Which Would You Rather Own?, Stock Boosted Cars Options

[devilsden97]

Basic idea is, I was speaking to Maskedman about this topic. (in around about way)

We were saying how all the NEW cars, (pretty general rationalization) we wouldnt buy. Long story short, we got into discussing prices, and how EVOs and STIs hold the market for the "sports sedan". Then I remembered running across an article in Car and Driver, or some magazine like that. Saying that Mazda's sport division, MazdaSpeed, was putting out a Turbocharged, AWD, version of there already criticly aclaimed version of the 6. (the Mazda 6 won numerious awards for value, and styling, when it was initially introduced)

So it got me thinking, Which would you rather own? and Why?

(This is an open poll for discussion, but please do not bash others opinions. Links of facts and specs are welcome to validate points of view)

[devilsden97]

Explination for why I voted for what I voted for.

I voted for the MazdaSpeed 6.

Based on the idea that all the cars are turbocharged, AWD, 6spd transmissions, I decided to negate all that information. (like horsepower, and such. [yes i understand that the STI has 300, while the 6 only has 274, but in reality, there almost the same. very few people will beable to tell the difference])


So I started with Price.

MazdaSpeed 6 Grand Touring (top model)

6-speed manual transmission
Active Torque Split all-wheel drive
18-inch alloy wheels
Leather-trimmed seats
8-way power driver's seat
Heated front seats and mirrors
Advanced keyless entry and start system
Bose surround sound

Options added: Navigation system
Power Sunroof

Final price: $ 33,285

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/selectConf...;x=123&y=14
^EXACTLY what I built

Subaru STI:

IMPREZA - WRX STI SEDAN
Exterior: Aspen White
Interior: Blue Alcantara
Transmission: Manual 6-speed

Base MSRP* $32,995
Transmission $0
Packages $0
Accessories $669
Destination & Delivery $625

Total $34,289

Options:
Fogs (both other cars come standard with fog lamps)
Subwoofer

http://www.subaru.com/shop/configurator/st...m=WRX_STI_SEDAN
^this is EXACTLY what I built

Lancer Evolution MR

MSRP* $ 36,299

Comes standard with: a factory performance-tuned (2.0-liter, MIVEC DOHC, 16-valve, turbocharged and intercooled) engine with 286 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque, front-mounted air-to-air intercooler, close-ratio six-speed manual transmission with aluminum shift knob* and Teflon-coated cables, full-time AWD with an electronic Active Center Differential (with three driver-selectable modes—tarmac, snow and gravel), aluminum body panels (roof, front fenders and hood), turbo boost gauge kit*, aluminum sport pedals, four-wheel ventilated Brembo® disc brakes with four-channel Mitsubishi Sports anti-lock system (with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), 17" x 8" double-seven spoke BBS® forged aluminum alloy wheels, wheel locks*, W-speed rated Yokohama P235/45 Advan® (high-grip, soft-compound) radial tires, four-wheel independent suspension with inverted Bilstein® mono-tube front and rear dampers, front Recaro® bucket seats with premium Alcantara® fabric, leather-wrapped Momo® three-spoke steering wheel, color-keyed rear spoiler with carbon-fiber airfoil and wickerbill**, roof-mounted rear Vortex Generator*, HID headlights with in-cluster halogen fog lights, 140-watt CD audio system with six speakers, power windows/locks/mirrors, keyless-entry system and more.

(Evo MR has no options (other then performance), what you get is listed above.)

After seeing all this, that basicly clinched it. PRICE does matter.
MazdaSpeed6 +1

If you wanna ignore that. Then thats ok. Ill go into my opinons then.

I like the idea of a "sleeper," if you look at the STI and EVO MR, they have huge wings and other such parifinalia that make them extra flashy. I like a car thats not to flamboyant. (sp) I like a car that is refined, and has some luxury items. (like heated leather seats, navigation, etc.) The only car that even offered thos options was the MazdaSpeed6. The MR and STI are stricktly race cars. And yes, if thats what your buying it for, then I would probally say go with one of those because the after market on them are insane. But for me, it would be a daily driver, that you can pow wow around the track with some of the better cars. (STI and EVO MR included). Daily Drivability +1

Another thing that I like about the MazdaSpeed6 is that its unique. (like the 6gc) How many people here came into this thread, and were like "MazdaSpeed6? what car is that?". How many STI's and Evos do you see daily? How about at your local tuner scene? How many MazdaSpeed6's are out there? Honestly, almost none. Uniqueness +1.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Sep 17, 2006 - 3:38 PM