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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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2010 mazdaspeed3 to compete with cobalt ss/tc????

do you guys think that the new mazdaspeed3 is going to outdue the cobalt ss, im kinda wondering how it'll do, has anyone heard anything???
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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doubt it
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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currently no data of releasing 2010 MS3 into US...
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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currently no data of releasing 2010 MS3 into US...
lol they'll release it, its not like no one likes the ms3 here.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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From what I've heard it's just as fast stock for stock already (though the handling isn't on par) so I would think so.I've seen a vid on the current on running a 13.7 stock and I'm sure there are better times.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bootymac
do you guys think that the new mazdaspeed3 is going to outdue the cobalt ss, im kinda wondering how it'll do, has anyone heard anything???
Don't you you wish you had a time machine.

In my opnion.... they won't make the car worse, so it can only get better. Like every record....everything gets better/faster as time goes on. I wouldn't be surprised if it is better than the Cobalt SS/TC.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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I heard it's AWD and going to have over 300 HP and yeah, there with be a 2010 Speed3
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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I heard it will come in AWD, too, but no one knows for sure. The rally car guys are a little nervous, I think.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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I heard it's AWD and going to have over 300 HP and yeah, there with be a 2010 Speed3
Oh yeah... The last gen MS3 was such a good car. The car needs to be at least as fast as the outgoing one, as nimble, it cannot afford to be all over the road at wot. People expect a very, very good car.

IMO 260 + hp is starting to be a lot of HP for a fwd production car. They have to make this daily drivers not drag racers. So I don't believe it'll be that much faster if it's fwd.

If they make this AWD and make it as nimble, they've got a winner.
But I doubt it's going to be in the same price range anymore.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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theyre speculating that the new speed3s gonna have over 300tq, but that 's no problem for the ss/tc with the lnf stage kit coming out in january.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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awd makes price go high.... same reason the cobalt will not/(and never did) have awd..

so IF ms3 comes with awd it's no longer in the same range as our trusty cobalt
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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theyre speculating that the new speed3s gonna have over 300tq, but that 's no problem for the ss/tc with the lnf stage kit coming out in january.
I hope this is true. I like cobalt's being on top. But I think they are going stock for stock, and the factory back mods are popular....and mazdaspeed most likely won't take it laying down. They'll probably be direct competitors.

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awd makes price go high.... same reason the cobalt will not/(and never did) have awd..

so IF ms3 comes with awd it's no longer in the same range as our trusty cobalt
I dunno man. The Vibe/Matrix have AWD options and are in the Cobalt Sport range. AWD isn't as expensive as it used to be. The WRX competes with the balts, and it is AWD.


Its crazy, cars get faster and faster over time......pretty soon 400whp stock will be the norm.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Scythe_Snake
I hope this is true. I like cobalt's being on top. But I think they are going stock for stock, and the factory back mods are popular....and mazdaspeed most likely won't take it laying down. They'll probably be direct competitors.



I dunno man. The Vibe/Matrix have AWD options and are in the Cobalt Sport range. AWD isn't as expensive as it used to be. The WRX competes with the balts, and it is AWD.


Its crazy, cars get faster and faster over time......pretty soon 400whp stock will be the norm.
well it's crazy to think we get 300HP and high gas mileage. It's a beautiful thing.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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nro i ripped a 08 speed3 in EVERY GEAR even when i gave the dude a half car still pulled on him n beat him by about a car n a half
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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lets put it this way. the MS3 was top dog till the SS/TC came out. (im sure Chevy used the MS3 as a benchmark) now what do you think Mazda is goin to do?? in Austraila they have an MS3 extreme that has 280 hp and 300ft/lbs so the new car im sure will have at least that much power. ive heard rumors it may also be a 5 cyl turbo.


http://www.autoblog.com/tag/2010+mazdaspeed3/
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Haha, add on the page.

07 Mazdaspeed 3 + K&N = 25.6 HP
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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well from what i heard FWD 280 hp 300tq revised engine band sapoably this one wont die after 5500 that last gen was like hitting a rev limiter one of the reasons i didnt buy it, handling wise i do not know to much and they said that there probly sticking with the 2.3 and not going with the 2.5 5 cylinder IDK why i think they should but nothing is final yet all just concepts and testing for now.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bri2203
Don't you you wish you had a time machine.

In my opnion.... they won't make the car worse, so it can only get better. Like every record....everything gets better/faster as time goes on. I wouldn't be surprised if it is better than the Cobalt SS/TC.
Thats why the new STI is slower then the last gen .. LOL ...
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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im drunk...but if they make it AWD then it wont be in the same class as the SS/TC


gg ss/tc
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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Power Maybe But In Performance Like Track Time I Think The Cobalt Ss/tc Will Over Come...but The Ss/tc Isn't Going Anywhere Anytime Soon So It Too Will Be Better
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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look just think if the cobalt was AWD....i used to have a subaru and i know i will buy another after this car but if they made a cobalt awd idk what i would pick then
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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it would be crazy. it would be a 2door evo.... but would look better. hell since we are going AWD throw some HID's in there with it from factory..... i just made myself happy
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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The 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe looks like it will give the Cobalt SS/TC a good run.
They are offering a turbo 4cyl or a v6 engine options.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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The 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe looks like it will give the Cobalt SS/TC a good run.
They are offering a turbo 4cyl or a v6 engine options.

Genesis coupe is sexy




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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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OMG i would drive that! my wife sells hyundais!
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