bought her a new Go-Kart

[RACER X]

those are nice looking to, esp. the newest body style, but w/ kids its a PITA w/ 2 drs vs 4

[Sixxxxer]

Originally Posted by RACER X

those are nice looking to, esp. the newest body style, but w/ kids its a PITA w/ 2 drs vs 4

Understand that 100%...We figured lets have the fun coupe now while we are kid-less and hopefully It'll be close to paid off when they do come and i can keep it as my weekend car...Driving that thing is a blast.

Plus I have the truck for kid duty if it happens sooner than expected

[Gas Man]

I looked and test drove a Speed3 two or three times.

They are quick, but the build quality was shit. The interior was chincy, the red star burst pattern on the interior door panel is striaght out of 1993. And it doesn't seem like Mazda can paint a car if their biz model depended on it. Orange peal hell. That is not limited to just the 3 model either.

Otherwise, I like the car, quick, shifted well, decent clutch, and decent styling.

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I looked and test drove a Speed3 two or three times.

They are quick, but the build quality was shit. The interior was chincy, the red star burst pattern on the interior door panel is striaght out of 1993. And it doesn't seem like Mazda can paint a car if their biz model depended on it. Orange peal hell. That is not limited to just the 3 model either.

Otherwise, I like the car, quick, shifted well, decent clutch, and decent styling.

see how opinons work.... i disagree w/ the bolded parts

already ordered a short shift plate and rear engine mount to help shorten and solidify the shifting. can't do alot about the clutch, the letup is short and not alot of feel.

i'll throw any 10 yr old mazda against a similar volvo anyday, and the mazda will be miles ahead while the volvo is in the shop.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by RACER X

see how opinons work.... i disagree w/ the bolded parts

already ordered a short shift plate and rear engine mount to help shorten and solidify the shifting. can't do alot about the clutch, the letup is short and not alot of feel.

i'll throw any 10 yr old mazda against a similar volvo anyday, and the mazda will be miles ahead while the volvo is in the shop.

So you agree the build quality is shit and the interior is 2 decades behind the times? Congrats on the new 20 year old car.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by RACER X

see how opinons work.... i disagree w/ the bolded parts

already ordered a short shift plate and rear engine mount to help shorten and solidify the shifting. can't do alot about the clutch, the letup is short and not alot of feel.

i'll throw any 10 yr old mazda against a similar volvo anyday, and the mazda will be miles ahead while the volvo is in the shop.

I said decent.. not good. My volvo has a great shifter and an awesome hydraulic clutch.