Thinking of taking the plunge and trading my Jeep for it. I am going to drive one today probably. Anybody else driven one yet? Like's/dislikes? I know I know, go the for 6, but I can't shell out 28k for one. I am just getting tired of the Jeep, need better gas mileage, and a smoother ride. Had the Jeep for almost 2 years now.

 

dont do it until next model year.



check out the mazdaspeed 3 forums...the motor/trans is FALLING OUT OF THE CAR.



seriously, the mounts snap and the whole thing goes kerplunk under the car. BIG REPAIR JOB.



kevin.

 

the motor falling out the car issue is false in the sence that the engine can drop yes but does not fall out the car. there are only a few cases of that happening and its not really a buy or not buy kind of problem. the right motor mount is weak and you can easly have it replaced before any problems happen.

 

And I would assume it's all warrantied.





I'd still make a replacement though. and then drive it like I stole it.

 

its nice was driving one today the cluthc is perfect and it sounds soo sexy lol its a good car havent seen any in for major repair just service

 

yeah Kevin- get it straight, the motor DROPS, it does not FALL

 

Well you'd figure with those motor problems it would be covered under a warranty. Did not get the chance to drive one, will be doing it tomorrow, since I am off of work. Woot!

 

As far as messing with them in the dealerships there Damm fast little sucksers. Only thing i dislike about them is that, there FWD V_V Mazda should have really went AWD liked the ms6.



As far as service wise, we haven't seen too much trouble with them other then normal wear and tear.

 

yeah i would like it if they didnt only come in a wagon and the awd would be awsome as long as they dont use they ms6 clutch is sucks ***** lol

 

Lease it... that way you can drive it like you stole it and after 4 years you walk away from it.



personally I would get the mazdaspeed6. It's not that much more money and it's a lot lot nicer