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Old 21-09-2012, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kremer930 View Post
I mean this in a good way but why not get a wrx? What made you decide on the Mazda? It has more torque but that seems to be it. The wrx has 4wd, bigger capacity, lower compression ratio, no electronic torque reduction in first and second gears and now even wide bodies.

What are the key strengths of the Mazda?

It is still a great car and still fits into the same general genre as the wrx, Evo etc.
I was just looking at new cars and the WRX and MPS were the only thing that tickled my fancy.

The MPS strong points include:
-nicer quality interior
-they are not a common car, wanted something different.
-I prefer the FWD chassis
-all the torque/traction limiters can be turned off
-has great aftermarket support, with some big companies producing top quality parts (COBB, CORKSPORT, MRT, etc)
-stock engines are solid upto 400whp with bolt ons!
-dollar-for-dollar the MPS comes with more then cars in that price range
-it's a Mazda 3 so insurance for a 19y/o is cheap
-its a more fun car to drive, its such a lively car
-bitches love torque steer
-Etc

I know the WRX has the AWD and +200cc. But I am honestly not a fan of the direction Subaru have taken in styling. It looks good, don't get me wrong, but I just like the MPS better it's that simple.

So I may not be able to be up there with the AWD boys doesn't mean I can't teach the FWD brigade a thing or too, and maybe scared a few WRX's too
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