Used 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 for Sale in Orange, CA

This is a mildly refined sport compact putting a lot of power through the front tires, often scooped up by enthusiasts like myself. It's *very* easy to reach ~430 crank HP with inexpensive bolt-on turbos, accompanying mods, and E85, making this car more than a match for many V8s with greater bulk and similar output. The abuse this car can take is off the charts - the factory transmission is the only available option for the cars now making 800+ WHP, and holding together for 9 second 1/4 miles. I have modded mine to ~530whp and it's at the limits of streetable FWD power (methanol injection). Aftermarket support is very good, and as the first generation plummets in value, more and more people are making projects out of them.

The Mazdaspeed 3 is the most fun car to drive under $25,000. It is a very spectacular machine in more ways than one. Personally, I can attest that after six years of continuous driving, this car delivers more than what's on paper and the specs suggest. I am very sad this guy's not longer produced. I hope Mazda recovers the spirit of performance and innovation, going out on a limb to make a vehicle that is unique and that, in turn, makes the competition look thoroughly boring and irrelevant. If that's not the case in three or four years from now I will regret to leave my Mazda behind and join Subaru's wrx sti.