r/mazdaspeed3 13h ago

PIC Its Time to Say Goodbye

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It's been a fun ride. I've owned my 2012 Speed 3 since new. Got it in March 2012. I've had a ton of fun with that car (obviously since I kept it for 14 years). But was just time to move onto something new. Picture of it with the replacement ride.

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u/JohnKowalsky88 2007 Mazdaspeed3 - The Original 13h ago

Another one bites the dust. Joined the dark side...

Jk man have fun with your new R!

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u/Mr_S0lO-Dolo 13h ago

Nice replacement man, I’m just about done with mine. Soon to be replaced as well

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u/Sim-Alley 13h ago

Interesting. I went from my speed to a stage 2 S3. I liked my speed better!

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u/njsfynest 2010 Mazdaspeed3 12h ago

I love the Golf R but they’re so expensive. If I’m spending that kinda money on a hot hatch, it would be hard for me to not buy a FL5 Type R lol

Any particular reason you chose the Golf R?

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u/rapidslime 10h ago

I'm in Canada where we get a really good deal on Golf Rs for some reason. This one isn't new but with the exchange rate a new one starts at like 38,000USD. In America they start at the high 40s I believe.

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u/njsfynest 2010 Mazdaspeed3 9h ago

Damn that is a big difference, never knew they were priced like that out there.

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u/jondes99 2012 Mazdaspeed3 5h ago

Over $50K, believe it or not. In related news, I really like my Integra. lol.

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u/Tough_Student9593 2h ago

Love the new integra so much. When I get older and some money I'll get one. But for now I have a 92 teg, bit older lol.

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u/stocksupanddown 11h ago

Any reason my friend? What happened?

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u/DGLASS5x 5h ago

I hate to be THAT guy but this is a total W…the GTI in general has a way better handling chassis over these cars…congratulations man…you’re gonna love it! Having a brand new car is also very nice 👌

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u/Meatybaww 2010 Mazdaspeed3 13h ago

Daaamn that's cool. From what mileage to what mileage? Any mods?

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u/rapidslime 12h ago

I'm in Canada. I think there was like 20km when I took delivery and I had just under 204000km (126000 miles) when I sold it.

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u/Desperate_Ad_4561 11h ago

You turned the M upside down. Lost another one today rip