What's next - Mazdaspeed 3 replacement - Page 11

Josh (PA) · 10-20-2016, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggins

You've said it before... but why couldn't Mazda make a new MS3?

.

Isn't the Focus ST the new MS3?

JST · 10-20-2016, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggins

You've said it before... but why couldn't Mazda make a new MS3?

I hate VWs, but the new GTI is a tough car to beat for what her needs seem to be. Has she/you checked one out?

I don't have room to talk about the Mini since my wife loves them too, but I think the 5-door looks awkward in some color/trims but can look okay with the right color/trim/wheel combo.

I think you've mentioned that you hated the look of the new Civic hatch, but that could be an option in Si version? The Type R seems way over the top, but I'm curious about the Civic Sport manual hatch as a more practical compliment to my car.

I think the 5 door Mini looks very awkward, but the Clubman actually works pretty well, stylistically. It's $$$, though.

Biggins · 10-20-2016, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

I think the 5 door Mini looks very awkward, but the Clubman actually works pretty well, stylistically. It's $$$, though.

I agree. I saw a yellow/black/black rims and a green/silver Mini 5-door that looked okay, but I've seen blue/white stripes/white rims, all black, grey, and probably others that were meh.

Quote:

Isn't the Focus ST the new MS3?

It's probably the closest you can get.

John V · 10-20-2016, 11:42 AM

The Focus ST she thinks is ugly and she hates the interior.

The GTI is on the short list of cars to go drive.

The idea of a Mini scares me. They are notoriously unreliable, parts are expensive and they seem poorly built to me. But maybe I'll change my view once we drive a new one. Dunno.

rumatt · 10-20-2016, 11:56 AM

Ohhh, do I want to buy your mazdaspeed 3 as my winter car?

I'll trade you a pristine condition e46 for it?

Jeff_DML · 10-20-2016, 11:57 AM

new chevy cruze hatchback

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/10/19/2.../#slide-endcap

John V · 10-20-2016, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumatt

Ohhh, do I want to buy your mazdaspeed 3 as my winter car?

I'll trade you a pristine condition e46 for it?

Ha. I don't think so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

new chevy cruze hatchback

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/10/19/2.../#slide-endcap

Yeah no.

*clyde* · 10-20-2016, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

The GTI is on the short list of cars to go drive.

The idea of a Mini scares me. They are notoriously unreliable, parts are expensive and they seem poorly built to me. But maybe I'll change my view once we drive a new one. Dunno.

Because VW, what could possibly go wrong?

But yeah.

Biggins · 01-11-2017, 10:08 AM

JV... looks aside, do you suspect the 2nd gen Mazdaspeed3 would hold up as well as your 1st gen has done?

We've been looking at these, FoST, Civics, and E82s for my next "daily" driver. It checks a lot of boxes except I don't love the 2nd gen styling and 1st gens have lots of miles.

Have you made any progress looking at replacements?

John V · 01-11-2017, 09:24 PM

Marisa has declared that she loves the car too much to sell it. So for now, it stays. 170,000 miles and nearly bulletproof. I can't argue I guess. I may put a timing chain, guides and VVT actuator in it this spring since that's a known weak point of this engine.

The 2g cars are essentially the same as the 1g, just ugly. Should be pretty reliable?

10-20-2016, 11:56 AM	#105
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Ohhh, do I want to buy your mazdaspeed 3 as my winter car? I'll trade you a pristine condition e46 for it? Last edited by rumatt; 10-20-2016 at 12:22 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
VW GTI vs Mazdaspeed 3	ed328ci	Car Talk	10	06-12-2007 08:50 PM
Mazdaspeed 3=not sane	JST	Car Talk	8	02-15-2006 11:44 AM
preview of new Mazdaspeed MX5.	lemming	Car Talk	7	01-31-2006 10:08 PM
mazdaspeed Rx8 really soon?	lemming	Car Talk	0	09-25-2004 10:42 PM
Mazdaspeed MX-5	Roadstergal	Car Talk	7	04-29-2004 05:16 PM

10-20-2016, 11:42 AM	#104
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	The Focus ST she thinks is ugly and she hates the interior. The GTI is on the short list of cars to go drive. The idea of a Mini scares me. They are notoriously unreliable, parts are expensive and they seem poorly built to me. But maybe I'll change my view once we drive a new one. Dunno.

10-20-2016, 11:57 AM	#106
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	new chevy cruze hatchback http://www.autoblog.com/2016/10/19/2.../#slide-endcap

01-11-2017, 10:08 AM	#109
Biggins Crotchety Join Date: Aug 2007 Carmudgeonly Ride: 22 Tiguan, 11 328i Posts: 912	JV... looks aside, do you suspect the 2nd gen Mazdaspeed3 would hold up as well as your 1st gen has done? We've been looking at these, FoST, Civics, and E82s for my next "daily" driver. It checks a lot of boxes except I don't love the 2nd gen styling and 1st gens have lots of miles. Have you made any progress looking at replacements?

01-11-2017, 09:24 PM	#110
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Marisa has declared that she loves the car too much to sell it. So for now, it stays. 170,000 miles and nearly bulletproof. I can't argue I guess. I may put a timing chain, guides and VVT actuator in it this spring since that's a known weak point of this engine. The 2g cars are essentially the same as the 1g, just ugly. Should be pretty reliable?