Modified Mazdaspeed3: OneTake

Matt Farah tests a fan's MazdaSpeed3!

Here's Oshin's profile!

[WhackyLaneCombos]

The owner probably didn't tell you this but flooring the car under 3k rpm is considered terrible for the rods and doing that uphill made me cringe.

[snailspeed]

Literally almost screamed at my computer when he floored it in 6th... up a hill... and kept it floored!

Still trying to slow my heart rate.

[patto]

I love my little Mazda 3, unfortunately it isn't the MPS (Australia's Mazdaspeed version) but on tight and twisty roads it is a thrill to drive and always leaves a smile on my face.

[Stigs]

2000 rpm in sixth and flooring it? Are you insane?

[DZEMAG]

A Prius driver letting a performance car by? Hell has frozen over.

[garrett]

I bought my MSP3 2007 about 4 years ago with 20k miles from a 65 yr old that barely drove it. I paid 13.5k for it and it was 100% perfect besides needing new tires and shocks went out a few montsh later just a wear and tear thing over time. I did a few mods and it really for the money is pretty fun. It has a more raw feel to it, less stuff to hold you in place its up to you to make the turn perfect. I have a handful of friends that had the STI and focus ST and I pretty much destroy them on straights but it was hard to keep up in the twists because it takes a lot more effort, plus the tires I bought were just regular all seasons so they are pretty soft when you hit the turns making it a bit sloppy. I'm going to sell it soon because I feel I want something nicer and more refined but to be honest for the money it really gave me some smiles.

[Gamgamn]

how do people hate the styling? Its easily the best looking hatchback out there.

[youtubasoarus]

Really enjoying these one takes. I like the more casual stuff without all the production that drains the budget for the show. Keep doing what you're doing Matt. Nice to get your take on various cars.

[karpetcm]

I've driven this car and Matt is right. It does have tq steer but handles really well once you get use to the car and indeed has a great alignment. Love the way this car pulls and it pulls hard. When u push it in a sharp corner full throttle its actually progressive understeer. Matt drove it in wide sweeping corners. At the end of the day all fwd, rwd and awd cars have there pros and con's. Owner prefers fwd and from what it was stock its a huge improvement.

[michaelgross]

Matt just about had more than the brakes smoking.  2k RPM in 6th and WOT?  On this car, that's asking to introduce parts of your engine to the road.

[CodyKloepfer]

Love the MS3. I've currently got a regular Mazda 3 and have been wanting a MS3 (haven't decided on first or second generation) for a few years now. This makes that desire for a MS3 stronger. I was hoping you'd do one and you reviewed a good one! Thanks Matt!

[mstSean]

Really wish Mazda would put this engine in the Miata.

[specvspeedfreak]

This is my car. Not a stock turbo; that was just a mistake. I know the brakes are not fully up to par, but this is a daily driver for me. It does have 2 week old ATE pads but fluid is orginal (never changed)...I just didnt have the time.

Suspension is actually set up very well and recently had the alignment tweaked along with setting rear sway bar to full stiff. If turns were tigher, he would of been even more impressed. Alignment is very important and there are more places that dont know what they are doing or just don't do a good job.

Btw. It's not on coilovers either. It's has Swift springs and Bilstein shock/struts. Going WOT in 5th and 6th is a big no no obviously (besides of it not having any power)

[johnandrews]

While the torque steer on the ms3 is nothing close to as these guys make it out to be, getting the rear, side motor mounts and the transmition mount removes torque steer all together and its pretty inexpensive.

[mrtfisher]

Gotta love Mazda! I've owned an RX8 and now own a Speed6. Definitely my 2 favorite cars I've ever owned and even driven.

[Smokinram]

I love how these one takes get so many views!
I think you are identifying with the young high performance market that doesn't have a bunch of money to build a car.
You can't please everybody!
Keep up the good work Matt!

[aaromon]

Matt, I just want to say that I look forward to your videos and think you do an amazing job.  You're living our dream dude.

[Whotta]

Thank you guys for finally producing videos consistently! Glad to have you back

[abadmixtape]

I drive an 07 MS3 and they're definitely one of the top 3 FWD cars to buy for the money

[kilometersbennetdyson]

I own a gen1 speed3 with CAI, turbo back exhaust, down pipe, upgraded HPFP internals, Cobb access port V3 and a custom tune from the Speed Bakery in Baton Rouge LA. I make roughly 290-310hp and roughly 350-400 torque at 21lbs of boost according to the AP, which I'm uncertain about how accurate the digital dyno actually is. But I've pulled (from a roll) last gen Z28's with headers and exhaust, Porsche boxter s with exhaust, Pontiac GTO's, and loads of other imports. It gets decent gas mileage on 93 octane and carries my kids to school and myself to work ever day. It's comfy, spacious and more importantly fun. Sure it's got some torque steer, but it doesn't ruin the experience. If your in the market for one of these as a daily around 10k, I'd highly recommend.