Neuticle
12-13-2002, 06:35 PM
so incase anyone doesn't know by now, you can now buy MSP's in the US now. there was (i think it's been sold) an orange one ad D Dahle Mazda in Salt lake city, Utah.
i had the opportunity to drive the orange MSP. if you want handling you guys are DEFINATELY not going to be dissapointed... the suspension just flat out rocks. i was driving the car with a friend (who used to own a type-r) and he was blown away by how close it came in handling to the ITR. i personally was kinda dissapointed in the engine's total output, although i do drive a chipped 1.8t currently, so that could be why. i did like the very linear powerband.
things i didn't like - the seats blow. they look supportave but are made out of a squishy material you sink into too much. the radio didn't sound too good, but i didn't try listening to a CD so i'll try a CD and get back to you on the quality of the deck. the sub was nicely integrated, trunk was pretty big... all in all it's a damn nice package. my decision between the MSP and the ITR just got alot harder.
i had the opportunity to drive the orange MSP. if you want handling you guys are DEFINATELY not going to be dissapointed... the suspension just flat out rocks. i was driving the car with a friend (who used to own a type-r) and he was blown away by how close it came in handling to the ITR. i personally was kinda dissapointed in the engine's total output, although i do drive a chipped 1.8t currently, so that could be why. i did like the very linear powerband.
things i didn't like - the seats blow. they look supportave but are made out of a squishy material you sink into too much. the radio didn't sound too good, but i didn't try listening to a CD so i'll try a CD and get back to you on the quality of the deck. the sub was nicely integrated, trunk was pretty big... all in all it's a damn nice package. my decision between the MSP and the ITR just got alot harder.