Mazda3s Grand Touring (2008/2009) and Toyota RAV4

Last post on Aug 30, 2008 at 10:46 PM

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#1 of 1 Mazda3s Grand Touring (2008/2009) and Toyota RAV4 by mstee Aug 30, 2008 (10:46 pm)
Hey everyone = ] I've been looking for cars lately and have some questions for those of you who might know the answer. I've been looking at a RAV4 lately. I like it because I currently drive a Tiburon and want something that handles better in the snow. Also, the 2009 is supposedly getting rid of the tire on the back door and adding bluetooth. Today, however, I test drove a Mazda3s Grand Touring and absolutely loved it. The problem is the trunk space is a bit smaller (I have two dogs and cages to think about), it doesn't have bluetooth and I'm not sure it will handle as well as I would like in the winter. Then again, if I'm saving $10,000 on a purchase, is it worth it? Are Mazda's reliable and do they retain their value? I've had squeaky break problems with my Hyundai.. and I do not want another car that I'm going to have to take in all the time. If any of you have any guidance, I would appreciate it (I'm looking to make a decision on Monday).

#1 of 1: Mazda3s Grand Touring (2008/2009) and Toyota RAV4 by mstee; Aug 30, 2008 (10:46 pm)

Hey everyone = ]

I've been looking for cars lately and have some questions for those of you who might know the answer.

I've been looking at a RAV4 lately. I like it because I currently drive a Tiburon and want something that handles better in the snow. Also, the 2009 is supposedly getting rid of the tire on the back door and adding bluetooth.

Today, however, I test drove a Mazda3s Grand Touring and absolutely loved it. The problem is the trunk space is a bit smaller (I have two dogs and cages to think about), it doesn't have bluetooth and I'm not sure it will handle as well as I would like in the winter.

Then again, if I'm saving $10,000 on a purchase, is it worth it? Are Mazda's reliable and do they retain their value?

I've had squeaky break problems with my Hyundai.. and I do not want another car that I'm going to have to take in all the time. If any of you have any guidance, I would appreciate it (I'm looking to make a decision on Monday).