Hi all,
New member on these forums, have been reading random threads everywhereI'm considering buying a Mazda 3 MPS, hence joining these forums
About me:
Grew up in Malaysia, so around Lancers (Protons) and Evo-wannabe's. Have always wanted an Evo. Had a Lancer CB GSR about 10 years ago, rolled it at Queensland Raceway, and have since been club racing a 1975 Toyota Corolla. I drive a very practical and sensible Nissan XTrail as a daily driver, and I'm very much getting the itch to have a "fun" car to drive around on a daily. Have been primarily looking at 2nd hand Ralliart Lancers and older Evo's (Evo 6), although I think the Evo would be a little too impractical, not being able to fold the rear seats etc. Also, no cruise control is a bit of a bummer as I do many highway k's. Budget is about $20-25K.
Anyway, where does the Mazda 3 MPS fit into this then? Well, finally went to the local Mitsubishi dealership last weekend to see if I could test drive a Ralliart Lancer, and they didn't have any. Had a bit of spare time, so thought I'd drop into the Mazda dealership as I'd heard good things about the MPS. Was pleasantly surprised that the MPS was cheaper than the Ralliart, and better spec'ed. Took it for a test drive, and was B-L-O-W-N A-W-A-Y! WOW.
Later went to another Mitsubishi dealership and drove the Ralliart, and while it was good (and probably more suited as a daily driver with a more plush ride, SST gearbox), it didn't have the same fun factor as the MPS.
So yes, MPS becomes possible candidate.
Currently thinking of a BK 3 MPS as I prefer the shape, and it fits better within my budget, however have noticed the occasional BL 3 MPS coming into that price range, and from what I've read, the BL is a significantly better car than the BK was, so that's something for me to consider too...
Anyway, I talk too much. "Hi", and if I do end up with an MPS, I guess you'll be seeing a bit more of me![]()