MS3 Sport or Grand Touring

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jbenbenek

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• Nov 22, 2006

• #1

I am trying to figure out if the Gt is really worth the extra two thousand dollars. I am kind of leaning towards the S. So please give me your opinions.

AFAIK here is what they come with (please correct me if I am wrong)

Sport:
18" alloy wheels
Automatic climate control system
Unique rear roof spoiler
Aluminum pedals

Grand Touring:
Automatic on/off Xenon (HID) headlights
Rain-sensing front windshield wipers
Bose premium audio system, 222-watt digital amplifier, 7 speakers
Theft-deterrent system

I am also wondering if there is anyone in the Va Beach/Newport News area that has purchased or ordered a MS3, and if they paid MSRP.

 

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Captain KRM P5

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2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P

• Nov 22, 2006

• #2

i have an 07 Mazda3s GT and love the xenons and the wipers.

 

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BSTD3

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• Nov 22, 2006

• #3

I ordered my True Red GT with Nav and Homelink. Should be here between Jan-March and will be paying S-plan

 

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jbenbenek

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• Nov 25, 2006

• #4

so... no one really answered my question...

 

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speed3usa

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• Nov 26, 2006

• #5

jbenbenek said:

I am trying to figure out if the Gt is really worth the extra two thousand dollars. I am kind of leaning towards the S. So please give me your opinions.

AFAIK here is what they come with (please correct me if I am wrong)

Sport:
18" alloy wheels
Automatic climate control system
Unique rear roof spoiler
Aluminum pedals

Grand Touring:
Automatic on/off Xenon (HID) headlights
Rain-sensing front windshield wipers
Bose premium audio system, 222-watt digital amplifier, 7 speakers
Theft-deterrent system

I am also wondering if there is anyone in the Va Beach/Newport News area that has purchased or ordered a MS3, and if they paid MSRP.

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the GT is half leather

 

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JOS3

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05 22V mazda3

• Nov 26, 2006

• #6

i would get the gt just for the leather, xenons, and wipers. the stereo wouldnt matter because id replace all of it anyway.

 

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jcrystal

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• Nov 26, 2006

• #7

A toss up.....

I have a GT, but mostly because they were available sooner. As far as I'm concerned, the auto lights and wipers are worthless and never use them. The rear LED's are nice, I happen to really like the Bose and the half-leather, and the theft deterrent is probably a good addition. So if these latter things matter to you, go GT. Otherwise, go Sport and add a better sound system...

 

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Huascar82

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2006 Mazda 6 MPS GT

• Nov 26, 2006

• #8

I'd go with the GT, just cause I'd want factory HIDs, the leather seems nice, I dont plan on changing the radio, and because I wanna get the NAV with it, and the theft deterrent system, which I'm sure is not the best but its better then not having it.

 

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ch77

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2007 MS3

• Nov 28, 2006

• #9

I'd not go with the GT - only because I do NOT want leather, or a 6-disc CD changer hooked up to a stereo that I'd rip out anyway.

So, I ordered the MS3 Sport; the savings can be used to buy some nice component speakers and a nice head unit & mounting kit. I've already got a nice amp in my P5, and that can be brought over to the new car later this month..

Oh - and I can see the advantage of a navigation system, but it's not for me. For me and my wife's tastes, it's got to be stripped down - all go no show.

 

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m1ndless

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1995 Honda Accord

• Nov 28, 2006

• #10

Go with the Sport. Then use that 2k that you didnt waste on the GT, and get a HID kit, CAI, Exhaust, nice stero, and a case of beer!