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653 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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Replying to: hiwaystar (Jun 20, 2009 5:38 am) I guess holding the line on mpg while delivering more displacement, HP and torque is pretty commendable. Still trying to come to terms with the new styling... |
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On 2010 Mazda3 I Touring -- are the white on black indicators on the interior of the front doors supposed to illuminate at night so that they can be seen? (ie. mirror controls). They do so on our Honda Civic but they don't on the Mazda3 -- and we're trying to figure out if the indicators on the front door just aren't supposed to illuminate, or whether there is a problem. It can be challenging at night without the indicators on door being able to be seen. Thanks.
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Replying to: murray15 (Aug 02, 2009 5:56 am) |
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I thought I was just a few days from buying a new Mazda 3, but now I'm not so sure. I've read that JD Power & Associates rates the Mazda 3 as being much less reliable than some of the other cars I'm considering (e.g., Corolla, Civic). I also just read an article that came out today that Mazda is among the worst in terms of a recent customer satisfaction survey. Yet, this car seems to get great reviews everywhere. Are the reviewers weighing performance and other factors much more heavily than reliability? This is not the way I'd prioritize things as a long-time Toyota guy who can't seem to get a fair price on a Corolla these days. Is there some sort of bias against Mazda in the way they came up with the ratings? Thanks. |
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Replying to: movinout77 (Aug 18, 2009 2:36 pm) Car review generally are not about "reliability" at all. As far as I know CR is the only one that considers that in their recomendations, but even there it has nothing to do with how they rank the vehicles it's just that they will not recommend a car unles it gets at least an average rating on their reliability surveys.
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Aug 18, 2009 3:39 pm) Just out of curiosity, do you know where this car stands with respect to CR's recommendation?
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Replying to: movinout77 (Aug 18, 2009 4:13 pm) "small wagons and hatchbacks". Ahead of it were: Mazda5 Touring Volkswagen Rabbit S Toyota Prius Touring (2009) Volkswagen Jetta SE (2.5) Hyundai Elantra Touring They also listed predicted reliability as above average. |
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Replying to: movinout77 (Aug 18, 2009 2:36 pm) The Mazda3 is one of the most reliable cars one can buy. There are, of course, caveats. Any new model is more prone to reliability issues than a model that has been around for a number of years. Since this model year is new for both the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3, you may consider waiting until the bugs are ironed out from a new model year. For more information, consult Consumer Reports. Other important factors you may want to consider in comparing these vehicles are fuel efficiency and resale value, if you are planning to sell the car in the future. Mazda3 has good but not great fuel efficiency; the Corolla is better, the Civic Hybrid best. From a resale point of view the dynamic duo, Toyota and Honda, still reign supreme.
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The Mazda3 is supposed to be a fun car. If I want to save gas alone, I'd walk or ride my bike for short trips.  I think we have beaten the MPG to death. Backy can by the Rogue or Corolla.
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Replying to: autonomous (Aug 21, 2009 10:33 am) How funny everyone forgets that the Mazda3 i has a 25/33 mpg rating with MORE power then Corolla and Civic. Last I checked, a 25/33 rating is not considered "not great". Please, do not bring up the Mazda3 s either, it gets the same fuel economy as the Corolla S and has more power then the Corolla S. As for resale, the Mazda3 is on par with the Corolla and Civic. MAZDA3 GETS GOOD FUEL ECONOMY!!!!! PERIOD, END OF CONVERSATION!!!!!!!! GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
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