# Test Drove a Mazdaspeed 3 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 25, 2007, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608 "2007-10-25T15:31:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/41 "2007-10-28T15:33:45Z")
[quote=“SoloIIscoob,post:40,topic:37608"”] i was going to suggest that. pick one up with 10-15Kmiles for 18 or less i bet. [/quote] If I could find that. I would buy it. ---
**Author:** ![SPDboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@SPDboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SPDboy)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/42 "2007-10-28T15:36:01Z")
I’ll sell you my 05 Mini S cabrio for 24k, has new tires/sports suspension/viper stripes/heated leather/15% Pulley/Xenon Headlights/Harmon Kardon stereo/23k miles. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/43 "2007-10-28T15:38:14Z")
[quote=“SPDboy,post:42,topic:37608"”] I’ll sell you my 05 Mini S cabrio for 24k, has new tires/sports suspension/viper stripes/heated leather/15% Pulley/Xenon Headlights/Harmon Kardon stereo/23k miles. [/quote] [quote=“Minglor,post:26,topic:37608"”] Yeah, I was even more disappointed with the mini. I felt like I was in a fucking cartoon with that interior. [/quote] I would not own a mini. Let alone a convertible mini. Bad enough I have a miata ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/44 "2007-10-28T16:49:06Z")
[quote=“Minglor,post:43,topic:37608"”] I would not own a mini. Let alone a convertible mini. Bad enough I have a miata [/quote] go here. they will MOST CERTAINLY be able to help you. > **[mybestauto.com](http://www.mybestauto.com/carfinder.htm)** > > Used Vehicles,Used Cars,Play Game these guys are from my home town in pa(5 minutes from the manheim auto auction, the largest auto auction in the world) they will def. be able to help you. and if i remember correctly they are pretty good about markup(like under 500 beanios for finders fee or whatever) ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/45 "2007-10-28T16:50:17Z")
if they get a nonGT through auction it will be around 17-18K$ so add 500 for the finders fee. ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/46 "2007-10-28T16:51:38Z")
and be sure to add in the comments you want a mazdaspeed3 ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/47 "2007-11-08T17:04:18Z")
Well. I will be damned. Took the SI out for a test drive. I was not happy…Interior is nice but the lay out was odd. Doors seemed to go to far forward and the dash was huge. Power is smooth but forever to get to. Vtec sounds cool :shrug: So what did I do. Went to a mazda dealer and took a different Mazdaspeed3 out. Didn’t have a flappy drivetrain and iffy 2nd gear. (The one I drove must have had a bad motor mount) And I didn’t just beat the ever loving piss out of it for ten mins and take it back like last time. but I drove it for a considerable amount of time, mostly because I was much happier driving it this time and I really love the damn thing. I have driven everything in that price range that I can buy new and I think it might be the ticket… If it only came in white. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/48 "2007-11-08T17:34:58Z")
“there’ll be no living with him after this” ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/49 "2007-11-08T17:42:13Z")
Buy a MazdaSpeed 3 and dead yourself. Add that to your sig. Bitch. :biglaugh: ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/50 "2007-11-08T17:44:11Z")
[quote=“MPD47,post:49,topic:37608"”] Buy a MazdaSpeed 3 and dead yourself. Add that to your sig. Bitch. :biglaugh: [/quote] You’ll love it. Find me something better toucher. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/51 "2007-11-08T17:46:56Z")
I actually just spent a ton of time beating the ever living fuck out of a Mini S. With a pulley and suspension it’d be unstoppable, minus the cartoon interior (I TOTALLY agree). I’ve also tracked a DSG GTI with a chip, was damn fun, I keep thinking about selling stuff and getting an A3 as a daily. I’ll admit the MS3 is a fun little car, but not something I’d ever own. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/52 "2007-11-08T17:52:40Z")
[quote=“MPD47,post:51,topic:37608"”] I actually just spent a ton of time beating the ever living fuck out of a Mini S. With a pulley and suspension it’d be unstoppable, minus the cartoon interior (I TOTALLY agree). I’ve also tracked a DSG GTI with a chip, was damn fun, I keep thinking about selling stuff and getting an A3 as a daily. I’ll admit the MS3 is a fun little car, but not something I’d ever own. [/quote] Yeah, I dunno. If I could man up the mini interior I would be happier and do it. I actually like the supercharged one more than the turbo A3. Would be nice but not worth the price. ---
**Author:** ![forthekicks385](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/forthekicks385/32/7484_2.png) [@forthekicks385](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/forthekicks385)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/53 "2007-11-08T18:31:36Z")
my dad has one that car is a nice car got a crap load of turbo leg. ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/54 "2007-11-08T18:40:28Z")
I wish the mini S didn’t hold its value so well so i could add it to my list of vehicle prospects in the spring. ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/55 "2007-11-08T20:11:24Z")
[quote=“Minglor,post:47,topic:37608"”] Well. I will be damned. Took the SI out for a test drive. I was not happy…Interior is nice but the lay out was odd. Doors seemed to go to far forward and the dash was huge. Power is smooth but forever to get to. Vtec sounds cool :shrug: So what did I do. Went to a mazda dealer and took a different Mazdaspeed3 out. Didn’t have a flappy drivetrain and iffy 2nd gear. (The one I drove must have had a bad motor mount) And I didn’t just beat the ever loving piss out of it for ten mins and take it back like last time. but I drove it for a considerable amount of time, mostly because I was much happier driving it this time and I really love the damn thing. I have driven everything in that price range that I can buy new and I think it might be the ticket… If it only came in white. [/quote] white is my unicorn. not a US option, tho EVERYWHERE else in the world it is:rubicant:. BUT BUT BUT BUT there are 3 in canada and if you can snag one of those up and bring it over, FUCKING DO IT MENG! ---
**Author:** ![legend4life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@legend4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/legend4life)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/56 "2007-11-19T07:11:28Z")
04-05 Mazdaspeed MX-5 is in the same price range, and you get turbo, rwd, and probably warranty too. ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/57 "2007-11-19T15:14:28Z")
[quote=“MPD47,post:51,topic:37608"”] I actually just spent a ton of time beating the ever living fuck out of a Mini S. With a pulley and suspension it’d be unstoppable, minus the cartoon interior (I TOTALLY agree). [/quote] :tup: I had a Mini S for about an hour, the more you beat on it the more you love it… ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/58 "2007-11-19T15:32:55Z")
[quote=“legend4life,post:56,topic:37608"”] 04-05 Mazdaspeed MX-5 is in the same price range, and you get turbo, rwd, and probably warranty too. [/quote] I already have a miata. ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/59 "2007-11-19T15:38:08Z")
[quote=“vq30de,post:57,topic:37608"”] :tup: I had a Mini S for about an hour, the more you beat on it the more you love it… [/quote] +1 my co-worker has a Mini Cooper S with aftermarket supercharger and man that thing is fun to drive. ---
**Author:** ![SoraNezumi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/soranezumi/32/5057_2.png) [@SoraNezumi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoraNezumi)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/60 "2007-12-17T19:57:26Z")
> …And I didn’t just beat the ever loving piss out of it for ten mins and take it back like last time. > but I drove it for a considerable amount of time, mostly because I was much happier driving it this time and I really love the damn thing. > I have driven everything in that price range that I can buy new and I think it might be the ticket… > If it only came in white. White a darker gray are going to be available in the summer of '08 on the Speed 3. > **[Mazda3 Forums](https://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=94052.0)** > > A forum community dedicated to Mazda 3 and all Mazda vehicle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about MazdaSpeed performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! also: Everything that was once a Dark Gray trim is now being replaced with Piano Black in the interior. All CD players are now MP3 compatible. Black alcantara seat inserts instead of the silver cloth. Performance = same… not a problem, still the best in class I’m considering a trade myself. I’ve got an '05 Mazda 3 that I am still really happy with… but after test driving the speed… hmmm. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608.md?page=4)