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If you can find a 2011, you should be able to get a great deal. I know there are still a few out there - there was one a few weeks ago near Roanoke, VA in velocity red mica. I had trouble finding an '11 when I bought my '12 back in September, but I really wanted one right off the truck anyway...

For a difference of 2-3 grand, I would definitely go brand new. You can get a better interest rate that way most likely. Interest rates on used cars tend to be higher costing you more over the length of the loan. I have a 2012 Speed, and from what I know about the 1st gen's, the 2nd gen is a...

My trip computer tells me that I average 28.3 MPG's, but my own calculations show that I'm getting pretty consistently 24 MPG's or so. What's up with that? Has Mazda set up the computer to be overly optimistic? I've got about 5k miles on mine, so the calculation should be pretty accurate at...

Easy on the 2nd gen's looks! Five minutes rowing through the gears on a tight, winding back road and it will look absolutely beautiful. I did always like the look of the 1st gen, however, though I never owned one.

Beautiful!

Welcome! Agree that you'll love the Speed more than your VW. I like how that boat motor in the first pic looks like it's as big as your car!

You will be fine in your speed in the winter, but definitely go with some winter tires. Fortunately, we don't really get much winter down here.

That was the slowest download every, but it's totally worth it. Thanks for posting!

Removed the dealer ad sticker. Just bought her on Saturday. If it will ever stop raining in NC long enough, she'll get her first wash, clay, and wax this weekend.

It would seem difficult to compare these cars. In my case, I need the hatch due to hauling instruments, amps, and stuff for the house. It really wouldn't matter to me if the Hyundai performed as well or better. I also feel like I know what I'm getting with a Mazda. Hyundai has certainly improved...

Just upgraded from a 2009 MZ3 hatch to a 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 on Saturday. No good pics yet, but here's one at the dealer when I picked it up. Loved my old car, but I love this one even more!

swap out your MSP springs for stock protege springs? Seems backwards, but might give you what you need. The car will definitely sit a bit higher though.

It seems to me that you are supposed to recheck the torque on lugs after the first 25 miles or something.

I agree that in my experience with dealers, they are much more interested in having you finance the car than pay for it outright. They stand to make more money when their financial branch is involved. Of course, they also like to try to confuse you with monthly payment numbers instead of the...

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Meguiars' Trim Detailer works well also. It's a little thicker than the Mothers' which I think makes it a little easier to work with. It also gives more of a shine in one application - at least when I use it.

I agree. The regular Calibers are a bit ugly, inside and out. I've had them as rentals a couple of times - bleh! But the SRT seems vastly improved looks-wise, although it does have the very dodge truck looking front end. If you can tighten up the handling, however, this really could be a sweet...

Even rocket scientists agree! My sis drives an MS3 and works for NASA (okay, she's actually an astro-physicist, not a rocket scientist - she deals with the stuff they put on top of the rocket) and she changes her oil right at 3000. But seriously, I would love to see some clear explanation as...

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