Am I a trader?

Black Si · 12-18-2006, 10:08 AM

I was driving to the mall this past weekend and I drove by a Mazda dealership and I saw a black and red Mazdaspeed3 and I had nothing to do really so I just stopped in and took a look at them... and might I say DAMN! that thing is freaking sweet Ive never ever ever liked hatchbacks (I hated the 2001-2005 Si and everyother hatch) but this one is freaking nice! Anyways Ive hurd these things can wamp an SRT4 or hang with it so I ask the guy If I could take it for a drive he said but isnt that a brand new Si your driving I said yeah I might have made a mistake (what I told the guy). after driving this thing I did make a mistake I am now debating on trading my car in for a Black Mazdaspeed3.

Come flame me

Si 4 Life · 12-18-2006, 10:12 AM

Can't say I can flame you. I have seen the new ones and agree with you. They are nice. Nice enough to trade in my Si, NO!

Both are different cars. Depends on what you like better.

Black Si · 12-18-2006, 10:15 AM

The Mazdaspeed3 has so much potential though

Si 4 Life · 12-18-2006, 10:32 AM

I agree. So does the Si. It all depends if you want FF or AWD.

Ryd1ZZ · 12-18-2006, 10:45 AM

MS3 is AWD?

***Special Ringpop*** · 12-18-2006, 10:49 AM

The interior quality of the Mazda is much, much higher than our Si's, in my opinion.

Mazda has some of the nicest interiors I've seen on modern day cars.

I'm not crazy about the MS3 being the wagon version of the Mazda3, but it still looks super sharp.

Black Si · 12-18-2006, 11:37 AM

MS3 isnt AWD its FWD

Black Si · 12-18-2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Special Ringpop

The interior quality of the Mazda is much, much higher than our Si's, in my opinion.

Mazda has some of the nicest interiors I've seen on modern day cars.

I'm not crazy about the MS3 being the wagon version of the Mazda3, but it still looks super sharp.

I agree with the interior comment 100% I also agree with the wagon/hatchback comment but I think I could learn to like it.. everyone I have talked to that has had a hatch back said it was great.. can fit alot of things in there you cant in a reg car.. its almost like having an SUV or Truck (with a camper shell on top) granted it dont have

its got turbo spishhh spishhh 260HP and 280TQ and NO TQ Steer at all!

BLAZETIGER · 12-18-2006, 12:19 PM

You'r not a Trader. I think you meant traitor!!!

J/k

I've checked them out and they are pretty nice. I might have leaned that way as I like hatchbacks, but I don't have any regrets as I'm quite happy with my Si.

skittleslegend · 12-18-2006, 12:29 PM

You might want to actually drive one before committing. Call me a cynic, but I myself didn't LOVE the test drive. They let me rip it for a bit, and it was nice, but I guess if you haven't driven a high-powered compact before, I could see why someone would be star-struck. I personally preferred the rawness of the SRT-4. I drove one before, but decided to drive one right after the MS3. And you'll miss the redline if you like the Si's 8K. I felt like the power started trailing at about 5800 RPM. Redline is like 6500 or something like that? Can't remember, but power dropped off really quickly, even worse than the 02 WRX my buddy has. Or had.

Kakashi · 12-18-2006, 12:34 PM

my friend picked the Si over the Speed3, but then he picked the Speed6 over the Si.

Ed06 · 12-18-2006, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Si

I was driving to the mall this past weekend and I drove by a Mazda dealership and I saw a black and red Mazdaspeed3 and I had nothing to do really so I just stopped in and took a look at them... and might I say DAMN! that thing is freaking sweet Ive never ever ever liked hatchbacks (I hated the 2001-2005 Si and everyother hatch) but this one is freaking nice! Anyways Ive hurd these things can wamp an SRT4 or hang with it so I ask the guy If I could take it for a drive he said but isnt that a brand new Si your driving I said yeah I might have made a mistake (what I told the guy). after driving this thing I did make a mistake I am now debating on trading my car in for a Black Mazdaspeed3.

Come flame me

So are you interested just because it can hang with srt4's? Honestly i love the si and wouldnt trade it for anything right now. I had a 2005 base rsx and traded it in for a 06 350Z. For some reason the Z although alot more powerful then any honda i have ever owned, got boring really fast and i just wasnt happy with it .I regret that everyday and so i went back to the honda family and got my 06 Si. Sometimes HP isnt everything and alot of people get caught up with numbers and other shit that they sometimes forget about other things. I guess do what you think its best for you.

MutantCheese · 12-18-2006, 01:13 PM

If you like UAV's (Ugly Ass Vehicles) then go for it.

Biggeo · 12-18-2006, 01:43 PM

Come on, admit it. This car (the Si) needs like 100 more HP. It's slow and laggy and would only benefit from more power. Power IS everything, and driving my G35 this weekend reiterates this point. I know, we all love our buzzy little Si (sorry, would kill myself if I owned any other version of the Civic) but the guy who wrote that his 350Z was boring compared to the Si is smoking crack. The Z is a much better car with a ton more HP.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that if I don't get a turbo in this thing soon (All Jap is the place, but that's another story) it's going up for sale or into a wall.

I applaud anyone who gets another car with added HP, we should have from the get-go from Honda.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-18-2006, 01:49 PM

look at this....how much you loose is you trade your car in? how much for the insurance and the monthly for the car....

if you get a turbo for the SI...youll be spankin that new mazdaspeed3 all day long.

Black Si · 12-18-2006, 02:02 PM

the only thing the civic has on the MS3 is looks and that is only b/c the MS3 is a hatch even though a hatchback is a better overall car..

Exeon · 12-18-2006, 02:06 PM

cons: looks, financial mistake, mazda

***darna*** · 12-18-2006, 02:12 PM

just checked out ms3 at the nearest dealership...

it's nice. i liked it a lot.

skittleslegend · 12-18-2006, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggeo

Come on, admit it. This car (the Si) needs like 100 more HP. It's slow and laggy and would only benefit from more power. Power IS everything, and driving my G35 this weekend reiterates this point. I know, we all love our buzzy little Si (sorry, would kill myself if I owned any other version of the Civic) but the guy who wrote that his 350Z was boring compared to the Si is smoking crack. The Z is a much better car with a ton more HP.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that if I don't get a turbo in this thing soon (All Jap is the place, but that's another story) it's going up for sale or into a wall.

I applaud anyone who gets another car with added HP, we should have from the get-go from Honda.

Here we go again....:rolleyes:

06CivEXJon · 12-18-2006, 02:28 PM

Too much power in a FWD vehicle sucks and is unstable. With FWD power is limited and you could probably only go up to 235HP+ MAX,mabe a bit more but 300+ in FWD is very unstable. I would much rather have AWD because AWD can handle much more power and is more stable plus power is unlimited with AWD and RWD.

12-18-2006, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Black Si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gay town usa Age: 72 Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Am I a trader? I was driving to the mall this past weekend and I drove by a Mazda dealership and I saw a black and red Mazdaspeed3 and I had nothing to do really so I just stopped in and took a look at them... and might I say DAMN! that thing is freaking sweet Ive never ever ever liked hatchbacks (I hated the 2001-2005 Si and everyother hatch) but this one is freaking nice! Anyways Ive hurd these things can wamp an SRT4 or hang with it so I ask the guy If I could take it for a drive he said but isnt that a brand new Si your driving I said yeah I might have made a mistake (what I told the guy). after driving this thing I did make a mistake I am now debating on trading my car in for a Black Mazdaspeed3. Come flame me

12-18-2006, 02:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
*darna* Tang Na! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: anaheim Age: 34 Posts: 2,629 christian iTrader: 6 / 100%	just checked out ms3 at the nearest dealership... it's nice. i liked it a lot. __________________ *The last time I was inside a woman was when I went to the Statue of Liberty*

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12-18-2006, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Si 4 Life Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arlington TX Age: 28 Posts: 259 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can't say I can flame you. I have seen the new ones and agree with you. They are nice. Nice enough to trade in my Si, NO! Both are different cars. Depends on what you like better.

12-18-2006, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Black Si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gay town usa Age: 72 Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The Mazdaspeed3 has so much potential though

12-18-2006, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Si 4 Life Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arlington TX Age: 28 Posts: 259 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	I agree. So does the Si. It all depends if you want FF or AWD.

12-18-2006, 10:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ryd1ZZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 23 Posts: 540 Ryan iTrader: 1 / 100%	MS3 is AWD?

12-18-2006, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Special Ringpop* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 21 Posts: 6,919 Name: Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	The interior quality of the Mazda is much, much higher than our Si's, in my opinion. Mazda has some of the nicest interiors I've seen on modern day cars. I'm not crazy about the MS3 being the wagon version of the Mazda3, but it still looks super sharp.

12-18-2006, 11:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Black Si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gay town usa Age: 72 Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	MS3 isnt AWD its FWD

12-18-2006, 12:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
BLAZETIGER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victorville, So. Cal Age: 28 Posts: 665 iTrader: 15 / 100%	You'r not a Trader. I think you meant traitor!!! J/k I've checked them out and they are pretty nice. I might have leaned that way as I like hatchbacks, but I don't have any regrets as I'm quite happy with my Si.

12-18-2006, 12:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,833 iTrader: 1 / 100%	You might want to actually drive one before committing. Call me a cynic, but I myself didn't LOVE the test drive. They let me rip it for a bit, and it was nice, but I guess if you haven't driven a high-powered compact before, I could see why someone would be star-struck. I personally preferred the rawness of the SRT-4. I drove one before, but decided to drive one right after the MS3. And you'll miss the redline if you like the Si's 8K. I felt like the power started trailing at about 5800 RPM. Redline is like 6500 or something like that? Can't remember, but power dropped off really quickly, even worse than the 02 WRX my buddy has. Or had.

12-18-2006, 12:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,683 iTrader: 1 / 100%	my friend picked the Si over the Speed3, but then he picked the Speed6 over the Si.

12-18-2006, 01:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
MutantCheese Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edge of Insanity Age: 39 Posts: 3,185 2008 NFR S2000 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you like UAV's (Ugly Ass Vehicles) then go for it.

12-18-2006, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Biggeo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Age: 32 Posts: 254 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Come on, admit it. This car (the Si) needs like 100 more HP. It's slow and laggy and would only benefit from more power. Power IS everything, and driving my G35 this weekend reiterates this point. I know, we all love our buzzy little Si (sorry, would kill myself if I owned any other version of the Civic) but the guy who wrote that his 350Z was boring compared to the Si is smoking crack. The Z is a much better car with a ton more HP. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if I don't get a turbo in this thing soon (All Jap is the place, but that's another story) it's going up for sale or into a wall. I applaud anyone who gets another car with added HP, we should have from the get-go from Honda.

12-18-2006, 01:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,316 iTrader: 10 / 100%	look at this....how much you loose is you trade your car in? how much for the insurance and the monthly for the car.... if you get a turbo for the SI...youll be spankin that new mazdaspeed3 all day long.

12-18-2006, 02:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Black Si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gay town usa Age: 72 Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the only thing the civic has on the MS3 is looks and that is only b/c the MS3 is a hatch even though a hatchback is a better overall car..

12-18-2006, 02:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Exeon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Age: 21 Posts: 1,959 lost the mod bug iTrader: 11 / 100%	cons: looks, financial mistake, mazda

12-18-2006, 02:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
06CivEXJon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monument/Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 4,385 Jon iTrader: 0 / 0%	Too much power in a FWD vehicle sucks and is unstable. With FWD power is limited and you could probably only go up to 235HP+ MAX,mabe a bit more but 300+ in FWD is very unstable. I would much rather have AWD because AWD can handle much more power and is more stable plus power is unlimited with AWD and RWD.