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mongrelxmutt OP t1_j8yc7du wrote

Reply to comment by LtPaiMei in Encountered a fellow enthusiast today by mongrelxmutt

Mazda Speed3 and I have a crosstrek so maybe it’s a crossover thing 😂

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Pointy130 t1_j8yreie wrote

Mazda3 is a hatchback, Crosstrek is just a lifted Impreza hatchback

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inaccurateTempedesc t1_j906zya wrote

MS3? RIP front tires lol

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Swizzel-Stixx t1_j90yg0f wrote

Does a mazda 3 have an issue with front tyres? Just as I was considering getting one too…

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pelicansauce t1_j916q28 wrote

Yes, under certain situations too much input from a drivers right foot will cause significant slipping of the front tires resulting in excessive wear. It's gross and Mazda should fix it.

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Swizzel-Stixx t1_j919be9 wrote

Ah… As in the car is too powerful to hold grip? Is this just off the line or during normal acceleration too?

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Hondalol1 t1_j91dbfe wrote

It’s a joke about the car having more power than normal Mazdas resulting in ‘lead foot’. There isn’t an actual problem with the cars

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TheLastDrifter t1_j91a8jo wrote

If you're asking these questions, I would look into something other than a speed3. They can torque steer pretty easily if you are giving it the beans. It regularly likes to spin in first and second gear due to the torque and it being front wheel drive. A regular Mazda 3 will be up your alley, they are light and still corner really well.

I don't mean to dissuade you from a MS3, but you really should research that platform before you decide. They have some fun quirks.

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tmemmons t1_j91nlsg wrote

I’ll just go ahead and add some input as a recent 5 year owner of a 2nd gen Mazdaspeed 3 list like in the pic. It’s by far the most fun car I’ve ever owned. Torque steer is extremely manageable and actually can be mitigated with many various suspension mods. Even in stock form it is nothing worth not considering the car over I promise. If anything it’s a reason worth buying, it’s so playful and enjoyable. And the front tire comment was def a joke I’m sure. The tires do not wear excessively lol. Lmk if you have any other questions I knew the car well and miss it every day!!!

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Swizzel-Stixx t1_j93azsz wrote

Yeah, I got that when another commenter used the term lead foot, then scrolled up and saw how the other comments were jokes about right foot, ect, and how I got sucked right in.

I feel gullible now…

But seriously, thanks for the advice, I just like fun little cars, the ms3 is a great option!

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tmemmons t1_j93f3bf wrote

Lol I didn’t catch it at first either. 😂awesome well the MS3 is an AWESOME car! Just get one that was maintained and continue to maintain it!!

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leum0118 t1_j92gaq1 wrote

Love my speed3. Yours looks nicer than mine though. I've posted a few pics if you go to my profile, if you're curious

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sardonictut t1_j9307bh wrote

Very nice Speed3 you have there. Mine is the 2013, so it came with the gunmetal/black wheels.

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