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Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit

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Re: Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit, auto & manual [dc_driver] by aviboy97
Jul 26, 2006 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: dc_driver (Jul 26, 2006 10:47 am)

As for the German perception I think this stems from well documented reliability issues with both VW and Mercedes Benz recently
 
The thing about German vehicles is that usually the build quality is good, as well as refinement. However, they just do not last. Most problems with VW/Audi are electrical, and they have had numerous problems with their boosted engines.
 
Mercedes-Benz is just a sinking ship that is sinking FAST. Great design, great power, but you cannot enjoy it if it is always in the shop.
 
Look at Hyundai. They have really improved across the board for quite a few years
 
They really have come leaps and bounds. Materials used in the interior are not as good as Japanese brands, and the over all feel is not as good either, however, they are seeming to last quite a long time.
 
Since this is a Mazda3 Vs. Rabbit thread, I will say this..It is a bit to early to tell how the VW will do, reliability wise, and the Mazda3 has proven to be reliable. Both vehicles will have it's fair share of hick-ups. But, who will experience more? My bet is VW will.
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Re: Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit, auto & manual [aviboy97] by chiefjojo
Jul 26, 2006 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jul 26, 2006 11:44 am)

VW certainly has a lot to prove to the market as far as reliability is concerned. The past Golf/GTI/Jetta had loads of issues. It doesn't predetermine this model will suffer the same fate, but if I were a betting man, my money would be on the Mazda.
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Re: Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit, auto & manual [chiefjojo] by mdaffron
Jul 27, 2006 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: chiefjojo (Jul 26, 2006 12:41 pm)

JD Powers and others aside, I'll say this.
 
My current car is a 2005 Mazda3 hatchback ... er, wagon ... er, hatchgon? Wagback? I purchased it April 7, 2005. It's now 15 months old and has 24,100 miles on it.
 
Problems? Zero.
Gas mileage? 27 city commuting, 32-35 highway. (5-speed)
Fun-to-drive factor? Grinning, ear to ear!
 
Meade
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sinking ship by pat HOST
Jul 27, 2006 (1:58 pm)
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Let's continue the conversation about the ship in trouble in the Mazda3 discussion. We'll let this discussion stay focused on comparing the 3 to the Rabbit. If there are any dry ones left to compare, that is.
 
moparbad, "Mazda3 Sedan" #8898, 27 Jul 2006 12:17 pm
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Re: sinking ship [pat] by aviboy97
Jul 27, 2006 (3:59 pm)
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Replying to: pat (Jul 27, 2006 1:58 pm)

I'm just glad that non of those Mazda3's or CX-7's are mine. I see that they are mostly allocated for the west coast or Vancouver, Canada.
 
I just hope they do not take from my allocation to help them! I can't get enough as it is!
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Re: Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit, auto & manual [aviboy97] by funpg
Aug 09, 2006 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jul 26, 2006 8:55 am)

US manufacturers' recalls seem to be more for things like cars catching on fire or gas tanks exploding while Japanese recalls tend to be minor problems.
 

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