Wild Child: Mazdaspeed 3
09-11-2006, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by The Mighty Red
Just to play devil's advocate.. there may be a bit of conjecture as to exactly which model is Mazda's official "flagship."
In the late '80s, the 929 was referred to as the flagship sedan. In the 90s it was the millenia. Today it would be argued that the MazdaSpeed 6 is Mazda's flagship...
I have seen J.D Power refer to the RX8 to as "Mazda's flagship performance coupe" which narrows the field down.. know what I mean?
I'm honestly not sure what the official flagship of Mazda is.. just wanted to throw that out. Something to think about. I'm curious to know what Mazda considers its REAL flagship to be. I get the feeling it's NOT the RX8.
In the late '80s, the 929 was referred to as the flagship sedan. In the 90s it was the millenia. Today it would be argued that the MazdaSpeed 6 is Mazda's flagship...
I have seen J.D Power refer to the RX8 to as "Mazda's flagship performance coupe" which narrows the field down.. know what I mean?
I'm honestly not sure what the official flagship of Mazda is.. just wanted to throw that out. Something to think about. I'm curious to know what Mazda considers its REAL flagship to be. I get the feeling it's NOT the RX8.
Again I liked the video showed it to a friend he just laughed.
09-11-2006, 10:44 PM
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Ok, that commercial was awesome. Haha, did you see it literally blow the doors off that other car? Classic! This commercial is by far the best thing about the MAZDASPEED 3.
I will echo the fact that Mazda is just odd. They claim they are committed to the rotary yet release two cars that are MUCH faster in a straight line than the 8. I really wish Mazda would release a sporty coupe with some *****. I don't think the Kabura will be the answer since it's supposed to be priced around $20k. Either way, I think they have to come up with some exciting at the LA and Detroit auto shows or they're going to make a lot of grown men cry.
I will echo the fact that Mazda is just odd. They claim they are committed to the rotary yet release two cars that are MUCH faster in a straight line than the 8. I really wish Mazda would release a sporty coupe with some *****. I don't think the Kabura will be the answer since it's supposed to be priced around $20k. Either way, I think they have to come up with some exciting at the LA and Detroit auto shows or they're going to make a lot of grown men cry.
09-12-2006, 12:07 AM
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I agree I think that's cool!
I've been keeping an eye on the 3. I even test drove one on an Auto X last year.
Handles like a charm.
Let's see what she can do at the track.
I'd love to get one as a daily commuter. Then I could also terrorize the neighborhood.
I've been keeping an eye on the 3. I even test drove one on an Auto X last year.
Handles like a charm.
Let's see what she can do at the track.
I'd love to get one as a daily commuter. Then I could also terrorize the neighborhood.
09-12-2006, 12:23 AM
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I agree that the engine should have been placed in the 4 door model instead of the 5 door. I can't think of any reason why they would put it in the 5 door other than to make sure it doesn't completely blow away the Mazdaspeed 6.
09-12-2006, 04:31 PM
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I think people are confusing volume seller with flagship. The RX-8 is Mazda's flagship whether it sells or not. Also, when Mazda had it corporate commercial where all cars were driving in the desert making a wedge, the RX-8 was at the tip. Funny now though when I went to Zoom-Zoom live just recently and watched some 5 minute corporate feel good Mazda commercial, the RX-8 was hardly ever shown. The Mazda 3 and MX-5 where all over the place. I think Mazda is even aware of the RX-8s lackluster image.
09-12-2006, 10:35 PM
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Id like to mention that I personally drove the mazdaspeed 3 today and it is indeed a pretty sweet ride. Third gear definately feels like the power gear for this car. However, throw all the power you want into it, I still love my rx8 more. As for how I was allowed to drive it, ill keep that my secret. I guess I work for the right place at the right time. It was however a nice forty minute highway drive. I hope these things sell well when they hit showrooms in the fall. They look like the ultimate sleeper, and the exhaust note was quite exhilerating for a stock car. It sounded aftermarket.
09-13-2006, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
I say just take the 5k you're going to lose when you sell your current RX-8, and have it turbocharged.
you'll make more power than a factory rx-8 FI solution, and you'll beat the snot out of the FWD MS3.
you'll make more power than a factory rx-8 FI solution, and you'll beat the snot out of the FWD MS3.
09-13-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
I agree that the engine should have been placed in the 4 door model instead of the 5 door. I can't think of any reason why they would put it in the 5 door other than to make sure it doesn't completely blow away the Mazdaspeed 6.
09-13-2006, 08:26 PM
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Mazda should just have an option for a turbo to put on a pre-existing Rx-8. Just another MazdaSpeed part. But of course it shouldn't be too expensive since my car should've come with one from the beginning!
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09-14-2006, 10:05 AM
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About the MS8, i'd just like to see proof that they haven't scraped that project. I suspect they have.
I just want to drive the MS3. What an awesome daily driver it would be!
I just want to drive the MS3. What an awesome daily driver it would be!
09-14-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by snizzle
About the MS8, i'd just like to see proof that they haven't scraped that project. I suspect they have.
I just want to drive the MS3. What an awesome daily driver it would be!
I just want to drive the MS3. What an awesome daily driver it would be!
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