would you trade the msp for the ms3??

[D-rock240]

This thread makes me want to sell my pro and get a used MSP. I also have not warmed up to the 3 styling, and think the MSP looks much better. Plus, I wonder if the MS3 is going to be a limited edition like the MSP.

 

[boostisgood]

Mine is here to stay. I might pick up the MS3 if its AWD or over 240-250 HP. My son gets my MSP at 16.

 

[daperspeed]

How will the Mazdaspeed 3 Perform. Will it slalom 70+mph or have .90 skidpad like the MSP? Will it have than intangible "j'un-e-qui"(french for undescribable attribute) that the Mazdaspeed Protege that makes it special?

A 240 hp engine won't be enough (traction-FWD) and the looks are questionable. NO UGLYS ALLOWED!!!
;p

 

[ChopstickHero]

nope. next car will be something more comfortable... and fast... like an Lexus IS or a 3 series. something with RWD!

 

[tiwing]

not for me. if it was AWD then probably I would do everything in my power to get it. But a fast FWD car + my older boosted AWD car is more than enough toys for me at the moment. Doubt I'll have another new car for several years.

 

[tiwing]

"j'un-e-qui"(french for undescribable attribute)

nice try ... it's "je ne sais quoi"

 

[jeffmsp]

haha ive been yelling je nes pais pwas (basically jibberish) at rude french people for a while now, sorta sounds similar to that, nowonder they look so confused.

 

[daperspeed]

nice try ... it's "je ne sais quoi"

Merci.

 

[livelyjay]

Nope.

I'll have the MSP paid off mid-summer, so not having a car payment is going to be great. Also, I prefer the looks of the MSP more than the Mazda3 and I doubt the Mazda3 will handle as well as the MSP does out of the box. Hopefully the MS3 gets clunk and turkey too!!!!

 

[MrDiggler]

The clunk and turkey are option package CT11 on the MS3 for an extra $360.

Seriously, I've had a Mazda3 twice for a week as a loaner from my dealer. It was the 2.3 version w/ 17's on it, but I still didn't like it very much. I hate the dash, don't care for the interior, unsure about the styling, etc. Both times it was so refreshing to get back into my car.

 

[spike blue]

damm i just decide to sell my msp , i have a lot miles and it has a lot problems, clunk, a crack manifold and it hesitates like s***, im sad that im going to get rid of my baby but i need something more reliable and fast, im thinking about lexus IS o something better

 

[GrandBelialKey]

I'm still looking for a car I dont have to dump thousands into just to have it up to par with where I want it to be.... this orange car is as close as I've gotten so far...

but I bet those ms3's will be pretty fast... but the dash and hatch will always look like ass.

 

[spike blue]

here i might trade the msp for that baby
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=107126
o i will trade it for the ms3 but i think th jetta is a lot better,
with a chip, intake and exhausy 270hp just 1500 .

 

[D-rock240]

here i might trade the msp for that baby
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=107126
o i will trade it for the ms3 but i think th jetta is a lot better,
with a chip, intake and exhausy 270hp just 1500 .

You changed your mind pretty quickly, didn't you say on page two you were going to keep it?

 

[spike blue]

well yeah I changed my mind but i need something that doesn't hesitate, and have problems , i love the msp and it makes me sad that i need to sell it, if i keep it i need to fix a lot of things in the msp and that i don't want and the worst think is that the price for my baby is just 12k and i bought it for 21k so think about the depreciation of that car!!! I always have fun with it and i think its a great car.

 

[D-rock240]

well yeah I changed my mind but i need something that doesn't hesitate, and have problems , i love the msp and it makes me sad that i need to sell it, if i keep it i need to fix a lot of things in the msp and that i don't want and the worst think is that the price for my baby is just 12k and i bought it for 21k so think about the depreciation of that car!!! I always have fun with it and i think its a great car.

Yeah I definitely understand the depreciation factor. By the time I finish paying off my car in August it won't be worth much on a trade in, so it will end up being more cost effective to keep it for a few years and put the car payments toward a house.

 

[Puckpimp71]

Those Jettas hold their value... If you ever decide that you're serious, PM me. I can hook you up.

 

[spike blue]

Those Jettas hold their value... If you ever decide that you're serious, PM me. I can hook you up.

yeah imvery seriousi will pm as soon i sell my msp to my best buddy!!! Im going to cry when ill sell it but the best thing is that i will see it and ride it because i will give it to my best buddy that loves the msp as i do!!!

 

[Chiguy_2002]

I completely agree with this, as long as my MSP can get me around reliably, I won't trade it in for anything...would be nice to not have a car payment, and put that money towards a house.

Yeah I definitely understand the depreciation factor. By the time I finish paying off my car in August it won't be worth much on a trade in, so it will end up being more cost effective to keep it for a few years and put the car payments toward a house.

 

[spike blue]

I completely agree with this, as long as my MSP can get me around reliably, I won't trade it in for anything...would be nice to not have a car payment, and put that money towards a house.

absolute right no car payment is the best way to go!!!