Author Topic: Mazdaspeed3 vs Lancer Ralliart vs Impreza WRX  (Read 3615 times)

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Mazdaspeed3 vs Lancer Ralliart vs Impreza WRX
« on: July 15, 2008, 01:59:22 pm »
Interesting read... and conclusion. It seems like Subaru can't win against Mitus with any performance model... On the other hand, not even the "baby-rally" cars can't beat Mazdaspeed3. Enjoy.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=128908

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Re: Mazdaspeed3 vs Lancer Ralliart vs Impreza WRX
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2008, 02:03:04 pm »
... The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, however, puts up a genuine fight with a good overall driving experience and lots of amenities. If it cost $1,000 less and had better tires, the Ralliart would win this contest hands down.

Maybe Mitsu will equip it with better tires next year.

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Re: Mazdaspeed3 vs Lancer Ralliart vs Impreza WRX
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2008, 02:14:52 pm »
The cost part is uncertain as the price hasn't been announced yet. Also, wait for a year or so and the selling prices will go down significantly as with most cars.

Where Mitsu should work is the brakes; the Ralliart stopped as long as my Outlander; and then to fix the few unacceptable fit and finish issues. Mazda is up few notches on this respect.