I think it might be time to move on... - Page 2

**Zach** · 5-7-08, 13:01

peace out!

**UnDeR_FLiP** · 5-7-08, 14:12

I agree 100% on a MS3 or MS6, but I don't make that kinda money...yet. A Mazda 3 hatch would be a good option and I've seen a few that are pretty close to my price range.

BShark, I know exactly what you're talking about and that is why I'm having such a hard time getting rid of it. I just look at it, and it needs a lot of work and it probably won't be all that long until the body starts to rust out completely. I just don't want to dump a bunch of money into a car that could possibly fall apart in the next couple of years, you know? If the body and undercarriage wasn't so rusted out I might have been in a different mindset. Stupid road salt and winter driving...it takes a lot out of a car if you don't treat it from the beginning.

**Zach** · 5-7-08, 14:14

You could always check on used SVT Focus'.

Those aren't bad machines...and they are on the same platform that the 3 and S30 Volvo's are based on.

**Mazda4ever** · 5-7-08, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Zach

You could always check on used SVT Focus'.

Those aren't bad machines...and they are on the same platform that the 3 and S30 Volvo's are based on.

just from what my eyes are seen, the svt focus is apparently a sub-par player considering I see too many guys leave the svt focus scene and move to the mazda3/6 or speed3/6 but I wouldnt recommend the 6 IMO its crap and always will be.. good luck getting stupid [shizzle] fixed under warranty.. ive read the worst stories. I know a guy in our local club has a boosted p5. It's just an FS motor. so whatever you can get for the protege speed is practically an option..I think I owe like 14k on my 6, you can have it if you pay the remaining balance.. LOL

**Graham_A_M** · 5-7-08, 18:05

^ yeah I've driven an SVT Focus a fair bit, as they definately are fast in a straight line, but I found the handling to be sub par without a doubt.

**Zach** · 5-7-08, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Graham_A_M

^ yeah I've driven an SVT Focus a fair bit, as they definately are fast in a straight line, but I found the handling to be sub par without a doubt.

That's what the aftermarket is for

**UnDeR_FLiP** · 5-13-08, 14:05

Well, I've thought it over for the past week and I think I'm going to stick with the 6. I'd rather spend a few hundred getting it through emissions, than spending a few thousand on a new car and having to worry about car payment every month. Plus, a new car isn't practical for me right now. I live downtown Toronto, ride my bike to work, so I really only use the car for pleasure driving.

I'm stickin' around guys!

lol

**Ben** · 5-13-08, 15:27

Good to hear, i love your car

**tnr4life02** · 5-13-08, 16:08

yeah, owning your car is always better than paying on one. car payments = SUCK

**Mazda4ever** · 5-13-08, 17:55

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Originally Posted by tnr4life02

yeah, owning your car is always better than paying on one. car payments = SUCK

Amen to that! car payment and insurance for me combined is over 500 a month

**Stealth** · 5-14-08, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Graham_A_M

Do it. Get a MS3 or MS6. My buddy has a MS6, its just an awesome car.

I also own a MS6, I love it. I have owned it for about 1.5 years on a 6 year loan and I can already say I will never sell the car until it gets smashed by a random garbage truck doing 70 round the corner in my neighborhood. Granted its a heady dog, it still does just fine for DD'ing the city streets. Its got more go than 80% of the cars on the road, but nothing super blow me away power.

Same goes with the MX6. I have thought about parting/selling so many times, I just CANNOT let it go. Its like when you drive one for more than 4 years it just sublimes itself into your blood and you simply cannot get rid of it because it would be like taking a part of your body away. I want all my fingers, and my MX6 too.

**artemis** · 6-27-08, 0:49

glad to hear you are sticking around under_flip...

If you ride bike to work and got a garage of some sort to keep the '6 the elements shouldn't be too rough on the body...

and I need a fellow hunter green 6er on the forum to represent the colors yo!!

Stealth --> lol that finger/mx6 thing cracked me up good

5-7-08, 13:01	#16 (permalink)
Zach All aboard the B& V& Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Age: 32 iTrader: (8)	peace out!
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5-7-08, 14:12	#17 (permalink)
UnDeR_FLiP Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	I agree 100% on a MS3 or MS6, but I don't make that kinda money...yet. A Mazda 3 hatch would be a good option and I've seen a few that are pretty close to my price range. BShark, I know exactly what you're talking about and that is why I'm having such a hard time getting rid of it. I just look at it, and it needs a lot of work and it probably won't be all that long until the body starts to rust out completely. I just don't want to dump a bunch of money into a car that could possibly fall apart in the next couple of years, you know? If the body and undercarriage wasn't so rusted out I might have been in a different mindset. Stupid road salt and winter driving...it takes a lot out of a car if you don't treat it from the beginning.
	-Daryl- 1993 Mazda MX6 LS Glow gauges with red bulbs behind dash, custom painted tail lights, BOMZ Racing CAI, HEI mod, TSX HID ASpec retro w/ hella gen 3 ballasts and philips 4300K D2S bulbs, custom clear turn signals, Cosmo Racing STS, Tokico Blue struts.

5-7-08, 14:14	#18 (permalink)
Zach All aboard the B& V& Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Age: 32 iTrader: (8)	You could always check on used SVT Focus'. Those aren't bad machines...and they are on the same platform that the 3 and S30 Volvo's are based on.
	Squirted 1g GT - T04E 57trim - 550's - Deltamark II External WG - P/S+A/C Delete - Four Vacuum Lines - Open Dump - 18psi

5-13-08, 14:05	#22 (permalink)
UnDeR_FLiP Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	Well, I've thought it over for the past week and I think I'm going to stick with the 6. I'd rather spend a few hundred getting it through emissions, than spending a few thousand on a new car and having to worry about car payment every month. Plus, a new car isn't practical for me right now. I live downtown Toronto, ride my bike to work, so I really only use the car for pleasure driving. I'm stickin' around guys! lol
	-Daryl- 1993 Mazda MX6 LS Glow gauges with red bulbs behind dash, custom painted tail lights, BOMZ Racing CAI, HEI mod, TSX HID ASpec retro w/ hella gen 3 ballasts and philips 4300K D2S bulbs, custom clear turn signals, Cosmo Racing STS, Tokico Blue struts.

5-13-08, 16:08	#24 (permalink)
tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	yeah, owning your car is always better than paying on one. car payments = SUCK
	the lack of a cupholder just makes it that much more like a Ferrari "If you haven't seen the future, you haven't gone FAST enough."

5-13-08, 15:27	#23 (permalink)
Ben Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: pasadena, TX Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	Good to hear, i love your car

6-27-08, 0:49	#27 (permalink)
artemis Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Age: 19 iTrader: (1)	glad to hear you are sticking around under_flip... If you ride bike to work and got a garage of some sort to keep the '6 the elements shouldn't be too rough on the body... and I need a fellow hunter green 6er on the forum to represent the colors yo!! Stealth --> lol that finger/mx6 thing cracked me up good
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