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Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda3

879 messages,  Last post on Nov 25, 2008 at 3:57 PM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda MAZDA3, Sedan

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#841 of 879 Re: Save me from Corolla! [busiris] by shipo

Jul 17, 2008 (7:01 am)

Replying to: busiris (Jul 16, 2008 6:55 pm)
"Can't say about the 09 models, but no 08 Jettas have leather interior as an option."
 
Really? What about the Jetta GLI? I'm pretty sure that the GLI has been available with the Autobahn Package (which includes leather) for several years now.
 
Regarding the NAV system, yeah, most folks don't seem to want it, and so they're kind of hard to come by. For my part at least, I have no problem waiting for sixty days to have a car built exactly to my specifications, so I don't think that's unreasonable, but that's just me.
 
FWIW, I ran across a 2009 option sheet a month or so back on a different board, and I'm 90% positive that the top trim level is available with leather seating and NAV.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#842 of 879 Re: Save me from Corolla! [shipo] by busiris

Jul 18, 2008 (3:37 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Jul 17, 2008 7:01 am)
Really? What about the Jetta GLI? I'm pretty sure that the GLI has been available with the Autobahn Package (which includes leather) for several years now.
 
The last time I was on the VW web-site, the GLI was considered a different model than the Jetta, even thought the body style is the same. A technical difference, I admit, but the GLI is oriented as a "performance" model.
 
Going through the thread, it didn't seem to be the direction the poster was headed, in my opinion.
 
As for me, when I was shopping last January, VW had the sale, but lost it due to a fuel efficient model with decent options, such as leather, self-diming interior rear-view mirror and other options that were easily found on other competitor's models.

#843 of 879 Re: mazda 3 mirrors [peddler3] by orangelebaron

Jul 18, 2008 (6:27 pm)

Replying to: peddler3 (Jul 14, 2008 6:26 pm)
I think you still need to be in Canada to get heated mirrors (because we don't get ice in the states).. kind of screwed up considering Hyundais and Kias have 'em.
 
But I found this link for heated side mirrors:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=4670- 48&siteid=214264&catalogid=4010

#844 of 879 Mazda3 VSC by cyshes

Jul 25, 2008 (6:25 am)

Any chance the 2009 Mazda3i will come with stability control (VSC)? I think it's the only thing that's really preventing me from going with the Mazda3.

#845 of 879 Re: mazda 3 mirrors [orangelebaron] by shipo

Jul 25, 2008 (7:23 am)

Replying to: orangelebaron (Jul 18, 2008 6:27 pm)
"I think you still need to be in Canada to get heated mirrors..."
 
The Civic EX-L comes with heated mirrors.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#846 of 879 2009 Civic by thegraduate

Jul 28, 2008 (9:58 am)

The '09 Civic is on the way within the next month and a half. Changes include the addition of trim levels slotting between the DX and LX (lower middle) and LX and EX (upper middle). The Civic VP (value package) will basically be a DX with Air Conditioning and a stereo. The LX-S will be a sport package for the LX, with alloys, sport seats, and a rear-deck spoiler. Sedans will be getting the 3-spoke wheel from the coupes.
 
Also, revised styling will be minor changes only, a slightly larger grille opening, and minor adjustments made to the lighting.

#847 of 879 Re: 2009 Civic [thegraduate] by aviboy97

Jul 28, 2008 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 28, 2008 9:58 am)
Where can I see pics of the upgraded Civic?

#848 of 879 Re: 2009 Civic [aviboy97] by cz75

Jul 29, 2008 (3:39 pm)

Replying to: aviboy97 (Jul 28, 2008 4:23 pm)
In the "2009 civic" thread here.
 
http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=8105&id- g=1&idi=2

#849 of 879 Re: 2009 Civic [cz75] by aviboy97

Jul 30, 2008 (7:57 am)

Replying to: cz75 (Jul 29, 2008 3:39 pm)
Thanks.
 
Looks like the grille of the Mazda3 i, with the chrome on top of the grille and a black mesh below and the logo centered.

#850 of 879 '08/'09 Mazda3 by heybroder

Sep 22, 2008 (1:29 pm)

For the buck, you can't beat the Mazda3. If I can get an excellant deal on an '08/'09, I will not wait until the '10s come out in Feb. The biggest question I have is the reliability/quality of the 2 engines that come in the Mazda3, i.e., 2.0 and the 2.3. Which engine is the best??? tyvm

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