Best price I've seen on them yet, kms aren't too bad. I should at least check it out. Not entirely sure I want two cars that go through premium fuel like a trooper though!
I've known some guys that had these, and they were really happy with the performance.
They drive really well, I enjoyed mine (same model year), the clutch is maybe not the best thing ever, but otherwise a solid car. Oh, it does suffer from major torque steer, but it's not a deal breaker.
(I put almost 4,000 miles on mine before I sold/traded it for something else)
I drove that Mazdaspeed yesterday and it wasn't what I expected. Power was good - no comparison to the Evo, but good nonetheless - but the creaks and clunks out of it were a lot more than I expected. The clutch was really really hard, snapped out, and some major torque steer (which I knew all about anyway so non-issue). The intake filter was in horrible shape, and it was obvious the dealership didn't bother cleaning up the engine bay. Went and drove a 2014 Mazda 3 afterwards. Love that car, so nice and the interior/exterior has come such a long way! Might be the way I go. No comparison on the power of course, but I already have that 6 months of the year :P
Apparent for the next gen WRX, Subaru will be taking more styling cues from the sweet looking WRX concept (below) , too bad it was not done for this new current generation...
WRX is officially off my 'buy' list. Just went back today for a deeper test drive, sales guy was a bit too arrogant for my liking. Talked to the manager and he was just a jackass, So I'm done with Subaru for now. (I filed a complaint with Subaru North America)
Went over to VW to drive the GTI right after, they only had a DSG (no 6 speeds), drove it, car was refined, interior was well put together, but overall the drive was kinda dull.
This video is fucking insane and could only be pulled off in Mexico. Technically it's not a car, but any auto enthusist will appreciate the skill level of Ballistic BJ Baldwins driving ...
This video is fucking insane and could only be pulled off in Mexico. Technically it's not a car, but any auto enthusist will appreciate the skill level of Ballistic BJ Baldwins driving ...
It is the same car, yeah. Not sure what happened. Someone I spoke with who was close behind said it barely started raining at the time, and there may have been another car involved. Who knows!
This video is fucking insane and could only be pulled off in Mexico. Technically it's not a car, but any auto enthusist will appreciate the skill level of Ballistic BJ Baldwins driving ...
yeah...the "skill level of (the) driving".....yeah, that's what I appreciate!
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
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http://www.ddodge.com/certified/Mazda/2012-Mazda-MAZDASPEED3-e9aa225e0a0a006529bcc7bd86db4cba.htm
Nashville-03
Chicago-07
E.V. Milwaukee-08
Chicago 1 & 2-09
Alpine Valley 1 & 2-11
Wrigley-13
St. Paul-14
Milwaukee-14
Denver-22
St. Paul 1 & 2 - 23
I've been reading more write ups on the WRX and something that I find a bit worrying are complaints about wind/road noise in the WRX!
I'm gonna have to drive it again, only do a more in depth test myself.
I gotta say, the NEW 2015 VW GTI still has my attention...and reviews have been pretty positive too, as they have also been for the wrx.
Chris Harris review (he says pedals are placed well for heel and toe, some others have said the opposite, I gotta drive to see myself)
I've read/watched over 30 reviews on the wrx and gti, both seem pretty fantastic.
(I put almost 4,000 miles on mine before I sold/traded it for something else)
Went and drove a 2014 Mazda 3 afterwards. Love that car, so nice and the interior/exterior has come such a long way! Might be the way I go. No comparison on the power of course, but I already have that 6 months of the year :P
Now if they only bring back the RX-7!
First car was a 1960 Triumph TR3. http://stevemckelvie.wordpress.com/2011/07/09/the-triumph-tr-cars-the-triumph-tr3a/
Went over to VW to drive the GTI right after, they only had a DSG (no 6 speeds), drove it, car was refined, interior was well put together, but overall the drive was kinda dull.
I think I'm gonna check out the M235i at BMW.
(I miss winter/Snow driving)
I want one.
Who knows!
Gave Zee Quattro a spit and polish
I gave my own some elbow work this week too.
Mazdaspeed3
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
One day, I'd like to buy a car to just 'Customize'...
My dreams vehicles for that are a 911 Turbo, 90s NSX and a Honda Odyssey ((mini van)