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#4 of 99 Mazda3 v. Honda Accord by z71bill May 27, 2006 (7:16 am)
"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. Replies to this message: audia8q (May 27, 2006 10:53 am) bristol2 (May 31, 2006 10:16 am) d_hyper (May 31, 2006 2:25 pm)
#5 of 99 Re: Mazda3 v. Honda Accord [z71bill] by audia8q May 27, 2006 (10:53 am)
Replying to: z71bill (May 27, 2006 7:16 am) I think the thief that took the lunch money must work at a car dealership now!   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. Replies to this message: bristol2 (May 31, 2006 10:16 am)
#6 of 99 Re: Mazda 3 v. Honda Accord [nifty56] by aviboy97 May 27, 2006 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: nifty56 (May 26, 2006 7:27 pm) Just to keep things fair:   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
#7 of 99 TSB by cti May 29, 2006 (8:34 pm)
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'.
#8 of 99 Re: Mazda3 v. Honda Accord [audia8q] by bristol2 May 31, 2006 (10:16 am)
Replying to: audia8q (May 27, 2006 10:53 am) Not sure that the Mazda3 is in the same class as the Accord size wise therefore mileage and handling wise.   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.
#9 of 99 Re: Mazda3 v. Honda Accord [z71bill] by d_hyper May 31, 2006 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: z71bill (May 27, 2006 7:16 am) May I humbly suggest Mazda6 (sedan/wagon/hatch) for your wife?!
#10 of 99 d_hyper by z71bill May 31, 2006 (4:30 pm)
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. Replies to this message: midnightcowboy (Aug 07, 2006 12:51 pm) pat (Aug 08, 2006 7:44 am)
#11 of 99 3 or 6 by stuartf Aug 07, 2006 (12:09 pm)
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?? Replies to this message: midnightcowboy (Aug 07, 2006 12:55 pm)
#12 of 99 Re: d_hyper [z71bill] by midnightcowboy Aug 07, 2006 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: z71bill (May 31, 2006 4:30 pm) what happened to your Mazda 3 . I thought there were a very good car. Replies to this message: pat (Aug 08, 2006 7:44 am)
#13 of 99 Re: 3 or 6 [stuartf] by midnightcowboy Aug 07, 2006 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: stuartf (Aug 07, 2006 12:09 pm) The V6 Accord has traction control and skid control and much faster accelration and will get you 30 mpg. The Mazda 6 will get worse mileage; the Mazda 3 a little better.   What are you comparing Mazda 3 to an Accord or a Mazda 3 to a Mazda 6? if the latter you are probably posting in the wrong place; either look at an existing Mazda 3 vs Mazda 6 thread or start a new one.   cruis'n   MidCow

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