SPEED3 Owners thread - Page 13

Sleeper CosmicBlue FTW!!!!  Dude saturn skyline or speed3.  Some would argue that it's a had choice but as in my case and obviously yours i don't think theres a good reason to choose the Skyline over this, when given a choice.  Uless you gotta have the suntanned head!  Seriously good choice man.  There have been some hiccups and you can see what's been happening in the forum here.  But not one of us regrets it.  Cept maybe the cold wheelspin dude, but i'm not sure, i'm betting he'll post and fill us in lol!  Welcome to the family.  And i guess you mean CosmicBlueMica.  If so we're twins!!  W00T!  Anywho coolbeans and HI!



PS i mentioned the VIVrunners that threw the CEL that Mazda if mustering up a fix for right.  Well my CEL came back on so i think i'll be the first and so far only car in my imediate area it'll get used on.  Damn that infernal light!

whats up im form north nj wiht a red ms3 to aiiiight.

Welcome to Mazda....I think you made an all around wise decision with your investment..... besides once you drive this car-and learn her- you will never be the same driver....Mazdaspeed3 drivers are a rare but distinguished group of drivers-raising the standards for future generations of 3s and their drivers alike. Always drive safely and responsibly. Drive Mazda

Man! Makes me feel proud. I feel like I should stand at attention or something

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ORIGINAL: RedlineRN

Welcome to Mazda....I think you made an all around wise decision with your investment..... besides once you drive this car-and learn her- you will never be the same driver....Mazdaspeed3 drivers are a rare but distinguished group of drivers-raising the standards for future generations of 3s and their drivers alike. Always drive safely and responsibly. Drive Mazda

I feel like I am have landed on a new planet with a friendly but inscrutable population. I need to activate my "universal translator".
 
Thanks for the welcome. I am in need of some fun behind the wheel - I have been driving a pickup and a sport ute and working 7 days a week for so long I have forgotten that driving can be a pleasant diversion.

Haha-we have good reason to be proud though

this thread should be a sticky. I emailed the mods twice about it. apparently no one is listening

OK, I drew a blank on this one....but whats a sticky?

It is putting the thread to the top of the page and it won't fall down the page.

Yes. In general, on internet forums, important or frequently used threads are given this distinction.

Yea i figgured we'd be stuck to the top by now as well.  I mean they stickied a post listing the 3's specs, which we can view on hundreds of other sites and the new years on Mazdas site while playing around building them.  And a cheesey advertisment for a discounted exhaust.  I see the idea behind the specs, but, that's it.  Oh well  It'll stay on the front page anyway cause it gets used alot. 
 
My check engine light is on again.  They bocked open the Variavle Intake Runners and it's still throwing a light.  I can assume that it's still the same reason for light.  But mazdas fix should be knocking on the deaklers doors soon so I waited this week to call tomorrow.  IT's starting to bother me really.  Kinda just wish I could have no problems with my brand new 2007 high quality and high performance vehicle.  (V,v)  They'd better hope it is'nt a purge valve again,  i'ma start throwing the Lemon thing around and have to get me a new one!  Mine is old you know.  I got almost 3k miles on it ^^.

Anyone know of any Mazda or Mazda3 clubs in the midatlantic area.  IO'm out of MD and would be interested in finding out.  I have a limited schedule as a commercial driver, but could be worth a check.

Note: I just posted the following on the Saturn Sky Red Line Forum where I have been a member ever since I ordered a Sky Red Line last September. After I mentioned my decision on the RL forum to cancel my Sky Red Line order and instead order a MS3 I received a few amusing forum comments: I was told that the MS3 was a good choice for "Mom" and I was also told that I would be seen in "the rear view mirror" by RL drivers. I was also accused of being a Mazda "Spy".
 
I am not an advocate of either vehicle, but the poor customer service at the Saturn dealer and the interminable wait for a Saturn Sky Red Line combined with my discovery of the MS3 pushed me over to the MS3. A variety of car magazine articles about both vehicles (especially the November "Automobile" articles about both cars) - and a visit to both Mazda and Saturn dealers and actually sitting in both the Mazda 3 (stock version) and a Saturn Sky (stock version) helped me decide.
 
Here is what I posted:
 
HA! HA!

I particularly enjoyed the comment about "Mom's Mazda".

No, I am not (at least to the best of my knowledge unless I was brainwashed when I visited the Mazda dealership), a "Mazda Corporate Spy".

I saw a Sky RL on the island yesterday - Dark Grey (with a Brunette Driving). Very sexy (you guess which).

Interestingly, I re-read the two articles about the Mazdaspeed 3 and the Sky Redline - both of which were in the November issue of "Automobile" magazine.

The two vehicles are amazingly close in stats and performance:

Engine
MS3: Turbo DOHC I-4
SRL: Turbo DOHC I-4

Output
MS3: 263 hp, 280 lb-ft
SRL: 260 hp, 260 lb-ft

Displacement
MS3: 2.3L/138 cu in
SRL: 2.0L/122 cu in

0-60
MS3: 5.9
SRL: 5.7

1/4 Mile
MS3: 14.3 @ 100 mph
SRL: 14.2 @ 99 mph

Cornering L/R
MS3: 0.92/0.89
SRL: 0.92/0.86

Braking 70-0 mph
MS3: 155 ft
SRL: 170 ft

Weight, dist. f/r
MS3: 3183 lb, 63/37%
SRL: 3090 lb, 53/47%

Both have Rack and Pinion Steering, 4-wheel (vented front) disc brakes and ABS.

The Mazda is Front Wheel Drive and the Saturn is Rear Wheel Drive and, as such have different suspensions. Both have 18 inch wheels (the SRL has wider tires).

Since I have driven neither I have no opinion about either car's actual feel.

Seems like instead of a Saturn RL Driver seeing the Mazda Speed 3 "in the Rear View Mirror", both drivers will be probably be seeing each other out their side windows!

Dealer called and said the Mazda is "on the boat" ?!

I didnt even get a call back from Saturn when I called to tell them I was cancelling my order!