[wrecked6]

hows about filling in the Mazdaspeed sedan slot left vacant with the 3 sedan? It's a no-brainer and a win-win.

 

[LapisBlueM6S]

they should make mazda speed6 or a speed3 a coupe and with the hatchback versions too

 

[king_lam925]

Mazda should continue to make them just like Subaru makes the STi.

 

[bumpin_blazer]

other than subaru never has to knock 7-8k off MSRP just to try and move the last year model off the lot in hopes that people fall for it. I'm sorry but I owned a MS6 for about 9-11 days of me actually having it, and 35 days of it at mazda being worked on. snapped rear axle, bad ecu and a/c unit and i told them to keep the pile.

Next on a speed list should be either an auto speed6 for people who want a fast family sedan but don't want a 6speed manual or a speed rx-8.

 

[Atenza28xMPS]

I agree with bumpin blazer about the speed RX-8. I would think that car would be great as long as Mazda puts good effort in making it so!!

 

[jd42]

an auto speed6 ...
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Please NO! Mazdaspeed vehicles have all been manual transmission only, and in my opinion should stay that way. Why make a performance car, only to remove both performance and control from the driver by using an automatic?

 

[spiky3480]

Please NO! Mazdaspeed vehicles have all been manual transmission only, and in my opinion should stay that way. Why make a performance car, only to remove both performance and control from the driver by using an automatic?
[/b]

To be completely honest...i wish i had an MTX but i decided against it because i live in an area with tons of traffic. It would be way too tedious driving in the traffic with a manual. Some people like the speed, but just dont live in an area where u can truly appreciate a manual.

 

[R_sinist]

To be completely honest...i wish i had an MTX but i decided against it because i live in an area with tons of traffic. It would be way too tedious driving in the traffic with a manual. Some people like the speed, but just dont live in an area where u can truly appreciate a manual.
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IMHO There is no place where you cant enjoy a manual.

 

[BabyBlue M6]

IMHO There is no place where you cant enjoy a manual.
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sorry...i have to agree with this too!

:drive: look at the picture....thats how its supposed to be done!

 

[bumpin_blazer]

Please NO! Mazdaspeed vehicles have all been manual transmission only, and in my opinion should stay that way. Why make a performance car, only to remove both performance and control from the driver by using an automatic?
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auto's are proven to be faster in certain cars and for the mid 30's crowd who is over shifting every 10 seconds while in traffic, it's what the consumer as a majority would want. otherwise, audi, bmw, infiniti etc. wouldn't offer it.

 

[brightwhite]

auto's are proven to be faster in certain cars and for the mid 30's crowd who is over shifting every 10 seconds while in traffic, it's what the consumer as a majority would want. otherwise, audi, bmw, infiniti etc. wouldn't offer it.
[/b]

The general populace isn't known to be intelligent either. No one ever went broke underestimating the public.

If you want to drive a car, you need a manual. Otherwise, you're just along for the ride.

 

[jd42]

auto's are proven to be faster in certain cars
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Perhaps faster in a straight line, but Mazdaspeed cars are built to go around corners too. For that, I want the control of a manual transmission, and I expect most performance drivers would agree.

 

[Guest]

Mazda should continue to make them just like Subaru makes the STi.
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TRUE

 

[bumpin_blazer]

The general populace isn't known to be intelligent either. No one ever went broke underestimating the public.

If you want to drive a car, you need a manual. Otherwise, you're just along for the ride.
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you're talking from a pure "tuner" driving point. for 90% of people, they don't want a 6 speed manual. i'm saying if they made an auto option they'd sell more.

Perhaps faster in a straight line, but Mazdaspeed cars are built to go around corners too. For that, I want the control of a manual transmission, and I expect most performance drivers would agree.
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the auto was proven faster in straight line and course time trials in the supra, 300zx and i think 1 other sports car but i'm not sure.

 

[aimdonutz]

you're talking from a pure "tuner" driving point. for 90% of people, they don't want a 6 speed manual. i'm saying if they made an auto option they'd sell more.
the auto was proven faster in straight line and course time trials in the supra, 300zx and i think 1 other sports car but i'm not sure.
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the new gto's

 

[bumpin_blazer]

the new gto's
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what about them? standard tranny is a 4speed auto.

 

[aimdonutz]

what about them? standard tranny is a 4speed auto.
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gtos auto is faster than the manual in 0-60 times

 

[J Dragon]

I agree with the topic poster..

An AWD Mazdaspeed3 "Sedan" version should have been a No brainer....

 

[jd42]

An AWD Mazdaspeed3 "Sedan" version should have been a No brainer....
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A MS3 with AWD would have been awesome. :drive:

I understand that many people on this board think the MS3 should have been a sedan and not a hatchback, probably because they like the look of the sedan better. However, I think the hatchback is a good choice for a small car, as you get the fun factor of driving a small sporty car with the utility of the extra cargo space.

Not everyone wants to drive a big car (or worse, SUV) just for extra interior room space. This is especially true in markets like Europe, where fuel is crazy expensive. A MS3 sedan may have sold better in the U.S., but globally, I think there is more of a market for a hatchback with a small car.

 

[bumpin_blazer]

the ms3 is hot. i really wish they had them when i got my 06' 6s hatch as i'd have a ms3 instead.