Just called Mazda America for infor on the Speed 3

[kcagle]

Here is the number if any wants to confirm what a rep told me:
1-800-222-5500 option 4 then wait for a rep

Here is what she would confirm:
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-It will be turbo
-It will have a Kenwood Mp3
-It will be available as a sedan AND 5
-THIS IS NOT A LIMITED RUN and will be available through the S-Plan
-Tentative summer release, though we know how those work
-Will cost less than 25k please call and express your distaste about this specific part I told her the most they could get away with would be 20k

[YellowPR5]

If this is not a limited production, any word on a Mazda Turbo available for purchase to add to our cars? And still be under warrenty?

[C Rae]

i like the lsd with bigger axels not to metion THE FUCKING TURBO. GURRR

[C Rae]

When i think about it i feel like a test subject.
the highest complaint was not enough power, so what did they do........

[freekwonder]

to bad they couldnt give us an option to trade ours in and get the new one.

[mazdamp3_18]

hmm maybe i will get the axels and lsd from mazda when they come out with it.... the turbo from them will probably cost you 4 grand but the thing you may get back in return is your warranty still intact...lol

[ZoomZoomH]

just in case people haven't seen it yet, here's the official info on the MAZDASPEED Protege from protegetech.com

http://www.protegetech.com/mspeedfr34.jpg

http://www.protegetech.com/mazdaspeedprotege.htm

:D :D :D :D

[gene in cincinnati]

Oh! Now I feel a little better. I thought there was going to be a complete redesign for 2003.

[freekwonder]

we need to hurry up and get part numbers for the lsd and turbo components. like it was said it will be more expensive, but ill still have my warranty.

[C Rae]

i think we should all compose a letter or e-mail stating that we want a discount on new parts for the speed 3 for our mp3's. we'll say i never buy another mazda as long as i live ect, ect.

[big_ben]

I just want to get the exhaust manifold and the fuel system if it is a higher flow rate. I'll get my own turbo. I wonder what they will charge for the manifold? I also wonder if it is going to be a log type manifold? Most car companies put that type on their cars.