View Full Version : Watch out SRT4 owners, the new Mazda 3 has you covered.
89coupe
05-05-2006, 02:56 PM
Impressive little car.
http://www.carsmart.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_page_order_int/1/article_id_int/1179
Xtrema
05-05-2006, 03:01 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:08 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:20 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:24 PM
id way rather that then the srt4. At least then ur not driving a neon.
heavyD
05-05-2006, 03:25 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:27 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:28 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:28 PM
If they keep the price in the 28-30 range it will be excellent news.
guessboi
05-05-2006, 03:30 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:32 PM
PREDICTION: This thread is going to turn into a America VS Japan battle. (Even though mazda is owned by ford)
Xtrema
05-05-2006, 03:33 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:39 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:40 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:41 PM
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
05-05-2006, 03:41 PM
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
05-05-2006, 04:10 PM
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:
I would buy the Mazdaspeed 3, thats a nice car. My dad has the GT Mazda 3 and its so nice.
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
05-05-2006, 04:32 PM
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.
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
05-06-2006, 06:58 PM
:rolleyes:
JAYMEZ
05-07-2006, 04:06 AM
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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