Say Hi to me, and my new MS6 (pics)

[muSh]

Hello all. I am brand new here... My friend, with a speed3, told me about this site. This is my first Mazda, and my first turbo car. I come from the MINI Cooper world where I used to own an 04 MINI Cooper S (supercharged). Like I said, my best friend has a Red 09 speed3 and the GF has an 08 Metro Gray Mazda 3 (cant remember which trim, lol)

Anyways, about my car.... I think I found a good deal and very excited. Definitely has more room than my MINI, and more practical, and with a couple simple mods, will likely be faster than the MINI too..

It is a 2006 Mazdaspeed6. Silver (wanted white, but oh well) GT, with two tone leather, and 8,4xx miles. Like I mentioned, my perfect car would have been White and navigation. However, given the price and the mileage, Silver is close enough to white, and I can always retro a nav unit and Sirius later.

I bought the car off eBay officially, and will be flying to South Bend, Indiana to pick it up in a few weeks....if the wait doesnt kill me first.

here is the link, and some pictures.




My MINI that I just sold to a gentleman in Seattle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/1LowNeon/MINIs/Digi479.jpg

[LASERBLUE135]

cow interior FTW! I love that interior. Welcome.

[fishdonotbounce]

That is one SICK ass cooper. Why did you end up switching. And are you planning to mod the MS6?

[muSh]

That is one SICK ass cooper. Why did you end up switching. And are you planning to mod the MS6?

Thanks. I sold the Cooper because I needed something more practical. It is just too small since I no longer have a spare vehicle. Just going to the grocery store was like playing tetris; trying to make everything fit in the car in one trip. It was a blast to drive, and had 203whp....great for a weekend car, but not if it is your only vehicle.

and yes, I plan to mod the ms6. I will mod every car I ever own I do believe... I just dont know what my plan is at this point...SRI to start though.

[fishdonotbounce]

Sounds good. If the MS6 gets the same type of treatment that the mini did, I'm sure it will be a hell of a ride. Welcome to the familia.

[RotorDad]

Great looking Mini, but nice buy with the Speed6. My wife wanted me to get a Mini, she loves those little cars.

[Blendercloud]

Welcome to the forums. Be sure to check out the stickies and let us know if you have any questions.

[tunersteve]

Wow, great looking Cooper! Welcome, great looking car and can't wait to see what you do with this one.

[mglavina]

Nice interior, I have the same :D. Not the easiest to maintain though, lol. Welcome!

[Jay Davidson]

Two-tone... You lucky bastard...

Welcome!

[Speedkid]

Nice pics welcome to the forums.

[ms6acton]

that is one sexy mini! welcome to the forum. everyones pretty friendly on here. dont hesitate to ask any questions

[muSh]

Thanks again everyone...



As for the MINI, here is what it looked like the day I got it. The original owner loved chrome....me....not so much! lol




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/1LowNeon/MINIs/MiniS010.jpg


And another after..


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/1LowNeon/MINIs/Digi482.jpg

any chrome on the ms6 will meet a similar fate, lol.

[Anna-chan]

welcome to the forums!

[bgibb68]

welcome....ms6 looks nice....and from what you did with the mini...should look even better.

are you from huntington? i used to live in charleston...born and raised there....still have a lot of friends that float around there

[muSh]

welcome....ms6 looks nice....and from what you did with the mini...should look even better.

are you from huntington? i used to live in charleston...born and raised there....still have a lot of friends that float around there

Yep! Been in Huntington area for about 7 years. Born and raised in Logan county though. Came to Huntington for college.

[bgibb68]

Yep! Been in Huntington area for about 7 years. Born and raised in Logan county though. Came to Huntington for college.

got ya...well have fun with the new car

[cpmazda]

nice pruchase(cool)

[pakman6]

amen to that! mine is a ***** to keep clean


Nice interior, I have the same :D. Not the easiest to maintain though, lol. Welcome!

[Mistersix]

you found a 06 with just over 8k. you lucky......!!!!!!!

j/k , welcome to the forums.

[SpEeD-ThReE-Rn]

its okay...for a 6. lol

[amilliems6]

nice car.

another ms6

welcome

[muSh]

you found a 06 with just over 8k. you lucky......!!!!!!!

j/k , welcome to the forums.

haha, tell me about it... I actually found it in some old ladies barn underneath a dusty tarp.(wiggle)

[OJ Bartley]

Hey muSh, welcome to the forums. It looks like you did some great work with the Mini, and I bet you'll have a ton of fun with the Speed6. Have a look around, and check out the What should I do first? (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123733209) thread to get a huge amount of good starting info.

I always say if you're getting the SRI, you might as well get a TIP too, and I still like PG's combo package for good value. Don't forget to replace the fishing pole antenna while you're at it too. :) Nice looking low mileage car, I can't wait to see what you do with it.

[2003protege]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/1LowNeon/MINIs/Digi479.jpg

I think I saw that in the dictionary under "Murdered Out" (wow). And 203whp?? snap.

What're your plans for the MS6?

[muSh]

Hey muSh, welcome to the forums. It looks like you did some great work with the Mini, and I bet you'll have a ton of fun with the Speed6. Have a look around, and check out the What should I do first? (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123733209) thread to get a huge amount of good starting info.

I always say if you're getting the SRI, you might as well get a TIP too, and I still like PG's combo package for good value. Don't forget to replace the fishing pole antenna while you're at it too. :) Nice looking low mileage car, I can't wait to see what you do with it.

Thanks, I am still learning the acronyms too...whats PG's Combo? lol

I actually already have a shark fin, but it was red(thought i was getting a red car a before i found the LPM. I need to sell it and get a silver one, lol)


I think I saw that in the dictionary under "Murdered Out" (wow). And 203whp?? snap.

What're your plans for the MS6?

Yeah, with 200+ hp, it was certainly a fun car. There is even a video of my friend and I having a little fun in my car and his MS3(first)

For mods, i usually do a mixture of everything, motor, exterior, suspension, interior..just depends... SRI, Wheels, and tail lights are on the short list. I also have smoked led sidemarkers and rear reflectors in the mail. They will be here well before I pick up the car. haha.

[ms6acton]

hey mush just saw u over on 6crew. you get around eh :p

[muSh]

yep, tryin go find a cozy home. lol. I have yet to do an official introduction there however.

[OJ Bartley]

Thanks, I am still learning the acronyms too...whats PG's Combo? lol

Check out THIS thread (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123743282).

Also, I just noticed this. Very cool.

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3320/digi479plate.jpg

[bennychan723]

welcome/...

[kendon]

welcome. i'm eager to see how the ms6 will look when you've had the opportunity to mod it. props on the mini btw!

[mystic]

the seat's so clean, I were you couldn't even maintain though.

I'm happy with my black seat lol

anyway, nice meeting you~

[muSh]

Check out THIS thread (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123743282).

Also, I just noticed this. Very cool.

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3320/digi479plate.jpg


hah..thanks.. althought i think everyone that read it while infront of me, did just the opposite.