Mazda 3 vs MX-5 Miata

Well why not buy a new 3 or miata over an older one? It may cost more in terms of montly notes, but if your dad co-signs your payments will most likely be at 0%. Plus you would be able to know the entire cars history. Second, it would already be more tuned than the older car. Just my thought tho.

>>15839991
Buy the Miata..

>muh feels

Don't fall for this meme. Get a mustang gt and run circles around mazdas all day long while they mumble and look at their feet.

>>15840227
Get a Civic (with a few simple mods) and run around lolcantturn mustangs all day long while they mumble and look at their feet.

>>15840262
Not with a high schoolers budget

Seems like you want the Miata more.

Get one with a retractable hardtop and with the 2008 facelift and you'll have the perfect fun first car. If you feel that you need a 4 seater due to family and such then obviously get the Mazda 3.

>>15840273
I like the exclusivity. I want the Miata more but what better for my budget?????

>>15840227
What year?

nc is for old ladies or mid life crisis men

get a nb and join the kool kids klub anon

I'm not sure if it applies to that year 3, but they have rusting problems if you live in an area that salts. The interior doesnt seem to hold up well either over time

>>15842083
I live in Miami. Literally intense heat and humidity here.

What costs will I expect?????

>>15843608
You are an idiot.

>>15839991
Get a speed 3
Miatas are fun, but the novelty wears off and leaves you wondering why the fuck you paid money for it.
Speed3 responds to mods, is cool as fug, and still practical.

>>15839991
whoa whoa whoa, since when were NA miata's unreliable? the BP 1.8 is bulletproof man, I redlined a bp 1.8 multiple times everyday for 6 months and only ever blew a heater hose that I replaced that night.
its only like 90WHP stock maybe, there is not that much strain on the internals.

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>>15840262
>Get a Civic

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>>15840913
You can get a 1983-2004 mustang GT with your $5.5k in hand.

>>15839991
I don't think getting a dedicated sports car like the Miata makes much sense as a first car. While fun, it's too limiting.

>>15839991
Mazda 3 is the way to go for a first car especially if you're about to start college. Amazing DD.

>>15844397

Yeah I decided on the 3 because I don't want to fuck anything up trying to make the Miata fast.

Is anything worth getting on this Mazda 3?

Would a CA or SR intake do much in terms of torque and HP? What about a cat-back exhaust? I feel like the only way I'd get a noticeable difference in acceleration is if I get a new intake/exhaust/ecu tune which is something I'd have to save up for.


Am I wrong? Can I get some decent speed just by changing the intake and/or exhaust?

Are the Mazda 3 speeds too expensive?

>>15845196
Nah I just don't want a hatchback. I want a nice sedan

>>15845320
Speed 6 then

>>15845333
I've thought about this car, but how does it respond to an aftermarket intake/exhaust?
Is it worth the money on a speed6?

>>15845410
Yeah. Buddy had one. Was a fantastic car. Same engine as speed3.

>>15845410
I've driven a speed3 and they're far faster than the base Mazda 3.

>>15845419
I can afford a Speed6 from '06, maybe even a year after.

>2.3 I4

The mazda s sport has a 2.5L I4. Wouldn't that be a better choice?

>>15846207
The speed6 is turbo. Responds to mods very well

>>15846207
MS3 and MS6 both have the MZR 2.3LT, with the first direct injection out of a mass-production car. Fully forged internals, stock 14lbs of boost. Amazingly moddable engines. The MS6 is AWD, but has an issue with the transfer case if the previous owners launched it above 4k a shitton. I have an MS3 myself, but I've driven the MS6 before. I'd go MS6 if you want to mod it for the AWD. 1st and second gear breaks necks. MS3 is faster technically, and wheelspin is limited due to a Geared LSD in the front from an RX8. These cars have amazing capability, with HUGE aftermarket.

The MS6 can drift too. For a tranverse AWD, its ALWAYS sending torque to the rear.

>>15847365
I can also say the MS3 has about a 5.5 second 0-60, with the MS6 going 5.8 seconds. Both are very quick stock, and can compete easily in handling. The MS6 is more of a "Touring car" than a sports car too. High seating position, amazing interior, very luxurious. MS3 is tighter, sit low and at an angle with race-style seats, but its comfortable enough to daily. Make sure to shift before the turbo spools (2500 rpm) and you'll have good economy with no sudden uncomfortable torque.

>>15840227
>circles
>american car doing anything other than straight lines

>>15843770

And torque steers

The MS6 doesn't have this problem

>>15845410

Yes. I have one. Great car, comfy as a DD and is insane fun when you drive it hard.

I got a good one so haven't had any of the common problems they have, touch wood. Set aside a few grand to fix common shit like engine mounts and the VVT gear if it hasn't been done. The MS3 have the same issues though so don't let that influence your choice between the two.