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#51 of 55 Re: Jetta 2006 vs. Mazda 3 [emilmeh] by jeffyscott Jul 13, 2006 (5:06 am)
Replying to: emilmeh (Jul 12, 2006 8:50 pm) I also feel Jetta is more comparable to a 6 than a 3. But I am leaning toward the 6, just because I think it looks much better than the Jetta. And besides that my wife has a Jetta already .   I do wish the Mazda had stability control. I also really wish the Mazda6 did as well as the Jetta in the IIHS crash tests.   Why are you claiming the brakes are a problem in the Mazda6?   Ride and handling seemed pretty comparable to me. I'd not be getting heated seats in any case, as I prefer cloth. The one touch windows and automatic door locks (what is with the Japanese cars requiring one to press the unloock button to open the driver's door ) on the Jetta are nice, but not enough to affect my choice. I don't care about the "sport mode".   The Mazda6 is also available in a nice looking hatchback...which I might consider. Don't care for the look of the Rabbit (Jetta hatchback) at all. The nicest looking Jetta to me is the GLI, but I do not want to spend that much. If they made the exterior of the base Jetta look like the GLI, I would give it much more consideration.   If the Jetta looked like the Mazda6 and visa-versa then I think the Jetta would be the clear choice for me also.
#52 of 55 Re: Jetta 2006 vs. Mazda 3 [emilmeh] by jaesee75edmund Jul 23, 2006 (7:37 pm)
Replying to: emilmeh (Jul 12, 2006 8:50 pm) I have an 05 Mazda 3, sport, 2.3L. no problems so far. I can tell you that the acceleration is better vs jetta's base 5 cylinder since the jetta is much heavier. other trims of the jetta cost much more than the 3. also, the jetta's actually closer in weight to a mid-sizer without the actual size, hence the better crash test results as well. cramming more metal into a smaller box will do that. There is no comparison in terms of handling. the lighter 3 will run rings around the jetta. check the stats, slalom and braking to rival some sports cars. As for reliability...don't get me started on vw's reliability issues. if you can live without a car every few months, buy the jetta.
#53 of 55 Re: Used Jetta 04 or 03 vs. Mazda 3 04 [albatross] by jharrisct Feb 09, 2007 (8:59 am)
Replying to: albatross (Aug 13, 2005 12:22 pm) I had issues with my Passat witht he 1.8T so I'm replacing it with a Mazda3.   I hear hit or miss stories with the 1.8T. You can either have really good or really bad luck with one. I had good luck up until a couple of weeks ago, then it just went bad.   Great engine though, I hope I am just as happy with the 3
#54 of 55 Mazda3/Protege by carolinacar Feb 09, 2007 (10:23 am)
I'm in the market for a used vehicle and leaning heavily towards a Protege, but I would also consider a Mazda3. I'd really like to know how these two compare. If the 3 is a significant upgrade, maybe I'll go that route. Replies to this message: autonomous (Feb 09, 2007 3:05 pm)
#55 of 55 Re: Mazda3/Protege [carolinacar] by autonomous Feb 09, 2007 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: carolinacar (Feb 09, 2007 10:23 am) The Mazda3 is a significant upgrade in my opinion. I think you can do a comparison of the two side-by-side using Edmunds.

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