WRX or MSP

[mspMee]

WRX or MSP?

If you could only get one, both in excellent condition and same price, which would you get? and why would you get it?

I know this is a Mazda forum so I am expecting a somewhat biased opinion aswell. lol

PS: not the STI lol.

 

[mspdfreak]

Better looks, inteerior quality, stereo, handling.

 

[jersey_emt]

MSP, for the following reasons:

1. MSP is a limited production vehicle and is rare. WRX's are everywhere.
2. Stock vs. stock, the MSP is just as fast as a WRX from a roll despite the difference in (engine) HP. The AWD system in the WRX sucks up a lot of horses. For evidence, compare the trap speeds in the 1/4 mile between the two. They are the same. (Some sources have the MSP trapping higher, others have the WRX trapping higher).
3. MSP looks better (subjective)
4. MSP handles better despite the WRX's AWD.
5. The Mazda Forums community rocks (rockon)
6. Interior of the MSP is much better than the WRX (2004 and earlier). The 2005+ WRX interior is much better; I like it even better than the MSP.

 

[ChopstickHero]

i'm biased, i would say MSP.

But what do you want to do with the car? leave it stock? use it for autocross/track? car shows? commuter car?

If you are more into modding, get the WRX. it will be easier to find parts and slap them on your car. everything is made for that car directly from big companies. and you can order them from so many websites, it would be hard not to find a part.

MSP has a following, but it's harder to get good parts. you have to get them from several vendors that are on this board. Most of them are good vendors, but some of them take a long time to deliver. Plus the bottom end of a FSDE (Protege motor) is not very strong and will bust if you boost too much without proper engine management. But an MSP handles better than a WRX, despite being FWD (vs AWD).

 

[yashooa]

MSP, for the following reasons:

1. MSP is a limited production vehicle and is rare. WRX's are everywhere.
2. Stock vs. stock, the MSP is just as fast as a WRX from a roll despite the difference in (engine) HP. The AWD system in the WRX sucks up a lot of horses. For evidence, compare the trap speeds in the 1/4 mile between the two. They are the same. (Some sources have the MSP trapping higher, others have the WRX trapping higher).
3. MSP looks better (subjective)
4. MSP handles better despite the WRX's AWD.
5. The Mazda Forums community rocks (rockon)
6. Interior of the MSP is much better than the WRX (2004 and earlier). The 2005+ WRX interior is much better; I like it even better than the MSP.
7. Yash kicks ass!

What this HIZORE said!

 

[sephiroth]

only 4750 MSP's in the world. Having a rare a$$ car that's just as good if not better than a WRX alone is enough imo.

 

[D-rock240]

Msp +1

 

[avarela86]

HMM, its either going for a car that's easier to mod with higher HP numbers or one that just needs new rods to get the same if not better performance.

 

[laracroft]

STI... STI!!!!!!! lol

But since we don't have that choice here... I'd say WRX. Facts are facts... no one keeps their vehicle stock forever and modification and problem wise...I'd go Subaru. Sorry fellas. Money, time and aggrevation wise, it's just the better choice.

Now watch, my car is going to read my post and break down on me tomorrow on purpose. haha

 

[yashart_mp3]

^^^I agree.

stock vs. stock, i would pick the MSP....

If you plan on modding, get the wrx

 

[haze20]

My friend's WRX has been more of a hassle than my MSP. He has gone through a motor, tranny, and a lsd.

 

[mountjonas]

^^^I agree.

stock vs. stock, i would pick the MSP....

If you plan on modding, get the wrx

+2, but get ready to bust out the wallet. it's not cheap to mod.

 

[sephiroth]

STI... STI!!!!!!! lol

But since we don't have that choice here... I'd say WRX. Facts are facts... no one keeps their vehicle stock forever and modification and problem wise...I'd go Subaru. Sorry fellas. Money, time and aggrevation wise, it's just the better choice.

Now watch, my car is going to read my post and break down on me tomorrow on purpose. haha

you make bunny cry.

(sad1)

 

[210_ZOOM]

Of course the Speed. Spicy all the way. Handles better, unique i.e limited production.

 

[Necessity]

I'd go with WRX. If you avoid the earlier years you end up getting a more stout transmission (than previous wrxs), more syncros, and if you get a late enough model, more displacement off the bat.

The impreza has more aftermarket parts, more companies that specialize in tuning them, and the same suspension configuration. You get AWD (which can be a bonus depending on where you live, it's not in your profile) and a rear LSD.

The bottom line is that both cars ARE brittle. How many 2.0s have blown on this forum? How many lsds have gone out the window? And on top of that, how many WRX owners do you know who have shot their transmissions? You cannot put reliability into the equation here as your key point.

So lets try to list the points and counterpoints.

MSP:
Lighter Chassis
Stock suspension parts are better
Better brakes from the factory
Better stereo (meh, some people enjoy their tunes)

WRX:
Larger Turbo from the factory
More available and mature aftermarket
AWD (could be a bonus, depends on how you look at it)
More HP gains for the $$

 

[Donas64]

Hmm at first I would have said WRX without blinking but after reading these posts, I'm thinking MSP.

The only thing that troubles me about the MSP is the reliability issue. I'm scared about blown motors on stock boost and fraglile rods e.t.c.

But the rarity is truly a nice factor. Whenever I see an MSP I just want to get a closer look.....

My gut says WRX but my heart says MSP.

 

[srtchick]

+1 WRX now that I own an STI been there done that with the MSP.

WRX FTW!!

 

[Necessity]

+1 WRX now that I own an STI been there done that with the MSP.

WRX FTW!!

Really? I'm not all that big a fan of the STi. It has a decent drivetrain and transmission, but my god it's a heavy beast. The stock seats are relatively awful and the stock suspension provides enough understeer to make a MSP or half decent Civic look like a superstar (sad2). They're great on the street out of the box, but need work for the track.

 

[Rotary_Powered]

What year WRX? the last gen would be a more fair comparison, the newer one matches better against the MS3. I would have to take model into account before voting.

 

[-pixy-]

I'd take an MSP, its just a better looking car and its different, WRX's are everywhere.