First Mazdaspeed 3 delivered!

[CorkSport]

We took possession of our Black Mica Mazdaspeed 3 Sport at 12:15pm this afternoon at the Port of Tacoma.

http://www.corksport.com/images/add_content/CSMS32010.jpg

After a quick job peeling off the white plastic by our employee the MS3 headed home to Vancouver Washington to be a test platform for new products. We will be posting up updates on our twitter account Link for the twitter updates (http://www.twitter.com/corksport)


Derrick

[6SpeedTA95]

How does this vehicle feel compared with the first gen?

[Newf]

not so smiley in black is it.

makes me wonder what the other colors would look like with the grills painted to match

[GoFast]

you lucky lucky bastards!

[MAZDAturboCX-7]

sexy(wow)

[Captain KRM P5]

i'm calling child labor reps in WA state right now

[Newf]

kid gets sucked in through hood scoop...

[Speedkid]

It looks ok but I still think the first gen looks better.

[CorkSport]

The car does feel a bit different compared to the older speed 3. I will write up my 1 day review this evening and post it up when I am done. I spent a few hours cleaning the car from the drive home and the bugs.

Looking at one of these cars in person you do not really get the happy face smile. The black car color is really close to the color insert for the front end.

I am not sure how say a blue car would look painted up the car body color. The car need something to break up the color a bit.


Derrick

[BlueWagon]

Congrats. Looks good in black.

[BlackCherry06]

Looks like black is going to be THE color to have on this car. Smiley face definitely blends in and actually looks good. Those shelf-like taillights are another matter.

[SPEED3TYPE2]

nice! more pics - impressions man!

[Antonio DiMarco]

Looks like black is going to be THE color to have on this car. Smiley face definitely blends in and actually looks good. Those shelf-like taillights are another matter.

I've seen a few of the new 3's and the smiley face isn't that pronounced even on lighter colors. I think pictures really make the grille stick out while isn't so pronounced in person.

[watchurwrist]

Congrats on your new ms3 and enjoy!

Can't wait for your impressions of the new one.

(cheers)

[6SpeedTA95]

You really expect them to reply to everyone with a detailed response?

If you write like that guy you wont. I've actually gotten two personal responses including two phone calls from mazda regarding feedback in the past. So I know they get read and I guess if it is relevant they pass it up the food chain.

I've also gotten calls from honda NA before as well.

[CorkSport]

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/th_DSCN1018.jpg (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/?action=view&current=DSCN1018.jpg)

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/th_DSCN1013.jpg (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/?action=view&current=DSCN1013.jpg)

Here is a link to a photobucket with more pictures of the new car.

http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/

Derrick

[scottie137]

Awesome! Good to know that the new speeds are shipping. I do hope that the mechanical differences are limited so that the aftermarket can continue to gain economies of scale for all of the speeds. I also predict that Mazda will have a front bumper redesign in the works for the coming model year...how could they not? I like the wheels though!

[Captain KRM P5]

if the car sells well i don't think we'll be seeing much of a refresh on that front face.

[Derrick_B]

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/th_DSCN1018.jpg (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/?action=view&current=DSCN1018.jpg)

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/th_DSCN1013.jpg (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/?action=view&current=DSCN1013.jpg)

Here is a link to a photobucket with more pictures of the new car.

http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab186/CorkSport/CorkSport%202010%20Mazdaspeed%203/

Derrick
I love those wheels and the grille isn't bad either. I'm not so sure about the hood scoop though. That with the wider fenders makes the front-end look a little bloated.

Tell us more!

[SpeedKnight]

I went to the local Mazda dealer just to gaze at the new 3s. With the bumper mounted front plates I actually barely noticed the "smiley face". Yea, not crazy about those tail lights! Love the duel exhaust. Not sure about the scoop. I like the sleeper look. I keep emailing Mazda saying the only way you will get me out of my 07 GT MS3 and into a new one is AWD. I just get the generic "thank you for your input" response.

[ViPeR689]

I keep emailing Mazda saying the only way you will get me out of my 07 GT MS3 and into a new one is AWD. I just get the generic "thank you for your input" response.

You really expect them to reply to everyone with a detailed response?

[SpeedKnight]

Not really. Just waiting of the " we heard you the first 20 times, QUIT EMAILING US"

[daonly1around]

hmmm.. already got your hands on it.. nice

[Captain KRM P5]

hmmm.. already got your hands on it.. nice

lucky devils (drive2)

[SPEED3TYPE2]

Very cool! can you tell us how it drives etc? more detail?

[watchurwrist]

Very cool! can you tell us how it drives etc? more detail?

No pressure ;) but inquiring minds want to know your thoughts on the 2nd generation ms3.

Thanks

[daonly1around]

screw that... what is the first thing you guys are gonna make? and how long before you find out if anything from the old generation will work.. such as suspension or anything

[PCspeed3]

The back looks good but the front is busier than an NYC subway on a Monday morning.

[CorkSport]

Official 2 day review of the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 (http://www.corksport.com/corksport-2010-mazdaspeed3)

-Derrick

[nate0123]

link fixed: http://www.corksport.com/corksport-2010-mazdaspeed3
Here is my official 2 day review of the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3. (http://%22http://www.corksport.com/corksport-2010-mazdaspeed3)

-Derrick

[Derrick_B]

Official 2 day review of the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 (http://www.corksport.com/corksport-2010-mazdaspeed3)

-Derrick
Good stuff. I'm VERY curious to know what parts are compatible with the first gen though. As you said in another blog entry, the chassis looks VERY similar...practically identical.

[JCGator42]

sweeet, can't wait to see what you guys have in store for us.

My '10 black mica MS3 just arrived at port of Jax, FL yesterday....hopefully driving in under a week :D

[CorkSport]

sweeet, can't wait to see what you guys have in store for us.

My '10 black mica MS3 just arrived at port of Jax, FL yesterday....hopefully driving in under a week :D

Nice! You will definately enjoy the car.

[JDM-P5]

Sweet...hope to get into one around Summer of 2010...what's the $ for you guys (so I have a ball park estimate to work with).

[SPEED3TYPE2]

hey it would be cool it you did some video of in car vid pulls!

[CorkSport]

I will get vids of the dyno pulls and some other driving vids shortly. We just want to get more miles on the car before we start really driving the car.

Derrick

[JDM-P5]

Hey...the MSRP is like $23k right?
What are you guys paying?

[JCGator42]

Hey...the MSRP is like $23k right?
What are you guys paying?

I will be paying right around invoice (around $1.2k to $1.5k under sticker)once the car comes in (hopefully this week),

MSRP on the base sport is $23.9k with destination fee (this is what I'm going for)

MSRP on the sport + tech is an extra $1.8k

[CorkSport]

I paid $24097 including the tech package/destination fee for mine.

Derrick

[JDM-P5]

Thanks guys.

[bani]

are the motor mounts still shit?

shouldnt take more than a fraction of a second to look at the passenger mount if it's still the same FoMoCo POS mount or not.

[SPEED3TYPE2]

I will get vids of the dyno pulls and some other driving vids shortly. We just want to get more miles on the car before we start really driving the car.

Derrick

Sweet!

[Ricolando]

The motor mounts on the normal 2010's are the same so I doubt Mazda stepped it up on the speeds.

[CorkSport]

The visible mount on the passenger frame rail says Mazda on it.

[JCGator42]

1 of each color just arrived at my dealer here in FL; I'll start a new thread with pics of each and tons of the one I pick tonight :D

[nadim]

keep us update corksport with ur new reviews of the car!!!

[Karma_hunden]

where's the review?

[NathanR]

where's the review?

http://www.corksport.com/corksport-2010-mazdaspeed3