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Thread Starter
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From: Music City
Really enjoy this Top Gear review of the Mazda MPS (what they call the Mazdaspeed6 on that side of the pond).
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Just to remind you guys how lifted my car is, here you go.
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: boise idaho
got a friend that owns one of these. hes let me autox it a few times. its 500+hp and it is a freaking monster. supposidly the fastest ms3 in the nation. I cant confirm that though, just what Im told...
sadly, the car is apart right now having a rebuild, but once its back up and running its gonna be a monster.
his wheels change often, but when this shoot was done, this were street wheels.
and autox/hillclimb mode.
sadly, the car is apart right now having a rebuild, but once its back up and running its gonna be a monster.
his wheels change often, but when this shoot was done, this were street wheels.
and autox/hillclimb mode.
shenrie, is your friend's username Driver211 or something like that? I've seen his threads over at msf. I think his car runs 11's in a quarter mile with trap speed of almost 120mph or something like that.
A clean build for sure. Props to him.
A clean build for sure. Props to him.
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: boise idaho
yep, Driver311, its what he uses on the local forum too. definatly looking forward to it running again.
he might actually be codriving my civic with me for the rest of our autox season. great driver. dude can jump in any car and make the owner look like a chump, lol. He took my "fastest fwd up the hill" status last year at the bogus basin hillclimb. My record had held for 7 years. big fat jerk
he might actually be codriving my civic with me for the rest of our autox season. great driver. dude can jump in any car and make the owner look like a chump, lol. He took my "fastest fwd up the hill" status last year at the bogus basin hillclimb. My record had held for 7 years. big fat jerk
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From: MTL, Canada
Six times Mazda owner here.
I learned to drive on a Mazda RX-2. The backfires were memorable.
Like this one but dark green.
My dad also had 2x Mazda R100 (late sixties).
My preferred was my Mazda 626 Turbo 1987.
I learned to drive on a Mazda RX-2. The backfires were memorable.
Like this one but dark green.
My dad also had 2x Mazda R100 (late sixties).
My preferred was my Mazda 626 Turbo 1987.
Some dude
Joined: May 2006
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From: Chicagoland
You will fall in love with it once you test drive it.
I was THIS close to purchase the GTI when I was shopping for my car, but then, I went to the Mazda dealership......
Completely forgot about the GTI and bought the MS3 right away.
I was THIS close to purchase the GTI when I was shopping for my car, but then, I went to the Mazda dealership......
Completely forgot about the GTI and bought the MS3 right away.
So many cute-looking Mazdas.
Some dude
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From: Chicagoland
I guess I'll wait till the Focus ST comes out and compare the two before I buy.
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From: Music City
Damn this thread has died off. 
Since my wife and I are on a spending freeze - which means I can't buy parts for my MS6 - I've been bored. To waste time I would've been spending looking for parts, I've been addicted to reading mag reviews of the MS6 to make myself feel better.
Some of the more memorable quotes:
Since my wife and I are on a spending freeze - which means I can't buy parts for my MS6 - I've been bored. To waste time I would've been spending looking for parts, I've been addicted to reading mag reviews of the MS6 to make myself feel better.
Some of the more memorable quotes:
Originally Posted by Top Speed Magazine
To call this car a wolf in sheep’s clothing just doesn’t do justice to the vehicle! Imagine that the wolf has just shoved a kilo of white powder up his nose and now you’re starting to get the idea.
Originally Posted by Motor Trend
Speaking of noise, the exhaust's low-speed rumble is superceded by a steam-powered pile-driver's hiss out the big dual pipes as the car accelerates under full throttle.
Originally Posted by Car and Driver
...the turbo four delivers nice midrange punch, the gearbox is Honda precise, the steering is accurate, the braking strong, and if the suspension seems soft by Evo and STi standards, it should provide good ride quality.
Originally Posted by Road and Track
As one would expect from a Mazda performance car, the Mazdaspeed6's handling is first-rate.
Originally Posted by About Cars.com
The Mazdaspeed 6 has the stealth factor down pat... I spent a week driving like a crazed 16-year-old and I don't recall a single cop even glancing in my direction.
Originally Posted by Automobile Magazine
In a way, the Mazdaspeed 6 delivers on the promise made by Ferdinand Pich's Audi Quattro coupe so long ago, combining efficient turbocharged power with the control, stability, and traction afforded by all-wheel drive in a package that delivers great driving performance instead of simply bad-weather mobility.
Originally Posted by Aboutthatcar.com
But, don’t let the low-key look fool you. Underneath the Mazdaspeed 6′s sedate hood line beats an all -aluminum turbocharged 2.3-liter, inline four-cylinder engine with direct injection rated at 274 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 280 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm. These figures make this stealthy four-door the most powerful sedan Mazda has ever built.
Originally Posted by Edmunds
The result was a performance tuned sedan well suited for driving enthusiasts who needed a usable backseat but couldn't (or wouldn't) pay for a much more expensive sport sedan.
Last edited by SuperTrooper169; Aug 7, 2012 at 11:30 AM.
hoh..
almost forgot about this thread too..
for those don't have FB and have me added and since I don't want to update my miata thread YET..
had a wild miata motor appear on my driveway last weekend
almost forgot about this thread too..
for those don't have FB and have me added and since I don't want to update my miata thread YET..
had a wild miata motor appear on my driveway last weekend