Mazdaspeed3 vs. Focus ST vs. GTI

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[Mongooooooo]

Now you gotta own an Golf R, Sti hatch, and focus RS !

[jojomalibu]

Focus ST, bolt ons, motor mount, intercooler, E30 tune. It’s a blast, favorite daily driver I’ve ever had.

[juicecity]

Bought my Mk7 gti last year. Stage 2 tuned unitronic and absolutely love it. I've have zero issues and still have future plans for it. It fits my driving style perfectly because there's days I wanna go fast and days I wanna cruise. Definitely alot of car for your money

[Chubbamonster]

Mazda speed 3’s are underrated asf trust me I have one and they are a blast!

[cameronmoody]

Bought a mk7 earlier in the year and even just going from stock to an intake + stg 1 is an insane difference. love being able to get 40mpg or rip it down backroads and hear all those good turbo sounds. Between that and the upscale interior on the SE trim, I really couldn't see myself buying a better car for the money.

[nandocor]

Love my ST, recently got tuned and can’t wait to get my new wheels for more grip. Bought it new and has been issue free for 4 years and counting.

[ipekkatory]

I’ve driven all 3 before my choice and I decided to buy a 2014 Focus ST 2 weeks ago and I will never look back. I love the Mazdaspeed 3 but the torque steer until 4 gear was unsettling for me. The st out of the three was the best choice for me. I also watch your videos on the mods and I’m planning to tackle it myself for the first time. Thank you for the education!

[mikefitzhenry]

I got my ST a year ago after watching your build and I love it! Still rocking your tire valve caps and no ones stolen them yet. My stock ones got swiped.

[TDincorparation]

I've been keeping up with this channel for a long time now, and it's awesome seeing how many people have made big decisions because this channel has helped so much. I am one of those people and recently picked up a Focus ST3 with the carbon and I absolutely love it. It was stock when I bought it, so I have referenced so many videos from this channel to help me with my build. Can't wait to see where the website and channel goes from here!

[TheDrPepperFairy]

I own a (later)Mk7 manual GTI. I’ve wanted one for years, and love it. I can tell you that if you take good care of these cars they are super reliable. The later model mk7’s have most of the “common” problems fixed from the factory, (water pump, timing chain tensioner, clutch etc).

If you want a very nice, super quick, and easy to work on car, you cannot go wrong with the Mk7 GTI.

[connercox]

Personally I have a 2013 Mazdaspeed3, this thing is a blast! First mod I did by myself was the Catless downpipe with stock resonator and muffler. This thing purs without being annoying to me or others on the road. Its definitely a head turner when you are driving down the road. They are also the most rare to see on the road out of these 3 on the list. There is a lot of customization options/tunes for it. It definitely feels more personal to own then any other ones, very unique and fun. I have mine tuned right now, with a Catless DP, CAI, and a turbo inlet, and I am able to keep up with 5.0 Mustangs, and SS camaros. Got mine for $10k, and is a blast for the money.

[goaliepro]

I love my Focus ST, found your channel shortly after you bought yours and I love following all three cars!

[coleemery]

I got a 2017 Focus ST because of this channel! Love it so far. Super fun and as a beginner I can work on it easily enough. Have had no major issues in the first couple thousand miles. Also lots of support on the forums and plenty of ways you can customize it which is cool so every ST is different and unique. Super excited to keep working on this car and super glad I found this channel as a resource!

[Raymnd]

I bought a focus st shortly after watching your series on it, and it's honestly been one of my favorite hatchbacks since my '03 XRS Matrix

[kylegustafson]

I have a Focus ST. I primarily bought it because I've been a Ford guy most of my life. I considered the speed3 but when I bought my ST (2018), they weren't making them anymore and I wanted something new. I also bought the ST because I wanted something that could be fun, but still practical with kids and get decent mileage.

[swath]

i own a 2013 mazdaspeed3 and i love how it looks and how it sounds. it has aggressive gearing and a lot of torque steer but its fun

[westinoliver]

I have a mk3 ford focus rs. People say that too stay away but this car has been nothing but great has taught me alot about turbos and 4cyl engines. Love this car so much smile everytime I drive it.

[jaushuacastillo]

I actually bought my 17’ focus st back in January because of you. It’s a blast to drive

[maxsteele]

I have a MK7 GTI and love it I drove my Uncles MK1 when I was a kid and just wanted to have one since then.

[danberdusco]

Have had two STs. Fun daily that is light on it's toes around the bendies!