anyone trading their 07/08/09 for a 2010?

[Huligan]

title says it all... just curious if anyone will try to get rid of their current speed3 in favor of a 2010?

i might get shot or banned for saying this... but im growing a bit tired of mine... the center console rattle is seriously driving me bananas...

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[Super Unique]

hmm, try taking the console out, figuring out where the contact is taking place, and place some double sided foam tape to cure the problem. Seems a lot more sensible than a new, larger car payment, and who knows what ailments the 2010 models will have.

[mazdaspeedster3]

If the rattle is that bad go in and warrant it. Isnt there a TSB for that anyway? Thought it had something to do with the windshield...

There is a write up and pics of the 2010 in the new C&D towards the back... Looks nice. HP on the 2.3 is up to 167 and gets the 6 sp. manual.

[Circle9]

The rattle is related to the glove box not sealing well, just put some double sided foam tape where the glove box is held into place at.

[Silver Ecstasy]

I've definitely considered it, but it wouldn't make much sense. Dealerships will not want to inherit a used MS3 to sell, so it'd be hard to get a trade-in value anywhere near what i'd be looking for or requiring, in order to pay the loan off and recoup some of my down payment money.

So ultimately, i'm trying to forget the idea all together, but boy would I like dual exhaust, a hood scoop, and blinkers on the mirrors. I do NOT need the smiley face bumper though..

[Huligan]

The rattle is related to the glove box not sealing well, just put some double sided foam tape where the glove box is held into place at.

preeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetty sure its coming from either the top of the AC unit / bottom of stereo (BOSE)

no, this is not the windshield creak... this is the console squeek. get it right :p

windshield sux too btw

[jaxmazda5]

the new 3 looks pretty nice. saw that same C&D issue. looks like those front wheel flares are becoming standard design for mazda. swiveling xenons and other niceties make it a nice pkg

If I owned a current MS3, the kicker for trading in for a 2010 would be AWD.

[boosted1]

If the 2010 MS3 breaks out with 290-300 hp and the RevoKnuckle FWD system or AWD, I will seriously consider trading my current '08.5 MS3. Anything less than the figure above, will not be acceptable.

[ms6acton]

if, and only if its awd ill trade my ms6 in for one. and thats a huge if

[stageup]

awd and 300+ hp i'll do it
ill have my 08 ms3 paid off in about a year

[mazdasp33d]

if its awd and around the same price, ill consider

[Huligan]

its not gonna be AWD. nor over 300hp.

guaranfuckinteed

[Silver Ecstasy]

It's kinda funny, our headlights look sorta like the 04-05 STI's with them being larger, then the new headlights start to swoop sorta like the 06-07, while the rest of the body looks like the 08-09+.

Either way, it's not going to have all these fantastic things. I sure hope the new body style doesn't rob the extra HP with extra weight.

[jaxmazda5]

Road and Track spy photo of the 2010 MS3 says 280HP/around 300 tq and some changes to help it hang through the higher RPMs. Could mean a better fuel pump.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Is there ever gonna be a fuckin ms3 sedan? I see duals on the pic of the 2010 sedan on the ad the dealer sent the other day. Wishin............

[DaleNixon]

I'll wait and see how the 2010 looks, but I ruv my 08.5 so much I doubt I'd want to get rid of it.

[clos561]

why would you trade a good looking car for a really ugly looking car?

[ZyrehT]

Is there ever gonna be a fuckin ms3 sedan? I see duals on the pic of the 2010 sedan on the ad the dealer sent the other day. Wishin............

Why would anybody want a sedan?

[bjjer]

The dash rattles like crazy in my car too, I just turn up the radio. I want to take it to the dealer but im afraid of the damage they might do looking for the problem. As far as the 2010 MS3, I doubt ill trade in my 08. If it goes it will go for the new WRX. No more high HP FWD cars for me. That said I still love my MS3.

[TRDMS3]

and why would you?? Are you not happy with the current model?

a lot of people are just not accepting the new look, I can't get over the smiling front myself, seriously the new design needed a second thought (encourage on a positive note however early reviews talk about a few positive changes on the inside

even these reviewers can't accept the front themselves, where's was that article hmm

[DaleNixon]

So the 2010 MS3 is confirmed now?

[Fenrir]

If the rattle is that bad go in and warrant it. Isnt there a TSB for that anyway? Thought it had something to do with the windshield...

There is a write up and pics of the 2010 in the new C&D towards the back... Looks nice. HP on the 2.3 is up to 167 and gets the 6 sp. manual.

Took mine in for windshield and dash creek, was done in 24 hours under warranty. I brought a printout of the TSB with me though :P

[CrazyT]

So the 2010 MS3 is confirmed now?

No, and I'm still not holding my breath. I'm still willing to bet $100 that there will be no new '10 MS3.

[bjjer]

No, and I'm still not holding my breath. I'm still willing to bet $100 that there will be no new '10 MS3.

I thought a road and track article said there will be.

[hectik1]

I like the 2010....but not that much to replace my 08.

[Invictus]

If it does end up being released and I really liked it, I'd wait until a 2011 or possible 2012 model. I don't like the idea of getting those first-year runs.

[Silver Ecstasy]

If it does end up being released and I really liked it, I'd wait until a 2011 or possible 2012 model. I don't like the idea of getting those first-year runs.

Believe it or not, first year runs are typically the best. A close friend involved in the industry explained it to me like this:

First year model cars have the most money invested in them. Every year going forward after the car is released, the company finds newer ways to cut costs and produce things cheaper, to increase profitability.

The MS3 was already out and released, so the engine and trans will already be solid. It's mainly the new body that will be new, and that will be easy to avoid issues.

Going to a first year model with a brand new engine and trans is a little trickier. *edit* they bored it out a little, but shouldn't change too much.

[340CID]

Wow, some people fall hook, line and sinker for the 'new' models that mfg's bring out. You take the 15 to 25% depreciation hit/beating as soon as you drive the new off their lot but then to take the beating again one or two years later? :eek:

If your place (house/condo) is paid off (mortgage free) and everything else is paid for (flat screen tv, furniture, etc) is owned outright (not on a payment plan) then, yeah, taking the depreciation beating every few years when the new model comes might make more sense.... but how many people are in that boat and buying a $23k car every few years??

[Silver Ecstasy]

Wow, some people fall hook, line and sinker for the 'new' models that mfg's bring out. You take the 15 to 25% depreciation hit/beating as soon as you drive the new off their lot but then to take the beating again one or two years later? :eek:

If your place (house/condo) is paid off (mortgage free) and everything else is paid for (flat screen tv, furniture, etc) is owned outright (not on a payment plan) then, yeah, taking the depreciation beating every few years when the new model comes might make more sense.... but how many people are in that boat and buying a $23k car every few years??

Agreed that it's pretty foolish.

It's tough being a car enthusiast and enjoying a particular car so much that everytime they update it just the way you'd like it, you can't deny but to get it.

I did that in the past with other cars and it was a loss of money.

I'll need to hold onto my car for atleast 2.5 years before i'll be able to fathom gaining any money back in a trade in or even just the down payment back. By then, i'll be modding too far along to look back. My dad told me a long time ago "There will always be bigger and better each year..just pick one and hold on as long as you can". Almost like women..lol, only it'd be "younger and hotter". Well technically, cars get younger and hotter too (younger=newer).

[jaxmazda5]

re: whether to wait a year on a new model-I agree that as the years go on the manufacturer cuts costs, but there are more problems on 1st year releases. 06 GTI for example had way more issues than the 07 but VW didn't start 'decontenting' as they call it until 08. We GTI fanbois are always saying "well our interiors are so nice"...LOL but that's one of the areas that VW was looking to cut costs but as far as I know they kept the soft touch stuff in for the most part. But thay have done away with a couple amenities for the 08 and 09's.

[CWPspeed3]

No, and I'm still not holding my breath. I'm still willing to bet $100 that there will be no new '10 MS3.

A lot of people bet that there wouldnt be an 09 either...
Way too much hype over those spy photos, its in europe its probably the MPS and may not make it to the states as early as 2010.


Believe it or not, first year runs are typically the best. A close friend involved in the industry explained it to me like this:

First year model cars have the most money invested in them. Every year going forward after the car is released, the company finds newer ways to cut costs and produce things cheaper, to increase profitability.

The MS3 was already out and released, so the engine and trans will already be solid. It's mainly the new body that will be new, and that will be easy to avoid issues.

Going to a first year model with a brand new engine and trans is a little trickier. *edit* they bored it out a little, but shouldn't change too much.

first year MS3 had MM issues and fuel pump issues that were fixed by 08. Yes they may try and find ways to make each additional year cheaper by cutting costs but they also fix major bugs like the engine falling out.

[Bravnik]

If the front looks anything like the standard M3, then Hell NO!!!

I swear you put a license plate in the stock location on that ugly ass smiley face bumper your car will look like a Buck-Toothed Car. That front on the 2010 M3 is just ugly and I think the designer of that liked the Redneck Wrecker in the move Cars way too much.

[coololddude]

I'm saving my money now. I would probably wait awhile to first see if any engines fall out!!