Seriously considering the 3 MPS Luxury

[silverathlon]

I sold my MY09 WRX a couple of months ago and now considering the new MPS luxury model. Had a test drive today and absolutely loved it.
Does anyone have the iPod adaptor installed and know if its worth getting?
Also I was considering the car in Celestial Blue? Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance

[Yeldarb]

Hey mate. Good thoughts there.

If I had my time again, I would go the base model, not the luxury. I would miss the Xenons...that's about it. I could live without the Bose, the Autowipers, Headlamps auto on/off function, Rear-view mirror with auto dimming function.

Why, because you can used that saved money on a better stereo...this one Ordered a Clarion NX-501a Today
or this one...Replacing Standard Mazda 3 Headunit with Aftermarket

I love the Velocity Red. But both Celestial Blue and Alumium are great colours. Celestial Blue is rumoured to be cancelled in favour of a white MPS due this year maybe...
RUMOR: White Mazda MPS 3 could be on it's way to Australia

Unless you already have an iPod, I wouldn't go the bluetooth adapter for it. But the cable would be good for resale.

My iPhone streams music fine to the car, but the control functions are limited to play/pause/forward/backward. Whereas the iPod has full integration, artist/genre/album etc come up on the screen. Still, I found the controls annoying so I haven't really used it for 18months.

I suppose it depends if this is a daily driver or a weekend tearer whether you won't those comfort features or whether you spend it on mods. Either way, once you get involved here, you will learn a lot about the cars potential and some great ways of releasing some extra power, handling, tyres, painting callipers Ali and the Bull do spray cans etc etc. Lots of terrific people here always will to answer your questions, don't be afraid to ask, we all had ask what a DP (down pipe) was at some stage :P Best Mufflers DP

Back to the question, Celestial Blue suits the nature of the car, stands out in a good way against the drab of greys and blacks. Still VR FTW!!!!

Good luck with your purchase, and welcome to the club...almost

[silverathlon]

Thanks for the quick reply! Your feedback was most appreciated! Yea the only reason I want the luxury model is for the xenons! Like you I dont really much care for the other extras that come with the luxury model. I wll check out the links you posted before I make a decision.
The salesman advised me that since the Japan earthquake, the MPS is no longer be available in VR ( this was my first choice in color) . He also made no mention of the MPS in white, although I might ask him tomorrow.
It will be my daily driver and I cant wait to get more involved with the club.
Thanks...will post some pictures once I get the car!

[Yeldarb]

No VR, that's interesting. I suppose it will come back on-line eventually. VR I think was third to Black Mica and Aluminum in sales.

I wonder what the salesman will say about white. I bet he knows nothing about it

I'm sure they'll be pushing CB to move stock when the white turns up.

Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that I have the Xenons. I really like the Nagare double wedge pattern in the headlights. But if I had any idea I'd start making changes like I have, I would have gone the pov pack.

Anyway, you can replace the halogen bulbs with Phillips HID bulbs and ballasts. I'm sure lots if GENII owners have done it, just haven't seen it yet.

[Greggo]

Great choice and I would get the Celestial Blue.... Great color

[BlueMPS]

Welcome,

Yep if you want the Celestial Blue you do need to be quick.

If you want to check some CB's out tonight they will be here (Well I can Guarantee at least one)

http://www.ozmpsclub.com/forum/club-...e-carlton.html

If the saleman does not know about the White which will be here in Sept/Oct tell him to look into his stock system. They should be there and you should be able to order one now.

[kelvin33]

perhaps the salesperson just wanna clear his stocks as usual!!

[Reedy]

Get the base model
Get it in Celestial Blue
Profit.

And whyfor sell the 09 WRX?

[premhk]

If you want xenons you buy a base model and pay $40 for xenons like i did. Saves you heaps of money.

[Yeldarb]

If you want xenons you buy a base model and pay $40 for xenons like i did. Saves you heaps of money.

There you go, knew someone had done it!!