Just to let everyone know I signed up on the VBoard, a board for Spec V owners and even they seem to like the new 3 more.

I really like the shifting in the 3 and was wondering if anyone had driven a new RSX and could compare the two in terms of shifting and anything else that stands out.

Thanks again for everyone's input

 

Never driven an RSX but from what the reviews say it is one of the best transmissions out there. I don't remember exactly what magazine but one of their test drivers said it was their favorite transmission ever (second to the NSX transsmission).

I'm reffering to the type-S 6 speed transmission. so in reality they aren't in the same class.

In my opinion if you have the cash go for the RSX Type-S it's a very well built/fast car.

 

look i had driven the rsx type s and i love my 3 but if i had those 3g's extra i would have bought the rsx 50 more horsepower the car is nice nice interior nice driving transmision is great is like the 3 but faster and it comes in 2 doors im i still love my 3 and my 3 is best and one thing i like more of my 3 is the handling is freaking awesome but go for the rsx i said

 

I would tend to agree with Roddimus' comments.

The SPEC-V will be faster, but in terms of look, I don't think it compares to the Mazda 3. The 3 is much much more sleek looking, and classier - afterall, it was designed after a Volvo. Also, I thought that the 3 has more room in the front than the Sentra.

That being said, overall, I think Nissan has, at the moment, the best fleet out there. The Altima and Maxima, in my opinion, are a notch above the competition, and their SUV's are also great. But individually, the Mazda 3 is a superior car to the Sentra, in my opinion.

As far as the RSX goes, I love that car! And if it had been cheaper, I would definitely have considered it. However, I did test drive one, and man, I was disappointed with the amount of rattling in that car. I was shocked. And again, if I were comparing Acura's to it's competition (Infinity or Lexus), it's a no-brainer there for me - Acura, I don't think matches up to them.

But now we're going off topic.

 

My only input would be,
A) look at a Spec V its a sentra with another badge otherwise i cant see any body differences, those cars just look bad period.
B)The mazda3 is built on a volvo frame and suspension, so um yah the ride quality is going to be far superior to the sentra.
C) Ive never raced a spec V in my protege, I can already say I woud lose but as far as the 3 is concerned I get the feeling itll still be a very close race if the sentra comes out on top, i get the feeling it wont be by very much.
D) its all you man, just be happy with your decision whatever you pick cause u cant go back on it lol

 

Hey, just wanted to update the thread that I made my choice.

Come Wed I will be picking up my 05 Mazda3s Velocity Red 4-door w/MT, Sport pkg, and spoiler.

Thanks to everyone on this board for all the other posts I have read. I have a case of permagrin right now and can't wait for Wed.

 

lol awsome, im sure you will love the car

 

nice choice!

 

best choice you ever made in your life

jk
but great choice