Well, I ended up not getting the MS3. I just ended up getting the GT model of the Basic Mazda3 Hatch. I battled with the choice verus the MS3, but I am commuting 120 miles daily and the MS3 wasnt worth the prem. gas, higher insurance, and manual tranny. I am glad I got all the goodies such as xexon, sunroof, bose, etc.

I would agree with the comparsion of the R32 vs MS3, and not the basic GTI. I test drove all three.

Ill post some pics of my white hatch when i get a chance..