12' Civic SI or 12' Mazda speed 3

k20z3 · 04-11-2012, 06:28 PM

I'm intrigued !

2004YZFR1 · 04-11-2012, 07:03 PM

I would get the SI, it's a cool nice looking fun little car.. And there are tons of parts out for it in the after market.

k20z3 · 04-11-2012, 07:17 PM

Just got done with the Mazda going to look at Honda one more time.

The Mazda I can get full tech package 24,995 brand new ...
Civic SI is 25880

k20z3 · 04-11-2012, 10:35 PM

Ended up goin with speed 3 I got it for. 24,995 fully loaded.

MyZ4U2C · 04-11-2012, 10:48 PM

congrats! enjoy the new car!

k20z3 · 04-11-2012, 10:58 PM

Thank you!

k20z3 · 04-12-2012, 12:28 AM

Hopeully the ms3 is a better choice...

PW370z · 04-12-2012, 02:36 AM

TURBO

Red370 · 04-12-2012, 07:20 AM

for future upgradeability and best bang for the buck, the MS3 will win every time.

'10Anamoly · 04-12-2012, 07:58 AM

I used to have a MS3. Do not buy it if you plan on modding much beyond a catback. The motors have really bad PCV systems, weak journal bearing turbos and they tend to spark knock a lot. The High Pressure Fuel Pumps are known to lose PSI quickly if boost is raised and can run the motor dangerously lean. I knew six people with aftermarket turbo setups on their cars, all professionally installed/tuned and every single one of them blew their motors due to issues with PVC and crankcase pressure and one guy who didnt upgrade the HPFP.

Safe bet if you get one is to keep the mods minimal, do upgrade the HPFP with the CPE one ($1000!) and upgrade the intercooler if you want to avoid spark knock.

If you leave it stock and get a nice extended warranty, its a fun car for sure. The 08-09's are faster though!

k20z3 · 04-12-2012, 08:54 AM

Haven't made any decisions yet as far as the civic and the ms3 the comment above makes me weary to get the Mazda now.... Makes me feel like the civic would be better

'10Anamoly · 04-12-2012, 09:04 AM

Make no mistake, the MS3 will walk all over the Civic in a race (stock for stock). However, the Civic is a more reliable motor, has a smoother transmission and shifter, etc.

For me, I would consider the Civic and add some supporting mods or a small roots supercharger for a fun ride on a budget.

k20z3 · 04-12-2012, 09:10 AM

Not thatd I'd mod a car beyon the exhaust and intake."

k20z3 · 04-12-2012, 09:11 AM

True point ...

m4a1mustang · 04-12-2012, 09:11 AM

Post pics.

View Poll Results: 2012 - Mazda speed3 or Civic SI
12' Mazdaspeed 3	12	80.00%
12' Honda Civic SI	3	20.00%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

04-11-2012, 06:28 PM	#31 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	I'm intrigued ! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

04-11-2012, 07:03 PM	#32 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	I would get the SI, it's a cool nice looking fun little car.. And there are tons of parts out for it in the after market. __________________ K & N Filters \| HPS silicone air intakes\| Fast Intentions CBE with 18" resonators \|

04-11-2012, 07:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Just got done with the Mazda going to look at Honda one more time. The Mazda I can get full tech package 24,995 brand new ... Civic SI is 25880 __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

04-11-2012, 10:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Ended up goin with speed 3 I got it for. 24,995 fully loaded. __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

04-11-2012, 10:48 PM	#35 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	congrats! enjoy the new car!

04-11-2012, 10:58 PM	#36 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Thank you! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

04-12-2012, 12:28 AM	#37 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Hopeully the ms3 is a better choice... __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

04-12-2012, 02:36 AM	#38 (permalink)
PW370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 213 Drives: '12 6MT/Spt/Trng/Nav Rep Power: 14	TURBO

04-12-2012, 07:20 AM	#39 (permalink)
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04-12-2012, 07:58 AM	#40 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	I used to have a MS3. Do not buy it if you plan on modding much beyond a catback. The motors have really bad PCV systems, weak journal bearing turbos and they tend to spark knock a lot. The High Pressure Fuel Pumps are known to lose PSI quickly if boost is raised and can run the motor dangerously lean. I knew six people with aftermarket turbo setups on their cars, all professionally installed/tuned and every single one of them blew their motors due to issues with PVC and crankcase pressure and one guy who didnt upgrade the HPFP. Safe bet if you get one is to keep the mods minimal, do upgrade the HPFP with the CPE one ($1000!) and upgrade the intercooler if you want to avoid spark knock. If you leave it stock and get a nice extended warranty, its a fun car for sure. The 08-09's are faster though! __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 04-12-2012 at 08:00 AM.

04-12-2012, 08:54 AM	#41 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Haven't made any decisions yet as far as the civic and the ms3 the comment above makes me weary to get the Mazda now.... Makes me feel like the civic would be better __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

04-12-2012, 09:04 AM	#42 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	Make no mistake, the MS3 will walk all over the Civic in a race (stock for stock). However, the Civic is a more reliable motor, has a smoother transmission and shifter, etc. For me, I would consider the Civic and add some supporting mods or a small roots supercharger for a fun ride on a budget. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

04-12-2012, 09:10 AM	#43 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Not thatd I'd mod a car beyon the exhaust and intake." __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

04-12-2012, 09:11 AM	#44 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	True point ... __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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