We stumbled across this blog entry after finding that killer shot above, taken by cofounder\u00a0Christopher Little<\/a>. If it wasn’t\u00a0clear from the entries<\/a> that cover just about every car under the sun, it’s obvious just glancing at their\u00a0photography that these guys have a passion for vehicles, something any self-respecting Mazdahead shares.<\/p>\n Chris had some issues with the interior\u2014but noted the Gen 2 Mazdaspeed 3 had the best visibility of any hot hatch he’d driven. His description of the first time he actually drove the car probably sounds like what a lot of us experienced when we first got behind the wheel of a ‘speed. The word “intoxicating” stands out, which shouldn’t surprise anyone who understands Mazda power. The Mazdaspeed 3 makes it just about impossible to drive without experiencing some raw joy, which Chris did. We get it; that’s why we devote our lives to Mazda performance, to bring even more power out of these beauties.<\/p>\n The Mazdaspeed 3 has always been a stunning and, yeah, intoxicating ride. It’s been great for almost a decade, and with the new generation coming out soon, we don’t expect that legacy to change.<\/p>\n Check out more of Limited Slip Blog’s awesome\u00a0reviews and news<\/a>, and follow them on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, or Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cheers,<\/p>\n CorkSport<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we eagerly await more news about the 2017 Mazdaspeed 3, it’s\u00a0easy to become distracted by a wish list of features, making us forget about the Gen 1 and 2 marvels sitting in our garages. We’ve hoped there would be a new Mazdaspeed 3 sooner than now, but the compensation of waiting is owning and … <\/p>\n![\"Christopher](\"https:\/\/www.corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Limited-Slip-Blog-Mazdaspeed-3-1024x683.jpg\")
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