Redlyne gives the Mazda speed a thumbs down..for now

**Davan** · 11-01-2002, 12:45 PM

The 325ci is just barely in my price range I'm looking at (trying to stay around 40-45 g's).... the main thing that's pushing me towards the benz is that there are less of them on the road...

Then again, the c230 has almost zero aftermarket, besides appearance.

I still have some time to decide, so we'll see.

There's a beautiful new white 325ci just down the street from my place. Lowered, 18's. Damn it's a nice car... everytime I drive by it I keep reconsidering...

**max_boost** · 11-01-2002, 01:05 PM

Does it have the M-Aero Kit? I think its John Espanols from T&T Honda

You could always buy a full loaded certified used BMW

I don't like the rear of the C230 coupe, its different

**Davan** · 11-01-2002, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by max_boost
Does it have the M-Aero Kit? I think its John Espanols from T&T Honda

You could always buy a full loaded certified used BMW

I don't like the rear of the C230 coupe, its different

Not sure what kit it has... it's got something though. I'm too new to world of euro-tuning to identify them.

This summer, I'll be test driving a few cars, and make my final decision.... it's killing me now though! If only this damn domestic didn't lose so much value, I'd do it now. But next year I'll have more paid off, I could actually make some money off this thing.

If only the IS300 came in a two door. Then the decision would be easy.

**max_boost** · 11-01-2002, 01:11 PM

Hold up, according to Edmunds, Lexus will be making a Leuxs IS300 coupe!

How about go for the IS300 and do the L-Tuned kit? That be pimp as hell too

**max_boost** · 11-01-2002, 01:12 PM

it won't be until 2004 or something

**Davan** · 11-01-2002, 01:15 PM

Whoa! I had no idea.....

Geez, way to make the decision even tougher now!

**Hakkola** · 11-01-2002, 01:15 PM

Benz are for old timers

**max_boost** · 11-01-2002, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Davan
Whoa! I had no idea.....

Geez, way to make the decision even tougher now!

Remember, consumer surveys have proven that Lexus is #1 when it comes to service!!

**Davan** · 11-01-2002, 01:20 PM

I guess it's gonna come down to what car feels the best on the road....

I have full confidence in the quality and service in all three. They are all beautiful cars. Drawback and advantages to each.

This summer couldn't possibly come soon enough!

I'm gonna have to bring one of you "high rollers" with me when I visit the dealerships. I don't know how seriously they take me, pulling up in my Cavalier...

**Loose** · 11-01-2002, 01:31 PM

My cousin in Ontario who has a deposit on one says that MRSP is 26,995.

MRSP: 26,995
PST (8%): 2160 (in Ontario, where MR2 is)
GST (7%): 1890
Freight, PDI: 895

Total: 31,940

Does this seem like a good deal? It doesn't seem bad to me when you consider that MRSP alone, on a new Celica GTS is $33,245.

**max_boost** · 11-01-2002, 01:34 PM

I'm definitely NOT a high roller but test driving the cars will help you make your decision

**infamous** · 11-01-2002, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by max_boost

Benz are for old timers

your telling me a clk55 amg or a slk 32 amg is an old timer car?? your on crack

jk

**drox** · 11-01-2002, 02:36 PM

Heh, I hate that. I went with my friend to test drive a s2000, we werent gonna buy it or anything, and the fucking sales guy kept trying to get him to look at a fucking civic (we pulled up in a fugly 91 probe)

stereotypical dealers

**CRXguy** · 11-01-2002, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by James
CRXguy: When did you buy the WRX? thats sweet!!

Just last week. Still breaking it in, half way there!!

**CRXguy** · 11-01-2002, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Loose
My cousin in Ontario who has a deposit on one says that MRSP is 26,995.

MRSP: 26,995
PST (8%): 2160 (in Ontario, where MR2 is)
GST (7%): 1890
Freight, PDI: 895

Total: 31,940

Does this seem like a good deal? It doesn't seem bad to me when you consider that MRSP alone, on a new Celica GTS is $33,245.

I'd take it over the GT-S in a heartbeat.

I'm pretty sure your cousin will be stuck paying $31,940. I've talked to quite a bit of ppl on the Protege board, and they'd be happy paying MSRP for the MazdaSpeed. I would too, IF the price was around $27-28K. $30+ is way too much for a Protege.

**Stratus_Power** · 11-01-2002, 04:49 PM

if i had that kind of money.. ( which i really dont haha ) i would personally get the C230 sport komp

such a beauty!

**Davan** · 11-01-2002, 04:55 PM

*sigh* Yeah. I love the styling of Mercedes. It really needs more aftermarket engine support though. There's not even a pulley or chip yet, cause the motor is brand new.

**cocoabrova** · 11-01-2002, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by max_boost
Does it have the M-Aero Kit? I think its John Espanols from T&T Honda

I think he was selling his BMW not too long ago

**DSM Power** · 11-01-2002, 05:55 PM

Redlyne, that sucks to hear about the Mazdaspeed Protege... can you hear the turbo spool at all?

Originally posted by finboy
i have heard it can support 400 hp.

The new protege? I doubt it... the boost is already limited to 6PSI because the block can't handle anymore power...

**Joe Malms** · 11-01-2002, 05:55 PM

I still dont understand why the mazdaspeed protege only runs 4psi out of the box. (im pretty sure i read that somewhere)
thats lame
turn it up to 7-8psi from the factory damnit. It'd be alot easier to sell at that price with some more competitive numbers
The wrx runs 14! as well as the upcoming turbo Neon.

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