I know there's a few of you out there. Im currently looking at purchasing a 07-08 model. Is there anything I should be looking out for when searching? Is there any reason I should skip the 3 and buy the 6? Ive been tons of research, but want to hear some opinions from actual owners. Thanks!

 

i've been considering this for a possible next car.

 

I'd be driving that over the fit, if the speed3 could get 30+ mpg on the reg.

 

psshh.. gas...

 

Shit son, I drive 800 miles one way at least ten times a year. I used to get 28 in my redline, and in my fit I get 37 going 85mph.

It saves me $40 each way. Adds up.

 

my 07 has 55k miles already and still rolling strong. I would look for after market products (could mean more wear and tear on the car cause they are driving ti hard), I would look at the previous owner (young, old, etc...). Try to find a GT model. Leather, LED's, HID's, bose stereo. Those should be comparable to the base sport model.

You will undoubtedly have chips in the paint...the paint is not that great. I have multiple chips due to that...shit, my car got egged and that caused many paint chips from the shell.

I don't have any other issues...transmissions and clutch still running great, suspension is awesome, everything still functions. When you take it for a test drive keep away from the turbo and if you find a hill and are going around 45-50 in 5th or 6th gear, floor it and see how the turbo reacts...mine sometimes rattles but comes right back on...hard and STRONG!

 

gas...

not that i'm buying a new car, but the kid next to me at work and i compare "realistic" new cars all day long.

i'm lookin' for a little more luxury acutally.

 

Used IS250 ftw

 

04+ Tl is a fantastic luxo sporty sedan. IMMTL

 

I haven't had any issues with my MS3 but it's an '09. Still a first gen but by then they had worked out a lot of issues that people were having. I know smoking turbos were an issue for the '07's especially but I imagine most people got that taken care of under warranty. And yes the paint sucks. I already have a lot of chips and scratches but it probably doesn't help that my car is black either. And the fuel economy leaves something to be desired. I get about 22 mpg on avg but my best tank ever was only 26 mpg...on premium of course. :happysad:

Overall I've been really happy with my car but those are just some things to consider.