I got the CEL for the purge valve ( code P0441 ) at 1150 miles. I'm waiting for a convenient time to take it in. Maybe this week. My avg mpg is 22.9.

 

Just remember that we all took the risk of buying the 1st off productions for this car so we are going to get a few hiccups here and there. That is why I got the extended warranty, and you never know. If you have a lot of problems there is always the Lemon Law.

I am at around 900 miles now and so far so good!

Maybe they would upgrade to the MS6 for free heheh.

 

I prefer to keep the MS3 bro.

 

Upgrade? I remember taking the MS6 for a test drive last summer and was very disappointed with how it preformed.

 

A lot of S6 owners wish they had waited for the S3.

 

I agree, I bought it for keeps. Besides they fed me lunch when i bought it...... lol. If all else fails, and it's just not for you, once the dealers stop getting them new provided you have'nt Quad Turbo charged it or wrapped it around a few light poles here and there, you ought to be able to get a decent return on it. Hell, maybe even profit depending on what deal you go and how much Ebay loves you. lo. Not mine though. Mext car dealing will be for a daily driver, mazda, think dirt cheap, and I'll retire the MS3 to a life of assisted living and sunsets on the town.........

 

I don't plan on getting rid of my car anytime soon. I am keeping it for at least 6 years or wait til I drive it into the ground.

I love this car too much to part with it!

 

My 10 year old son is hoping I will be tired of my MS3 in 6 years - I think he'll get the old truck instead

 

Very nice Silver. Just don't let him see that post, it'll wreck his lil heart.

Good new and bad new this post. Good news is I'm loving my car and the anticipation of a CAI. Bad news is I won't get to play in it this weekend, as the CEL is back and I'm turning it over to the authorities this morning. Tis a shame. I'll post back with an update as i get it as most of us are having similar issues and are in it together. The 5Klub. On another note i am searching for a reliable size steel rim to fit with Winter tires for the speed3. Anyone know of the size and really in the maryland area who would sell them. THese online site look like scams and non have the car listed. Thanx

 

does maryland even have that long of a winter? what is it like 1 month long, you should just get some decent all weather or winter tread and get some rims for the summer