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Replying to: eldaino (Apr 12, 2007 5:34 am) |
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Did any of you consider moving up in size class before you bought your Mazda 3 or Civic? I am considering these cars and am looking at "loaded" models like the Mazda 3GT 5-door. But It seems that 4 cylinder Accords,Camrys,(maybe even solaras) are selling in these price ranges. Even Honda Accord Coupe LX V6 is less than 23,000 at most dealers. No Leather, but still has nice features like in dash 6cd, 244HP, etc.. If you were tempted, but still ended up with one of these Compacts like the M3GT, CIvic, or GTI, please let me know your thoughts.. I am leaning most towards the Mazda 3 GT 5-door for more utility over the Civic, but am thinking that a Accord/Camry type car in a sport model might offer more bang for the buck.
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I was in the same boat and actually wound up with an Accord SE manual. Actually quite a bit cheaper than the 3GT. $18,600 for me (including destination) I actualy got a quote for $17990 after I bought, but it was 400 miles away. The Accord is definately larger and smoother - the M3 handles better and is more tossable, but the Accord handles well too. The Mazda also has more options. I was also looking at the EX-L Accord for $21,200 (including destination). BTW. The 4 cyl Accord is a tad quicker than the M3, so no need to go for the V-6.
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Replying to: dudleyr (Apr 14, 2007 6:11 am) |
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Replying to: steevo (Apr 14, 2007 5:05 am) The civic was a bit better for me at a meager 19k. I know that the gti can get pricey, but since i would opt for a four door with a limited amount of options like the dsg and maybe some floor mats, i'd be in the 23-24500 price range, which yes is about the same as an ex-l, but the gti is a bit faster, plus i don't have to worry about passing myself everytime i drive anywhere. (i like the accord a lot, but this is its only drawback imho.) |
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The new Civic has a timing chain now instead of a timing belt. Much better design. The Sandman 
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| I guess if you like the ricey lights on the 3 go for it. Nothing says "kiddie car" than those cheesey taillights. Plus the interior is plain, tacky, el-cheapo stuff. a Japanese Ford for sure. | |
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Different strokes for different folks!!! Some like the 3 very well. I think the M3S GT has the best lights of all, and all LED. I am Modifying the car to have different tail lights, 3rd brake light all LED's, front and fog lights all will be changed. My 3 will be better in look than a BMW.  The inside looks and feels awesome for the 3 GT. The other models I have to agree, they suck. 
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I think my Civic's interior is a bit better than the wife's 3s but not by that much. In the almost 2 years that we've owned the 3s, it's interior has held up pretty nicely. They did replace the front carpeting, as it was coming up a bit by the drivers seat. Figured they'd only patch it. Do prefer the seats in the Civic with my spine problem. But the 3's seats are almost as good actually. The Sandman
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Replying to: pmc255 (Jul 17, 2005 5:51 pm) my buddy had to pay this extra fee every time he got his 3's oil changed. just fyi
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