i got approve to buy a new vehicle from credit union. but my problem is cutter ala moana say some-one already bought the last 09 mazdaspeed3 on the lot. it was crazy b'coz it was still there last saturday and came there monday at noon and its gone. i check the mazda website and the 09 ms3 still on thier enventory. now they told me to wait for the 2010 ms3 with same price as 09 ms3. will be coming on mid july

 

Maybe it's divine intervention telling you to buy the Subaru instead!

 

SUBARU FTW!

 

i looked on a white wrx today but im still deciding which one. anyway my credit union told me that i can get a car when i came back from my 1month navy reserves annual training,im leaving on wednesday 6/24 . i cant wait

 

I'll be back at work tomorrow. You'll love the suby if you get it

 

i say..... go for what you feel and how you honestly feel... lesson learned...i used to listen to other people's opinions on anything and found out it screws me up more to the max!!! (not talking about just cars in general but for anything and everything)... but don't get me wrong... it is good to get a little input here and there....but then again...remember... your own self is your own rival... it'll be your car.. not theirs.. test drive both..then make the decision i guess... but then again, it is really up to you... =)

 

just sat in a non-turbo ms3 2009. Idk if leather is standard, but the interior is cherry. I'd say a little better than the wrx. Overall it was a decent ride, responsive and pretty nimble. The trunk of ms3 hatch was slightly shorter in width because I couldn't fit my bodyboard (which goes perfect in my wrx) but probably longer in length. I'm not sure if the rubber mats for cargo and foots was standard but they seemed like it, so cheaper that way then having to order two seperate mats for the wrx.

I would say the ms3 hatch is great if you're looking to carry things (fit 4 of us just fine) and it's ok on gas mileage. For my 09 WRX i just broke 1500 miles and driving from Chinatown to Wahiawa and back I hit 26.7 mpg which included the morning's regular bumper to bumper traffic to UH. That was driving like a granny and shifting before 3k. Anyways I might try some red line pulls later tonight so definitely looking forward to that. The MS3 seemed to have enough power for the average person and I'm sure the turbo would be on par if not faster than the WRX (less powertrain loss).

 

thanks for all the inputs. im leaving tomorrow and i will be back july 11. more likely i will take the 09 wrx white hatchback.

 

thats cracy how similar they lok!

 

With conservative driving on the Mazda 3 2.3L I get slightly worse mileage than my 3.5L chipped v6. This isn't an engine problem, more of a difference between a 7speed that does 70mph at 1700rpm and the Mazda 3.

Parts wise, you're going to find much more aftermarket parts with the WRX.

Interior is alright, but you're going to have a hard time reading the cluster. Speedo numbers are too bunched up. The seats are VERY good though. Much better than the WRX.

Steering is actually quite impressive and wheel is stiff but exhibits heavy torque steer if you're hitting a corner quick.

Transmission is among one of the worst I've ever driven but I personally do have higher standards. WRX/7GTRONIC/6spd GETRAG as past cars. At lower gears, shifting exhibits too much jerking.

The engine has quite a bit of pull at low rpm's. For some people it is a nice thing.

Early grats on your new car, whichever you choose.

 

SUBARU FTW? I honestly havent driven many cars in my time of driving but I have to say Subaru will be my car choice for safety. buuuuut since i did learn from driving my first subaru ever not to judge a car before you drive it....

Take your time to decide on which you prefer, you wouldnt want to rush anything and feel like you made a mistake. (i made the mistake of buying automatic)

 

I just got the 2009 wrx 5dr hb. Thanks to shaggy.

 

Np bro! i hope you enjoy it as much as your little boy does!! congrats

 

Congratulations! That's a hot car.
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thanks man.... and Yup its hot.... I'm burning