Watch out SRT4 owners, the new Mazda 3 has you covered.

[89coupe]

Impressive little car.

http://www.carsmart.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_page_order_int/1/article_id_int/1179

[Xtrema]

That SRT-4 is old news.

By the time people can buy Mazdaspeed 3, this new SRT-4 would be on the market too:

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/02/05-1414_3035.jpg

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/08/aye-carumba-dodge-unloads-the-300-hp-caliber-srt-4/

300HP 264lb/ft

It's getting a bit much going thru from front wheels IMO. But I'm sure SRT-4 would again undercut all Japanese competition in price by a wide margin.

[heavyD]

How is Mazda going to sell RX8's when the cheaper Mazdaspeed 3 can smoke it? The Caliber SRT-4 and Mazdaspeed 3 is win-win for people that can't afford Sti's, 350Z's, and EVO's but want something fast.

[90s_tuner]

Originally posted by Xtrema


By the time people can buy Mazdaspeed 3, this new SRT-4 would be on the market too

Too bad it looks gay as hell.

[teggypimp95]

id way rather that then the srt4. At least then ur not driving a neon.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by 90s_tuner


Too bad it looks gay as hell.

Well the Protege 3 doesn't exactly elicit drools either. They are like the Neon SRT-4 which was more about performance than style. If you want both prepare to spend over $40K.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by teggypimp95
id way rather that then the srt4. At least then ur not driving a neon.

I agree. You could be driving a Mexican made VW instead that will have every electrical item fail, or better yet the 1.8L oil sludge problem that plagued VW & Audi. Much better to own one of the most unrealiable vehicles made in the last five years over a Neon.

[Primer_Drift]

Originally posted by heavyD
How is Mazda going to sell RX8's when the cheaper Mazdaspeed 3 can smoke it? The Caliber SRT-4 and Mazdaspeed 3 is win-win for people that can't afford Sti's, 350Z's, and EVO's but want something fast.

haha man you really hate those RX8's. I agree with you though..

I won't be counting on the Mazdaspeed 3 to be spanking many SRT4 owners anytime soon however.. as far as I know Mazdaspeed isn't anything like mopar aftermarket.

[Aleks]

If they keep the price in the 28-30 range it will be excellent news.

[guessboi]

not feeling it being a wagon. :D
I am sure the RX8 can outhandle most cars in an autocross. ie not a straight road.

[JspecB16]

PREDICTION: This thread is going to turn into a America VS Japan battle. (Even though mazda is owned by ford)

[Xtrema]

IMO the Fordspeed 3 and SRT-4 are equally ugly but useful fun wagons.

:banghead: fanboys again..... May as well call them all out.......

You know what else are ugly, Impreza, WRX, STi, Lancer sportback, Matrix and Fit.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00005BH29.01._PE65_.Bring-It-On-Special-Edition._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[benyl]

Originally posted by heavyD


I agree. You could be driving a Mexican made VW instead that will have every electrical item fail, or better yet the 1.8L oil sludge problem that plagued VW & Audi. Much better to own one of the most unrealiable vehicles made in the last five years over a Neon.

Don't forget the coil packs.

[benyl]

Originally posted by JspecB16
PREDICTION: This thread is going to turn into a America VS Japan battle. (Even though mazda is owned by ford)

That is cause a B16 is totally better than a 2.3L forced induction motor from Ford... I mean Mazda. ;)

[benyl]

Originally posted by Primer_Drift

I won't be counting on the Mazdaspeed 3 to be spanking many SRT4 owners anytime soon however.. as far as I know Mazdaspeed isn't anything like mopar aftermarket.

If the Mazdaspeed 6 is any indication, I don't think this car will be anything to write home about.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by benyl


Don't forget the coil packs.

Ha Ha Ha Ha. As soon as I pressed send I thought "Oh yeah, I forgot the coil packs". Meh....people 'in the know' understand what I'm talking about.

[slowboy]

Originally posted by teggypimp95
id way rather that then the srt4. At least then ur not driving a neon.

And here we go again :rolleyes:

[AJL]

I would buy the Mazdaspeed 3, thats a nice car. My dad has the GT Mazda 3 and its so nice.

[b_t]

Originally posted by teggypimp95
id way rather that then the srt4. At least then ur not driving a neon.

Man o man you are just ignorant, probably jealous too

The Mazdaspeed 6 sounded great on paper but apparently is underwhelming in person. Hopefully the 3 is a little better.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by AJL
I would buy the Mazdaspeed 3, thats a nice car. My dad has the GT Mazda 3 and its so nice. Would be a perfect replacement car for me if I can get it for $30k out the door. If I was willing to spend $40k, it be a WRX no doubt.

[JCX]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Impressive little car.

http://www.carsmart.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_page_order_int/1/article_id_int/1179

Wow, you're threatening me with a car that isn't out yet.

It'll perform like an original SRT-4, only do it for more money and 4 years after the original SRT-4 came out. :cry: :zzz:

[snowcatxx87]

:rolleyes:

[JAYMEZ]

Im starting to get pissed off with the SRT-4 / STI/ Mazda/ American/ Jap arguemnets / that car is stupid blah blah every damn week. Stop making these damn things :guns:



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