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    5,000 rpm - there be torque here! MaRcOp01o's Avatar
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    Well Phat first off thankfully you and your family is ok!!

    Car wise i think you deserve another Miata i dont think you've had enough.
    But i'd look into a Mazdaspeed6 for that AWD action or an RX 8 to stay Mazda so you can be in the same type of car as the 370Z or ball out and get a track package RF.

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    Problem is a need 4 seats because I have 2 kids and need room for them, for some reason I thought the 370Z had at least some useless back seats but not looking that way so that might be out as well.

    PS I am gonna mail your shifter ring Friday because today was nuts with the rental and insurance, kids school, and work.

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    5,000 rpm - there be torque here! MaRcOp01o's Avatar
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    Yeah true sometimes we have to be practical about are cars.

    And take as much time as you need to send it. No worries at all!

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    I don’t know if you’re interested in only small, performance cars as your DD but I’ve been checking out 2015-2016 KIA K900s around $23K-$26K and OMG, blown away by the luxury and V8. Wow!

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    No todo que es oro brilla.

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    I was searching online, might try out a Mitsu Evo, or Subaru STi those seem to be about the same as what I had before, the only Mazdaspeed3's I can find in my area are ragged out

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    5,000 rpm - there be torque here! MaRcOp01o's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phatmiata View Post
    I was searching online, might try out a Mitsu Evo, or Subaru STi those seem to be about the same as what I had before, the only Mazdaspeed3's I can find in my area are ragged out
    I test drove the new STI definitely fun and worth what you'd be paying.

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    Bummer, Randy! Glad to hear you and the family are okay though, that's the important bit. My grandfather used to say "They make new cars every day, they can't make another you".

    There's a 2012 white Speed3 w/ 56K miles here in Maine for $14K (on Craigslist, no pics, allegedly West Coast car until last year). One of my best buddies drives an '08 'Speed3 with a whole pile of miles on it, so I'd say 56K is just getting started. Fall foliage trip to New England?

    Hatchbacks are so versatile... and you can't get a new WRX in a hatch, unfortunately. If I were to buy a Subaru, I'd want the newer 2.0L engine, the 2.5's are known for going "boom" and I know several who've had that happen.

    Maybe a CX5? The styling is great, all the reviewers love 'em, and it would have the added benefit of a bit more growing room for your kiddos. I know it's not going to be as fun to DD as a Speed3, but Kirin will have boost soon to scratch that itch...

    -Matt

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    5,000 rpm - there be torque here! MaRcOp01o's Avatar
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    My Mom drives a 2016 CX-5 she loves it and its a great road trip car and roomy. It is really peppy loves when you're hard on it. The "sport" mode actually is an improvement to performance when its on the car holds gears and shifts faster. My only complaint is the car is a little soft in corners I know i'm comparing that to a miata but my dad and I convinced her its a "safety hazard" so we got some Tokiko shocks and now it feels way better. overall the car is great!

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    Glad the kids are OK!

    I would be happy to look for MS3 in the ATL area for you.

    Are you looking for new or used cars besides? I'm looking for another car for my wife, she likes the '10-12 RAV4. She wants the V6 with AWD. It surprised me how quick it was 6-6.3 seconds, defintely roomier than our e46 wagon.

    I know you don't like Euros, but the last two generations of GTIs are reaaaally nice, especially inside. It's far superior inside than any comparable Japanese car I've been in.

    Between the Subaru and the Evo, I would take the Subaru, wagon, but just the WRX version, not the STI. Anything after '10 to get the sculpted front fenders the STI had. You should get better support from Subaru for maintenance and service.

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    2,000 rpm - light wheelspin, no bog here! geffrocks86's Avatar
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    Can't go wrong with the Subaru.

    If you're looking for a hatchback, then you're still looking for an older car 2011-2014 wrx hatchbacks are a bit harder to find, clean and unmolested these days.

    If you can live without hatchback, go with the STI. Lots of trunk space, room for 3 kids in the back, I have 2 car seats in the back of mine. Suspension is a bit firm for daily use, if that's a concern, then try the WRX and get better fuel economy with the newer motor.

    Miata and STI is a good combo:

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    Geff you got yourself a rare color STI if you choose to sell it you can make your money back and some extra.

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    I would like to think so, but I've seen the hyperblue come up for resell locally, and they're not fetching a premium at the moment.....too new. And the '18 and '19 models have newer features like the 19in wheels and 6 pot calipers

    Phat, if you don't like the big waaang for shuttling kids, look for a STI in the Limited trim, they offer them with the wingless trunk

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    Glad you're ok! My Mazdaspeed 3 is for sale.... 2010 with 39k miles. I haven't officially listed it yet, as I'm waiting to hear about the state inspection for the Infiniti G20 im buying as a low cost replacement.

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    Glad everyone is OK. That air bag going off must have been quite an experience.

    A couple things to consider...

    Popular Japanese cars generally have a high resell value and are too expensive to buy used. If you must have a Japanese car, then consider looking at new ones. New Japanese cars are not that much more expensive than used ones. New also gets you better finance terms while you get the future resale value benefit.

    This Detroiter says take a second look at a new RWD Dodge Challenger or Charger. The Challenger has larger leg room than you would think. Perfect Florida cars for criss-cross roads and no snow. Feel the torque!
    If you are going used, look at low mileage 2004~2009 GTO's.
    This is zoom zoom and it's in Florida https://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Pontiac-GTO/113294562822?hash=item1a60e1d606:g:xfMAAOSw9sZbnnu 3:rk:7f:0&vxp=mtr

    About your totaled MazdaSpeed 3... Is that engine a bolt-in for a Mazda NC ? Displacement + turbo seems like a great combination. Phat track car ohhhh-ya
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    Nice to hear the Mazda3 did it's job when the impact happened.

    Since you now are force feeding the Miata it's no need for a wanna-be-sports-car as the family-hauler.

    What about the Mazda6 2.5T?

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