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Originally Posted by JC
Sorry to go on-topic here but when I drove the 3 I thought the power was fine. I drove a top of the line one though. It's not a car I would buy, but it's a fine car and sounds like the best choice for Jason IMHO.
JC
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I didn't realize the new M3S model has 160hp. I was under the impression that the 3 had the same 130hp motor the MP3 had. I also think the 3 is a great car... maybe even better for Jason than the SVT because of the lower price and additional interior space.
However, I think the SVT is a much better looking car, and would be more fun to drive considering the 6MT and the LSD. I think for me the SVT is more my kinda car because it emphasizes fun and handling over utility. but I'm not Jason, and I don't know if that's as important to him as it is to me. The SVT certainly costs more, especially if you want the options.
We also check out the Scion tC today. Me no likey. It's not a bad looking car in person... very Tiburon... but I flat out don't fit in it. It doesn't look like a small car, but the seating position is such that my head hits the ceiling and the wheel is about a foot too far away! (I really don't know how they accomplished that one!
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Also the Scions are a bit underpowered. I was told they had the base model Celica motors in 'em... but they actually have the Echo motors! (Well the tC has the 160hp 4-cyl Camery motor.) I guess the gearing on the xB is dope, because riding in one certainly didn't feel like only 105hp.. but my guess is hitting the freeway would suck.
So... my vote for Jason:
SVT Focus
ties the Mazda 3s Hatch for 1st
the tC takes 3rd
the rest go to hell.
