[eropiereetuekm]

So back in 2008 I purchased my first ever Mazdaspeed3 Sport.

Added some goodies to the car later on to make it breathe better.

Coming home late from memorial day 5/28/12 a lady decided to cross an intersection with disregard to her light being RED and just missed the truck beside me and instead meeting up with my car. I t-boned her 2010 Corolla. My MS3 was deemed totaled a few days later. Had witnesses so she got a citation and her insurance paid off my 2008 MS3, and I ended up with positive equity.


A few days later I visit the dealership where I bought the 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 to take a look at CX-5s. I go back Saturday to test drive the CX-5 and was told that an rare shipment of a Red 2012 Mazdaspeed3 came in that morning. Well, I couldn't help it and decided to put $3k down and now I got my Zoom-Zoom back!


Fresh off the truck with only 5 miles.

I ARE HAPPY.

[anolbom]

Hey dhonnie, long time no see. Nice car.

[werkeeque]

I remember you have the MR2 Roadster for a while, because I had one.

The engine in the Mazda is a bit of a beast... how do the front tyres (tires) cope with power and steering?

[CVEGK7mV]

Nice, I considered the Mazda 3 MPS (UK name for the Mazdaspeed3) when I was buying, but the tax/insurance and fuel consumption was a bit too high for my taste. Ended up with the 185PS Turbo Diesel instead. Do prefer the bonet/spoiler combo on the speed and the 18" wheels suit the body size better.

Edit: Seriously considering one of these next year:

[Foucceedo]

Nice, I considered the Mazda 3 MPS (UK name for the Mazdaspeed3) when I was buying, but the tax/insurance and fuel consumption was a bit too high for my taste. Ended up with the 185PS Turbo Diesel instead. Do prefer the bonet/spoiler combo on the speed and the 18" wheels suit the body size better.

Edit: Seriously considering one of these next year:

Oh, it's a Japanese Jaguar XF.

[baxodrom]

Oh, it's a Japanese Jaguar XF.

THAT'S what it is. Thank you DM, been bugging me for ages.

[SannyGlow]

THAT'S what it is. Thank you DM, been bugging me for ages.

Japuar XF

[EvonsRorgon]

I guess congrats are in order then, looks like it worked out for the better at least.

I looked at Mazdaspeed 3s, unfortunately at the time I didn't find any in for what I wanted to spend.

[xgnuwdd]

Japuar XF

I was thinking

Jagpan XF

[PilotVertolet]

Nice car Dhonnie, Make a picture from the inside when you have an open door... I like to view inside as if I were getting in.

What kind of tyres are on there too (and size) ?

[Oswczrdz]

Torque steer has improved compared to my old Mazdaspeed 3 but it's a tad bit slower since the old car had a Short Ram intake and Bypass Valve that I installed. I'm still babying the car especially during the break in period so no extreme acceleration for the first 600 miles. The new MS3 is much more refined and easier to drive. More tech toys as well even in the sport model.




--- Post Update ---

They are Dunlop tires didn't take a close look at the size yet and it's raining outside atm.

[sterofthemasteool]

Nice car, bit of a wolf in sheeps clothing (apart from the scoop on the hood)...

Reminds me of my old Scooby Impreza STI

[wrenjmerg]

Ahhh very nice pictures Dhonnie. Thanks for making them/uploading them so quickly.

I like the design and I can almost feel my ass sitting in that diver seat. Nice car!

[rbVmVlQ2]

DAT ASS

[taesrom]

have had 3 Mazda 3's in my life so far, they get the job home but they are at the end of the day so so.

[wrardymar]

DAT ASS

Can you explain the license plate to me? I never can get my head around the laws regarding them in the states.

[esenesesinas]

Can you explain the license plate to me? I never can get my head around the laws regarding them in the states.

Photoshopped the numbers out by the looks of it.

[dmitrynts]

Photoshopped the numbers out by the looks of it.

Ding ding ding, the interwebs has alot of scary people. I go hide.

[niemamczasu]

Can you explain the license plate to me? I never can get my head around the laws regarding them in the states.

How hard is it? They are illegal, everywhere.

[SaraKonradtt]

New pics from my new Nikon D5100