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#1314 of 1333 just bought a m3 iTour by riahnna Nov 29, 2007 (7:50 pm)
it's our first car ever we test drove the civic ex first, in hoping to buying a civic ex-l but all of our friends recommended the 3 over the civic so we went to a dealership and tried it out, it was great better handling than the civic, seats felt more comfortable,and better looking. so we went with it i'm now very very happy Replies to this message: zzoomp09 (Nov 30, 2007 10:15 pm)
#1315 of 1333 Re: just bought a m3 iTour [riahnna] by zzoomp09 Nov 30, 2007 (10:15 pm)
Replying to: riahnna (Nov 29, 2007 7:50 pm) The 3 sure does changes a lot of minds. I for one had a similar situation in that I was considering the Civic Si, the Matrix and believe it or not, the Nissan Versa. The 3 5dr hands down was the winner for me.
#1316 of 1333 I Really Like My Mazda3 by mystyle Nov 30, 2007 (11:14 pm)
I got the Phantom Purple I'm not quite sure why they call it that. The color is deep autumn purple in the shade and it is a black cherry/cherry coke color in the sun. I love, love, love the color. I have gottten so many compliments. This is the first car that I have driven that turns heads; Owners of old BMW's, Taxi cab drivers, fast food drive throughs staff. etc. I have found strangers walking around the car checking it out. I have come to the conclusion that this car is SEXY.   It gets good pick-up on the hwy. I have taken a couple of short road trips. It is too fun to drive!!! I try and think of some long distance errand so that I have to go drive far. The special features are so nice. Like the big glove box, the cool stereo. The the sun roof, 6 cd player side air bags. criuse control radio controls on the stereo.The basics are amazing too, the heat really really works as does the air conditioner. The features that are found on this car are found more often on a more expensive sedan. I can fit four people and a dog comfortably. I will say that the material seats snag easliy like a sweather or a towl that is minor compared to how well everything else is made the carpet is well made the dash materials are hot and under the hood and the trunk are amazing. Alot of attention to detail!!!! Very Nice
#1317 of 1333 Re: 2008 Mazda3 changes mid year! [marklmurray] by aviboy97 Dec 02, 2007 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: marklmurray (Nov 19, 2007 3:01 pm) It's going to be a lot longer then January until the updates are on dealer lots. Dealers will be ordering them in January. Expect to see them in April or so.
#1318 of 1333 Re: $2200 for bad A/C [mongoose65] by willyty Jan 17, 2008 (8:50 pm)
Replying to: mongoose65 (Oct 17, 2007 1:17 am) I find it strange that a 2.4 Mazda 3 would be tested against a Honda 1.8 and anyone would be surprised that the Mazda was faster. Never was the idea of economy mentioned so I intend to do so now. I bought my 07 Civic EX with the intention of taking advantage of the economy, headroom (I'm 6'5"), resale value, reliability and overall "fun". I get 41 mpg with careful freeway driving. I have a couple inches of excess headroom even with the moonroof. Civic resale is excellant. Civics will run until they turn to dirt at about half a million miles or more. I think the Civic is a blast to drive on my commute and the 1000 mile trips I occasionally take are comfortable.   I'm sure the Mazda 3 is a winner but it can't come close to the Civic in economy and cost of ownership. That's why I bought mine and was pleasantly surprised at the overall performance out of that 1.8 and the exceptional 5 spd auto. Your test was bogus.   As for American autos giving up after 100K, that simply isn't my experience either. My '95 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 Search and Rescue rig has 230K and has spent a lot of miles in 4X4 on sick terrain. I rebuilt the brakes and the 5 spd manual, put on 3 sets of special shocks and steering damper - that's it. The engine doesn't use but 1/2 quart of oil in 3000 miles and the heater/AC blower will soon need replacement. It cost me $12000. in '97 with 30K on it as a wreck repair. You simply can't say American cars don't last.   Bill Replies to this message: mrblonde49 (Jan 18, 2008 7:11 am) mongoose65 (Jan 18, 2008 7:39 am) mrblonde49 (Jan 18, 2008 11:16 am) aviboy97 (Jan 19, 2008 6:29 am)
#1319 of 1333 Re: $2200 for bad A/C [willyty] by mrblonde49 Jan 18, 2008 (7:11 am)
Replying to: willyty (Jan 17, 2008 8:50 pm) I'm sure the Mazda 3 is a winner but it can't come close to the Civic in economy and cost of ownership. That's why I bought mine and was pleasantly surprised at the overall performance out of that 1.8 and the exceptional 5 spd auto. Your test was bogus. "   Bogus? They're the 2 distinct leaders of the class, simlar in size, amenities, in the exact price range.   You trade off a little power/handling for econony, and vice versa. Both are great choices.   FYI - I get 27 MPG in my 2.3 in a lot of traffic each day and not "being careful" about mileage. I'm very happy with that Replies to this message: mongoose65 (Jan 18, 2008 7:39 am) mrblonde49 (Jan 18, 2008 11:16 am)
#1320 of 1333 Re: $2200 for bad A/C [mrblonde49] by mongoose65 Jan 18, 2008 (7:39 am)
Replying to: mrblonde49 (Jan 18, 2008 7:11 am) Wow, Mr Blonde, you said it perfectly. When purchasing, I thought each car would be a fine choice, but the Mazda drove like a sports car and the Honda felt kind of flat and mushy to me. Simple as that. I traded a small amount of economy for the driving fun (which I appreciate everytime I go to merge onto the Lond Island Expressway) and the hatch/wagon of the 3s solved some of my issues of downsizing from an SUV.   I am pleasantly surprised to be getting about 26mpg in heavy highway/city (I commute to Manhattan) mixed driving.   Both great cars, but I got a better deal on the mazda, it had Sirius as opposed to XM, had a wagon version and drives better (to me). I've put on 34k miles in 1 1/2 years with just oil changes so knock wood, reliability seems to be a positive too.   In all honesty, with gas at $3.25/gal, I'm wishing I got a Prius but all in all I'm happy with my Mazda3s and I'm rarely happy about anything! LOL Replies to this message: mrblonde49 (Jan 18, 2008 11:16 am)
#1321 of 1333 Re: $2200 for bad A/C [mongoose65] by mrblonde49 Jan 18, 2008 (11:16 am)
Replying to: mongoose65 (Jan 18, 2008 7:39 am) Both great cars, but I got a better deal on the mazda, it had Sirius as opposed to XM, had a wagon version and drives better (to me). I've put on 34k miles in 1 1/2 years with just oil changes so knock wood, reliability seems to be a positive too. "   I just hit 40 K last week (got it in Oct 05). Besides being hit twice, which isn't the car's fault (once from behind stopped in traffic, one parked in a lot), the only thing besides oil/rotation I have had to do was get the rear rotors done a few months ago (front pads haven't even needed to be done yet - the weird rear brake wearing bias in this car). Even the supposedly quick wearing goodyears lasted 35K miles.   What a refreshing change coming from an 03 Saab 9-3 - who's nightmarish maintenance history forced me to seel before I was out of warranty   Sirius over XM is a huge deal for me, too. Hopefull the merger goes thru and in 2 years none of that will matter
#1322 of 1333 Re: $2200 for bad A/C [willyty] by aviboy97 Jan 19, 2008 (6:29 am)
Replying to: willyty (Jan 17, 2008 8:50 pm) I'm sure the Mazda 3 is a winner but it can't come close to the Civic in economy and cost of ownership   I think you hit a nerve with Mazda fans and owners here. To say that Mazda3 can't come close to Civic in economy and cost of ownership is a bit inacurate. Will the Civic get better fuel economy. Yes, but not by much. According to CR (February 2008), Honda Civic gets 31 mpg overall, and the Mazda3 i gets 30 mpg overall. If you opt for the bigger 2.3 Mazda, you get added performance.   Repair records show the Mazda3 has been very reliable. Do you have any data that shows the the Mazda3 "can't come close" to the Civic in terms of "true cost of ownership"?   I have a Mazda6, with the 2.3L motor, and I have 40K with no visits to the shop except for routine maintenance    bought my 07 Civic EX with the intention of taking advantage of the economy, headroom (I'm 6'5"), resale value, reliability and overall "fun".   It seems as if you made the right choice for you. Can't blame you for that. However, if you are to keep your Civic past 100K ,150Kmiles, how much is it really worth? Not much. Would it be worth thousands more then the Mazda3? Highly doubt it. If you try to sell it with that type of mileage, you usually get the scum of the earth looking to buy it, since thats all they can afford.
#1323 of 1333 civic vs the 3 and more by dgecho1 Jan 19, 2008 (7:06 am)
Last tank was 43.8 mpg in 08 civic lx at nearly perfect epa conditions near orlando fl......55 mph and now get to work in almost record time with less stress..so, I don't think I will change anytime soon...08 is a bit better than the 03 civvic lx I had which was a very very good car.....btw, doubt the mileage?? I had a prius 02 in which I consistently got 55 mpg plus at or close to speed limit...so it can be done.....   Mazda not as quiet or good economy..BUT....excellent quality..japanese made..... can not fault the choice!!   haiti, indonesia, brazil,afghanistan....personal experience and in the news.....nissan ,toyota and jeep 4wd are about all you see in the roughest conditions in the world..or in TRUE wilderness and not suburbia.....

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