Why do car makers think consumers want a riced out hatchback?
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I would say that small cars in "in" right now because people have been tricked into think a small car = better mileage. So many companies are building smaller cars. Fit, Cube, Yaris, 206, Versa, 3, 2, 1 series etc.....
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^The new impreza line does make me sad
The STi went from "I'm going to kick the s#it out of you" (awesome) to "Hey be my friend" (everyday)
**Looks Wise**
The STi went from "I'm going to kick the s#it out of you" (awesome) to "Hey be my friend" (everyday)
**Looks Wise**
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I love the MazdaSpeed 3. I applaud Mazda for going with it.
New STI not so much. My buddy has an 03 STI, and I totally dig that body style. Best looking one ever.
New STI not so much. My buddy has an 03 STI, and I totally dig that body style. Best looking one ever.
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The MS3 and new STi hatch are great performing cars with amazing utility. What's not to like? In a perfect world we'd all have 2 door sports cars but people have kids, and pets, and all the other stuff. True story.
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The STI changed their body style for rally purposes. They needed to do something that gave them more control through the twistys.
Please don't go camparing a "Rice Rocket" to the STI or MS3.
On a side note, I agree with SleepeR, 2.5RS is the best model and from what I have driven the most fun to drive too. Acutally the 2.5RS with a 22b body is FTW
Please don't go camparing a "Rice Rocket" to the STI or MS3.
On a side note, I agree with SleepeR, 2.5RS is the best model and from what I have driven the most fun to drive too. Acutally the 2.5RS with a 22b body is FTW
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The deal is, you have a faster car then the RX-8. 4 Doors, alot of cargo room, and to top it off decent fuel economy.
Whats the deal with Mazda not giving us, a new RX-8! Its been 4 years now, and the power output hasn't changed!
Whats the deal with Mazda not giving us, a new RX-8! Its been 4 years now, and the power output hasn't changed!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pymZt...eature=related
With Atkinson, the whiny Swede and a nice hatch Subaru should be poised to compete with Ford for the manufacturer's title going forward.
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i wish i could afford the ms3 as a second car (i wouldn't mind it as my main car, i just can't part with the 8!!) - speed, handling, plus all that room?! call it a grocery getter if you want, but i'd love to be able to fold the back seats down, throw a bunch of stuff in the back (without piecing it in there like a puzzle) and still pass most cars on the on-ramp. great package overall.
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Hatch = fun + utility
I agree with many posts above. I have a 02 P5 the whole family has loved the car. Lots of space, great gas milage, 150,000+ miles with NO problems. IMO it looks great and delivers tons of value. I have owned the P5 since new (ordered before it was even in the states), and I have 0 complaints. With all that said, I test drove a speed3 this summer. It is a great car! Fast in a strait line, minimal torque steer, nice ride. The only reason I didn't buy one is I already have the P5 and I had my eye on an 8. Just my two cents.
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Do you have any idea how may bodies you can throw into a station wagon? My parents use to own a 940 Volvo station wagon, and you could fit anything in that car. Put all the seats down and it was like having a truck. But by far the coolest thing was the back hatch had flip up rear seat that faced backwards. That would keep you entertained for hours.
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but when they do it pleases all parties (me with speed/fun, girlfriend with practicality, better mileage (than the 8), space). i'm still working on her to get it, but she can't get past the "station-wagony" look. whoever said it up there, "5-doors" are just lowered suv's! some look better/worse than others, but i like the ms3 look.