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#34 of 99 - by dudleyr Jan 26, 2007 (1:47 pm)
The Focus comes pretty close, but it is not very efficient (I know it recently got better mpg for the '07 year) and it seems crude inside. Specifically the seats were way too soft, and there were no rear headrests at all. Love the size of it though and it does handle well. If it got Mazda3 2.0l mpg and had a Mazda3 (or Accord) interior it would be great - assuming the reliability is there. I was still very tempted.   CR got 42 mpg hwy for the stick shift 2.0 Mazda3 and 35 mpg hwy for the stick shift Focus 2.0. Quite a big difference especially since the EPA numbers are about the same and the engines should be very similar.   Wish Ford treated the Focus like a real car and not a throw away. It deserves better - needs to be updated to the new chassis. Replies to this message: d_hyper (Jan 26, 2007 3:11 pm)
#35 of 99 Re: - [dudleyr] by d_hyper Jan 26, 2007 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: dudleyr (Jan 26, 2007 1:47 pm) I agree, but for the price difference, you can sacrifice some mileage, I'd imagine.
#36 of 99 - by dudleyr Jan 26, 2007 (4:49 pm)
If the rest was up to snuff, the mileage would be less of a problem.   The other problem is that the mileage is not only about money. I have a thing about inefficiency, the whole greenhouse gas issue, and depending on foreign oil does not help either.
#37 of 99 Re: - [dudleyr] by neteng101 Jan 26, 2007 (9:22 pm)
Replying to: dudleyr (Jan 26, 2007 8:30 am) My perfect vehicle would be an efficient 4-cyl station wagon with good handling and a stick shift.   The WRX comes to my mind as a possibility for you?
#38 of 99 - by dudleyr Jan 27, 2007 (2:50 pm)
The WRX would be close if it used about half as much fuel. As it is, it uses more fuel than my minivan, so not too much point as a second more efficient vehicle.   The Matrix would be close if it handled better and had a telescoping wheel (the wheel is so far away).
#39 of 99 Re: strange comparison [thegraduate] by yankeesuc4 Feb 19, 2007 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jan 22, 2007 6:56 pm) i realize that this is somewhat off topic, but my father is interested in the mazda 3, and was wondering whether or not purchasing a new mazda would be more advantageous than purchasing a used volvo or acura (2005 or 6)   thanks Replies to this message: autonomous (Feb 19, 2007 2:26 pm) ichpokhudezh (Feb 20, 2007 9:06 am)
#40 of 99 Re: strange comparison [yankeesuc4] by autonomous Feb 19, 2007 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: yankeesuc4 (Feb 19, 2007 2:07 pm) used volvo or acura (2005 or 6) Which models?
#41 of 99 - by dudleyr Feb 19, 2007 (8:51 pm)
Go new. Then you have the warranty and not somebody else's problem.
#42 of 99 Re: strange comparison [yankeesuc4] by ichpokhudezh Feb 20, 2007 (9:06 am)
Replying to: yankeesuc4 (Feb 19, 2007 2:07 pm) Mazda 3 are very good vehicles if a little lacking in interior materials. GT&Mazdaspeed trims are ok for the price level, I think.   TSX is not worth it, IMO, and TL holds its value quite good so 2005-2006 are not exactly "deals" - again, IMO. Are you thinking about volvo s40/v50? I would wait until c30 gets here - I expect it to be between MZ3s and Mazdaspeed 3 performance-wise and much better appointed.
#43 of 99 - by dudleyr Feb 24, 2007 (8:45 pm)
Still comparing these two vehicles.   Tough choice between the better handling 3 and the larger more comfortable Accord.   If it were just me I would ge the 3, but need to haul the kids around too, and they fit better in the back of the Accord. Of course we will usually drive the minivan when we have the whole family in the car, so there will very rarely be three kids in the back.   I have noticed that even though the 3 does not have much knee room there is a fair amount of foot room, and the slightly higher seats make the most out of the space. I can actually comfortably sit behind myself. Of course in the Accord I can actually cross my legs sitting behind myself.   It keeps coming back to stability control though. The 3 has it standard on the Touring S and the Honda does not have it at all on the 4 cyl Accords. Replies to this message: starhusker (May 20, 2007 7:58 am)

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