My new ride, not quite what I expected...

NoelSmart · 11-30-2006, 12:53 AM

My 1997 328is is sold and gone. It had a lot of expensive problems because of its high milage. My goal for awhile now, and why I have been on these forums, has been to get a new 3 series with a warranty so I had nothing to worry about.

Well, when it came down to signing that lease, I just couldn't do it. It would have stretched my budget too thin. So, for the next 36 months I am driving a Mazdaspeed 3. It's a nice car with a solid fit and finish, and it's fast (0-60 5.8s) but it's no BMW. Torque-steer aside, it is really a fun little car. The goal now is to enjoy the 36 months with the Mazdaspeed 3 and hope I can scrape enough money together for my next car to be a M3 :rocks:

Thanks for your support guys, I'll still be around on the forums since my BMW obsession will probably never die.

Buffalo_Bush · 11-30-2006, 01:02 AM

sorry to hear you couldnt get your bimmer. i have been interested in the mazdaspeed 3 since i first read about it. in a month or two report back and tell us how it is. i have only read good things about it. and pics please.

Ninjaneer · 11-30-2006, 08:17 AM

I think one of those were trying to keep up with me the other day, it was fun

I was somewhat surprised at it's speed but what do I know... I can't judge cars by their size and makes all the time :P

M3's a big step up but I guess you got till '08 or '09 if you wait for 2nd year models.

11-30-2006, 12:53 AM	#1
NoelSmart Enlisted Member 6 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 1997 328iS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA iTrader: (0)	My new ride, not quite what I expected... My 1997 328is is sold and gone. It had a lot of expensive problems because of its high milage. My goal for awhile now, and why I have been on these forums, has been to get a new 3 series with a warranty so I had nothing to worry about. Well, when it came down to signing that lease, I just couldn't do it. It would have stretched my budget too thin. So, for the next 36 months I am driving a Mazdaspeed 3. It's a nice car with a solid fit and finish, and it's fast (0-60 5.8s) but it's no BMW. Torque-steer aside, it is really a fun little car. The goal now is to enjoy the 36 months with the Mazdaspeed 3 and hope I can scrape enough money together for my next car to be a M3 :rocks: Thanks for your support guys, I'll still be around on the forums since my BMW obsession will probably never die.
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11-30-2006, 01:02 AM	#2
Buffalo_Bush Private First Class 21 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear you couldnt get your bimmer. i have been interested in the mazdaspeed 3 since i first read about it. in a month or two report back and tell us how it is. i have only read good things about it. and pics please.
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11-30-2006, 08:17 AM	#3
Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 151 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I think one of those were trying to keep up with me the other day, it was fun I was somewhat surprised at it's speed but what do I know... I can't judge cars by their size and makes all the time :P M3's a big step up but I guess you got till '08 or '09 if you wait for 2nd year models. __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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