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Mazda3 vs Honda Accord

99 messages, Last post on Jan 24, 2008 at 12:01 AM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Mazda MAZDA3, Car Buying, Sedan

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#73 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [chickenlips] by elroy5 Aug 28, 2007 (5:44 pm)
Replying to: chickenlips (Aug 28, 2007 5:30 pm) Was an 07 Accord too big? Or does a mere 3" longer, and 1" wider make that much difference to you. It doesn't seem like much to me. The Accord has been growing, but so have us Americans. Are your kids bigger than you were at their age? I know my son is, and my nieces and nephews are bigger than their parents too. Replies to this message: chickenlips (Aug 29, 2007 5:34 pm) elroy5 (Aug 29, 2007 6:01 pm) chickenlips (Aug 30, 2007 4:20 pm) and 4 more... d_hyper (Aug 30, 2007 8:38 am) thegraduate (Aug 30, 2007 8:40 am) autonomous (Aug 30, 2007 9:36 am)
#74 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [elroy5] by chickenlips Aug 29, 2007 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 28, 2007 5:44 pm) Was an 07 Accord too big? Yes. But just barely. I was wavering on the size issue. The extra inches of the 08 push it over the edge. Are your kids bigger than you were at their age? No, they are smaller. You make a valid point, but it doesn't apply to me. I am the largest in my family and am only 5'9", 145 lbs. And my kids have moved out, so most of the time it's just me or me and the wife. I don't need or want a car this large. Replies to this message: elroy5 (Aug 29, 2007 6:01 pm) chickenlips (Aug 30, 2007 4:20 pm) divewreck (Oct 14, 2007 5:26 pm) and 2 more... chickenlips (Oct 16, 2007 5:07 pm) d_hyper (Aug 30, 2007 8:38 am) thegraduate (Aug 30, 2007 8:40 am) autonomous (Aug 30, 2007 9:36 am)
#75 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [chickenlips] by elroy5 Aug 29, 2007 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: chickenlips (Aug 29, 2007 5:34 pm) How about a Civic, or TSX? I'm not a real Honda/Acura salesman, but I do play one on the internet. And I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express last night. Replies to this message: chickenlips (Aug 30, 2007 4:20 pm) divewreck (Oct 14, 2007 5:26 pm) thegraduate (Oct 14, 2007 9:24 pm) and 1 more... chickenlips (Oct 16, 2007 5:07 pm)
#76 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [chickenlips] by d_hyper Aug 30, 2007 (8:38 am)
Replying to: chickenlips (Aug 29, 2007 5:34 pm) There will be a new Mazda6 soon and it promises to be a looker (not much bigger than the current gen) Replies to this message: thegraduate (Aug 30, 2007 8:40 am)
#77 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [d_hyper] by thegraduate Aug 30, 2007 (8:40 am)
Replying to: d_hyper (Aug 30, 2007 8:38 am) Based on the one spy photo I saw, I'm not really pleased with the looks. I'd rather have a current one than the new 6.
#78 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [chickenlips] by autonomous Aug 30, 2007 (9:36 am)
Replying to: chickenlips (Aug 29, 2007 5:34 pm) I agree. Too many new models are becoming increasingly bloated and heavier.
#79 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [elroy5] by chickenlips Aug 30, 2007 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 29, 2007 6:01 pm) How about a Civic, or TSX? The non-Si Civic doesn't come with ESC, so I won't own one of those. The TSX and Mazda3 sTouring are both on my short list. I've test driven both and like both. Obviously the TSX is more refined, but I have to decide if it's worth the extra $10k or so. I don't like the wide turning circle of the TSX, but the Mazda3 has several small issues as well (weak A/C, hard to read dash displays). Replies to this message: divewreck (Oct 14, 2007 5:26 pm) thegraduate (Oct 14, 2007 9:24 pm) aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2007 9:58 am) chickenlips (Oct 16, 2007 5:07 pm)
#80 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [chickenlips] by divewreck Oct 14, 2007 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: chickenlips (Aug 30, 2007 4:20 pm) I also looked at an accord. While it has everything I want, I can't justify its big size for 1, maybe 2 adults. Mazda3 (and the 6)has everything too. I had a 323 wagon for 7 years, one of the best cars I ever had. Why does the 3 gets higher ratings than the 6? I thought they were built on the same platform, even if there is only a 10 inch difference in length Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 14, 2007 9:24 pm) aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2007 9:58 am)
#81 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [divewreck] by thegraduate Oct 14, 2007 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: divewreck (Oct 14, 2007 5:26 pm) The 3 shares a platform with the Gen2 (in Europe) Ford Focus, and Volvo S40. The 6 does not share this platform, I believe. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2007 9:58 am)
#82 of 99 Re: Accord is too big [thegraduate] by aviboy97 Oct 15, 2007 (9:58 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 14, 2007 9:24 pm) The current Mazda3 is on Fords Global C1 Platform, which was devoloped by Volvo. The Mazda6 sits on Mazda's GG/GY platform, Ford uses it for their midsized global partner vehicles, and calls it the CD3 platform. The next gen Mazda6 is going to sit on the EUCD platform, devoloped by Volvo as well, and is currently used in the new European Ford Mondeo. On a side note, I wish Ford would bring the Euro Mondeo over here. It's a hot car, and puts the Fusion to shame...acutally, most of Ford products in Europe are hot, and they would do really well over here. In all honesty, a platform does not really mean too much. What really matters is what is placed on top of the platform.

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