Ex-Speed 3 owners, what u driving now?

[MSMitch]

Just curious, what some of the recent ex-speed 3 owners are/will be driving now?
Did you switch because of boredom, practicality, witness protection?? :)

[alhope34]

I'm not an ex-MS3 owner obviously, but when I get my bike my MS3 will basically become my winter beater. Does that still count? :chuckle

[MSMitch]

I'm not an ex-MS3 owner obviously, but when I get my bike my MS3 will basically become my winter beater. Does that still count? :chuckle


Hell's ya that counts! What kinda bike? (Wife and 2 kids = I'm not allowed a bike unless it's one I peddle!) :blush

[alhope34]

Well, it all depends on how much cash I have when I buy it. If I'm low on cash I'll get a new Ninja 250. If I have a decent amount of cash I'll get a used SV650. I'm probably going to have to wait until 2011 to get it, though. Since I started my apprenticeship I had to take a pretty large pay cut. =(

[MSMitch]

The Ninja 250 ain't too shabby - fun without getting you into TOO much trouble!

[JashiK]

Currently driving a 2005 Acura TL.
Got rid of the MS3 because I was in need of cash, so I downsized/downgraded to a high mileage vehicle.
I love the TL, but I sure do miss my MS3.

[Unoriginalusername]

mazda 5

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

mazda 5

Must control giggling...

[Unoriginalusername]

Must control giggling...

no turbo to eat little girls brothers anymore

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

no turbo to eat little girls brothers anymore

Well, you can always pretend. Sit in the 5 and make BOV swoosh noises as you change gears... :chuckle

[Unoriginalusername]

Well, you can always pretend. Sit in the 5 and make BOV swoosh noises as you change gears... :chuckle

thats a given :chuckle.... one day, one day lol

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

thats a given :chuckle.... one day, one day lol

You might need to start practicing those big block V8 engine noises now...

[Unoriginalusername]

You might need to start practicing those big block V8 engine noises now...

i graduated that class when i was 5 :headbang and am still part of the alumni

[silvermist99]

traded it for an mazda3, needed the cash and didn't need the power or harshness in my 90% traffic commute

[pacmann33]

Well, it all depends on how much cash I have when I buy it. If I'm low on cash I'll get a new Ninja 250. If I have a decent amount of cash I'll get a used SV650. I'm probably going to have to wait until 2011 to get it, though. Since I started my apprenticeship I had to take a pretty large pay cut. =(

I owned an SV650 ('02) for a little over 5 years.

One of the best bikes ever made. It is great for newbies, and EXCELLENT on the track for experts. I cannot count how many 1000 cc supersports I have smoked through deals gap, and how many supersports I stuffed at the track. That bike will make you a better rider, just don't be tempted to sell it too soon. I wish I never sold mine. The 600's are more than enough if you ever NEED to upgrade. My 600 is kind of a track slut, I want another SV650 for racing though. I love passing guys on way faster bikes.

It is FAR more gratifying to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow. 600's have more potential than I will EVER master. I don't personally know anyone who has really mastered a 600, and I have been on the the track regularly with Canada's fastest racers.

As for the 250....do yourself a favor, save up a little longer and buy something older, but is faster, I love the smaller, slower bikes, but that 250 will cost you in the end, you will want to sell it after a year. It is much less work to buy an SV650 to begin with, than to find a nice 250, buy it, get bored, sell it, find an SV650, buy it etc etc.

anywho. Back on topic.

(DANG I want another SV650....)

[Kappa]

You might need to start practicing those big block V8 engine noises now...

can you do it like this guy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9hSDWvoZjk&feature=fvw

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

can you do it like this guy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9hSDWvoZjk&feature=fvw

That clip is awesome. Love the Integra R bit and then where he grinds the gears... LOL.

I was thinking UOU is doing something like this in his basement when he isn't driving the 5...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyq9P4IV7SM

:chuckle

[Iceman_F1]

can you do it like this guy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9hSDWvoZjk&feature=fvw

I like this one better :pop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKb572Yo2aM

[Pac-man]

1994 JDM Subaru Impreza WRX

[MSMitch]

I'll revive my own post.
Old car: 2007 Speed 3

Reason for selling: practicality - we wanted a larger, awd, more comfortable vehicle for family outings, ski trips, etc
Do I miss it? YES. Mainly on on-ramps and parking lots! :)
Am I regreting my decision? NO.

If I could, I would have kept it as my daily driver in the summer.

[SpeedBaby]

05 audi TT 225Q
dont really miss the speed - i got almost all the power i need and the power that's missing i'll get sooner or later. handling is amazing and i don't remember what torque steering feels like lol plus there's still a speed in my garage, im just not really tempted to drive it anymore.

the only thing that i'm occasionally lacking is the passenger space, but that's not an issue when there are 2 other 4 door cars in the household.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Went to a 08 Civic Si. Love it much more then the 3 i had. More parts, better handling, and much quicker around corners and straightaways.
Then switch to 2010 STI. Got even more power but handling is not as good as the civic but better then the 3 (after coilovers are put on). Do i miss the 3? I did miss it after the civic because its much more practical then my 2dr civic and its a lot more comfortable then my STI now. But the only thing about the 3 is the lack of parts available and needs a little more power.

[silvermist99]

Just curious, what some of the recent ex-speed 3 owners are/will be driving now?
Did you switch because of boredom, practicality, witness protection?? :)

335i now

Got rid of MS3 to a beater because at the time, it made sense financially, my traffic commute was killing me with that notchy but indirect gearbox, on/off clutch, harsh ride, thin steering, exhaust drone in the 2000's rpm. I used to arrive at work a lot more fustrated and cranky. I'm A LOT calmer now arriving to work even if I do stupid things on the road. The egronomics is also strange for me in the mazda, my right leg tend to lean onto the console and it hurts after long drives, that problem went away with the car.



I'll revive my own post.
Old car: 2007 Speed 3

Reason for selling: practicality - we wanted a larger, awd, more comfortable vehicle for family outings, ski trips, etc
Do I miss it? YES. Mainly on on-ramps and parking lots!
Am I regreting my decision? NO.

If I could, I would have kept it as my daily driver in the summer.


do I miss it: 98% of the time no, but once in a bluemoon I do, 1% of the time I miss how mechanically involving it is to drive when you're really going at it all out even tho its slower than my current car. My current car feels like a heavy dead fish when driving it at 10/10 in comparision. Sometimes the MS3 likes to do a lot of the stupid things to bite you in the a$$ if you don't know what you're doing with DSC off. The other 1% of the time is when I go to costco and buy tall items.

MS3 is like a bit of a drama queen to me. Always wants attention, annoying when you're tired and when you're in the mood and feed it... the fun begins

[Unoriginalusername]

mazda 5 written off, now a caravan
MS3 now a CSX Type s

[Pilzz]

Jetta 2.0T

[Speedy2008]

2010 Miata w/ Power retractable hardtop...just as fun as the Speed 3.

[Unoriginalusername]

ms3 cut corners up a lot better than the type s does, but the consistent power (albeit much less) every day regardless of the weather is nice vs. the hit and miss attitude the ms3 has with weather changes.... that and high revs/peak output at redline keep the type s amusing despite its serious torque disadvantage. I miss the headroom the most though lol

[alhope34]

James, you should have kept the MS3 and got a used van on the side instead of buying an expensive Civic.


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/211/498395686_74bd9674db.jpg

[gotak]

James, you should have kept the MS3 and got a used van on the side instead of buying an expensive Civic.


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/211/498395686_74bd9674db.jpg

My friend has a RSX type S and after he drove my 2010 MS3 he was like "umm maybe?". Too bad he doesn't have the cash or he would have, or a Genesis Coupe (he's korean after all hehe). He just loves the torque on the MS3. Handling wise, well the 2010 is sharp but unless one goes to the track you can't tell the difference much day to day.

[Unoriginalusername]

James, you should have kept the MS3 and got a used van on the side instead of buying an expensive Civic.

We got the used van on the side lol but for work I needed a car that meet the corporate vehicle program and my 07 ms3 didn't. I am hoping for the next gen ms3, gti-r or focus rs to be available when it comes time to switch this one out :chuckle

[laksman91]

We got the used van on the side lol but for work I needed a car that meet the corporate vehicle program and my 07 ms3 didn't. I am hoping for the next gen ms3, gti-r or focus rs to be available when it comes time to switch this one out :chuckle

Get an STI or Evo! You're holding onto FWD forever eh! AWD!

[CamelFilters]

Hey guys!
It's been about year since I've last posted.
I used to own a ms3 black mica which I bought from Gary at Ajax Mazda. He was the only sales person who let me test drive this vehicle; this made him worthy of my business. I give props to Ajax Mazda too for the great service I have experienced.
Unfortunately, I was getting the urge to upgrade to an awd vehicle a couple of years later as soon my ms3 was paid off so I went ahead and bought a 09 Subaru WRX STI tech package. This car eventally became stage 2+ with intake/exhaust and tune making more power than I needed :) fast forward 11 months later, I fully paid off my Subaru and my wife is bugging me to add another car in our driveway which would provide utility to meet our needs for my family and house.
So I picked up another vehicle: a 2011 Toyota 4runner limited model with navigation :)
Now my Subaru just gets some drove time in the weekend. My suv and 06 Toyota prius are our road daily road warriors.

Cheers guys!
I give thanks to audio heaven for tinting two of my cars.

[Unoriginalusername]

Get an STI or Evo! You're holding onto FWD forever eh! AWD!

the gti-r is awd :chuckle

[mleblond]

I downgraded to this:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs007.snc4/33691_10150319302315451_692410450_15819539_1029115 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs897.snc4/73017_10150319302240451_692410450_15819537_1893390 _n.jpg

And I ain't gonna lie, it's a damn fun car! The MS3 is only fun after 2nd gear and the wheel spin is done...

[alhope34]

Is it turbo'd? What are the power and tq specs on it?

[mleblond]

Horsepower 165 @ 5600 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 166 @ 4000 RPM
All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight 2857lbs
0-60 MPH 8.5 seconds 1/4 (E.T.) 16.5 seconds @ 84.0 mph

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

Yah, but you know what they say. It is a lot more fun to drive a slow car fast... :)

[horto]

Matt, I'm awaiting your new gymkhana video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrkT4_0h1q8

let me know if you want help filming :D



Horsepower 165 @ 5600 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 166 @ 4000 RPM
All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight 2857lbs
0-60 MPH 8.5 seconds 1/4 (E.T.) 16.5 seconds @ 84.0 mph

[alhope34]

A car that light stock has some potential. STi swap? =)

[mleblond]

yep believe it or not, this car has more potential than my speed to do what I want to do with it, FWD has its limitations

[Unoriginalusername]

I like this thread for everyones sales pitch that they're telling themselves (myself included) and others to justify the decision to ditch the ms3 and get something else

[SpeedBaby]

if you want a self-sales pitch i've got one: lifetime guarantee against rust - something mazda definitely could never pull off lol

[mleblond]

I like this thread for everyones sales pitch that they're telling themselves (myself included) and others to justify the decision to ditch the ms3 and get something else

you're an avid msf.org reader, you know how much of a fail boat this car can be...don't lie

[alhope34]

Fun car even if a % of highly modded ones break.

[Unoriginalusername]

you're an avid msf.org reader, you know how much of a fail boat this car can be...don't lie

I put myself in the included category, I'm not denying it one bit. Once the free shocks, engine replacements and rust coverage expires it could cost a fortune to keep the car in some cases... for others nothing will go wrong. Me, I didn't want to chance it and the cash allowed us to take advantage of the housing market last year which has worked out really well.

I miss the MS3's headroom the most at the moment, along with the chassis, steering and brake feel which makes the type s feel artificial as well as the power on good days. I don't miss the summer/cold and the problems or the mpg. Under warranty coverage its a great car

[duke2010]

im now driving my sister's old 2003 corolla ce, auto:complain

[sol_searchin]

I'll be going going from a mazda 3 to a 05 civic :) 100km commute and fuel economy ftw!!!

[gotak]

I'll be going going from a mazda 3 to a 05 civic :) 100km commute and fuel economy ftw!!!

Holy bovine... wouldn't relocation cost less over time?

[sol_searchin]

For me to relocate to toronto it would cost me another +200 000$ mortgage plus a hike in everything including insurance, heat, hydro, taxes, fuel, etc plus having to deal with crap air quality in the summer, I think I like the 100km commute :D

[Unoriginalusername]

I'll be going going from a mazda 3 to a 05 civic :) 100km commute and fuel economy ftw!!!

got 714km hwy on my tank this week on 45 litres in my csx type s... 47-50 mpg ftw (it needs premium though)

[SKYMP3]

If gas milage is your biggest concern, you shouldn't even considered a Speed3, Speed3 gives a very resaonable gas milage versa the power it has already.

[Unoriginalusername]

If gas milage is your biggest concern, you shouldn't even considered a Speed3, Speed3 gives a very resaonable gas milage versa the power it has already.

not the way i was driving it :chuckle but i agree with an intake, dp and cobb i was getting better than stock and very respectable mpg when i could keep my foot out of it

[silvermist99]

got 714km hwy on my tank this week on 45 litres in my csx type s... 47-50 mpg ftw (it needs premium though)

my best (only)roadtrip tank was 760km on 48 liters in my sp3 with 17s no seasons tires