Let’s see what everyone drove before getting the MS3

[turbobst]

First it was this:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g178/turbobst/IMG_0002.jpg

Then I drove this:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g178/turbobst/Picture158.jpg

[Loose]

My first MZ3 and the bike, which I still have. Finally the new ride.

[SwampAss]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/110/285122657_b5fd7ec8a5_o.jpg

rear brake comparison

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/121/285132001_b4991fd6a1_o.jpg


With AR1s

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/285128058_d52838ac12_o.jpg


k04 turbo
GIAC tuning
GHL down pipe
GHL cat back
FMIC
13.1 inch floating rotors front
12.1 inch floating rotors rear
Neuspeed sways
Bilstein sports
H&R sport springs
some other stuff I can't recall right now.

[fourthmeal]

snip

[Loose]

^^ Sweet VFR.

[chaos4]

The most immediate car was a Sentra SER Spec V (silver thing in the photo). Before that, ha! Too many to mention, but included an original BMW 2002, Alfa 1750 GTV.

[driver311]

My last cars in order
95 black gsx big 16g roughly 325whp
95 white gsr converted to 00 itr full jun3 package 210whp
04 black srt4 60trim 420whp
05 white evo8 stock turbo roughly 400whp
now 08 ms3 311whp so far!

Ill post pics when I gather them up.

[jungleradio]

the list in order of ownership:

1992 Audi 90CS (pearl white) -sold
1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro (black) -got rear ended on the delaware water gap bridge in Pennsylvania; totalled
2003 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 1.8T (silver) -sold
2004 VW R32 (black) - sold
2006 Lotus Elise (candy orange) -still loving it
2008 Mazda MS3 (cosmic blue) -just got it and loving it

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/midgarr30/therear.jpg

[Hikaru9]

I have more pictures, but I can't remote into my home desktop right now. >_<
I really miss this car's clutch and shifter. *^_^*

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/morningdew79/IMG_0509-web.jpg

[MSelo]

1994 Mazda MX-6 V6

[ragindark]

1992 Honda Accord (blue) traded in for another car
1995 Ford Contour (blue) wrecked
1996 Honda Prelude (black) wrecked
1998 Honda Accord (silver) wrecked
2001 Honda Prelude (black) traded in for another car
2002 Subaru WRX Wagon (silver) wrecked

[assman]

91 Nissan Pickup
93 Mx-6
95 PGT
94 MX-6

Now 2007 Suzuki SV650S and MazdaSpeed3

[MS3Chik]

2003 69 camaro
2004 98 s10
2005
i drove this:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g168/eyedream31/IMG_1432-vi.jpg
2006 2005 chevy eqinox
2007 ms3

[sleeper3]

1988 jeep waggoneer (pimp, I know)
1999 honda civic
2005 350z
2006 F150
2008 speed3

huzah for going from trucks to pocket rockets!

[mckraut]

lol, my list is not nearly as impressive as everyone else.

Prior to this I had a 2002 Hyundai Accent 2-door and before that I had a 1989 Acura Integra LS 4-door.

[vindication]

Wow, Evo's, mustangs, srt-4s, r32s, 350z, why yall change to the MS3?

[jungleradio]

Wow, Evo's, mustangs, srt-4s, r32s, 350z, why yall change to the MS3?

i needed 4 doors. not sure about everyone else.

[turbobst]

Issues with the SRT-4, thought I could use a truck, but never did and since it was a V8, I was filling up once a week @ $60+ a pop so got rid of the truck and got the Speed 3.

[ElGaspo]

i drove a honda crx si for 16 yrs, and really had no intention of getting a new car. i also subscribe to all the 5 major car mags and when i started reading the reviews for the ms3, that changed my mind. when all the mags basically say "buy this car, best bang for the $" you know you have to start paying attention. 1 test drive is all it took. i'm looking to keep my Red Rocket for a loooong time- who knows what type of cars will be around in 15 yrs??

[silverspeed03]

1991 Toyota Camry DX
1992 Pontiac Sunbird LE
1996 Blazer LT
2001 Aucra CL Type S
2003 Mazdaspeed Protege
2005 Pontiac GTO
2002 Lexus GS 300
2008 Mazdaspeed 3

[fastdreams]

Drove a 2001 Audi S4 avant. Still have it for now.

[oskinosmee]

02 Nissan Sentra Spec V- with nitrous
92- Acura Integra with a blown head gasket
93- mazda Mx-6
92 Chevy Lumina with a blown head gasket

[fastdreams]

i drove a honda crx si for 16 yrs, and really had no intention of getting a new car. i also subscribe to all the 5 major car mags and when i started reading the reviews for the ms3, that changed my mind. when all the mags basically say "buy this car, best bang for the $" you know you have to start paying attention. 1 test drive is all it took. i'm looking to keep my Red Rocket for a loooong time- who knows what type of cars will be around in 15 yrs??

Love the crx si!

I'd guess that in 15 years or so, we'll probably be thinking about or maybe forced into electric cars, hydrogen cars, bicycles, biodiesel cars, ethanol cars, Fred Flinstone cars, etc.
Either that or we will be slaves to Chinese empire, being lipo-sucked of our fat to fuel the government. :D kidding.

[PeterC]

98 VW GTI VR6 - crashed
02 Subaru WRX - bought then traded-in due to buying a condo
05 Acura RSX Type-S - got an incredible 3-year lease deal
08 Mazdaspeed 3 - new purchase

So far I think the Type-S had the best handling feel and by far the best clutch. You can fling that thing around like crazy, but with no traction control it peeled out too much turning into oncoming traffic from a standstill. Got sick of having to rev the engine to get anything out of it. The WRX had the best traction...which is to be expected, but the WRX's shifter felt like crap after a couple years. Good luck getting it into reverse. Also the WRX's interior was very cheap feeling. The MS3 pulls the hardest...no question, even harder than my Cobb Stage 1 WRX. The MS3 is just a good all-around car with 4 doors. If it had AWD and a slightly better clutch it would be perfect.

[AtenzaNY62]

sold the black vw R32. still have the lotus.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/midgarr30/therear.jpg

1 word for u... baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllling

[ispypsi]

1997 Nissan 240sx. 2.4 litre turbocharged. best time was in sig on low boost and drag radials. as it sits now, it's likely at least a full second quicker, but i won't ever know since it's for sale. i had done really everything i could to it, minus build it (it has lasted 3+ years on stock internals, and just this past weekend i have upgraded to an MLS HG and ARP studs) and paint it. it has a/c and all amenities, but i wanted something new for once and to play with, hence the MS3.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c106/ispypsi/low.jpg

before that i owned a 1993 toyota camry. it was done up to australian touring car specs, but i never got a chance to put a 3s-gte from an mr2 in it. i was a poor high schooler years ago. it looked like this, minus the cage and stickers :P (the color was slightly darker blue).

http://www3.sympatico.ca/h.leung/Camry/Rodmillencamry.jpg

[TurboWagon]

95 Exploder - SOLD for... 95 GTI VR6

I still have the GTI but I will have to sell it eventually. This is my first, brand new car and I bought it all by myself (standing ovation please). My GTI kept giving me too many problems with the reliability of the 12v VR6 going too low for me to keep using it as my DD to try and get to work among other places. I loved the GTI though, it was a great car.


But that MS3 slut has stolen my heart.(cabpatch)

[blkMs3th]

the last 2 anyway...

87 crx (very little worked on this car when I got rid of it, but for years I kept it running for next to nothing, super easy car to work on. Perfect for living in san francisco where people park by brail, plus you can easily do a u-turn on narrow city streets)
02 vw golf. As much as I loved this car it was a total POS, for ever letting me down, and I grew weary of the "which light today" game.

[kawiralph]

Many problems and way less fun than the Speed 3!

[allmotor95pgt]

90 grand prix le cai,exh,chip
93 firedird formula
98 grand prix gt 80shot nos
2002 s-10 extreme chiped,exh
95 probe gt ZE,fully modded,megasquirt,75shot nos
93 probe gt ZE,cai,no cat,muffler,fully gutted,50shot nos
07 msp 3, msp cai, autometer boost guage, home made ic sprayer. 35 shot nos, rx-7 fd wheels,greddy turbo timer,billet rear mount.mbc,atp bcd,2B installed c-pe standback
(soon to come) corksport 3inch dp with catback,and tmic upgarade.
280 whp,273 wtq. 305 whp,328 wtq with 35 shot.

[jungleradio]

Many problems and way less fun than the Speed 3!

long live the flapper, though. seriously great sounding exhaust on that car. but, SEVERELY underpowered.

[Donas64]

sub for home. neat thread

[MidwestSpeed3]

First car was a 1996 White GMC Sonoma Reg Cab. 4-cyl Auto which was slow as hell. (no pics)

Next was a 2001 Chevy Cavalier Z-24. Still slow, but alot faster than the truck. Focused on exterior mods more than go mods.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/Incucav/QTcarshow6.jpg

Had to trade out the parts on the Cavy after a incident involving snow and a curb. Drove it stock for a few years while at school until I got an internship and upgraded to my 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT in Cosmic Blue. I am going for all-go parts this time (the correct way to do it).

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/Incucav/Mazdaspeed3/7-14-07/DSCN0486.jpg

[speed3se-r]

Just curious...how much???


1997 Nissan 240sx. 2.4 litre turbocharged. best time was in sig on low boost and drag radials. as it sits now, it's likely at least a full second quicker, but i won't ever know since it's for sale. i had done really everything i could to it, minus build it (it has lasted 3+ years on stock internals, and just this past weekend i have upgraded to an MLS HG and ARP studs) and paint it. it has a/c and all amenities, but i wanted something new for once and to play with, hence the MS3.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c106/ispypsi/low.jpg

[Brets3]

Here is my toy list. Can't seem to find the pics on my computer. I still don't know why I traded my Z in for a truck...stupid.(uhm)

2002 Zinc Yellow Mustang GT
2004 Nissan 350Z Silverstone Enth.
2006 Nissan Titan SE 4X4

[BCMSP3]

Most recently I drove a 1999 Prelude SH, however this was purely an interim solution. Before that I had what was my introduction to the world of import cars (and tuning): the 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V below.

Mods:
Engine Performance

Powertech Imports Turbo Kit
-Garrett T3/T04B turbo
-Protech Fabrication Manifold, Downpipe, Midpipe, Testpipe
-Garrett Front Mount Intercooler
-Tial 38mm External Wastegate
-Greddy Type S Blow Off Valve
-Bosch Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
-Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
-370cc Injectors
-Apexi SAFC II
-Auto Meter Gauges (Boost, EGT, Oil Pressure)

Aquamist System 1S Water Injection
Turbo XS High Performance Boost Controller
Boost switch - on dash (5 PSI/8 PSI)
Blitz FATT Turbo Timer
Clutch Masters Stage 3 Clutch (Kevlar Face)
Greddy Evolution Exhaust
Greddy Oil Catch Can
Nismo Oil & Radiator Caps
NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs
B&M Short Shifter
Motul Fluids (Engine, Brake, Clutch, Power Steering, Gearbox)
Optima Red Top Battery

Suspension
SSR Type C Wheels (17x7.5 Gold) with Kumho Ecsta MX (215/45ZR/17)
Eibach Pro Kit Springs
Koni Adjustable Shocks (Yellow)
Nismo Front & Rear Sway Bars

Brakes and Wheels
Brembo 4 piston Monobloc calipers(designed for Porsche Boxster)
12.3" floating two-piece rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/489000-489999/489482_54_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/489000-489999/489482_57_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/489000-489999/489482_38_full.jpg

For more pictures, go to:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/489482

[redspeed]

Previous three cars:
1991 Acura Integra
1992 BMW 325i
2001 Nissan Maxima 20th Anniversary

Back in the day ;)
1985 Nissan Sentra
1981 Toyota Starlet (Brown)
1981 Toyota Starlet (White)
1987 Suzuki 310
1986 Mazda RX-7 GTU (fell in love with rotarys & Mazda)

[redspeed3tk]

1999.5 audi a4 1.8t
got rid of it bc i had to work on it all the time and this car is more comfy and faster i do miss the looks ya get with an audi tho
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/9646/cimg0946jd1.jpg

[vindication]

Here is my toy list. Can't seem to find the pics on my computer. I still don't know why I traded my Z in for a truck...stupid.(uhm)

2002 Zinc Yellow Mustang GT
2004 Nissan 350Z Silverstone Enth.
2006 Nissan Titan SE 4X4
I'll tell you why, cause it's a Titan! Really, I love my dads Titan. If it was mine and I had money I would supercharge that thing. Ohh I get all tingly just thinking about it.

[dark3]

1995 ford aspire-beater car-sold
1992 honda civic eg hatch-sold
1989 nissan 300zx z32-rip-sold
1992 nissan 300zx z32 twin turbo-project
2005 mazda3s 5dr.-daily driver soon to be project

coming soon 240z project also

[snookwheel]

Big switch from a '96 Jaguar Vanden Plas to the MS3. Lot's more fun and lots less $$

Still in the stable:
2007 Solstice GXP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/snookwheel/102_4478.jpg

For Off road fun. 2005 Rubicon Unlimited:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/snookwheel/100_3494.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/snookwheel/CIMG0764.jpg


For hauling the jeep to Tellico, RiverRock etc.. in Red Neck style: A 1989 converted diesel Uhaul. Camper/workshop/jeep hauler all wrapped up in one:
One jeep inside, one behind:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/snookwheel/100_3226.jpg

& a Ted Nugent paint scheme golf cart
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/snookwheel/golf%20cart/100_2423.jpg

[turbobst]

& a Ted Nugent paint scheme golf cart
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/snookwheel/golf%20cart/100_2423.jpg[/QUOTE]


"Throw some D's on that B***h!!" J/K

Very nice!!

[ccann26]

95' mercury sable......... was going to keep it but my mom needed a car and when I got the speed3 I never set foot in it again .

[edrive73]

1998 Acura Integra GS-R
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/edrive73/100_4532.jpg

[redspeed3tk]

this car has deff drawn a variety of past car owners

[laloosh]

im surprised to see many specv owners here.
I had this which i swapped an engine into
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/laloosh04/Talon.jpg

My dd autox whore
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/laloosh04/myspacecar.jpg

my toy
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/laloosh04/laloosh-1.jpg
still have it

My other toy, dont have it anymore
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/laloosh04/DSC02742-1.jpg

[Vixen]

2001 Ford Escape - Still Own
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b95/Minders1976/DSCN0805.jpg

[BSTD3]

My ride before the Speed3. I consider it Speed3's older brother :)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/nopstnz/RX-8/DSCF0002.jpg

[D_Roc7822]

My ride before the Speed3. I consider it Speed3's older brother :)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/nopstnz/RX-8/DSCF0002.jpg

Wow that RX8 is really nice. I bet it was hard getting rid of her. I dont have a speed3 right as this very moment... but hopefully by the end of the month. Keeping the fingers crossed.

Cars Ive had

95 Chevy S10 Blazer (I miss her, she was my first lol)
95 Eclipse GS (Big Peice)
02 Protege 5 (My baby till the engine had a knock..parting everything out if anyone needs anything. Shameless plug)
94 Hyundai Scoupe (My current Delivery Car)
98 Eclipse GST (Scared the F**K outta me 365whp @ 15 psi, Caged, Forged.. it was crazy)

See I dont discriminate.

Some pics

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/D_Roc1320/IMG_1455.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/D_Roc1320/eclipse.jpg

& here it is... the beast of them all... my delivery car... 94 Hyundai Scoupe

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/D_Roc1320/l_18bfb237bfd64e923b511da5eb13cac5.jpg

[shockdoctor]

Hmm.. If I can think back that far, before the Speed3 I drove:

1974 Subaru DX sedan
1974 VW Sirocco
1979 Toyota Celica GT hatchback
1981 Mitsubishi Sapporo
1986 Ford Escort GT
1986 Camaro Iroc (302 cid)
1989 Ford Escort GT
1989 Buick Estate Wagon
1989 Subaru GL wagon (with real 4 wheel drive)
1991 Subaru Legacy wagon (awd)
1998 Kia Sortage 4x4
2004 Ford Focus ZTS 2.3 PZEV, lowered 2",17"x8" Ford Racing Forged wheels, Eibach coilovers, Cosworth Engineering:Cai, Intake manifold, Cylinder head, coounterbalancer delete, cpu reflash, blah, blah 240 whp

I still drive the Focus to remind me how much better the factories can mod cars than I can.

(drive2)

[BSTD3]

Yeah it was hard getting rid of the RX-8. I needed something more practical to carry stuff and our dogs. So I convinced my wife the Speed3 is for me :)

[rodney]

before my speed 3.....
1.2002 dodge ram single cab slammed
2.2003 protege5-traded in for speed 3
3.2006 kawasaki zx6-r-sold it and regret that i did, but soon to get another, maybe the zx-10r
4. and now my speed3

[79_Limited]

1991 Saab 900 S.
Slowest vehicle I ever owned.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b247/yumyum1667/image0003.jpg

1979 Jeep Wagoneer. Rode better off road than on road. Broke down weekly for a year that it was my DD.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b247/yumyum1667/Paint29.jpg

Wish I had not sold it after all the work I did to it.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b247/yumyum1667/NewPaint26.jpg

1999 BMW 323is Dinan. Loved that car. Horrible seats and interior though for a 30k+ car when new.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b247/yumyum1667/BMW1.jpg

[Stamperman]

Here is a link to my old scirocco - of course it was a garage queen and a weekend racer.

http://www.parts4vws.com/registry/registry_detail.asp?MemberCarID=3945

My previous driver to my speed 3 was a 04 Mazda3, then a Volvo 850 Turbo wagon with some hop up parts on it. I will post pictures later if I can find them, but you can imagine a wheel smoking bread box and get the idea.

[BlackJack]

http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/IMG_0826-20071112224043.jpg (http://s2.supload.com/free/IMG_0826-20071112224043.jpg/view/)

1998 Ford Ranger XLT Crew(on the left). My dad's new truck on the right.
Modified with light bar, Bilstein shocks(gave it a bit of a lift), and K&N CAI. Had to sell it cause of poor ass MPG (12MPG average!)

Feels damn weird going from the truck to the rocket! Also, the rocket was my first car for a manual. Learned the basics in 2 days and was ready to go.

[Nachtsturm]

My most recent fleet---

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/elfkonig/Dragday30091.jpg

CObra by its lonesome---
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/elfkonig/Dragday3012.jpg

Cobra made a new friend on drag day....
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/elfkonig/NewCamera046.jpg

The base crossfire was replaced by the SRT-6(Which will be getting sold to a relative shortly), my cobra was sold to make room for a new toy later down the road, either 08 vette or GT500, and the MS3 replaced the Camaro as my Daily driver.

Prolly 2 of my favorite cars I have had.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/elfkonig/Corvette911Me.jpg

But all my previous cars are as follows....

1) 1984 El Camino Conquista (1st car)
2) 1993 Firebird Formula (ran low 13's)
3) 2000 Honda Civic Si
4) 2000 Mustang GT (Auto)
5) 2000 Ford F-150 Lightning
6) 1999 Corvette Coupe M6
7) 1989 Buick Century (Beater)
8) 1999 Porsche 911 C2
9) 2000 Honda S2000
10) 2001 BMW M3
11) 1990 Ford Bronco II (Beater)
12) 2002 Mustang GT (5 speed)
13) 2002 VW GTi 1.8T (would have ran 13's if i ever got traction)
14) 2002 Pontiac Firehawk
15) 1989 Ford Taraus SHO (Beater)
16) 2002 Subaru WRX
17) 2003 Mustang Cobra(Yellow)
18) 1994 Eagle Talon TSi AWD (Beater)
19) 1991 Ford Taraus SHO Plus (Beater)<--was mint and had 50k on it
20) 2003 Mustang Mach 1
21) 1995 Chevy Blazer LS 4x4 2dr (Beater)
22) 1994 Dodge Stealth R/T TT. (Extra)
23) 1996 Taurus SHO (Beater)
24) 2004 Acura RSX type S *RIP*
25) 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (Current)
26) 1995 Mazda 626 ES V-6 (Beater)
27) 2004 Dodge SRT-4 (Silver)
28) 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
29) 2004 Dodge SRT-4 (E-Blue)
30) 2002 Pontiac Trans-Am M6
31) 2006 Mustang GT (5-speed) *RIP* Flash Flood
32) 2005 Acura RSX Type S
33) 2005 Dodge SRT-4 (White)
34) 1999 Chevy Camaro Z28
35) 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra (Sonic Blue)
36) 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6(Still Have)
37) 2008 Black Mica Mazdaspeed 3(Still have)

That is my 8 years of ownership.

[Donas64]

DANG! Thats a lot of automobiles

[uncletime]

last was this(traded in for the speed3) o how i miss it so..
http://b1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00194/18/77/194067781_l.jpg
before the blazer i had a 96' toyota tercel... my first car... i recently just gave that to my cousin now its her first car.

[Mocoso]

Last ride was a 2001 BMW 330i (@#$ window regulators)and the Wild Child shares the stable with the beast

[Maxxpwr]

dude there are some serious ballers on this site with like numerous performance cars and lotus's! what the hell.... -sometimes on the evo forums you'll see dudes with literally too many nice cars to drive. they'll be like "ohh i decided to take the carerra gt out for a spin but didn't get more than 5 miles before i had to get her back in the garage to clean her some more"

[shark77]

I guess there is a common trend for former R32 owners...

2004 VW R32
2003 Spec V
1997 Audi A4 1.8T
1997 VW GTI VR6
1985 Omni GLH (ran 12.5's @ 114mph)
1991 240sx
1991 Mustang LX 5.0
1969 Custom 10 P/U

[CTGrey02]

I don't really sell cars until they're destroyed.

Right now, I have a 1979 Camaro with a 400 CU Small block
2002 Mustang GT with a 03 Cobra IRS, Vortech Supercharger, 13 Inch brakes and a ton of other work done to it
I still have my 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 which the MS3 was bought to replace. I decided that the car is still useful though so I'm going to run it into the ground.
We also still have our 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Old pics of the Mustang are at www.ctgrey02.com
The rest of the cars are in the MS3 pics www.ctgrey02.com/pics/mazda/

Past cars were nothing special...
95 Ford Probe
91 Geo Metro Convertable - 65MPG baby!
79 5.0

[Hikaru9]

& here it is... the beast of them all... my delivery car... 94 Hyundai Scoupe

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/D_Roc1320/l_18bfb237bfd64e923b511da5eb13cac5.jpg

The best paint job ever! *^_^*

[jhowey]

93 Mazda 626 2.0 at, Totalled
94 Chevy Lumina, gave to a friend
95 Mazda Millenia 2.5L, gave to a friend
06 Mazda 3 hatch Mt, pearl water white love that color, friend totalled for me

[ZoominSpd3Grl]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/blackendrose_2006/Picture041.jpg

05 mini cooper S

[Hikaru9]

1992 Honda Accord (blue) traded in for another car
1995 Ford Contour (blue) wrecked
1996 Honda Prelude (black) wrecked
1998 Honda Accord (silver) wrecked
2001 Honda Prelude (black) traded in for another car
2002 Subaru WRX Wagon (silver) wrecked


93 Mazda 626 2.0 at, Totalled
94 Chevy Lumina, gave to a friend
95 Mazda Millenia 2.5L, gave to a friend
06 Mazda 3 hatch Mt, pearl water white love that color, friend totalled for me

I'm sort of relieved that I don't live close to you guys. haha j/k =p

(I've run into a tree before... that was fun >_< )

[MS3Chik]

Wow, Evo's, mustangs, srt-4s, r32s, 350z, why yall change to the MS3?

wanted something i wouldnt put too much money towards. plus this is way fun

[importgirl212]

92 geo tracker
99 hyundai elantra
NOW my 07 speed3

hahaha talk about an upgrade, thank god

[BluMicaR]

Is it trashy/sexist/cliche board guyish to point out 'ZoominSpd3Grl' is cute, whilst noting the fact I am engaged and happy, and therefore have qualified this comment as pure and innocent? :)

I had, in reverse order, including a 1994 Thunderbird LX from 1994 onward (still own it):
2005 Mazda 3s
1989 Volvo 760 Turbo
1988 Volvo 760 Turbo
1986 Audi four door something Turbo, gold, which I hated
1994 Thunderbird LX (noted above)
1992 Eclipse GSX (fun until a bus takes the front end off)

Done.

[Craighjr]

Quote For hauling the jeep to Tellico, RiverRock etc.. in Red Neck style: A 1989 converted diesel Uhaul. Camper/workshop/jeep hauler all wrapped up in one:
One jeep inside, one behind:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/snookwheel/100_3226.jpg
Holy crap amazing!!!!

Here are a few of mine.
Subaru was JDM STI swapped mostly. Honda was supercharged at 8 psi and could hit 160 mph. DRZ-400 is still mine but has a full black out and led lights everywhere.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/craighjr/WRX97.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/craighjr/civic2.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/craighjr/drz2.jpg

[snookwheel]

Quote For hauling the jeep to Tellico, RiverRock etc.. in Red Neck style: A 1989 converted diesel Uhaul. Camper/workshop/jeep hauler all wrapped up in one:
One jeep inside, one behind:

Holy crap amazing!!!!



Thanks!! Here's a copy to the build. It's about to become an autocross car hauler. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480067

[RODSCALIP5]

1999 Ford ZX2
1999 Ford ZX2 S/R

2002 P5
http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/rodriguez_rodscalip5_02P5.JPG

2005 WRX
http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/wrx/IMG_0049_1_2_1.JPG

2006 Civic
http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/New%205zigen3.jpg

2007 Mazda3
http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/Mazda3%20002.jpg

MS3
http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/DSC_0029.JPG

And My current ride keeping me happy in Okinawa:
1996 Toyota Glanza V
http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/DSC_0304.JPG

[redspeed]

MS3
http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/DSC_0029.JPG

What wheels are those?

[RODSCALIP5]

What wheels are those?


These are Rays A/x Time Attack, I have them for sale :D

[Sierra117]

Is it trashy/sexist/cliche board guyish to point out 'ZoominSpd3Grl' is cute, whilst noting the fact I am engaged and happy, and therefore have qualified this comment as pure and innocent? :)

I don't think so, but only because I agree.

Past rides? First was a 1g non turbo DSM, didn't do shit to it, it was an auto front driver, had a kabillion miles on it, and drove it for five months before it just died, and gave it to a local mechanic. Then it was a 2000 Rav4. Then jumped up into E46 325i. Now my Speed3. So far, the Speed3 has been my favorite

[Mocoso]

dude there are some serious ballers on this site with like numerous performance cars and lotus's! what the hell.... -sometimes on the evo forums you'll see dudes with literally too many nice cars to drive. they'll be like "ohh i decided to take the carerra gt out for a spin but didn't get more than 5 miles before i had to get her back in the garage to clean her some more"


Somehow I dont see someone owning a Carerra GT also owning a EVO... then again it may just be me stereotyping EVO owners :D

[BluMicaR]

I just have to ask and if it gets into too much personal info, that's fine, but how have so many of you owned so many 'new' cars in a row? Is it just buying/selling/etc and losing some dough here and there, is it wrecking them and getting a new one (insurance much??), how does it work? I know if there's any truth at all to the finances thread then I don't make what my peers do, I'm about $10k behind, but benefits are ridiculous... However, if I made $70k a year and my last three cars were an Evo 8, a STI, and an LX Civic and they were all made after 2002, I'd be a broke m/fer! I had to layout Excel spreadsheets and get some money out of a mutual fund before I decided I /could/ buy a MS3 IF I found the right dealership willing to give me exactly the deal I needed and exactly what I wanted in trade for my '05 3s. I KNEW my Speed3 was a pipe dream if I didn't get my way, so I kind of 'gave' it to them on the MS3 price, still argued off delivery charges and the 'window treatment' they scammed on, and I got over KBB /best/ value for my 3s trade-in. For that I'm infinitely thankful for my Mazda dealership - when I got there they already had a very nice bill of sale drawn up with every price and the exact interest I wanted, which was below prime by about 0.5%, and the trade-in value correct... No 60 year old 'managers' to talk to about how I'm 'cutting him pretty close' to the quick, nothing.

[Rainman]

Currently:
2007 MS3
2006 MS6
1991 Yamaha FZR600

Previous:
2003.5 MSP (traded for MS3)
2001 Protege SE (traded for MSP)
1990 Honda Accord (died)
1986 Olds Cutlass Ciera
1984 Toyota Tercel Wagon

R

[Donas64]

I just have to ask and if it gets into too much personal info, that's fine, but how have so many of you owned so many 'new' cars in a row? Is it just buying/selling/etc and losing some dough here and there, is it wrecking them and getting a new one (insurance much??), how does it work? I know if there's any truth at all to the finances thread then I don't make what my peers do, I'm about $10k behind, but benefits are ridiculous... However, if I made $70k a year and my last three cars were an Evo 8, a STI, and an LX Civic and they were all made after 2002, I'd be a broke m/fer! I had to layout Excel spreadsheets and get some money out of a mutual fund before I decided I /could/ buy a MS3 IF I found the right dealership willing to give me exactly the deal I needed and exactly what I wanted in trade for my '05 3s. I KNEW my Speed3 was a pipe dream if I didn't get my way, so I kind of 'gave' it to them on the MS3 price, still argued off delivery charges and the 'window treatment' they scammed on, and I got over KBB /best/ value for my 3s trade-in. For that I'm infinitely thankful for my Mazda dealership - when I got there they already had a very nice bill of sale drawn up with every price and the exact interest I wanted, which was below prime by about 0.5%, and the trade-in value correct... No 60 year old 'managers' to talk to about how I'm 'cutting him pretty close' to the quick, nothing.

I wonder the same thing sometimes. How are people able to afford all these cars. I'm just getting started in like. My wife and I leave in a very inexpensive area of the U.S. Between both of us we make decent money and we're financially savvy, but we could not dream of buying an MS3 until her protege and my P5 are paid off.

Sometimes it sucks loving cars an not being able to own more than I at the time. But thats what retirement is for. :)

You guys who get to drive all these call cars are so blessed. Can I borrow one? (drive2)

[ZoominSpd3Grl]

These are Rays A/x Time Attack, I have them for sale :D


Where else can you find them??????? me want! :eek:

[Bengilante]

First car: 1981 Cutlass Supreme (felt like a land yacht) -- not a super awesome car, but I was 17 at the time, and hell, it was a car.

Next: 1989 Pulsar (227k miles, college car, was on it's last legs)

Third: 1997 Taurus (pulsar was dead, needed something and it was a good deal at the time)

[AutoXRacer]

First car was a 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo.
Second was a 1998 Chevy S10 Pickup extended cab (lease).
Third a 1999 Mazda Miata...modded for autocross CSP class; traded her in at 204,000 miles for my MS3.
Current 2008 Mazdaspeed 3.

[chufa]

94 Geo Prizm
99 Audi A4 1.8T sedan
01 Audi S4 sedan
08 Mazdaspeed 3 GT

It was tough letting go of my S4, that car was like my baby; but trading it in made economical sense, and maintenance was becoming a burden. The MS3 is half the price of a new S4, yet delivers almost the same in terms of fun and features. Only things I miss are AWD (easy lauches, no torque steer, winter-friendly) and low cabin noise at high speeds. As to which car is faster? Can't say for sure, which is a good thing. The MS3 feels stronger/faster on the butt dyno, but the S4 probably gets the better performance numbers because of the better launch.

[Hikaru9]

I wonder the same thing sometimes. How are people able to afford all these cars. I'm just getting started in like. My wife and I leave in a very inexpensive area of the U.S. Between both of us we make decent money and we're financially savvy, but we could not dream of buying an MS3 until her protege and my P5 are paid off.

I hear ya. I guess it all depends on priorities. Like... food, clothing, women... who needs those? =p j/k

I need to get myself a bike before getting married. I have a feeling that my future wife will not approve of it. >_<

[TRSpeed3]

First i had a 92 VW corrado G60(no pics)
Next i had a sentra Ser spec v
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/ShockerManny/azrvspec_sig1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/ShockerManny/PICT1335.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/ShockerManny/First%20Car%20Show/PICT1097.jpg
Next came an 06 6.0 GTO
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/ShockerNolo/IMG_7380.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/ShockerNolo/IMG_7490.jpghttp://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/ShockerNolo/IMG_7483.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/ShockerNolo/IMG_7480.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/ShockerNolo/IMG_7494.jpg
heres a sound clip of my exausht.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/ShockerNolo/th_MOV00003.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/ShockerNolo/?action=view&current=MOV00003.flv)
With my monaro conversion..
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/ShockerManny/front_end_close.jpg

[Bengilante]

Nice GTO!

[TRSpeed3]

Nice GTO!

Thanks...Mods were
Kooks long tube headers
Corsa Sport Exausht
Fast intake mani
LPE intake
Scorpion Rocker arms
Fast TB
TB Coolant Bypass
Custome Tune By Jerremy Formatto using HP Tunners
Drag Bags
Rear Diff Cover
Holden front bumber
i put down 405whp and 415wtq with all mods listed....gotta find the dyno sheet......

[dichiee]

http://rainedesigns.com/s4/7.jpg

Stage 2

[08MicaSpeed3]

Nice GTO. I still want one as a track toy.... but that is more of a wish these days as things change with life.

I will go down the list of what I drove and what my husband and I currently have.

1st car - 1985 Ford EXP I beat that car up and it came back for more.
2nd car - 1983 3.8 Mustang - It was the ugliest Mustang you have ever seen.
3rd car - 1990 Mustang - Much better then the 1st one.
4th car - 2000 Toyota Corolla - Some one made an illegal left turn in front of me
5th car - 2001 Toyota Corolla - Nice but super boring also not cheap fully loaded.
6th car - 1995 Dodge Neon I got this to so I could get ride of the car payment.

Got Married and gained
1988 Mercury Cougar 5.0 - totally pimp :) (Gone)
1985 Toyota 4x4 lifted and can take one heck of a beating.(Gone)
1990 Toyota 4x4 pick up to replace the 85 after he rearend an explorer.
2000 Pontiac Firebird - just over 400 hp to the tires 11.72 in the 1/4
Then we bought the 2008 Black Mica Speed 3. :) It's mine to drive.

[ZooMIN3]

I just have to ask and if it gets into too much personal info, that's fine, but how have so many of you owned so many 'new' cars in a row? Is it just buying/selling/etc and losing some dough here and there, is it wrecking them and getting a new one (insurance much??), how does it work? I know if there's any truth at all to the finances thread then I don't make what my peers do, I'm about $10k behind, but benefits are ridiculous... However, if I made $70k a year and my last three cars were an Evo 8, a STI, and an LX Civic and they were all made after 2002, I'd be a broke m/fer! I had to layout Excel spreadsheets and get some money out of a mutual fund before I decided I /could/ buy a MS3 IF I found the right dealership willing to give me exactly the deal I needed and exactly what I wanted in trade for my '05 3s. I KNEW my Speed3 was a pipe dream if I didn't get my way, so I kind of 'gave' it to them on the MS3 price, still argued off delivery charges and the 'window treatment' they scammed on, and I got over KBB /best/ value for my 3s trade-in. For that I'm infinitely thankful for my Mazda dealership - when I got there they already had a very nice bill of sale drawn up with every price and the exact interest I wanted, which was below prime by about 0.5%, and the trade-in value correct... No 60 year old 'managers' to talk to about how I'm 'cutting him pretty close' to the quick, nothing.

Lease Probably? lol

On topic...

1998 Chevy Metro... purlplish blue color... 1.3 liter!! WOOT
2001 Ford Focus (sitting outside collecting dust)
2008 Speed3 (current)

[Jays07MS3]

For more of previous rides, here's the older topic on this subject - http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123680092

Damn, some of you have gone through a lot of cars!!! (boom05)

I'm 31 years old and got my first car at 16.

76 VW Bug - Fuel injected piece of crap. The injectors kept clogging and cost me a crap load. I though Bugs were supposed to be cheap. I loved it though and had it 6 years. Fond, fond memories :)

95 Chevy S-10. Great little pickup that would never die. Put 120K miles on it and the only thing that went wrong with it was a clogged fuel filter.

97 Eclipse GST - mods listed in sig. Great car. Loved every second of it until it started to break down on me at 120K miles. Still think its one of the sexiest looking cars out there. Got me completely hooked on turbos.

00 Pontaic Grand Prix GTP (ex wifes old car) - superchared fun but had some major mechanical problems after about 60K.

07 MS3 GT -Great car with tons of power. Feels a little to refined sometimes and I miss that raw feel of my Eclipse sometimes. I don't like not having full control over the throttle plate ;)


http://alyssaskye.myphotos.cc:8989/Car_pics/mygst_angle2.jpg

http://alyssaskye.myphotos.cc:8989/Car_pics/mygst_side2.jpg

[BlackJack]

This should be a sticky! Damn nice cars everyone!

[n|njutsu55]

Hey guys I'm new and I thought I would chime in. I got my first car when I was 16. I just turned 24 2 weeks ago.

1997 Toyota Camry ( Great car that my parents gave me .....kept it till I turned 23)

1967 Mustang Fastback (Fun car ......I rebuilt it with my uncle. It was the first car I learned to work on and I still miss it)

2000 Civic Si ( Excellent motor and tranny, I did I/H/E and I was satisfied. I sold it to a good friend of mine and I still see the car every now and then)

1998 Eclipse GSX ( My first experience with all wheel drive. I rebuilt a 6 bolt with a big 16g, threw on a front mount, safc, etc, and developed a really bad lead foot. It was a fun car but the transmission was crap. After replacing the motor I bought a spare tranny (came with the motor for only 250 bucks for both) but never got around to testing it out). even though I had fun with it, I was glad i never sold my Camry. The mits only worked 7 to 8 months out of the year on average.

2006 Subaru WRX (Best car I've ever owned besides the speed. I miss the awd and the boxer grumble) (2thumbs)

2007 Mazdaspeed 3 (You guys know the deal with this thing) (lol2)




Heres a little pic of the mits and the Rex next to each other. The rex with cobb stage2 and a downpipe is sti fast if not faster. The mits only had about 312whp. Good times have been had with all my cars. I wish it were possible for me to keep them all.

[staples187]

2000 Honda Accord V6

[CTGrey02]

I just have to ask and if it gets into too much personal info, that's fine, but how have so many of you owned so many 'new' cars in a row? Is it just buying/selling/etc and losing some dough here and there, is it wrecking them and getting a new one (insurance much??), how does it work? I know if there's any truth at all to the finances thread then I don't make what my peers do, I'm about $10k behind, but benefits are ridiculous... However, if I made $70k a year and my last three cars were an Evo 8, a STI, and an LX Civic and they were all made after 2002, I'd be a broke m/fer! I had to layout Excel spreadsheets and get some money out of a mutual fund before I decided I /could/ buy a MS3 IF I found the right dealership willing to give me exactly the deal I needed and exactly what I wanted in trade for my '05 3s. I KNEW my Speed3 was a pipe dream if I didn't get my way, so I kind of 'gave' it to them on the MS3 price, still argued off delivery charges and the 'window treatment' they scammed on, and I got over KBB /best/ value for my 3s trade-in. For that I'm infinitely thankful for my Mazda dealership - when I got there they already had a very nice bill of sale drawn up with every price and the exact interest I wanted, which was below prime by about 0.5%, and the trade-in value correct... No 60 year old 'managers' to talk to about how I'm 'cutting him pretty close' to the quick, nothing.

Go look up the income thread. I'm sure some are living beyond their means, but others can pay for it. I only have 1 car payment with 5 cars, and I hope thats gone shortly.

[dan1101]

New MS3 owner as of yesterday. :D Pics and observations thread coming...

My last daily driver, which I still own, is a 98 Ford Contour. It has the 2.5 Duratec V6 and 5-speed transmission, a rare combo. It is a great handling car with decent power, just a little too plain for me. I did add the SVT dual exhaust and the factory 12-spoke rims, but people still think it's an Escort or Taurus.

I also own a 91 Mustang GT (nearly mint), 95 F-150, and 06 Honda Shadow Aero.

[Vindikacione]

Good Thread: These are in Order from Highschool until now.

82 Toyota Celica
82 Volkswagon Diesel Truck
95 Nissan Pickup
97 Honda Accord
89 BMW 525i
96 Opel Astra Station Wagon
98 Chevy Venture
02 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
03 Chevy Venture AWD Warner Brother's Edition*
92 BMW 324tds Station Wagon*
07 Mazdaspeed3 GT*
*Still have

Future Purchase: Used or Off Lease- Mazda CX-9, Honda Odyssey, or Mazda 5

[altspace]

i drove a honda crx si for 16 yrs, and really had no intention of getting a new car. i also subscribe to all the 5 major car mags and when i started reading the reviews for the ms3, that changed my mind. when all the mags basically say "buy this car, best bang for the $" you know you have to start paying attention. 1 test drive is all it took. i'm looking to keep my Red Rocket for a loooong time- who knows what type of cars will be around in 15 yrs??

Drove the P5 for 3 years and thought about a MS3, then decided on something not so practical this time around. Sorry I'm not part of the team. I did test drive a few times.

[Derek88]

I'm only 19, but I love flipping cars. Most of these I got at a steal and sold them for NO LESS than what I paid! I bought all of these except the first 2.

1966 Mustang. Was bought to restore. Sadly, this is as far as it got

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Shakerh00d/resto.jpg




1988 Toyota pickup. Still my DD (but technically it's my dad's truck). Only 150,400 miles as of today and running just as well as any legendary 22RE

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Shakerh00d/truck22.jpg



I wanted a fast car. I found the cleanest '99 T/A one will ever see. Garage kept, never did see rain, detailed every week (I worked at a detail shop). It had the SLP lid, flowmaster muffler, and some other shit

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Shakerh00d/HPIM0085.jpg



Then I wanted a more professional DD instead of my truck. So with the T/A payment, I still bought this 2003 A4 5spd with 21,000 from my mom's company- it was their company car and the lease went up. (DIY black grill and 20% tint)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Shakerh00d/HPIM0690.jpg



Well I sold the T/A and the Audi payment was getting to me, so I sold it too. I wanted a tuner car that I could make fast and still look good. I then took the money I made from the Audi and made a horrible decision... this '97 DX

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/Shakerh00d/HPIM0801.jpg


Finally, I realized that Hondas are cheap to work on but expensive to make both fast AND daily driver reliable. So I opted to take out a loan for my MS3. I'm finally happy with a car!

The end.

[pbr]

1971 Saab 99
1972 Saab Sonett
1969 Saab Sonett
1977 Saab 900
1979 Honda Prelude
1980 Nissan 300Z
1982 Mazda RX7
1979 Volvo Bertone
1985 Volvo DL turbo
1986 Volvo 760
1989 Mazda 929
1990 Mazda 929
1991 Mazda Navajo
2001 Ford explorer sport trac
2002 Isuzu Vehicross
2004 Mazda Rx8
1993 Mx3 gs
2007 Mazdaspeed 3

[ispypsi]

Just curious...how much???

$8k obo, worth much more but need it gone.

[M3 5MT]

My 1994 Infiniti G20:
http://www.geocities.com/rlct5s/mycar.bmp

My 2004 Mazda3s:
http://www.geocities.com/rlct5s/3122000-R1-053-25.jpg

My 2007 Mazdaspeed3:
http://www.geocities.com/rlct5s/ms3.JPG

[Donas64]

My 1994 Infiniti G20:
http://www.geocities.com/rlct5s/mycar.bmp

My 2004 Mazda3s:
http://www.geocities.com/rlct5s/3122000-R1-053-25.jpg

My 2007 Mazdaspeed3:
http://www.geocities.com/rlct5s/ms3.JPG

Hey, another former G20 owner. I still miss mine!

[LaCroix08]

First car was a 2005 Spec V, a few cosmetic mods, stock engine, will post pics if I can find 'em.
Traded him in for my speed3, the sentra didn't even compare.

[Bravnik]

bah, I rebuilt my PC and lost the pics of my previous car.

2001 S2000, Black was my last ride before the MS3.

[stevekt]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-7/1201673/mazda2.JPG

That's my 95 Ford Ranger in the background.

[Capt Crunch]

http://web.mac.com/capt_crunch/iWeb/Site/wrxnew_files/PICT0105.jpg

02 WRX with:

JDM Version 7 STI motor, tranny, rearend
STI brembos
volk LE28Ns
KW coilovers
bling

It was a fantastic car. All it needed was a full-race twinscroll gt30R and and some new paint. I sold it because I went to gradschool and got married. Needed something more comfortable for my long commute and a warrantee.

[kudakev615]

^good taste in mods my friend;)

[ms3J]

first i had this slow lancer, then i messed around with this jdm h22 accord, then got the ms3....never looked back

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jaypot2002/hottttttness016.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jaypot2002/CIMG3647-1.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jaypot2002/CIMG3565-1.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jaypot2002/DSC03483.jpg

[drledford93]

Yeah, she's a chic magnet...Her name is Bessie, because she's still running after 17 years of abuse and neglect. Base 1990 Sentra with NO PS/AC/PW/PL. I moved up a bit when I got Harvey (my MS3).(yes)

Daniel

[dan1101]

Yeah, she's a chic magnet...Her name is Bessie, because she's still running after 17 years of abuse and neglect. Base 1990 Sentra with NO PS/AC/PW/PL. I moved up a bit when I got Harvey (my MS3).(yes)

Daniel

Wow, I think you win for biggest upgrade!

[schmitty]

Didn't drive it.... but rode it http://static.flickr.com/2117/2066002552_f9e20d4c34_d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67805676@N00/2066002552/)

[yup24z]

05' SRT-4--sold it to get the MS3.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/yup24z/autotrader1.jpg

Here it is with a little CF (crappy cell phone pic)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/yup24z/110406_16171.jpg

[turbobst]

[QUOTE=yup24z]05' SRT-4--sold it to get the MS3.

Wise choice young grasshoppa!

[dtlmunkey]

1998 Chevrolet Blazer. Sorry, but it was never worth taking a picture!! Literally died on the car lot when I traded it in. Huge POS. Had it 2 years and replaced 3 alternators and all of the o2 sensors(4 total) twice.

[Nikola]

Had a 2004 Honda Civic and I really liked going fast which the civic left me a bit short handed. Initialy I wanted the civic si or the golf gti, untill i read a couple of articles about the speed3.120471

120472

[sleeper3]

88 Jeep
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/seeyounever/The%20Z/jeepclean.jpg

99 Civic (wish I had pictures, it was pretty sweet.)

05 350z
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/seeyounever/The%20Z/pict5638.jpg

not mine but I raced it a few times:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/seeyounever/The%20Z/60716301-M.jpg
with a little work done...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/seeyounever/The%20Z/intake1.jpg

06 F150
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/seeyounever/truck.jpg

[sleeper3]

ops the engine bay is from the Z... and gotta love racing an s2k with #350 on the side 8)

[bacarl]

^^I was gonna say, something didn't look right about that intake mani for an s2000 ;)

This is a great thread! I've been reading on and off all evening! I started in highschool with a 91 Camaro RS rag top. Had the 305 V8 that I think came from the factory with a stellar 170 hp. 4 spd auto and a heavy ass 'vert made for a 16.9 @ 81 at highschool drags. Was still fun though; had a flowmaster exhaust and I added a K&N.

During college I inherited my folks' old 94 Dodge Intrepid. Not a bad car really, sporty-ish, and comfy for my long drives to school in Michigan's upper peninsula.

I bought my 05 Focus 2.3L new after being very impressed with the little car's capability. Then I boosted it :D

Pre-turbo:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/bacarl/Focus%20Dearborn/FcsDrbrn014.jpg

The only recent pics I have of the car were taken at its last autox; apparently I never uploaded them to photobucket, but I'll try to add one on here...

Then this happened
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/bacarl/The%20End%20of%20the%20Focus/DSCN2686.jpg

And AAA helped buy me a shiny new MS3. I haven't even got pics of it yet because it's parked in the garage all winter while I drive my company car, and 08 Escape XLT. Maybe I'll add a pic of that too :)

[laloosh]

05' SRT-4--sold it to get the MS3.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/yup24z/autotrader1.jpg

Here it is with a little CF (crappy cell phone pic)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/yup24z/110406_16171.jpg

lol why? THe srt4 and the ms3 are pretty much the same thing power wise, with the mod friendliness going to the srt4

[Mocoso]

lol why? THe srt4 and the ms3 are pretty much the same thing power wise, with the mod friendliness going to the srt4

Well Angelina Jollie and Brittney Spears both have pretty much the same breast size, with the booze friendliness going to Brittney... you still puzzled why he switched to the MS3? :D

[SHAGwagn]

its in my sig...equally as fast if not faster but no where near as nice or fun to drive as the speed3

[turbobst]

Well Angelina Jollie and Brittney Spears both have pretty much the same breast size, with the booze friendliness going to Brittney... you still puzzled why he switched to the MS3? :D

(mswerd)
I use to own an Srt-4

[yup24z]

Laloosh...Just wanted a change. I had two SRT's...an 03 and an 05 pictured above. I got bored driving around in the same car for 4 years..lol. I loved the feel of a turbo 4 banger....rode in a local guys MS3 and fell in love. So much smoother and not as raw. Srt was an amazing car though. If I could have afforded to keep both, I would have. Would love to have one as a track monster.

[Speeed3]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/ezramarshall/JUNK/good_truck.jpg

Drove this for almost 8 years, it's been broken into 6 times and stolen once, plus someone attempted to steal it, but the motor wouldn't turn over (timing and carb issues) so they couldn't drive off with it. Kinda sucks when you're a teenager pouring your hard earned minimum wage into your truck just to have it taken away by some piece of shit too lazy to go out and get a job themselves. Oh yea, and I couldn't afford full coverage insurance, I only had liability!

[Young Roids]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/ezramarshall/JUNK/good_truck.jpg

Drove this for almost 8 years, it's been broken into 6 times and stolen once, plus someone attempted to steal it, but the motor wouldn't turn over (timing and carb issues) so they couldn't drive off with it. Kinda sucks when you're a teenager pouring your hard earned minimum wage into your truck just to have it taken away by some piece of shit too lazy to go out and get a job themselves. Oh yea, and I couldn't afford full coverage insurance, I only had liability!

I bet the MS3 will slide under the radar more than your truck. I just don't think people know about MS3s.(burnout)

[Speeed3]

I bet the MS3 will slide under the radar more than your truck. I just don't think people know about MS3s.(burnout)

Plus the S10 is MUCH easier to get into... All I need is flat head screwdriver and maximum 30 seconds and I'll be off with your S10. It's surprisingly easy.

[turbojunky]

i used to have an 05 srt-4!! R.I.P.

now i fly an 08 silver ms3!!!!lol

[dkswim]

i used to own a n 85 nissan pick up it was a good truck just old then i owned a 97 dodge dakota 4x4 and v8 it got totaled when it and a dear tried to ocupie the same place at the same time 70mph ouch. then there was the pontiac grand am that was real driving excitment. now i own 07 speed 3

[andrew.savage]

lol why? THe srt4 and the ms3 are pretty much the same thing power wise, with the mod friendliness going to the srt4


No account for taste. J/K

[Ben Nast]

Current still have: 07 MS3 red stock
04 SRT4 (stage 2, mopar exhaust)Soon STAGE 3 I hope
07 V6 Accord (wifes daily)
92 corolla (winter beater car good mpg...)

Past in order : 93 Stealth twin turbo (modded money pit)
93 built 351 CI. lx stang (very fast!)
97 Suzuki GSXR
88 rx7 turbo
87 IROC z28 5 speed (quick red neck mobile for it's time)
85 5.0 gt stang
90 probe gt turbo (wrecked)
87 shelby z daytona turbo

First car - 83 isuzu impulse (running on 3 cylinders)

[swimman]

Don't have the Speed 3 yet but am waiting for the gray and white to be available. Want to see both colors in person and then make the decision.

Here is what I've driven in the past. Also drove a 1990 Eclipse turbo from 1990 and sold it in 2006 which I loved over those years. That's one of the reasons I'm coming back to the front drive turbo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/swimman/a4-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/swimman/3er4.jpg

Then there was the 1992 Honda Nighthawk 750 - sold
1990 Jeep Wrangler - sold
Wife's 1993 Acura Integra - sold
1999 Mercedes ML320 - current suv in the family
1980 Chevy Citation six cylinder (great college car with more power than most realized) - sold
1986 Chevy El Camino SS - current project car

[AutoXRacer]

"Eleanor" 1999 Mazda Miata...
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Milkywayman22/Myspace%20Picture%20closet/Miataindstzone.jpg

[USAF_TRobertson]

2007 Mazda Speed3
2005 Suzuki GSXR 600 -Traded in on MS3
2003 Ford SVT Focus - Traded in on MS3
1989 Ford Taurus SHO - Drove this in HS, sold when I left for the military.

[dan1101]

Those Eclipses were awesome, never rode in one but I heard an AWD Turbo would kick ass. I think they're one of the best looking affordable cars ever made.

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

2004 Mazda3 hatch 2.3 liter. Made the upgrade to the MS3 a no-brainer.
2000 Dodge Dakota standard cab with V8 - upgraded intake and exhaust - that truck got up and went.
1989 Pontiac Sunbird SE with turbo package. Rode like a buckboard and talk about torque steer! A real sleeper though. I used to have fun surprising people with that car.
65 Chevelle project/daily driver with 350. Starving student - I had to give it up because I needed a windshield and couldn't get the money together. I would still own that car otherwise.
Triumph TR6 - dual sidedrafts that you synchronized using a straw to listen to how loud they were in relation to each other. Not kidding - the technique was in the manual. Great car until the frame rusted out.
Some others in there, but none worth remembering.

[JoseloSpeed3]

I drove a 2006 Cobalt SS.....broke down alot so got the speed3.
2004 Mazda 6S I loved this car but too much gas!!Deamn that v6
2003 Protege 5

[1QWIK7]

Too many cars to list.

But my current DD which im gonna get rid of for the MS3 is my 06 altima.
And my baby, 93 VR FD.

[3.slow]

I had a Ford Ranger that I put a turbo on. Dealer didn't want to take a car with "Extensive Modifications".

[stefano18]

1994 Del Sol Vtec
1999 Civic Turbo
2000 Civic Si

I was really into honda's as you can see, but hated the reputation of them, I love turbo, but I wanted stock turbo I test drove a ms3 and fell in love...

[Natedog_37]

Haven't got my MS3 yet but this is what I am trading in for it.

2001 Eclipse GT P.P
Way to many mods to list, and right now it parted out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/natedog_37/car/IMG_0819.jpg

My other toy
1989 Conquesti SHP. with 71,000 miles on it.
Tons of mods.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/natedog_37/car/IMG_0032.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/natedog_37/car/IMG_0031.jpg

and the wifes new toy

2007 poilt EX-L
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/natedog_37/New%20House/IMG_0584-1.jpg

[Jdodzweit]

2008 MS3 Black

last car was 2005 Civic si hatch (EP3) Traded it in on Friday for my Mazda.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/jdodzweit/IMG_0948-1.jpg

[winniep]

89 Ford Escort GT
90 Ford Probe LX
90 Ford Taurus SHO
94 Chevy S10
93 Toyota MR2 Turbo (I miss you......flying pistons.....)
96 Kawasaki ZX-6
91 Honda Civic hatch
00 Ford Focus ZX3
97 Honda CBR 600
05 Dodge SRT-4 (my favorite and fastest car thus far...total from hydroplane)
07 VW GTI (NOT impressed) traded for...............................
08 Mazdaspeed 3 (soon to be close to as fast as the SRT.....I hope...)

Still have the Focus as the beater, and as soon as she blows, V8 :)

[HiggyGT]

This is the car I drove before the speed3. 2004 SRT-4.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/624000-624999/624840_48_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/624000-624999/624840_50_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/624000-624999/624840_42_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/624000-624999/624840_36_full.jpg

.....and the new Speed 3.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/624000-624999/624840_63_full.jpg

[silverspd3]

2004 Saleen s281 traded in for MS3
98 lincoln mark viii lsc (still own)
99 F-250 4x4 powerstroke (still own)
84 SVO mustang (still own)
98 Honda accord
92 mustang gt w/ 347 and aluminum heads. (miss this one)
other mustangs: 66 coupe, 82 gt hatch, 91 gt AOD, 94 gt
90 thunderbird SC
89 escort GT (first car)
Always been a ford guy.

[builthatch]

i had this for 9 years until i sold it to get my ms3

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/builthatch/car%20sale/DSCN2336.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/builthatch/car%20sale/DSCN2320.jpg

to this-

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/builthatch/IMG_0465.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/builthatch/IMG_0468.jpg

[Young Roids]

That's a nice looking civic hatch.

[HiggyGT]

Haven't got my MS3 yet but this is what I am trading in for it.

2001 Eclipse GT P.P
Way to many mods to list, and right now it parted out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/natedog_37/car/IMG_0819.jpg

My other toy
1989 Conquesti SHP. with 71,000 miles on it.
Tons of mods.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/natedog_37/car/IMG_0032.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/natedog_37/car/IMG_0031.jpg

and the wifes new toy

2007 poilt EX-L
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/natedog_37/New%20House/IMG_0584-1.jpg

That Conquest is pure sex!

[funkyman]

BMW 2001 330CI manual.

[builthatch]

That Conquest is pure sex!

agreed.

[Natedog_37]

Thanks. We are restoring at as i type bushing, new turbo, new sturst, new paint, some small rust, and some frame rot, but not bad for a car that has been in the north since 89. I am the 2nd owner and the first is a good friend of mine.

[08cosmic3]

I drove a 1997 Ford Probe GT for 11 years prior to purchasing my Speed 3 in Feb. 08. It was a fun car to drive but needed more power. I had CAI, Test pipe, straight thru muffler and light weight RX-7 FD rims. I also did a rear seat delete to lighten the car. It was quick, but nothing like the Speed 3

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/scottyskywalker/CopyofDSCF0431.jpg

[kneedragger241]

Here's some of my past drives:

This is me in my 1992 Miata:
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride001.jpg


In two different ITR's (I know, Boooo Honda!):
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride002.jpg

http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride003.jpg


Then there was this very embarrassing, but very necessary 1989 Nissan "support truck" (still have it):
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride003a.jpg


Even more embarrassing was this 1995 Eclipse from my ricier days:
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride003b.jpg


Autocrossing wasn't fast enough, so I got into bikes:
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride004.jpg

http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride005.jpg



My most recent past ride, a 2002 Jeep Liberty which I traded for the Speed3:
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride006.jpg



There were a few others along the way that I don't have pix of:
- 1978 Dodge Diplomat
- 1986 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S
- 1981 Honda Accord
- 1976 Yamaha XS650
- 1986 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

[MS3077]

Here's some of my past drives:

This is me in my 1992 Miata:
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride001.jpg


In two different ITR's (I know, Boooo Honda!):
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride002.jpg

http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride003.jpg


Then there was this very embarrassing, but very necessary 1989 Nissan "support truck" (still have it):
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride003a.jpg


Even more embarrassing was this 1995 Eclipse from my ricier days:
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride003b.jpg


Autocrossing wasn't fast enough, so I got into bikes:
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride004.jpg

http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride005.jpg



My most recent past ride, a 2002 Jeep Liberty which I traded for the Speed3:
http://www.hotwasabi.com/pastrides/pastride006.jpg



There were a few others along the way that I don't have pix of:
- 1978 Dodge Diplomat
- 1986 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S
- 1981 Honda Accord
- 1976 Yamaha XS650
- 1986 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

I think most of us went thru the "Ricer" phase so don't be so hard on yourself.

[gamedev]

Toyota Tacoma TRD/4WD/V6, to be sold soon. Great truck, but hardly any time to take it to its natural habitat (offroad) anymore, and 90% of my driving now is commuting. Coming from years driving pickups, the MS3 is a "holy F**K" experience every time.

[cbspeed3]

2000 prelude,great car!!!http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/trippen1999/Picture093.jpghttp://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/trippen1999/Picture092.jpghttp://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/trippen1999/Picture099.jpg

[Ben Nast]

07 red Ms3 and 07 v6 Accord (current)

04 srt4 (S2, mopar exhaust, needeswings dp)

98 gsxr

94 stealth twin turbo -bc,dp tbe,intake (Fast and fun when running right but quite a money pit)

91 built 351ci stang (too many mods to list, fastest car I ever had, low12's on slicks)

93 5.0 stang (edelbrock intake,gt40 heads,cam,headers,exhaust,tremek)

88 rx7 (got because I had too many tickets from the iroc)

87 Iroc z28 (5speed, 410 gears, quick for its time)

85 5.0 stang (carberated first year of the hogh output 5.0)stock

90 probe gt turbo (bent frame driving stupid when 17)

87 daytona shelby Z

83 isuzu impulse (first car) Ran on 3 cylinders

[wisniaPl]

08 ms3
01 dodge intrepid
99 saturn
99 eclipse gst hevily moded(blown the engine =()
95 m3
01 daewoo lanos

[montrealms3]

My last 5 rides before the MS3 were:

2002 Vovlo V70 T5
2002 Focus SVT
2000 Ford ZX2 S/R
1998 Ford ZX2
1984 Plymouth duster

I also currently have a 2006 Kia Sedona for the wife . . .

[cosic]

1998 DX

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/cosicosic/Sept2.jpg

2007 CPW MS3

[lestat13]

I had a long line of cars passed down to me after I first got my license which all seemed to die within a year of getting:

1987 Chevrolet Celebrity
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlas
1992 Honda Accord (2xx,000 miles)

Then I bought a 1991 protege which got destroyed and sent me to the hospital in a hit and run. For a while I drove my girlfriend's 1998 Dodge Stratus, when her headgasket blew we shared her sister's Saturn SL1, I bought a $500 Ford Ranger to get me around before buying my first real project car, my 1996 Acura Integra

I had a tendency of getting $100 sets of wheels on craigslist, and went through about 4 sets over the course of owning the car. I sounddeadened the entire inside, did a tan to black interior conversion (painting and replacing parts) and did some other fun things. Just sold it to get the mazdaspeed3.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/lestatthirteen/SP_A00180.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/lestatthirteen/0322071317.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/lestatthirteen/0718071848a.jpg

[FrancoNemo]

Didn't drive it.... but rode it http://static.flickr.com/2117/2066002552_f9e20d4c34_d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67805676@N00/2066002552/)

by far the best!!!!!

[FrancoNemo]

ok there is a trick to all this.. (im bored at work)

my list.
2004 RSX automatic (which i got taked away before i got my liscence for speeding (120 MPH) on the highway with my dad next to me when i had my learners liscence!) btw my dad was sleeping lol
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/8830/l38f5701d73793a54c9d362ak4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


2005 Chevy Equinox
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9505/701554211fullmk9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

2004 Nissan Frontier
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6335/28387178fullpa8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


2006 Chevy Colorado
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/861/le1a7c8e1967037d77059dbpw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


1995 Acura Integra (bought it my self for 1,000 bucks best deal ever. fixed it up some and traded it in for the 3 dealer gave me 2000 for it :>)
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2220/n5024046041301295279ia1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8607/n5024046041322269769pf1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

2008 Mazda 3
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4998/294851365fullgy5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

...
yea i never did get the speed like iwanted to coulndt afford it!
so when i do get it in like a couple of years! i'll let you guys know if not i'll get the 09 speed6

*all cars b4 Integra were given to me by parents (i was in highschool)*

even though i really wanted and still want the speed since im doin this on my own i couldnt afford the speed..some day i'll get something like it lol

so yea im still in the category that hasnt gotten a speed but i figured i would put all my b4 cars! as soon as the change is made i wil update this!
not soon im thinking lol just got the 3 Nov. 07

[freebird_78]

See my sig, plus '79 Scout II (still have) and '96 S-10 (Totalled).

[Stu C]

'07 Mazdaspeed3 (Black)
'97 Prelude Base 5 Speed (San Marino Red) - Sold 5/07
'98 Civic Hatch DX 5 Speed (Silver) - Sold 9/99

[johnnyB5646]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78240&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1146524886 (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78240&d=1146524886)This was her before springs. I loved that car and learned alot on her.

[jtspells]

1. 82 VW Rabbit
2. 90 VW Golf (wolfsburg ed.)
3. 93 Mazda 2200
4. 94 Subaru Legacy
5. 94 Pontiac Sunfire
6. 05 Suzuki Forenza
7. 98 BMW 323is <----Still own
8. 06 Mazda 3i
9. 08 MS3

[stageup]

http://uploader.ws/upload/200803/1_122.jpg

[Mspeed3]

drove a 95 KL-ZE powered probe GT. Wish I would have kept it as a project car I really miss the that 2.5 V-6 growl!http://b9.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01437/93/67/1437157639_l.jpg

[Dozed]

My first Integra after I hit a patch of gravel on Deal's Gap. Fixed and gave to my little sister:
http://xad.xanga.com/c5cd964004430137466622/m100954329.jpg
She just hit 200k miles.

The daily driver:
http://xf2.xanga.com/827d632102732117794682/m84563308.jpg

[08chris]

These were my last 2 projects :cool:

2002 WRX
2005 G35

As you can see, I love VOLKS!! Am looking for some nice one's to go on the new Speed3 (naughty)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/wckdwrx/Photography/Cars/misc_wckdwrx.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/wckdwrx/Photography/Cars/2007background_1024.jpg

[Psycho_Maz]

96 BMW 520I Italian Spec. Great daily driver, I would ship it back if I could. Other is 2006 Volvo XC70...the family car

[jbiird317]

86 528e
90 525i
(those 2 were before the digicam era)
2000 Mazda Protege
http://www.msprotege.com/members/jbiird317/may06_14.JPG

I sold that about 3 months before the speed3 and I had to drive a 95 200sx and an 06 3i borrowed from friends and family, but it was worth it to get the ms3!

[MicaSp33d]

89 - Mazda protege (got ran into) the cops said it was my fault, but who knows
95 - Toyota Avalon (crashed into a wall, sold) "i fought the wall and the wall won"
96 - BMW 528i (cracked head, sold) Great car ... man i love bimmers
96 - Honda Civic dx (going to sell)
08 - Mazda MS3 (Hellz Yeah!)

[stephani3]

2004 Mazda3 Sedan.... 2.Slow!

http://a25.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/88/l_80dfcadb9305adf5ec661ce862ba8080.jpg

[sk00terz]

1999 Honda Civic Hatch w/LS motor swap (Red)
1999 Acura Integra LS (Silver)

[DaveMS307]

68 Ford Torino GT Fastback 302
84 Mustang GT Turbo
87 Pontiac Grand Am
88 Mustang 5.0lx
91 Mustang GT Convertible
95 Contour V6 5spd
99 Mustang
01 Mustang Cobra
03 Mustang Cobra
2003 SVT Focus

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h35/DaveFFR06/car_4_sale/focus003.jpg



Currently finishing a Factory Five Cobra....

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h35/DaveFFR06/th_cobra_go2.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h35/DaveFFR06/?action=view&current=cobra_go2.flv)

[cosic]

2007 CWP Mazdaspeed3
1998 Black Honda Civic DX - Bought with other parties insurance :P (Got $4,000 for a car I paid nothing for)
1993 Black Honda Civic LX - RIP.. Surprise from pops. Cost him nothing.

[zim]

I had a 2000 civic that was stolen (go figure) so I put the money I got from it down on the ms3.

Here are some of the most recent pics with a mods list at the bottom:

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2766/img6103uu0.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9347/img6110wp0.jpg

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1913/img6121bz2uq2.jpg

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4075/img6122wm8xc5.jpg

Engine/Drivetrain:

- 1998 B18B1 ~40,000 miles (was preparing a 50 trim custom turbo kit)
- Felpro head gasket
- LSD Motorsports Tuner Clutch Kit w/ 6-Puck Sprung Disk
- ACT Streetlite flywheel
- Apexi World Sport 2 cat-back exhaust
- AEM short-ram intake

Suspension/Wheels/Tires:

- Gunmetal Nippon F-2 wheels
- Falken Ziex912 tires
- Omni full coilovers with 12k/10k spring rates
- Omni rear lower control arms

Appearance Exterior/Interior:

- BLOX dual bend short shifter
- Skunk2 weighted shift knob
- Civic type-r style front lip
- Osram h4 headlight bulbs
- PasswordJDM fog lights
- Hawk HPS front brake pads
- Sparco pedals

[dan1101]

68 Ford Torino GT Fastback 302
84 Mustang GT Turbo
87 Pontiac Grand Am
88 Mustang 5.0lx
91 Mustang GT Convertible
95 Contour V6 5spd
99 Mustang
01 Mustang Cobra
03 Mustang Cobra
2003 SVT Focus

Currently finishing a Factory Five Cobra....


Another fellow Ford guy I see (except for your one fling with that Pontyak!)

I've had a 90 Mustang GT 5spd, 98 Ford Explorer, 98 Contour V6 5spd, 91 Mustang GT 5spd, and now my 08 MS3. If Ford would offer something more interesting I would have bought it, but at least the MS3 has some Ford parts in it.

[DaveMS307]

Another fellow Ford guy I see (except for your one fling with that Pontyak!)

I've had a 90 Mustang GT 5spd, 98 Ford Explorer, 98 Contour V6 5spd, 91 Mustang GT 5spd, and now my 08 MS3. If Ford would offer something more interesting I would have bought
it, but at least the MS3 has some Ford parts in it.

Yep. Counting my wife there were a few more Fords a Jetta VR6, minivans, etc. Gotta say the Pontiac was trouble. V6 Contour 5sp was one of my favorite under-appreciated cars.

The way I see it the MS3 is the SVT Focus that Ford will never build!

[zoom-zoomhatch]

82 Ford lincoln(free birthday beater)
92 Escort ZX2
99 Ford F150
01 Eclipse GTS
03 Srt-4
02 Lexus Is300
04 Ser SpecV
02 Lightning
01 Cavalier
87 Rx7 T2
88 Conquest
92 Integra Da
Now my MS3, finally found something I liked at a time I could afford it.

[Mike240SX]

'85 Nissan 300ZX - My first car. Wrecked three weeks after getting my license because I was an idiot 17 year old with a sports car.
http://www.geocities.com/mjbrannan/files/front1.jpg

'92 Nissan 240SX - Bought when I wrecked the 300ZX. Got me through HS and most of college. Lots of big plans that never came to fruition. Still own it, and will fix it up one day.
http://www.geocities.com/mjbrannan/files/s13/img_0318.jpg

'86 Nissan 200SX - Owned concurrent with the 240SX. Intended to run in SCCA Group 2 Rally. Never happened, sold it for more than I bought it for.
http://www.geocities.com/mjbrannan/files/02.jpg

'95 Mercury Sable - Gifted by pops when I crashed the 240SX. Got me from A to B, and through the rest of college. 30mpg highway was hard to argue with. Started giving me problems, and decided it was finally time for me to have a new, nice car, and ended up with the MS3. Traded in for the MS3; dealer gave me $300.
http://www.geocities.com/mjbrannan/files/img_0389.jpg

[GullyBoy21]

O0h my Focus. I actualy loved this car.

[SMITTNME]

91 Mits Eclipse
96 Ford Taurus (chosen for me by good ol' Dad :rolleyes:)
02 Civic EX
06 Scion tC supercharged
08.5 MS3 --- my fav so far :)

[Savate]

'84 Toyota Corolla
'86 RX-7
'88 RX-7 Turbo II
'89 RX-7 GXL w/ '91 J-spec front swap

[funkyman]

This

[MS3077]

'01 Civic lx- My First car-Bought outright.
'05 Civic ex- Lease for 3yrs-This was stupid. Car was faster than you might think.
'07 Civic si - Was fun for about 3 months then got frustrated with the lack of torque and 3rd gear issues.
'08 MS3 GT- This thing is the shit!

[BSTD3]

My car before my Speed3:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/nopstnz/RX-8/DSCF0002.jpg

[MS3077]

My car before my Speed3:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/nopstnz/RX-8/DSCF0002.jpg


I drove one of these today;really fun car to drive when the road get twisty. My MS3 is hell of a lot faster however.

[BSTD3]

I feel the same about my Speed3. The RX-8 can out handle it (even though the Speed3 handles great), but raw power the 8 lacks. The Speed3 makes up for it nicely :D

[pugy]

94 mustang v6: 140hp outta 3.8L but still broke two motors
91 3000gt vr4: dr650 trubos, 660ccs... fun, fast, unreliable, and heavy
05 wrx: EcuTek dyno tune w/ TBE 230awhp
06 yamaha R1: lolz first bike ever and it had 180hp, sooo nuts, then it got stolen
06 magnum SRT8: great power, no LSD!!! $450/month in gas
98 civic HX: temp commuter 34mpg combined, just broke the tranny so now see below
08.5 black mazdaspeed3 GT: picking this up tomorrow if it arrives on time

[CBMrocket]

89 Ford Probe GT - 2.2L turbo, fast but broke down half the time i owned it (literally)
86 Chevy Camaro - 305, automatic (hated that), shitty in the snow, but for for doughnuts
01 Saturn SC2 - econo box, the only redeeming qualities was a good sound system and manual trany
08 MS3 - Best. Car. Ever.

[FritzTCoyote]

63 Corvair Spider (first turbo... sweet)
66 Barracuda ('S' package, Power. Lots of Power.)
65 Ford Econoline Van. Slow, handled like a fart in a shovel, but hauled ass, if you catch my meaning.
65 ish Triumph TR4A. Best handling car, most fun to drive, and the first car I managed to outrun the cops in. Yes, it was on a Very Twisty Road.
70-something Renault R10. Nice car except for the POS automated transmission.
66 VW Beetle. Unkillable. The only car I ever made a profit on.
79 Chevy 4x4 pickup. A Monster. Rusted out too young, but lots of fun in heavy traffic. Even Boston Cab Drivers were afraid of it.
86 Jeep Cherokee. Again with the 4WD. I was living in snow country, and had to get to work no matter the weather. A great ride except woefully underpowered by a crappy GM 2.8 liter v6. 5 speed tranny made it livable, as did the excellent AC, and predictable handling no matter how bad driving conditions got. Oddly enough, I once outran a state trooper with this (it was in a heavy snowstorm, and if he had managed to catch up with me in his Mustang I would have pulled right over).
91 Ford Bronco. Big Ass V8. Hated going around corners. Never got better than 8 mpg. My ex-wife got it in the divorce, and Good Riddance.
02 PT Cruiser. 5 speed, NA. A nice, practical small wagon. By the time I got done tweaking it it was reasonably quick and handled OK.
08 MS3. Duh. The most fun to drive since the Triumph, and far more reliable.
(of course it is competing with memories of my well-wasted youth, when I had more hair, more girlfriends, and more time to play).

[TheDoc]

88 Bronco II - Learner car

94 Town Car - Driven to 250,000mi

01 F-150 - Blew a tire and rolled four times on Indiana's I-80/90 outside of Chicago. Damn near killed me (see pictures)

87 RX-7 - Lost compression. Lost interest.

99 F-150 Lightning - Ran low 12s. Showed me: Oh. This is what fast is.

08 Mazdaspeed3 - Finally found what I wanted. Fast and small. Still not much for traction but hey... great car for the money. I love it.

[Rotus8]

Sold this when I got the MS3. It was pretty nice, too bad it wouldn't stay together.

[jgirata]

2006 Honda S2000. Picking up a Black Mica MS3 tomorrow. S2000 just too cramped. If I can believe the road test results, the MS3 is just as quick and a whole lot roomier

[htwo0rider]

Here are my past rides.

[Brass Tax]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b203/svtf/eyelids002.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b203/svtf/donnysSVTfocushallet020.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b203/svtf/truck007.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b203/svtf/truck005.jpg

[MS3Jon]

2000 Audi A4 1.8T. Still have the car, but it's taken a "back-burner" to the 3.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/jwlee1979/Car%20Stuff/edited006copy.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/jwlee1979/Car%20Stuff/edited005copy.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/jwlee1979/Car%20Stuff/edited004copy.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/jwlee1979/Car%20Stuff/edited003copy.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/jwlee1979/Car%20Stuff/edited001copy.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/jwlee1979/Car%20Stuff/P4010008.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/jwlee1979/Car%20Stuff/P4010001.jpg

[dan1101]

Here are my past rides.

I'm surprised we don't see more WRX wagons in this thread, I wanted one but didn't want to shell out $24k for it.

So of course a few years later I shelled out $24k for a MS3. :rolleyes:

Did you like yours?

[htwo0rider]

I'm surprised we don't see more WRX wagons in this thread, I wanted one but didn't want to shell out $24k for it.

So of course a few years later I shelled out $24k for a MS3. :rolleyes:

Did you like yours?

Yeah, the wrx was a very nice car. It was a 2002 with better wheels, and a re-flash on the chip with catback. I miss the awd, although even with the mild mods it wasn't as quick as my speed3 with cai.

I think the Mazda is a better looking car also.

[MS3077]

Yeah, the wrx was a very nice car. It was a 2002 with better wheels, and a re-flash on the chip with catback. I miss the awd, although even with the mild mods it wasn't as quick as my speed3 with cai.

I think the Mazda is a better looking car also.


The WRX definitely looks more wagonish but looks nice.

[C.A.T.A.P]

gsx 600, ford focus (2 of them) and my cx7 but i want a new bike (r6)

[07SilverSpeed6]

I have had a few vehicles, but never been this happy with one.
1981 Hot Wheels Big Wheel
1984 Ford Mustang SVO (2.3L turbo...hmm...rings a bell)
1986 Ford Bronco
1994 Ford F150 4x4
1998 Ford Explorer
2004 Nissan Maxima SE
2006 Scion tC
2007 Mazdaspeed6 GT (now wife's car)

[Barney]

73 Mercury Montego station wagon, moms old car
70 Nova SS with a 283. I put a lot of engines in that car. My engine stand always had something on it I was messing with.
73 Impala 2 door, NC car. Perfect body. Put about 6 different engines in it. Including a 70 LS5 454 bored to 468, ported and polished small port open chambered heads. The ultimate sleeper.
73 Impala beater car. Spent it's last days having a blast "Field Bombing"
70 Buick GSX Stage 1 455, bored and head work. Kick me for selling it.
84 Honda Nighthawk S, put 60000 miles on it.
86 Grand National, purchased new. Kick me again for selling it.
Tons of problems with it. But still loved it. Beautiful car.
87 Integra, purchased for the wife.
88 Integra. Put 272000 miles on it. Loved that car. Guttless, but was a blast to drive on a good road.
94 Z/28 6 speed now with 182000 miles. Modded with 340 RWHP. Still on the original shortblock and can't kill it. I've tried.
96 Kawasaki ZX-11, nuff said. It was fast.
07 Mazdaspeed3, pushing 30000 miles.

[absolutamente]

In order:

93 honda civic dx 4 door
85 Jaguar XJS v12
93 Geo prism lsi
85 Toyota Supra
88 Oldsmobile Cutlass calais
91 Honda CRX si
85 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme (just sold this)
01 Jeep Cherokee Sport
95 Honda civic DX hatch (still have this one)
85 Dodge ram
82 Dodge ram 3/4 ton
85 Ford Bronco
87 Ford Bronco
07 Honda Fit Sport
07 Mazdaspeed 3

It has been a strange collection and has had its ups and downs for sure. My favorites being the Jaguar, the supra and the CRX. The speed 3 has been a lot of fun too, but I had the other cars when I was a teenager so they seemed way more bad ass than they probably really were.

[mazpro]

this is what i traded in for the MS3

[paulms308]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/paulcho20/0715071820.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/paulcho20/0707071835a.jpg

[jbiird317]

this is what i traded in for the MS3

i went from 2000 pro to the ms3 too! quite the upgrade eh?

[mazpro]

i went from 2000 pro to the ms3 too! quite the upgrade eh?

tell me about it, night and day!

[CBMrocket]

Ok, so I found some pics of the last car I drove before the speed3 while going through a backup on an external drive. This was my college "i just need it to run for 4 years without a single problem and then trash it" car. By the time I went to trade it in on the speed after graduation, this thing was falling apart (check engine light always on, burned oil like crazy, collapsed lifter, exhaust falling off, synchros in 2nd and reverse going bad, etc). Remembering it makes owning the speed that much more satisfying.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Lyonfury/DSC00001.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Lyonfury/DSC00024.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Lyonfury/DSC00004.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Lyonfury/DSC00367.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Lyonfury/DSC00017.jpg

[jmacmx6gt]

1990 Nissan 240sx - sold
1992 Mazda mx6 gt - sold
2007 Mazdaspeed3 - highway killer!

[gapman]

1991 Boxster - I wrecked it when I wiped out cornering too tightly. My Speed3 is much faster, but my Boxster was prettier.

[DKo5]

Really the only car before the MS3 that was *mine* (everything else has been shared car w/ the wife) was an '82 Subaru BRAT. White, rusted out, seats knifed out of the back, exhaust falling off, blue smoke when I turned her on... so amazing. I miss that cruck so bad. Looked very similar to this:

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/4/49/250px-Subaru_Brumby_1985.jpg

[79_Limited]

Drove alot of cars, but lets start with the important ones:

88 GMC Jimmy, winter beater, material carrier, dog hauler
98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, first love
07 Chevy HHR, drove and looked like a milk truck, traded in
08.5 Mazda MS3, new and second love

(alright)

I don't know. I kinda like the look of the HHR. I like the spaciousness of the interior. I have not seen an SS yet.

[redheaddstpch1d]

Previously owned:

1984 Nissan/Datsun Sentra
1996 Geo Metro
2000 Toyota Corolla

and I traded this for the Speed 3

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk193/redheadedstpch1d/Scion.jpg

[Moxhair]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e172/moxhair4/DSC00039.jpg
2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4
Stage 3R
11.989 @114.66 Quarter mile.

other cars
1998 Dodge Neon Sport
1999 Dodge Neon R/T
1984 Toyota Supra
1989 Chevy S-10
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4
2003 Dodge Neon R/T

yea.. I was a Neon guy.

[GCubes]

1987 brown VW Jetta
1991 silver Mazda 323
2000 Ford Focus ZX3

[oaklandopen]

1991 Boxster - I wrecked it when I wiped out cornering too tightly. My Speed3 is much faster, but my Boxster was prettier.

ummm....don't think they made that in 1991. and that one in the pic is definatley not a porsche from 1991

[hilmar2k]

My list is long, here we go...

2006 GMC Envoy
2005 Infiniti G35 6MT
2003 Mercedes E500
2003 Porsche Boxster
2002 Nissan Maxima 6MT
2001 Dodge Neon ACR (American Club Racing)
1976 Porsche 911S Targa
1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1988 Toyota MR2
1986 GMC S15 Jimmy

[oaklandopen]

my first car was a hand-me-down 94 jeep grand cherokee 5.2L V8 after i got my license

then sold that for a 99 miata with hardtop (it's the one in the middle)

128788

then got an 05 gsx-r600

128789

then traded the miata in for an 05 tacoma

128790

then wife traded in her wrangler for an 07 3gt

128791

then that got totalled and we've put an order on a black 2008.5 BM gt...should be here around june

(and sizing an image is different on this forum than im used to(uhm))

[robin2660]

Might as well jump in.
In order of appearance ...

Didn't own, but drove: [All automatics]
- 1955 Chrysler Imperial Sedan Big Hemi (392?) 2bbl carb 2sp push-button auto would downshift to low at 55 mph if you stomped it, and the front end would rise and shift into high, screaming (no tachometer) at 70. Best pic I could find http://tinyurl.com/3ube7v
- 1964 Chrysler Newport 318 2bbl push-button auto http://tinyurl.com/4hbjdx
- 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 440ci high compression 4bbl Very torque-ey fast for big car
http://tinyurl.com/4ucvsn

Cars I owned:
- 1968 Rambler Ambassador sedan 343ci 2bbl. It's a Rambler! I especially recall the "Desert Only" AC setting, and the Quadraphonic 8-track (think Rush 2112) with stolen drive-in speakers in the front. Oh, and the front split seats that folded down flush with the backs. High school fun. No pics to be found.
- 1966 Dodge Polara 2dr hardtop w/ 383 2bbl. Drove it through college Cool looking but handled like crap. Looks like this http://tinyurl.com/3l9bnt but mine was Green
- 1981 Toyota Tercel 3 door hatch w/5sp 63hp! Sorry no pic.
- 1985 Toyota Tercel 3 door hatch w/5sp Too boring for pics
- 1989 Toyota Camry DX V6 auto Ditto on pics
- 1996 Toyota Camry LX V6 auto Ditto
- 1995 Camry XLE 4 cyl Ditto
- 2007 Speed3 Sport Black. No mods (!) except for side moulding and rear "Speed3" tag removal. Most fun car and first "new" car I've ever owned.

[Super Unique]

Here is my current vehicle...

http://www.jeepfliki.com/images/flexin.jpg

think the mazdaspeed 3 will be somewhat of a change? LOL

[Shane5425]

had a 2000 protege 1.6l turbo.. fun car but nothing compaired to the ms3

[CWPspeed3]

1983 Ford Crown Vic LTD
1994 Nissan Maxima GXE
1996 Acura Integra GSR
2008 Mazdaspeed3

[07speed3]

04 Ranger FX4 Level ll - Totaled some lady ran a red light on me!
06F-150 Supercrew FX4 - Sold cant afford to spend over $160 a week on gas haha
07 MS3 GT - Still here! =]

Pics...
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g313/TEKEMP/IMG_1404.jpg
http://b3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00317/39/22/317242293_l.jpg

[TRDMS3]

A Civic... (fuoops)

[SPEED305]

had
1996 Ford Escort
2004 Corolla S

[jonscapri]

Let's just say I've had all to many cars to begin with, and now I have a MS6

86 Mercury Topaz Totaled
84 Mercury Capri (foxbody chassis) gave to my brother he killed it with 225k on it
92 Ford Probe Extensivly modified head. Port pollished, cammed, bigger valves. upgrades oil pump. tuned by ford racing. 221 wheel hp. 2.2L 12 valve
88 Mercury Tracer blown motor
87 Pontiac Firebird Formula. Sold
02 chev Cavalier Z24 Trades for the MS6
06 Mazdaspeed 6 CPE EMS, MS CAI, SLS test pipe. Mangaflow mufflers

[jgirata]

I'm new here and unsure how to post a question to the members. Here's a list of questions, perhaps somebody could forward this, or give me directions on how to post it correctly:
o Just bought 08 MS3 GT. I'm a freak about breaking in new cars carefully, so what is the soonest I should change the oil?
o Any thoughts on synthetic vs regular oil? Turbos tend to run hotter, but I've always followed the practice of using regular oils and changing frequently (every 3,000 or so)
o Do you REALLY have to let the engine idle for 30 - 60 seconds before turning it off, even if you've been driving easily?
o Any recommendations on wax/polish, or what tires are best (currently have the stock Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 - 215/45 - 18's, I beleive)
o My last car was a Honda S2000 - exceptional handler, but can't touch the torque and mid-range acceleration of the MS3. I'm enjoying the MS3 way more than the S2K, as it was VERY noisy and cramped and not nearly as practical for most purposes

That's it - thanks in advance for help

[daonly1around]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/daonly1around/RH's%204%20resized.JPG

i still own it, drive it and mod it a little, still trying to finish the msp clone aspect of it

[Moxhair]

I'm new here and unsure how to post a question to the members. Here's a list of questions, perhaps somebody could forward this, or give me directions on how to post it correctly:
o Just bought 08 MS3 GT. I'm a freak about breaking in new cars carefully, so what is the soonest I should change the oil?
o Any thoughts on synthetic vs regular oil? Turbos tend to run hotter, but I've always followed the practice of using regular oils and changing frequently (every 3,000 or so)
o Do you REALLY have to let the engine idle for 30 - 60 seconds before turning it off, even if you've been driving easily?
o Any recommendations on wax/polish, or what tires are best (currently have the stock Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 - 215/45 - 18's, I beleive)
o My last car was a Honda S2000 - exceptional handler, but can't touch the torque and mid-range acceleration of the MS3. I'm enjoying the MS3 way more than the S2K, as it was VERY noisy and cramped and not nearly as practical for most purposes

That's it - thanks in advance for help

I prefer using Synthetic, but That was on my SRT-4 and Eclipse GSX. I used 0w40 Mobil 1 in both of those vehicles and the cars ran alot smoother doing so.

To be honest, You don't have to let the car idle after driving easy. Most Turbo cars now days are oil and water cooled and to idle is just not needed. If youre powering through gears and the car is hot, then yea I would say its a good idea to do so, but if you just drove to the mall and cruised through the parkinglot at a slow pace, then no.

For tires I love the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 StarSpecs. I plan to switch over to them as soon as I get settled into my new job. I had the Z1s on my SRT and absolutely loved them. By far my favorite street tire. They held the 332whp and 354ft.lbs very well; and the low low low 12 second passes on those tires were a big plus and the stiff sidewalls allowed for very crisp cornering.

I think its funny when people talk about the torque of the MZR motor. I think its lacking in this department. But then again, I did trade in an 11 second car in for my MS3.

[Darkhorse]

2004 Volkswagen GTI 1.8t
3" GHL Turboback - catless, Cabronio CAI, Greddy Type-s BOV/recirc'd, EIP Chip

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/xxtecknikzxxpictures/Picture360.jpg

[dan1101]

Might as well jump in.
In order of appearance ...

Didn't own, but drove: [All automatics]
- 1955 Chrysler Imperial Sedan Big Hemi (392?) 2bbl carb 2sp push-button auto would downshift to low at 55 mph if you stomped it, and the front end would rise and shift into high, screaming (no tachometer) at 70. Best pic I could find http://tinyurl.com/3ube7v
...
- 2007 Speed3 Sport Black. No mods (!) except for side moulding and rear "Speed3" tag removal. Most fun car and first "new" car I've ever owned.

I saw an Imperial up at the Carlisle, PA car show a few years ago, I really wanted that car. It was different, not like all the Mustangs, Camaros, and Chevelles.

The Speed3 is my first new car too. It's the fastest, but my Mustang GTs are fun too, and cruising with the top down in my MGB and Fiat 124 was also fun.

[Super Unique]

My speed 3 is my second mazda.

Several years ago I built up an 72 RX-2 with twin sequential turbos, dual 4bbl weber side draft carbs and a lot of work on the fuel/spark setup. Ended up scaring me so bad I sold the thing. All go and not much stop :(

There was a lot about rotary engines I loved, but with gas prices the way they are, I quickly gravitated to the speed3.

For quite a number of years I never thought about getting a mazda, I figured the excitement stopped with the rx7, and frankly that car grew out of reach for most people until it was retired. Let's face it, MPVs and 626 etc.. was just uninspired compared to the competition. I am very happy to see the brand return to it's roots somewhat with the exciting rides they are building now.

[leadpencil]

07 Corolla, its funny, because I kind of miss it now.

[hanzo040107]

Well my list of car include:
86 Honda Civic DX Sedan-Manual
94 Honda Civic EX Coupe-Manual
91 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo-Auto
30 Nissan 300ZX Non-Turbo-Manual
91 Nissan 240SX Fastback-Auto

Of course all of these vehicles I modded, well the 86er only had an intak ebut everything else was decently to heavily modded.

A couple other cars that are linked to me & I used a lil are:

96 Toyota Corolla-Auto Not sure of trim model
mid 90's Hyundai Elantra-Auto Not sure of trrim model
03 Mecedes-Benz C230 Sports Sedan-Auto

Been years driving a FR car & drifting locally while our track was open here, still kinda getting used to being back in a FF car & still rolling on the stock suspension for now. Lots of my previous cars I concentrated on suspension first which I think is the way to go anyway. No sense making your car faster if it can't handle the power right? Plus I love the corners. :) That and I would get the settings so stiff like I like it that the wife would almost dread riding in the car. :) Love the MS3 though!!! A definite must-have or experience.

[Erich]

81 VW Rabbit (previous owner had started to convert from diesel to gas. I bought it for $200, finished the conversion and sold it after driving it for 2 years for $800)
69 Mustang (was a POS except for the engine. 351 Cleveland has ruined everything else I have ever driven power wise. Bought for $600 wrecked, put about $500 total into it and sold it for $2000)
81 Mazda 626
86 Mazda 626 Turbo
94 Eagle Talon (no turbo, just the base model)
2001 Mits Eclipse
2005 Mazda 3 Hatch

[john blutarski]

2004 Subaru WRX wagon
1999 Hyundai Sonata
1988 RX-7 SE
1995 Protege DX
1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R
1986 RX-7 sport
1984 RX-7 GS
1995 Hyundai Accent
1985 Honda CRX Si
1986 Honda CRX HF
1985 Honda CRX HF
1991 Honda CRX Si
1986 RX-7 base
1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
1981 Honda Accord
1984 Subaru GL hatch 4x4
1983 Olds Delta 88 couch on wheels

[hectik1]

2003 Mitsubishi Evo.(laugh)

[certz666]

Since 1/2003 :03 350Z /03 Honda Accord Coupe/03 F-150/ 05 GMC Yukon/06 Xterra/06 Mustang GT /07 Camry Hybrid /06 350Z Roadster ; Currently have an 08 Ford Edge AWD Limited/ 07 Nissan Titan/ 08 Mazda Speed3

[mazdaspeedster3]

1985: 79 Challenger
1989: Escort GT
1992: Rabbit GTI
1996: Dakota & 328i
Y2k Civic
2004: Mazda3 (first silver one into Michigan)
2007: CX-7 (still have)
2008: MS3

[ResilientMike]

1999: Acura Legend
2000-2008: 2001 Celica GT
2008: MS3

[MazdaPam]

Jeep

[iknospd3]

1995: 1991 pontiac firebird (still own)
1996: 1995 pontiac grand am (sold)
2001: 2001 ford focus(destroyed.... dont supercharge a focus!!)
2002: 2002 pontiac grand am(still own)
2004: 2002 nissan pathfinder(still own)
2005: 2005 scion tc (destroyed)
2006: 2001 pontiac sunfire (sold)
2007: 2007 ms3 (still own)

[dgraf]

2000 VW Jetta - hand me down from sister - i hated it
1973 VW Beetle
http://a851.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/28/l_02ea232ccb7df739b90ea7203ea12d0a.jpg
http://a851.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/28/l_02ea232ccb7df739b90ea7203ea12d0a.jpg
http://a29.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/94/l_5292eb8efd21aa1a03c452a84ffc31ac.jpg
http://a274.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/l_45140a39875bff981ad5b409040898d1.jpg
I sold the jetta around the time I got my MS3 in July. From that time, I haven't had any time to drive the bug around since there is a little bit of tinkering to do with the engine every so often. The bug is a little bit faster with a 1.75 60ft and 9.0 1/8 mile. I built the engine for torque so it builds power very quickly.

[jbiird317]

cool bug :)

[MS3077]

Nice Bug but I wouldn't say it was faster than a MS3 with a 9.0 1/8th as I've ran 9.0 in the 1/8th with just SRI but others have run 9.0 stock. Now that 1.75 60ft a MS3 on street tires can't match.

[User Name]

I had a turbo on it until I got the MS3, it's going back to NA so that I can beat the piss out of it all day long and not worry about breaking anything. Before the Miata I drove an '86 Chrysler New Yorker with the 2.2L turbo motor, biggest shit pile ever! Then again, it WAS a K car. Thanks Chrysler!

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn187/mint-stik/DSCF0050.jpg