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Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Mazda3

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Re: Firmer Suspensions [sandman46] by backy
Jun 15, 2008 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: sandman46 (Jun 15, 2008 7:33 am)

I was giving my opinion of how the Corolla rides compared to the Civic and Mazda3. Others may have a different opinion. However, if you have not yet driven the 2009 Corolla to compare it to the Civic and Mazda3, I think if you do you will find that the Corolla's ride is considerably smoother and quieter than that of the other two cars. That may not be important for some buyers, but I see it as a significant difference in these 3 cars.
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2008 Sentra by sandman46
Jun 15, 2008 (3:18 pm)
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I know I'm off topic here, but drove the '08 Sentra and '08 Versa today. Versa was a nice small car with a very large greenhouse look and comfy seats but the auto tranny wasn't up to the task. Didn't drive the CVT equipped car but bet it would have been much better. The CVT Sentra on the other hand was an awesome drive...seemless shifts with unlimited power up the power band and the car never felt bogged down no matter what I threw at it. Outstanding actually with no difference between it and our 2.3 3s actually. Had the wife drive them both also and she also said it drove almost identical to her 3. I was impressed!
Also checked out the Optima, Spectra, Rio, G5 and the G6. Now back to the topic at hand.
 
The Sandman
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Save me from Corolla! by momus
Jul 11, 2008 (7:05 am)
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Replying to: sandman46 (Jun 15, 2008 3:18 pm)

Find me another four-door sedan that gets at least 25 mpg city and offers leather, navigation, and stability control. Please.
 
(The above parameters are non-negotiable. I tried. If I had my way, I'd buy a 3i with Katzkin and a $200 TomTom.)
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Re: Save me from Corolla! [momus] by shipo
Jul 11, 2008 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: momus (Jul 11, 2008 7:05 am)

How about a Jetta Diesel? Per the (rediculously low) EPA numbers, the 2009 Jetta Sedan gets 30 mpg city and 41 mpg highway, and it is available with all of the other goodies that you say are "non negotiable".
 
That said, I've now had two cars with stability control, and personally, I don't get what all the fuss is about, especially for FWD oriented cars.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: Save me from Corolla! [momus] by backy
Jul 11, 2008 (1:09 pm)
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Replying to: momus (Jul 11, 2008 7:05 am)

The '09 Sonata Limited I4 will get very close to 25 mpg city, depending on what you mean by "city", based on its better fuel economy than the 2006-8 Sonatas and my driving exerperiences with several Sonatas from those years. The '08 Accord EX-L I4 with nav would be really close also. As would the '09 Optima (same powertrain as the '09 Sonata, and nav will be available on it).
 
And the 2009 Civic EX-L with nav and VSC will meet all of those requirements easily.
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Re: Save me from Corolla! [momus] by thegraduate
Jul 11, 2008 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: momus (Jul 11, 2008 7:05 am)

Find me another four-door sedan that gets at least 25 mpg city and offers leather, navigation, and stability control. Please.
 
Toyota Prius?
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Re: Save me from Corolla! [thegraduate] by backy
Jul 11, 2008 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 11, 2008 2:23 pm)

Well, it's a hatchback, and some folks won't be caught dead in a hatchback, but it certainly meets all the other criteria!
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Re: Save me from Corolla! [shipo] by momus
Jul 11, 2008 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 11, 2008 9:47 am)

When will the Jetta TDI be available in the US?
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by momus
Jul 11, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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2009 Sonata: 22 city...close, but no cigar. If I could swing that, I could get into a Mazda3 GT and be happy. Good car, though.
 
Prius: Good suggestion. I'd rather drive a Corolla.
 
2009 Civic: I hope, hope, hope the '09 has stability control. Any official word? I never thought I'd be so excited about the prospect of driving a Civic, but yeah...
 
It may be a race against time for the '09 Civic and TDI. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Re: [momus] by backy
Jul 11, 2008 (3:11 pm)
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Replying to: momus (Jul 11, 2008 3:06 pm)

I thought you were talking about real-world mpg numbers, vs. EPA.
 
The 2009 Civic WILL have VSC, it was announced by Honda a long time ago. Just not sure yet in which trims. But certainly the top-end leather + nav trim will have it. Did you know the 2009 Fit Sport will also offer VSC (have to get nav too)? You could put aftermarket leather in it, and there you go.

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