MazdaSpeed3 vs WRX

[Brokenlink]

I've never had a problem with mine (other than the annoying noise issues).

 

[nuclearalex]

I've never had a problem with mine (other than the annoying noise issues).

have you bought urs used?

 

[Dr. Evil]

WRX. You really can't go wrong with those.

If you're looking for something bigger, may I recommend a turbo Legacy? About the same, but bigger, a bit heavier, and much better put-together.

 

[sn0w1337]

if they released the mazdaspeed 3 with the revo knuckle i would say the 3 then. not sure if they did or not...

 

[Brokenlink]

I bought mine new.

 

[some_random_guy]

zr1 is better than the zo6, rx8 sucks badly, if you go rotary you go rx7, fd or fc, everyone has a wrx, same with the evo, get yourself the mazda speed 3, or if you do want AWD get the mazda speed 5, 10 more hp, and its AWD,

 

[some_random_guy]

oh the rx8 has mediocre handling in my opinion, the fd's handling was far superior to the rx8's, only downside to the fd is that you have to keep it maintained properly, and do all the reliability mods, this car isnt for someone who doesnt plan on taking care of it, and by that i mean treat it as if it were your own child lol

 

[Enchanter]

Got 24 mpg on the highway ride home (134 miles) with about 20 miles of spirited hills and curves to start out the trip. Been averaging 18-20 since then, about half of it is stop and go driving, the other half is freeways going 65-75. I've heard horror stories about the mileage, but haven't seen it yet. I'm pretty happy with 24 on the highway, taking it on a trip in June so we'll see if I can get in the upper 20's.

that's not heinous, but for the performance it's pretty bad when you can get a bigass american V8 that'll get nearly if not more than 30 on the highway with 400hp or so

The results from a drive to Sacramento from San Jose. I made the trip somewhere between 70-75 mph the entire way and was rarely passed by anyone. (The 66mph in the pic was due to it being taken while decelerating on an off ramp.) And this is from a stock 7 liter V8.

 

[Silence]

Tim you braggart

 

[mikev]

*reports Tim to Rel*

 

[MHC]

Interesting to hear about the complaints about the Subaru fit and finish. My mother has had two WRXs, and both I thought were very nicely built.

Never any issues with either car at all. They have been fantastic. Super fun to drive.

 

[auntiebling]

zr1 is better than the zo6, rx8 sucks badly, if you go rotary you go rx7, fd or fc, everyone has a wrx, same with the evo, get yourself the mazda speed 3, or if you do want AWD get the mazda speed 5, 10 more hp, and its AWD,

where are you going to find a ZR1, c4 or c6, for the price of a c5 ZO6?

The results from a drive to Sacramento from San Jose. I made the trip somewhere between 70-75 mph the entire way and was rarely passed by anyone. (The 66mph in the pic was due to it being taken while decelerating on an off ramp.) And this is from a stock 7 liter V8.

tim, if i were talking about your car i'd have said "500 HP or so"

1400 RPM a6 65mph is funny.

 

[Enchanter]

zr1 is better than the zo6, rx8 sucks badly, if you go rotary you go rx7, fd or fc, everyone has a wrx, same with the evo, get yourself the mazda speed 3, or if you do want AWD get the mazda speed 5, 10 more hp, and its AWD,

Which of these cars do you have any personal experience with?

 

[Marlowe]

why aren't they compatible? speed3 has more torque and more hp than wrx, but it lags in 0-60 due to front wheel drive only. WRX is slower at high speed acceleration though. 70 to 90 e.g.

wrx is a 4 wheel drive which has its plusses and minuses (mostly a plus)
speed3 has nicer interior and is a tad cheaper

I think you just answered your own question.

If you're going to have mostly driving fun with it and don't care about anything else, WRX.

If you want to be able to cruise around town, commute, pick up your date or something for a nice night out, the Speed 3 is probably a better all around fit. The interior is MUCH nicer and quieter than the WRX.

 

[Agent Orange]

I dunno, this car looks like it can't find it's place..

 

[TheRobSJ]

zr1 is better than the z06,

Well duh! But in the scope of this discussion...that's really not relevant. I am just assuming here, but I think it's safe to say that some salesperson selling a speed 3, WRX, or used Z06 for a price in the neighborhood of $25k is never going to get an undecided buyer who says, "well that's a nice car but I just don't think I can pass up dropping $150k on a new ZR1 since it's so much better than the car you've got here."

Might as well cross shop a canoe bewteen an 80' yacht.

 

[Ducky_Fresh]

Well duh! But in the scope of this discussion...that's really not relevant. I am just assuming here, but I think it's safe to say that some salesperson selling a speed 3, WRX, or used Z06 for a price in the neighborhood of $25k is never going to get an undecided buyer who says, "well that's a nice car but I just don't think I can pass up dropping $150k on a new ZR1 since it's so much better than the car you've got here."

Might as well cross shop a canoe bewteen an 80' yacht.

Fucking hilarious!

That Mazda 3 wagon looks just like the WRX wagon. Kinda funny.

 

[theAmazingKickstand]

is that the new one? is it jsut uglier, heavier, and slower than the old one with the same drive train?

go try and get an old speed 3 for 20k otd

 

[Cheyenne]

is that the new one? is it just uglier, heavier, and slower than the old one with the same drive train?

That's what car companies call progress!!

It's it wonderful that almost every automotive product was made by a company that clearly doesn't have passion for their products?

The downside of capitalism, I guess. But they're cheap, and you don't have to feel guilty about wrecking them. And there's cupholders!

 

[notfromcali]

that's not heinous, but for the performance it's pretty bad when you can get a bigass american V8 that'll get nearly if not more than 30 on the highway with 400hp or so

I can't get traffic tickets, so 400hp would be a complete waste for me....plus I'm cheap when it comes to cars. I doubt there's an 05 bigass american v8 with 400 hp that I could buy for under 12 grand.