Mazdaspeed 3, anyone?

From the magazine articles it seems like a great performance vehicle.

I don't know if I'd call it a replacment for a Porsche though...

I'm sure the Speed 3 is a fast ride though....

Good luck in whatever you decide.

That warranty of a new vehicle sure does have an amazing allure.

 

If you havent already I would look at this Edmunds article:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=117762

Personally I like the Mazdaspeed 3. But If your trading in a 944, definitly look at the Subaru WRX. The 3 may have won, but only because it was slightly faster then a WRX.

 

My wife's daily is a Protege 5, the predecessor to the 3..

It has been bulletproof. 169,000 miles in under 5 years, only regular oil changes, one battery, and one set of brake pads.

If I wasn't in need of something bigger, I'd be picking one up this spring.

 

I was seriously considering the MS3, but with the business Im starting, and my dirtbiking hobby, I need a truck. Great cars though.

 

New Toyota Tundra?

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=119089

Maybe thats another thread.

 

Sure you want to trade the porsche? As for this truck business I've seen a ford truck with V6 under the hood outdo toyota's V8. I'd get a ford truck myself or maybe a dodge.

The mazdaspeeds are great cars so I'd say if you like it go for it.

 

Go for the MS3. Great cars and lots of available upgrades if you want more go.
BT