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YACT: Battle of the Sport Compacts!

Originally posted by: Tommouse
I vote GTI again, now if you threw in the STI ... that's a different story.
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STI is in a different category with the base price it has.

Out of all those the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best and countless comparos have proved it, but like every other car thread EVER on here, this will soon turn into a flamefest. The only competition for the Mazdaspeed 3 is WRX and that has AWD advantage.
 
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: Tommouse
I vote GTI again, now if you threw in the STI ... that's a different story.
Click to expand...

STI is in a different category with the base price it has.

Out of all those the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best and countless comparos have proved it, but like every other car thread EVER on here, this will soon turn into a flamefest. The only competition for the Mazdaspeed 3 is WRX and that has AWD advantage.
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I don't mind if it does turn into one. Take into consideration that with a $600 ECU upgrade, the GTI will come out faster than the Mazdaspeed3. The WRX's AWD will just be wasting me gas here in Cali. 😛
 
Originally posted by: Xyclone
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: Tommouse
I vote GTI again, now if you threw in the STI ... that's a different story.
Click to expand...

STI is in a different category with the base price it has.

Out of all those the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best and countless comparos have proved it, but like every other car thread EVER on here, this will soon turn into a flamefest. The only competition for the Mazdaspeed 3 is WRX and that has AWD advantage.
Click to expand...

I don't mind if it does turn into one. Take into consideration that with a $600 ECU upgrade, the GTI will come out faster than the Mazdaspeed3. The WRX's AWD will just be wasting me gas here in Cali. 😛
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But remember, if you spend that same amount of money on those others, it will be different. you really cant compare a modded one to a stocker. But with that ECU im sure you will have to buy an exhaust with that which will come to out more than just $600. but anywho im out of here. im bound to get flamed just like in the last thread.
 
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: Xyclone
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: Tommouse
I vote GTI again, now if you threw in the STI ... that's a different story.
Click to expand...

STI is in a different category with the base price it has.

Out of all those the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best and countless comparos have proved it, but like every other car thread EVER on here, this will soon turn into a flamefest. The only competition for the Mazdaspeed 3 is WRX and that has AWD advantage.
Click to expand...

I don't mind if it does turn into one. Take into consideration that with a $600 ECU upgrade, the GTI will come out faster than the Mazdaspeed3. The WRX's AWD will just be wasting me gas here in Cali. 😛
Click to expand...

But remember, if you spend that same amount of money on those others, it will be different. you really cant compare a modded one to a stocker. But with that ECU im sure you will have to buy an exhaust with that which will come to out more than just $600. but anywho im out of here. im bound to get flamed just like in the last thread.
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🙂 Thanks for your opinion.
 
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: Tommouse
I vote GTI again, now if you threw in the STI ... that's a different story.
Click to expand...

STI is in a different category with the base price it has.

Out of all those the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best and countless comparos have proved it, but like every other car thread EVER on here, this will soon turn into a flamefest. The only competition for the Mazdaspeed 3 is WRX and that has AWD advantage.
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You never set a limit on price 😉, it's still a sport compact albeit a more expensive one 🙂.

I'm with Xyclone in flashing the ECU in the GTI would tighten up the race a great deal. I don't know about ECU's for the Mazda or Scooby. My understanding is that the Mazda is about at the limit of their engine, and you wouldn't be able to get much more out of it. The WRX I expect has plenty left in it (assuming same engine & turbo combo as the STI) so perhaps the WRX with a chip could run away with this.
 
Originally posted by: Tommouse
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: Tommouse
I vote GTI again, now if you threw in the STI ... that's a different story.
Click to expand...

STI is in a different category with the base price it has.

Out of all those the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best and countless comparos have proved it, but like every other car thread EVER on here, this will soon turn into a flamefest. The only competition for the Mazdaspeed 3 is WRX and that has AWD advantage.
Click to expand...

You never set a limit on price 😉, it's still a sport compact albeit a more expensive one 🙂.

I'm with Xyclone in flashing the ECU in the GTI would tighten up the race a great deal. I don't know about ECU's for the Mazda or Scooby. My understanding is that the Mazda is about at the limit of their engine, and you wouldn't be able to get much more out of it. The WRX I expect has plenty left in it (assuming same engine & turbo combo as the STI) so perhaps the WRX with a chip could run away with this.
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I am now curious to see if a WRX can be flashed to STi speeds. :Q
 
Originally posted by: Xyclone
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: Tommouse
I vote GTI again, now if you threw in the STI ... that's a different story.
Click to expand...

STI is in a different category with the base price it has.

Out of all those the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best and countless comparos have proved it, but like every other car thread EVER on here, this will soon turn into a flamefest. The only competition for the Mazdaspeed 3 is WRX and that has AWD advantage.
Click to expand...

I don't mind if it does turn into one. Take into consideration that with a $600 ECU upgrade, the GTI will come out faster than the Mazdaspeed3. The WRX's AWD will just be wasting me gas here in Cali. 😛
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uhh, so what's stopping anyone from reflashing the mazda, they are both turbo.
 
Originally posted by: OS
Originally posted by: Xyclone
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: Tommouse
I vote GTI again, now if you threw in the STI ... that's a different story.
Click to expand...

STI is in a different category with the base price it has.

Out of all those the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best and countless comparos have proved it, but like every other car thread EVER on here, this will soon turn into a flamefest. The only competition for the Mazdaspeed 3 is WRX and that has AWD advantage.
Click to expand...

I don't mind if it does turn into one. Take into consideration that with a $600 ECU upgrade, the GTI will come out faster than the Mazdaspeed3. The WRX's AWD will just be wasting me gas here in Cali. 😛
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uhh, so what's stopping anyone from reflashing the mazda, they are both turbo.
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It's still so new that people are still coming out with mods for it but with the Speed6 out also with the same engine, they are working on making mods for them. Anything with Turbo>N/A
 
Mazdaspeed3

It's so understated until you hit the gas, which is something I like. You also get the utility of the 5-door.
 
Originally posted by: PeeluckyDuckee
If you're talking about fun factor, I think we can throw out all FWD based vehicles.
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Everything, from MPG, to trunk/headroom, interior quality, exterior looks, fit and finish, speed, handling, insurance costs, etc. is taken into consideration.
 
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