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Offline raptorSE

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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #30 on: 19 December 2011, 14:48 »
Cupra R defo
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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #31 on: 19 December 2011, 14:55 »
The Cupra R just pips it for me from that list.
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #32 on: 19 December 2011, 15:02 »
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 19 December 2011, 13:54
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 19 December 2011, 13:27
Not that I'm biased having a 6 as a daily but these things are quick, even the Sport is a good laugh as a daily.

Mazda 3 MPS is a Focus in another suit.

(take that back actually, it's not).

However my car is based on the current Mondeo chassis but with it's own engine, no longer Fords.  Plus the suspension setup is different, more my style, the other half doesn't like it, too hard.
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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #33 on: 19 December 2011, 16:02 »
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Offline Wayne

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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #34 on: 19 December 2011, 16:11 »
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 19 December 2011, 13:54
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 19 December 2011, 13:27
Not that I'm biased having a 6 as a daily but these things are quick, even the Sport is a good laugh as a daily.

Mazda 3 MPS is a Focus in another suit.

(take that back actually, it's not).

You were right, it is built on the c1 platform which is also used Ford Focus and c max plus Mazda 5, Volvo C30. S40, V50, C70 and the Ford Kuga.
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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #35 on: 19 December 2011, 16:17 »
From what I know about the mazda is you sure do get alot for your money. Bose stereo, half leather seats, xenon lights 18" wheels as std.

But you will need to save your pennies for the fuel. It should only be run on 97+RON fuel iirc and economy is pretty shocking if you dont hang around.

What I will say about it is that the figures dont really tell you how quick this car is in gear when in the turbo range. 1st n 2nd gears are limited but in 3rd... its pretty quick to say the least!!

I used to think these had the ST engine, but a little further digging found out they dont.  :nerd:
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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #36 on: 19 December 2011, 16:23 »
Quote from: shepgti on 19 December 2011, 16:02
like the look of that mazda 3 mps :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDpfgY34ec8&feature=related

Can't see the vid at work....

Like the new one too, especially in white and when tarted up a little............

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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #37 on: 19 December 2011, 16:50 »
dam that looks nice :cool:
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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #38 on: 19 December 2011, 20:13 »
That looks wicked.
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Re: hot hatch which one to go for
« Reply #39 on: 19 December 2011, 21:03 »
right folks i have been for a test drive in a focus st today and i have to say this is going to be my next car im not even going to bother test driving the others,the owner even took me out in his own green focus rs f**k me sideways that is one flame spiting monster the st is quick but not even in the same league as the rs,but he said the st  can be made alot quicker with about £500 thanks for the feedback but i have made my mind up :laugh:
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