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Adeptus_Minor · 12-13-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

yeah the mpg is kinda weak for such a small car, and its premium too.

we were looking at a 3 grand touring but the price and miles on this one were to much to pass up

I'm not sure about now, but when I got mine, the speed3 actually didn't get some of the bells & whistles that the regular 3 Grand Touring had available.
I believe you mentioned HID's... sounds like they may have upgraded the speed3's equipment.

On the highway I can usually get 28-30mpg depending on the roads.
Around town or in traffic, it's 20-24ish... depending on how heavy my foot is.

Sixxxxer · 12-13-2012, 01:01 PM

Always liked the Speed3. I was looking for one for awhile when me and the lady were shopping for a new car. We stuck with Hyundai though and traded in her Elantra for a Genesis Coupe

RACER X · 12-13-2012, 01:19 PM

those are nice looking to, esp. the newest body style, but w/ kids its a PITA w/ 2 drs vs 4

Sixxxxer · 12-14-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

those are nice looking to, esp. the newest body style, but w/ kids its a PITA w/ 2 drs vs 4

Understand that 100%...We figured lets have the fun coupe now while we are kid-less and hopefully It'll be close to paid off when they do come and i can keep it as my weekend car...Driving that thing is a blast.

Plus I have the truck for kid duty if it happens sooner than expected

Gas Man · 12-15-2012, 05:18 AM

I looked and test drove a Speed3 two or three times.

They are quick, but the build quality was shit. The interior was chincy, the red star burst pattern on the interior door panel is striaght out of 1993. And it doesn't seem like Mazda can paint a car if their biz model depended on it. Orange peal hell. That is not limited to just the 3 model either.

Otherwise, I like the car, quick, shifted well, decent clutch, and decent styling.

RACER X · 12-15-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I looked and test drove a Speed3 two or three times.

They are quick, but the build quality was shit. The interior was chincy, the red star burst pattern on the interior door panel is striaght out of 1993. And it doesn't seem like Mazda can paint a car if their biz model depended on it. Orange peal hell. That is not limited to just the 3 model either.

Otherwise, I like the car, quick, shifted well, decent clutch, and decent styling.

see how opinons work.... i disagree w/ the bolded parts

already ordered a short shift plate and rear engine mount to help shorten and solidify the shifting. can't do alot about the clutch, the letup is short and not alot of feel.

i'll throw any 10 yr old mazda against a similar volvo anyday, and the mazda will be miles ahead while the volvo is in the shop.

fasternyou929 · 12-16-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

see how opinons work.... i disagree w/ the bolded parts

already ordered a short shift plate and rear engine mount to help shorten and solidify the shifting. can't do alot about the clutch, the letup is short and not alot of feel.

i'll throw any 10 yr old mazda against a similar volvo anyday, and the mazda will be miles ahead while the volvo is in the shop.

So you agree the build quality is shit and the interior is 2 decades behind the times? Congrats on the new 20 year old car.

Gas Man · 12-18-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

see how opinons work.... i disagree w/ the bolded parts

already ordered a short shift plate and rear engine mount to help shorten and solidify the shifting. can't do alot about the clutch, the letup is short and not alot of feel.

i'll throw any 10 yr old mazda against a similar volvo anyday, and the mazda will be miles ahead while the volvo is in the shop.

I said decent.. not good. My volvo has a great shifter and an awesome hydraulic clutch.

RACER X · 12-18-2012, 08:47 AM

was your volvo really nearly $36k?

"Or would you more likely grow weary of the C30 Polestar, with its daily experiments in turbo'ed torque-steer, its girlie clutch, and its wildly over-assisted steering, as numb as a well-digger's bottom?"

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...905734350.html

lol

btw, i really like the look of the c30 t5r (her not so much), but one of our biggest buying factor is reliability, don't care how good or long the warranty is, don't really want to see the dealership. and volvo long term isn't there IMO

2nd since this is primarly a DD, price.....salesman kept asking me, what color? i said CHEAP........lol

Gas Man · 12-18-2012, 09:07 AM

Yeah it was... and worth the pennies. Love this car and get compliments daily.

When I went on my many test drives including cars such as the RX-8, Speed 3, Mazda 6, GTI, and the Volvo... I took my brother with me. So I could have a 2nd opinion. We both agreed the Volvo out shined all of them. Hell the speed 3 was way way better than the RX-8, which is sad.

The WSJ article wasn't really bad, so I'm not sure why you state it as a validation to your arguement.

12-13-2012, 01:01 PM	#12
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Always liked the Speed3. I was looking for one for awhile when me and the lady were shopping for a new car. We stuck with Hyundai though and traded in her Elantra for a Genesis Coupe __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

12-13-2012, 01:19 PM	#13
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	those are nice looking to, esp. the newest body style, but w/ kids its a PITA w/ 2 drs vs 4 __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

12-15-2012, 05:18 AM	#15
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I looked and test drove a Speed3 two or three times. They are quick, but the build quality was shit. The interior was chincy, the red star burst pattern on the interior door panel is striaght out of 1993. And it doesn't seem like Mazda can paint a car if their biz model depended on it. Orange peal hell. That is not limited to just the 3 model either. Otherwise, I like the car, quick, shifted well, decent clutch, and decent styling. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

12-18-2012, 08:47 AM	#19
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	was your volvo really nearly $36k? "Or would you more likely grow weary of the C30 Polestar, with its daily experiments in turbo'ed torque-steer, its girlie clutch, and its wildly over-assisted steering, as numb as a well-digger's bottom?" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...905734350.html lol btw, i really like the look of the c30 t5r (her not so much), but one of our biggest buying factor is reliability, don't care how good or long the warranty is, don't really want to see the dealership. and volvo long term isn't there IMO 2nd since this is primarly a DD, price.....salesman kept asking me, what color? i said CHEAP........lol __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

12-18-2012, 09:07 AM	#20
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Yeah it was... and worth the pennies. Love this car and get compliments daily. When I went on my many test drives including cars such as the RX-8, Speed 3, Mazda 6, GTI, and the Volvo... I took my brother with me. So I could have a 2nd opinion. We both agreed the Volvo out shined all of them. Hell the speed 3 was way way better than the RX-8, which is sad. The WSJ article wasn't really bad, so I'm not sure why you state it as a validation to your arguement. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product