Posted a couple of times before but thought I would say hi in here.
Live in Canberra and I am about to place an order for 2010 MPS ( Aluminium is ahead of black at this point).
My current car Mazda 3 Maxx Sport ( 2007 ) lease is up soon and I have been looking at every car on the market. Test drove the new rex, it went well and I love the sunroof, the outside looks are questionable, but boy was it cheap inside. I really really wanted to like it, I always have wanted a rex, but when you considering how much time you spend in driving, I wouldn't be able to live with it.
Wasn't really thinking about an MPS too much, but I was chatting to the dealer during my last service and he booked me in a for a test drive the following week.
I must admit the inside of the MPS is what sold me, you sure get a lot for your money... Compared to the WRX you can see where you money went a little better and it doesn't feel like you're driving a cheap Korean car. Only thing I don't like is the red seat inserts and the lack of a sunroof option.
As for the dive? well, you all know the story there.. I was hooked.
hopefully place the order within 2 weeks, just starting talking the talk with the dealers, I will be getting quotes from around Australia as well to get the best deal.
Another Canberran, nice! It's amazing how similar your post is to my first one, check it out: Hello from Canberra
I had the same opinion of the WRX and went for the MPS for the same reasons you did.
Mine arrives within a couple of weeks. I'm getting mine from Slaven in Phillip, the service there has been second to none and I recommend you talk to them (likely you already have).
It should be noted that if you get a Black one, you'll be in with all the cool kids.
I have had a couple of black cars... they always look the best, but boy are they hard to keep clean.
We are lucky in Canberra, both dealers are really good. I bought my current car from Belco and they have been great as well - another reason for me to stay with mazda.
Welcome and congrats on deciding on the MPS ... Im like you after test driving the MPs I test drove the WRX (MY07) hatch and so much wanted to liove it as I had always wanted one but the interior just didnt cut it compared to the MPS and it really needed 6 gears not 5
We have lots of ACt people so keep an eye out ont he cruise section for get togetherers
Last edited by blackbetty; 23-02-2010 at 12:50 PM.
It's not really surprising the number of people being turned off WRX by the crappy interior and yet Subaru seem to be doing nothing about it, the interior of the WRX hasn't really changed significantly in 15 years. (sorry for off topic)