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#11 of 12 Re: Love my 3.. [dc_driver] by igozoomzoom Jul 06, 2009 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: dc_driver (Jul 04, 2009 12:17 pm) I really went back and forth between the 3 and the Civic back in July 2006 and ended up buying the Mazda 3. I thought it handled better and I preferred the styling and interior to the Civic. I was not a fan of the Civic dash, and roofline and the Mazda dealer was willing to deal and the Honda dealers were not (but they did on an Odyssey minivan I bought that same year).   I went thru the same debate back in December 2005. Trying to decide between the 'new' 2006 Civic and the 2006 Mazda3. The handling and interior design (dash/instruments and the cool black/red checked seat fabric) of the Mazda3 were major factors in my decision. I didn't like the Civic's freaky dash, boring gray or beige interior color choices and the exterior design was also not at all appealing to me.   I originally was comparing the Civic EX 4-door to the MZ3 s Touring 4-door, but when I saw/drove the MZ3 5-door- that was it! I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to a car with a conventional trunk again...it's like a mini-SUV when the seats are folded! And a lot more fun to drive!
#12 of 12 I've mostly owned Honda's by goose Sep 07, 2009 (9:07 am)
I've owned 4 Honda's and 2 Acura's. I currently have a 2008 Civic EX coupe and its reliable, w/nice exterior lines. My cousin just graduated from the university and asked to buy my car. I agreed and started my search. The Civic dash is one my favorite and its as close as I'll get to space travel instrumentation. For my new ride I decided to upgrade but not to Lexus prices. Attempting to find a car that I can enjoy daily with some practicality and fuel efficiency is very difficult. The Honda Fit feels "practical". Acura has gone all sedan. The Matrix is not to my liking. The VW GTI is amazing but they are expensive to maintain and reliability is not good. I was disappointed until I decided to physically see a Mazda3. The smiley face is not that bad in person and with the correct color it can be diminished. The rest of the outside looks good. I test drove the GT version and I was hooked. The engine (2.5) doesn't have to be pushed and the 6 speed was smooth. It immediately brought a smile to my face. Again I was comparing it to my 2008 Civic. The seats were comfortable and the cabin felt familiar quickly. The inside tech is nice and the stereo upgrade (option) is welcomed. The inside has some additional features not found on the Civic. The interior lighting/dash looks good. Although the dash is more traditional than my Civic the hole package comes across as an upgrade. The outside lighting is also impressive with swiveling HID head lights and rear LED lights. Its a little quieter than my Civic on coarse roads. The Mazda3 hatchback GT costs more but is an upgrade from a EX Civic. If the Civic had most of the features found on the Mazda3 it probably cost similarly but there not even options. Lastly the Mazda3 has the practicality (hatch) I'm looking for. Good job Mazda.

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