Originally posted by Charles
I'd go for just a LS or a base model with the handling package(LSD, etc), mazdaspeeds are overpriced for the minimal gains over the base 1.8L You're a pretty big guy..... can you comfortably even fit in one?
The MS actually prices less than the slower models.
I had a chance to drive one at the Mazda Rev-It-Up event. I'm 6'4 and I could hardly fit in there. Depressing the gas meant hitting the brake at the same time. Pretty cool car, but I think it is meant for those 6-foot and under.