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Sedans Honda Accord Mazda3 vs Honda Accord
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Replying to: nifty56 (May 26, 2006 7:27 pm) 
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"I think the guy who got his lunch money stolen in school drives an accord now" I think the thief that took the lunch money must work at a car dealership now! I drive a Mazda3 all the time - but it is becoming more difficult to get the keys away from my 17 year old - so now my wife needs a car - we took an Accord for a test drive. If you want a nice - comfortable - easy to drive - car with a large interior the Accord would be a nice choice. We are considering getting the Accord Coupe - it has a much more sporty feel - as far as fun to drive - the Mazda3 pretty much stomps the 4 banger Accord - the V6 Accord feels much faster than the Mazda3 - but it still is not as fun to drive - the need to go around corners and brake favor the Mazda3.
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Replying to: z71bill (May 27, 2006 7:16 am) Of course he does...how else do you think I paid for my boat? Actually the Accord is a fine car and I wouldn't criticize anyone for buying one...But as z71 has mentioned it not nearly as fun and it probably not a fair comparison.
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Replying to: nifty56 (May 26, 2006 7:27 pm) Honda Accord problems: Auto V6 "rough" shifting Radio failure HVAC control failure V6 vapor lock, won't start Transmission failure A/C compressor failure 23 mpg I-4 Premature rust on rear wheel well No car is perfect, not the Honda Accord, not the Mazda3. I don't see how these cars can be fairly compared |
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You could just go right down the TSB list for both cars if you want a list of problems. On my 3, I have the harsh 1-2 shift problem. More noticeable when it is colder. This problem is replaced in the summer by the one-touch window only going halfway down. I didn't know that was a TSB until last winter so I need to wait a few months to reproduce it. No AC problem, though. But I have only used my AC twice all year - and I live in Georgia! Once on a two hour trip to Atlanta and once because I was wearing a long sleeved shirt and it was hot out. And in both cases the AC stayed on fan setting '1'. |
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Replying to: audia8q (May 27, 2006 10:53 am) Wouldn't the Civic be the obvious choice vs. the Mazda 3? Anyway, I drive the V6 manual Accord and I can verify that it is FUN to drive. |
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Replying to: z71bill (May 27, 2006 7:16 am) 
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Actually at one point we (wife & I) thought about the Mazda6 - but two things have changed our minds. Side Crash test of the Mazda6 - even with side air bags was not very good (3 out of 5 stars) Mazda will not stand behind the Mazda3 we bought - so I assume they would treat me the same way if I had a problem with the Mazda6. Cheat me once - shame on you Cheat me twice - shame on me.
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I have been shopping the 6 HB, this week had a chance to rent a 3, it was really basic. I enjoyed the MPG (33 at 80 mph over 300 miles) and it got me to compare the two. Differences in interior passenger room (for four only) are quite comparable: 6 3 38.7/36.7 39.1/38.4 headroom f/r 42.3/36.5 41.9/36.3 legroom f/r 56.1/54.9 54.9/54 shoulder f/r The 3 is nearly 400 lbs lighter, much more spritely handling, sharper styling. On the other hand, the trunk in the HB 6 is huge, I can likely buy it for less and it has traction control. Other major differences that are not obvious??
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Replying to: z71bill (May 31, 2006 4:30 pm)
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