ECU, but there will eventually be a fix for it.
The SRT-4 is brutally fast out of the box and has the potential for much more HP, but they're so ugly! I came close to buying one but couldn't get past the exterior styling. It looks like it's jacked up in the rear.
The SRT-4 is brutally fast out of the box and has the potential for much more HP, but they're so ugly! I came close to buying one but couldn't get past the exterior styling. It looks like it's jacked up in the rear.
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Yes, I would buy again. Will I own another Mazda after this? Not sure.
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Is your passenger mirror fixed yet, Steph?
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