So I took my friend to the dealer tonight to pick up his black Speed 3.

1) The interior kicks ass. It's so roomy! I like to stretch my limbs when I drive - legs and arms fully extended. The seat was already pulled back, and there was still more room to go. With me in the driver's seat there was still plenty of legroom in the back as well. By the way the Speed 3 comes with an aux input so yes, it is iPod ready.

2) The exterior is fucking beautiful. The back is reminiscent of the Peugeot 206 with the small rounded wing at the very top. Front plate is actually optional like the Corvette, so it is legal in CA to run plateless in front.

3) Last but definitely not least, the car is amazingly fun to drive. Full boost comes in at around 3000-3500 rpm I think. 265hp/270tq. For $23k (considerably less than an Evo/STi) it's a major steal. The car handles great, the brakes are fucking sweet, and the shifter is pretty tight, just like the Integra. Probably the only issue I had with driving it was that it was tricky to heel-toe because the brakes bite way harder than my car, but with a little practice this car could definitely kick serious butt.

Finally a pic I took at the dealer



Coincidentally there is a red one that made it through port without getting snatched up. Great Odin's beard I want one. I can't do it though.