Trading the Yaris for a Mazdaspeed3? (Need Feedback)

[Ran]

There's a black Mazdaspeed3 that I fell in love with when I drove it. I can afford it and everything, but is this really a wise decision? The insurance is suprising about the same ($30 a month diff) but the payments would jump up about $150 a month and I would be going from 3-year financing to 5-year. I can do it no problem, but still, that's a lot to consider. What would you guys do?

Yaris Pros
40 MPG
3-Door Coupe
Unique
Handles Well
Eleventi-Bajillion Storage Areas

Yaris Cons
Slow as Balls
Not so Safe
No Power Anything
No ABS
Drums on Rear

Mazdaspeed3 Pros
Fast as Hell (OMG 2nd & 3rd Gear FTMFW!)
Black (Sweetness)
5-Lug
6-Disk CD Changer (I'd just use my iPod anyway, but whatever)
Power Options
Side Curtain Airbags, Front Airbags Standard, ABS, 4-Wheel Disk Brakes

Mazdaspeed3 Cons
Fast as Hell (OMG I'm Going to Jail!!!)
Black (Hard as Hell to Keep Clean)
18" Wheels (Too Big. 17's FTW)
20-28 MPG (Bleh...)
Station Wagon (4-Doors + Hatch = Station Wagon)

Gimme some feedback. Thanks!

[Jecht]

I like your Yaris. Its like its got its own character. A Mazdaspeed 3 would just be another Mazda. That and I remember you saying on here in that photoshop thread for your Yaris that you didn't like black cars because they were too hard to keep clean. lol

[Ran]

Yea, true. That's what I like about the Yaris. It's a unique little car. Makes me feel special. Also true, that while I love the black color, it would be a nightmare to keep clean.

Still, 0-60 is 4.ever isn't exactly thrilling. I went about 20% throttle on the MS3 in 2nd gear and was doing about 80.

[Brady]

uhm mazdaspeed 3. go back to the mazda family.....black is hott...

on a side note. The mazdaspeed 3's are underrated. Some people are dynoing them at 280 to the wheels.

[Bruce Leroy]

Get the MS3. DOn't ask questions, just do it.

[Hiro]

I DON'T KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think the ms3 IS sexxy and that was pretty sweet yesterday, (and I HATE the Yaris...bitch beeping at me all the time) but you're seriously gonna kill yourself in the ms3. I DON'T KNOW!!!! XD

[VegetaRules]

Depends on your desires. My desire is to have a really fast/quick car, if thats yours too, then go with the Mazda. I like your Yaris, because it's not a " popular" import. You go to a meet, see 19 EVo's, 27 SRT-4's, 10 STI's, 2 million Honda's, & 7 Mutangs.lol

So, stay you. I'm wrestling with same problem on my Celica. Trade it for faster car, or finish it, & say f-it. I'm saying F-it, I'd rather be at a meet & be 1 of 2 other Celica's there, than to be just another import/popular Neon.( no offense to anyone).

Boost the Yaris with the extra $150 you'll save, & be unique. My ....Vegeta

[Brady]

Depends on your desires. My desire is to have a really fast/quick car, if thats yours too, then go with the Mazda. I like your Yaris, because it's not a " popular" import. You go to a meet, see 19 EVo's, 27 SRT-4's, 10 STI's, 2 million Honda's, & 7 Mutangs.lol

So, stay you. I'm wrestling with same problem on my Celica. Trade it for faster car, or finish it, & say f-it. I'm saying F-it, I'd rather be at a meet & be 1 of 2 other Celica's there, than to be just another import/popular Neon.( no offense to anyone).

Boost the Yaris with the extra $150 you'll save, & be unique. My ....Vegeta

says the man with the michael vick signature.

[Bruce Leroy]

How bout you keep the yaris and get another MSM?!?!?

[Ran]

How bout you keep the yaris and get another MSM?!?!?

Can't afford two cars, nor do I want to.

[Kyle]

I like the yaris. It's kinda funny. It's really unique. If you did a turbo or a swap it would be awesome. I say keep the Yaris for a while and dump a bunch more money into it that you will never get out of it.

[HalfBaked]

LOL dumbest question ever.

MS3 ftw.

Yaris's are ugly and slow.

MS3 are hot and fast.

And don't be like "the yaris is unique" it is unique because no one wants one. The damn car is sold here there is nothing unique about it.

[GTScoob]

Go for the MS3.

The Yaris is slow and ugly. 4 doors plus a hatch doesnt mean station wagon, its a compact wagon at that. The Mazdaspeed 3 is a hot little car but if you think you cant handle the speed then stick with your little econobox.

[FNR32]

If it's worth the money to you, then do it!

[SampaGuy]

the mazdaspeed cars are only produced for one year each, so in the end the ms3 will be more unique than the yaris

[Nismo]

The ms3 is safer too.... the yaris looks like an egg on slips.... Kinda got that ricer civic mentality going for it.....

[Hiro]

LOL dumbest question ever.

MS3 ftw.

Yaris's are ugly and slow.

MS3 are hot and fast.

And don't be like "the yaris is unique" it is unique because no one wants one. The damn car is sold here there is nothing unique about it.

AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. Alright, fine. I vote MS3.

[The Yousef]

MS3 you dumb yellow Yaris driving prick!!!!

[Kamikaze]

Get the MS3. DOn't ask questions, just do it.

x2

[Repost Squintz]

just trade it in
and then you can buy the ings+1 body kit

[BTLFED]

3 Words: Fuck the Yaris.

That is all.

[JITB]

OMG why question.... get the MS3...

[aaronfelipe]

pics?

[Siverprobegt]

Mazdaspeed 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If you want to go faster!!!wHY dump money into the yaris,and the mazda has more power,handle better,and more options.. But if speed is not your thing then keep the yaris

[Ran]

4 doors plus a hatch doesnt mean station wagon, its a compact wagon at that.

4 Doors + Hatch = Station Wagon

Honda Fit = Station Wagon
WRX Wagon = Station Wagon
MS3 = Station Wagon

Sad but true. Call it a "compact wagon" or a "sport wagon" all you want. It's still a station wagon. A fast wagon, sure, but still a station wagon.

The Mazdaspeed 3 is a hot little car but if you think you cant handle the speed then stick with your little econobox.

Can't handle the speed? lol


Either way, I voted to keep the Yaris for a bit longer. Not gonna put anymore money into it though. Gonna go ahead and take care of the credit card and try to pay the Yaris off a bit more before trading it. The MS3 is still on my wish-list, I'm just gonna start saving a bit before hand.

[mocha latte cupcake]

F you nate! better keep that yaris! and mod it too! F the MS3.

[Crazy Asian]

AHAH Ran you too are debating about a new car? bHAHA I drove the Acura TL and the Legacy. I fell in love with the TL. Just think Type S with a Comptech Supercharger.

but Im only 20 and I'm not gonna drive around an expensive car around yet. Im just gonna modify the lude a bit more. Then well see.

And keep your car. Your gonna miss it. Seriously and if you want see if a K20 can fit in the engine bay if its not making power.

[Julio]

what kinda of question is this??!?!?!??! MS3 all the way !!!

[bigdare23]

I wouldnt mind seeing how far you could go with the Yaris

[thepolecat]

Yaris ftw

[bigdare23]

^^^ its funny a civic driver posted that LOL

[thepolecat]

its true- is it not?

[bigdare23]

I plede the FiF LOL

[Ran]

Yeah, to be honest, the more I drive my little Yaris, the more I like it.