What Happened To MAZDASPEED?
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Ahhh what it was like to grow up during the era of MAZDASPEED. And what an era it was. With the dawn of entry level sports cars, Mazda truely found its place among enthusiasts. Cars like the Mazdaspeed 3, the Mazdaspeed 6, the prtoege, and the iconic MX5 were at our fingertips and the future seemed promising. So what the hell happened? What became of this once legendary in house perfomrnace division? Well if you didn't know yet, Alex is here to tell you on today's episode, What Happened To MAZDASPEED?
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0:00 INTRO
1:39 THE PLUG
2:11 WHO IS MAZDA
2:45 MAZDASPEED
4:30 MAZDASPEED LINEUP
6:27 MAZDA TODAY
7:08 HOW MAZDA FEELS ABOUT IT
8:29 FINAL THOUGHTS
9:33 OUTRO
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RWD second and third gen Celica's a very very overlooked performance car.
What happened to Scion
What happened to cheap rwd?
what happened to genesis coupes.. cause there is no more
Floof hair looks good man
All my homies miss MazdaSpeed
Mazda has just recently trademarked a new "R" logo that could likely be the successor to MazdaSpeed. They've also recently patented a rather fleshed-out rear end of a unibody coupe chassis. And we already know that the SkyActive inline 6 RWD platform is on it's way soooo I personally think the future of Mazda sportiness is looking pretty good😁
R from Rotary
@@KevinTexX nah. dont think this RX is getting one man. i looked into what he said. hes pretty much on the money.
thats cool and all but it better not be as ugly as the 2nd gen mazda 6 or as repetitive as the 3rd gen facia
@@supermcbrian they has been working in secret, that engine is done, and the new coupe it will come with a rotary hybrid engine. Oficial race driver here for a random scuderia, believe me :)
@@KevinTexX prolly not, rotarys are sadly a thing of the past
What about what happened to ST? Like how we went from the Fiesta and Focus ST to the Edge and Explorer ST
Simply because they stopped making sedans and small cars. Apparently us Americans only buy crossovers and full sized pickups.
same with svt and trd
*British boy racers entered the chat*
Ford America did away with all sedans and small cars, like Bryson said. There's nothing more to it but that.
Former edge owner has entered the chat: the edge is a piece of trash, but it's a piece of trash everyone should drive once. I didn't have an st one I just had the base model, but 270 hp ain't bad. Yes it's heavy as fuck, yes it's giant. But don't let that fool you it can get up and go and has surprisingly good handling. I honestly reah liked the sts cause I was hoping people would finally do something with the platform, but I understand why they didn't. Who in their right mind would put any money into an edge. That being said my midlife crisis car is going to be an edge stripped down and modded to be a track car. Its a terrible idea and there's basically no aftermarket for the edge, but I want it. I want a 800hp ls swapped edge zipping around around the track so bad
I’ve been in bed for a week with COVID and this just changed my test results. I’m back to life
I hope you're doing well!
Lol
@@_nuclearism3433 it’s tough but it has its moments. Different for everyone; not to add I had that weak ass vaccine
Get well soon King!
@@infadelakainf atleast you’re home and not in the icu bud.
I'm keeping my first gen mazdaspeed 3. Took me a while to get it
I'm keeping my gen 2
I'm unfortunately currently selling my speed6
I will sell my Gen 2 if someone wants it.
I’m keeping my speed 6 too more vids like this people needs to know more about them
Same. I don't care how difficult it gets with even quality aftermarket parts I bought one with 33k on the clock for a reason. One of the few cars that I will work around obvious faults just for the character of it.
Remember when Mazda was fun and not another Lexus? I miss those days when their cars were crazy, an easy starting platform for tuning, and earned that zoom zoom
Remember when Lexus and Mazda topped the RELIABILITY charts
GLOBALLY - 🌍 🌏 🌎
for the past 3-4 years?
Mazda’s current vehicles
(Signature/Club trims)
are AS FAST as any Mazdaspeeds?
Y’all Sleeping 😴
@@nextleveljourney6612 But who cares because they’re sleepy family cars now. If I was complaining about pure power, I’d just get a Tesla. Mazda themselves said they’re pivoting away from sporty cars, and that was the only reason I bought into the brand, not reliability
I own a 2019 Mazda3 AWD and it's far from sleepy. I don't even have a turbo. It just digs in and rips up mountain roads. It's a blast. They are also squarely aiming to compete with BMW, not Lexus. Check their direct press release. Also cite the coming I6.
@@notfoxingaround Aiming to compete with Beamers is not an accomplishment and shows how far from the JDM tuner they’ve fallen. At leat Nissan respects it’s history and knows what it’s fans want in their cars. The Mazda 3 and RX series will always be among the most legendary cars to me, but if my Mazdas ever die, I’d rather buy a Prius than disrespect their legacy with those econofamily trash Mazda is selling now
@@nigelbassett3791 okay. I was under the impression we were talking cars and business policies for continued success. My apologies for stoking an emotional wound.
They should make a newer ms6 they didn’t get the love they deserve I own both but would like a new ms6
I loved mine
Love mine
Ms6 is my favorite car I own
I've almost pulled the trigger on a Speed6 several times. I've got a FBO/BT/Meth Speed3. Car was fun past second gear.
@@PacoRobbins I just got my fully built ms3 tuned having issues with aux so only made 402 but taking it to Chris singer to get fixed and my ms6 is just sitting has rust but good daily
When he talked about the Mazda paint I died. My 02 Nb has original red and it shines like new still. Amazing quality!!!!
I like my mazdaspeed, i don’t want to feel like i should sell it for a new one, plus i’m savin up to get her low with some big ol rubbery bois on so like, we chillin
You are why Mazda stopped making Mazdaspeed.
@@michaelfrance7212 if only i had that influence
@@michaelfrance7212 FWD plus 276 horse already requires some big ol rubbery bois for traction so like, he's the reason they don't just burn out everywhere and can be taken seriously as a sport compact. The torque steer and wildness is why I wanted one and not a fovus ST or STI.
@@keenanspencer6473 Pretty sure this guy is slamming it to the ground so its unusable dude.
My first “first car” buy was ALMOST a Mazdaspeed protege. Gorgeous Orange and everything, from a guy selling his late daughter’s car. I watched it drive away to another owner because I got there just too late. The seller seemed sad I didn’t get it too, he even sent me messages after I had left to apologize even though he did nothing wrong. I think about that experience often. And now I own a slow ass celica
My first "project car" was (and still is) a Spicy Orange Mazdaspeed Protege. I love it, but it's probably slower than your Celica. 😂
Where my Speed3 boys at?😎
Genpu gang wuz good
2012 Speed3 here
Genpu gang!
GenPu gal here!
Genpu owner!!
FINALLY!!!! Been like a year. Thank you guys.
I have a soft spot for Mazda. Great cars and fun to drive. Owned a 90’ miata and a 2012 speed 3 and they were the best cars I’ve ever driven
Honestly, I like Alex with the floofy hair.
I’ve been searching for a Speed6 for the longest time. Don’t have a lot of money either so I went with a Volvo S40 T5 for now
Great choice
Where you at? Lot of Mazdaspeed Facebook groups with people selling their stuff.
There’s plenty on the Mazdaspeed owners page I own a speed 6 myself they are great cars and definitely fun
If you join the good Mazdaspeed owners page on fb I see at least one Speed6 for sale a day
@@PabloPhreshcobar which groups are you seeing these in? I'm in most the speed groups and I see one every few days and usually a built and beat or partial build 3's overpriced like the guy with parts last week that wanted $18500. Havent seen a 6 for sale in a while on the fb groups.
I have every mazdaspeed except for the miata. Been needing to sell at least one for months but never have the heart to give one up. Love these cars!
Do tell what you've got in the stable...
We didn't had Mazdaspeed in Europe, those were called as Mazda MPS 3 and MPS 6 (Mazda Performance Series), but same cars.
Mazda is lot more than MX5/Miata and RX7...
I had 2004 Mazda 6 2.3 gt in pearlescent-yellow, it was great car and looked very good with some nice wheels, never had problems with that car before... rust... Mazdas of that era liked to rot...
Owning both a Gen 1 and Gen 3 Mazda 3, I can say that even if the Speed division is not present at the moment Mazda is doing a good job when it comes to enjoying the drive of their cars, there is enough power to have some fun in them plus you can't deny that they pretty look good. Plus their new Kodo Design and Soul Red Crystal paint is just superb
I agree but have you driven a speed 3 or 6? It's a not insignificant increase in ZOOM.
@@jonathanklinglesmith8168 not yet, but I'd love to try one out soon
Major props to whoever does your video editing. #unsunghero
We need a "so you want to meet fitments editor"
It's always awesome to see people using my footage 😁❤️
You guys are probably right with how they may not bring back the badge until the skyactiv run is over. I really hope that the end of the Mazda 6 for 2022 is the sign that the rumoured straight 6 RWD sedan is greenlit
Straight 6 RWD Sedan...
E46 vibes.
My son has a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 and it is a blast to drive. What a great car. If they had made the Mazdaspeed 6 in the wagon body, I would be all over that.
There’s a guy that’s actually making a Mazdaspeed 6 wagon
Thank you for increasing my resale value! 🤟🏼
I have a 2010 speed 3 and they TOTALLY NEED TO COME BACK !!!! I love this car sooooooo much ! They are an absolute joy to drive even when you cruize on the highway or just driving around. They also are really sleeper so except if you but like green mags, a straight pipe exhaust and aftermarket headlight in purple the police don’t see you and you are not always on the side of the road having a ticket
I really like this channel and especially your gallery! The gallery is mega!
You the best 💙 We made the gallery because it shouldn't be hard to find Fitment for your car. The gallery is a spot for the entire community to come together and help each other out. The fact people enjoy it makes our hearts warm!
🥲🤝
@@FitmentIndustries and guess what, your gallery is exactly doing that... i've found my wheels and my fitment before i even got the car to it😅
Can we have a “what happened to Mitsubishi?” How they went from having fun and/or aggressive cars like the lancer, Evo and eclipse to the boring crossovers/SUV’s and mirage they have now?
We covered the Eclipse already but perhaps we should cover it more broadly! Check out that video here - ua-cam.com/video/kpMAynT7K-A/v-deo.html
Blame the grannys and moms who buy these SUVs!
Luxury and fun aren’t mutually exclusive, Mazda!
M. AMG. RS.
I remember seeing their 90s catalogs online, the OEM options you could have were insane! :D Could you do an episode on Tommykaira or RE Ameniya? Their cars are really cool.
I have a gen 1 speed 3 and I wanna see the speeds come back so bad. It would be awesome to see what they would come up with
Incredibly happy owner of a Mazdaspeed Miata. Its been through hell with me and multiple turbo setups, I'll never sell this car.
My bro and I work on our MS3 a lot and its really fun, they're also not so common on the road which makes it feel like a relic sometimes
I actually enjoy watching your guys content especially since you guys bring up the mazdaspeeds up 🤟🏾 I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of mine😈
Just finished restoring and rebuilding my new to me 2006 MS6 GT fully loaded. Fresh pear white paint and all rust free. 😍
My old mazdaspeed at 5:58😅😅, miss that thing
I've owned an Rx-8 and two gen two Mazdaspeed3 and I have to say price to smiles per gallon the Speed division of Mazda always hit the nail on the head!
Wish they'd bring them back 😔
Same here, except my 2 Speeds were Gen1. Ive had 33 cars, and the RX8 was still one of the most engaging to drive, just needed triple the power.
Gonna keep my speed6 for as long as I can. I love it so much.
i still want a mazdaspeed protege with yellow paint. that was supposed to be my first car but i ended up getting a civic. i still have a deep car lust for them. they're so dope
They’re great cars I own one but you can buy and swap parts into a normal protege and it’ll be cleaner and cheaper to get.
I recently got a standard 07 Mazda 5 and boy oh boy this thing doesn't drives like minivan at all😍🔥 never thought of have so much fun driving a family car like this!
In 2008 I had a chance to purchase an 04 or 05 Mazdaspeed 6, but it was about 3k out of my budget. So i ended up getting an 06 Mazda 6S.
Had it until April 2021.
Thanks for the video and bringing back some good memories
They only made a speed 6 in 2006 and 2007 , but there was a gt in 2004 which look very close
my partner has a 2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 and its a blast to drive honestly
currently in the process of buying a mazdaspeed3 first gen. cant wait
I had a white speed6 for 4 years and later got a grey one that I had for another 4 years. Great cars once you upgraded all the mounts. Now I’m lucky if I see one once a year.
I owned a Lava Orange MSM between the years of 2010 to 2014. 1 of 394. And then I painted it Toyota Sunset Bronze Mica (OEM color on the Venza, and later on Tundras). Sacrilege? Maybe. But the car had rust issues in the quarter panels and I was tired of trying to blend/match the repaired panels with the rest of the car. Three stage pearl paints suck to color match so I decided to have the entire car reaprayed a different color, lol. The car is long gone these days but it was definitely one of the more memorable cars I've owned.
I’m still rockin’ a Mazdaspeed 6
That intro music is REAAAAL NICE!
Dude i just got my Mazda Miata last Monday, my first manual car a 2000 2nd gen mx5 6 speed manual and im having a blast with it hope they make a new one for 2022
I’ve had a 2013 Mazdaspeed 3 for a couple months now. It’s been my dream car for so long and to finally own one is almost unreal. I’ve been secretly hoping and praying Mazda brings their Mazdaspeed like back. Not just for my sake but I think it would make a lot of people happy. I’d love to see just ONE more line of the speed before they put it out “for good”. If I were to write an email to Mazda’s CEO Akira Marumoto I would say “On behalf of the car community and fellow enthusiast, I implore you to bring back the Mazdaspeed’s. Thank you”. Or something like that
I had a lava orange Mazdaspeed Miata! Sold it a little over a year ago, definitely miss that car!
Just got a wheel and tire setup from y'all for my gen 1 speed 3!!!
I own a spicy orange msp!! Classic Mazda clear coat fade but honestly the orange still sparkles.
Heard about the car for the 1st time this year, bought a red hatch the day after discovering it. Few months later got the Orange Spicy!
Shout out to you guys from the community for the Mazda love 🧡
Ayooo, Spicy MSP #1383 checking in 👌
I am glad to say that I own and daily drive a 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege, not in the spicy orange, but the flakey metallic grey with only 71,000 miles from the original engine 😎
First i almost got one of the Saturn Ion Redline then looked at one of these and still wanted something better so I went with my Srt4 about 11 years ago!
as a 2007 ms6 owner, if they made another ms6 that kept the 6 speed, gave it a better turbo out of the factory, fixed some of the previous issues with mounts and fueling that the original had, dropped in a more reliable, bigger cube i4, and gave it some tasty awd impovements to the first iteration, AND managed to keep the spirit of the car alive.........
Id see you at the dealership ;)
They just need to do what people are starting to do in the community 2.5 block with the speed head, and a bigger turb-ski. All the ZOOOOOMS!
That is my current plan for my speed 6 project.
Once had a Gallardo owner tell me he preferred my Spicy Orange paint to the orange on his car. I miss that thing, SCL Racing has it now and runs it as a rally car.
2000 Mazda Protege DX.
She's in the shop getting an overhaul atm but I can't wait to get my baby back.
We need a video over the underappreciated, forgotten Ford + Mazda collab.. the Ford ZX2
My first brand new car was a 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege in Blazing Yellow Mica. It was gorgeous and one of the most fun cars I've ever driven! My love for Mazdas took off from there! I currently own a 1992 Miata in Sunburst Yellow, and 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 in black mica, a 2020 CX5 Turbo in Machine Gray, and a 2004 Mazda 6i in gray (teenager car). They have all the parts in their bin to come out with an amazing Mazdaspeed model. I really wish they would. I've driven a 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo and it has a hint of that Mazdaspeed heritage in it, but it needs more! Especially in the way of offering it in a manual transmission. I guess we'll just keep dreaming. Hopefully Mazda is listening to it's fan base.
I miss my 2012 ms3 so much. Best car I've ever owned. I regret not taking better care of it
love my 2017 m6s 😍 underestimated, amazing acceleration, so much fun
Bought an ‘09 Speed3 in 2018 w/low mileage and excellent condition. Absolute keeper.
Previously owned 2 1st gen RX-7s jn my youth. Loved the rotaries, love the Mazda driving experience.
Far more soul than the ‘97 VR6 Golf I had bought new.
Hoping to find a good FD Rx-7 soon...
Zoom-zoom.
#BringBackMazdaspeed
You read all of them? Keep up the good work!
I love my 2013 mazdaspeed 3 definitely a car I get excited about every time I get in it.
Still have my first car and first mazdaspeed protege and my new daily gen 2 13 speed3 with my s1 RX8.
i actually own a mazdaspeed 2001 mazda protege mp3 (at the time the mp3 model was considered high tech and only 500 were made in yellow and then 1000 in blue). i own a yellow 5 speed manual 2.0 L. shes a beaut
My first fast car was an 09 speed3 and it was a wild experience. I loved that car and if I had the money I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.
Mazda sacrificed mazdaspeed so they can sell more cars and thats the sad reality of the modern car market. Hopefully with this toyota partnership they will have the money and rescources to at least continue development of the miata and sprinkle in performance on the side.
Many people just want to buy SUV, trucks and MPVs (for Asia market. I already know minivans and MPVs are dying in US and Europe)
Love the intro
I think they should bring the “speed” platform back! I’m very excited to build my gen 1 speed 3
Before we received the Mazdaspeed Protege, we had the Protege MP3. It was actually a collaboration between Mazda and Racing Beat. Very few people seem to know about it. That car was only sold in 2001 and they are rare. It had 10 more hp over the stock Protege due mainly to the sport exhaust, but the suspension was awesome. I'm not even going to go on about the cosmetics, interior, and the sweet Kenwood stereo system. Callaway basically took the MP3 and added a turbo to it and the Mazdaspeed Protege was born. Mazdaspeed really had nothing to do with this one, but the name was used.
fun fact about protege:
my base model mazda protege with headers,sport intake,aftermarket camshaft,adjustable pulley and so much more is one of the sportiest and most fun to drive car i ever drove.the handling is awesome even tho its fking base model and its like a four door miata
I absolutely totally unconditionally LOVE my BK 3 MPS. And it still looks stock :-D
Love my Mazdaspeed3 very fun and great for everyday driving!
I want a speed 3 2012 model I love the aggressive look of it🥵🔥
2012 mazda 3 (the 2L skyactiv) it's a pretty fun street car comparing to other similar little low horsepower efficient non turbo cars. Handles very well and is pretty reliable
07 speed 3 owner good to see us getting some spotlight
The Mazda dealerships still call me once in a while asking if I want to trade in my 2012 Mazdaspeed 3. They get the same answer every time "Do you have a replacement model? No. Well, then NO I don't want to trade in my Speed3!" It is that simple.
The BK Platform is a banger! Been with the BK platform since '14 (since 18 when I got my license), now upgraded to a Mazdaspeed3 and bwoooi this is it! Japanese really do know what they're doing with engineering, since they focus on precision.
It's the most practical car ever for the JDM or even general performance car enthusiasts that have some other things on the side, rather than themselves (subjective, as it meets and exceeds my needs) and bang for the buck in terms of space, performance and even reliability, although some smash it.
These engines are notoriously torquey; treat it right, and it won't let you down - just like any car in fact. The only issues I had with Mazda is rust and electrical failures, because heck; it's normal, nothing extraordinary, because they age in different climates and previous owners, and you can't know how the bodywork and other areas were treated in season changes.
Will consider upgrading again if they bring another practical BK type, with AWD, remove some of the limitations, or make them easier to work with (upgrading certain things without getting the law up your rear, because most of us have restrictions where we live), without redesigning the engine/or the bay (referring to improving fuel supply, dropping the excessive plastic junk, the FoMoCo junk and build their own, slap a factory FMIC, get a proper turbo since that k04 is like a little toy for the 2.3 engine, and some other minor touches, my fellas know what I'm talking about here).
All in all, they've built (Mazda & Mazdaspeed) awesome cars and all they needed and need is proper maintenance and drivers that know some basic car care that know how to drive, and don't abuse them like crazy when cold or out of the maintenance schedule; abuse them when they're ready for it and ensure fluids are on point and the correct ones are used.
They're mostly banged right now (Mazdaspeeds) because of incorrect maintenance and improper tuning or none at all, and slapping crazy parts on them without common sense, hence the infamous ZZB. Mine has 151T Km and still holds a steady 14bar in all cylinders, and it's an ex-police car (as in, it was abused, some electrical stuff reworked but left disconnected, and it still does great - I'll fix these and the car will be a dream, since most headaches are on the electrical part, but I did expect that as I had a BK before; did not expect the Police not to hook certain stuff, but that's another story - the mechanical side of it, is perfect, but the electrical is bringing it down, since sensors are electrical and manage mechanical stuff - DUH).
It's true, they've had some TSBs, but every manufacturer has them due to the limited R&D period and budget, implementation and rushing Engineers; give Engineers time, money and space and they deliver properly because they're Engineers for a reason, no matter the nationality - engineering is trial and error and learning from previous experience, plus, applying that to your current knowledge. Pointing fingers at this hunger for revenue, when you can instead focus on quality. Some things are limited intentionally, but can be prevented [long live the engineers that make performance parts & tuners], because manufacturers usually make their revenue from parts & fixing cars, not the car sales.
Don't go cheap and stupid if you want a great zoom-zoom; it reacts very well to performance adjustments ( the ones done right ). Collaborate with experienced folks (ENGINEERS PREFERRED) that know their stuff, like:
- CorkSport [mainly these guys since they're focused on Mazda and they're professional, friendly, and patient]
- Cobb [and these guys, they spend plenty on R&D, for multiple manufacturers]
- CP&E[specializes in direct injected turbocharged engines]
- JBR[drag racer if not mistaken, and the guy had exceeded limits so there's plenty of knowledge]
- Experienced tuners [HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - can name Justin from Freektune, Cody, Nishan, folks from HPA (they even worked on F1 cars, and we know how advanced these cars are) and I'm sure there are more, but do your research];
Both you and the car will love it. True, it's expensive, but if you want quality, you have to pay, because that person/group invested time, so you're paying for the research, knowledge and materials mostly. If you feel confident that you can catch up with their progress, go wild with a Versatuner. The Mazdaspeed community is tight, we always help each other.
To date, I'm still asking myself if people treat their car like their other valuable belongings which they really invest time/money/effort in - education is really important, no matter the industry; focus on you, then on other things - never stop learning and you'll be just fine. Just let that sink in, because the engineers have to think outside the box not to bring what they design out of the desired parameters; mostly, it's the user doing things wrong.
The manuals are your best friend, where in fact, they state and highly recommend not RACING the engine (HPFP) - 5500 RPM is safe full stock, above that, it's stupid, you are at a high risk of damaging the car (starvation), which leads to well, we all know - AFR, pressures and fluids to summarize - the harder you slam it without supportive mods, the harder it has to work to provide that and everything has a limit (either mechanical, electrical or design/engineering), and if it lacks a key element, you're in trouble. If there are no limits, it goes out of control and the unexpected happens; this is engineering, and nobody wants the unexpected in engineering.
Now sure now how things are now. All I've heard is that Skyactives are efficient and complicated; never drove one, or owned one to have an opinion, but I'm sure Miata's still a mean machine. The bodywork looks ok-ish, but doesn't quite fit their sleeper trump card, because that was their ace - the underdog that swept everyone - I mean, to be so good at something to get banned, it's something extraordinary.
TL;DR, dang, and I've tried to summarize as much as possible.
Great read 😎
Sick video! You actually made me watch the whole thing and we don't even like JDM 🤣 🤘
Still having a blast in my protege 5 hoping to turbocharge it in the next year or so
Please do review Mazdaspeed Protege 2003. And Also please elaborate the various differences with the regular mazda protege.
I absolutely love my speed 6, really wish they still put development into the mazdaspeed division to make more fun cars
Dream car is a mazdaspeed protege 🥺😍😍
My dream car is a 2013 grey mazdaspeed 3 and I’m hoping the prices don’t raise because I’m so close to buying one
Keepin’ my 11speed forever
Definitely one of the best cars I’ve owned so far
Fun and quick with some Bolt on’s
I just bought a MazdaSpeed6 in december. Its just simply an amazing car
I just got a Mazda speed 3 best choice ever
Just got my titanium grey 2003.5 MSP with 82k miles. I feel more connected to the MSP than I do with my E90 M3. It's probably one of the best FWD handling cars I've ever driven, easier to heel toe than my M3. I love the car, just wish Mazda did a better job with the "Mazdaspeed" brand. You cant' just slap a turbo into your stock engines without forging anything. It just causes problem for the buyer.
Swear to god 💀 I’ve had my titanium grey .5 for ab half a year and the power plant is by far the weakest part. I’ve been thinking a 2.5 straight neck KLZE swap, what do you think?
Been a happy owner of a mazdaspeed3 for 10 years. Awesome car! Waiting for the next MS3, the new mazda3 turbo is not enough
for them yes i think all of the car brands shoukd make a throwback model but make it more sporty inside
Had a 2005 Mazda 6 with the 3.0 V6 no lie I had so much fun in that car I miss that ride RIP
That was great 👍
I don't think I'll ever get rid of my Gen 2 Speed3 I love it. 23psi of boost, 328whp and still gets 28 mpg, can't really beat that for a reliable daily 🤍
The Mazda 6 MPS has gotta be one of the nicest looking sedans of the era, god dayummmm
Yeah I tell my wife I’ll watch it with you but we must take a drink every time they say… John B.
I have a 2013 speed 3 and I'm glad I do, just because it'll probably be a while or the last mazdaspeed car.
Mazdaspeed 6 owner here. Yes to all of this ☺
As a 13' Speed3 owner, it hurts there won't be more Speeds
I have a Mazda speed protege it’s sliver and I keep it very clean and there is times I think I am the only person with a Mazda protege and it has great handling and in the future I am going to add more boost
Im so in love with my speed 3, and i would love to see mazda make a gen 3 speed