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#14 of 19 Re: Looking for a compact sedan (Mazda3, Civic, Elantra, Impreza, Focus) [autonomous] by scwmcan

Sep 23, 2012 (6:32 pm)

Replying to: autonomous (Sep 23, 2012 7:16 am)
I do agree if you are going to buy the 2012, make sure it is a later build by checking the date on the door plate. As long is it is pretty recent there should be no extra woories over a 2013. I've had good luck with Mazdas, ours have needed nothing but oil changes, tires and brakes, besides that they have been very reliable, despite the postings you see here about transmissions etc. I think if you let the Internet overrule your decision you will be sorry, if you like both the cars equally ( Honda and Mazda) then get the one you can get the best deal on, the reliability on either should be very good ( there are very few bad cars nowadays), if not get the car you prefer, no the one the Internet says you should get because there is a chance that you will have .2 problems less with it in a year. Again MHO

#15 of 19 Automobile Magazine compares 2012 Mazda 3 to 2013 competiton by gr8mazda3

Sep 27, 2012 (12:44 pm)

I just found this article that compares 6 cars in the compact car class, and since I just purchased the 2012 Mazda 3 i Touring with the SkyActiv engine and 6-speed Automatic, it certainly reinforced my own thoughts about the Mazda. It's the best car in it's class, period. IMHO, it's the best car for the money in any class. Copy and past this address into your browser to see why many other people agree with that assessment. Zoom zoom indeed, with exceptional fuel mileage to boot!
 
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1208_2012_2013_compact_sedan_compari- son/fuel_economy.html

#16 of 19 Re: Automobile Magazine compares 2012 Mazda 3 to 2013 competiton [gr8mazda3] by toonsngraphics

Sep 27, 2012 (2:54 pm)

Replying to: gr8mazda3 (Sep 27, 2012 12:44 pm)
Just bought a mazda grand touring. Test drove it 2 times. Love the car. Just love it. It does seem to be the best in class...hands down. The only thing I don't like and this may be very minor is that when playing music via Bluetooth from my phone it plays but the volume is very low and fades out. Anyone know why?

#17 of 19 Re: Automobile Magazine compares 2012 Mazda 3 to 2013 competiton [toonsngraphics] by gr8mazda3

Oct 01, 2012 (7:01 pm)

Replying to: toonsngraphics (Sep 27, 2012 2:54 pm)
I have not had that issue, but a couple of phone calls have been dropped by the car while remaining on my phone. I have not even read that part of the manual and never paired my phone, so that's probably on me.
 
After looking at the Grand Touring Models, which were not available for me locally, I wish I would have gotten the "i" GT, as it would only have been about $2000 more and I might have gotten a little more discounted. My old Mazda3 is now for sale here, and while I loved that car, I'm pleasantly surprised by how fun the manual transmission mode on the automatic operates. Best one I have experienced. But the real deal is at this link, and that price is just $1000 over what they gave me for it on trade in. Original MSRP was $25K, so what a deal it will be for some lucky buyer.
 
http://www.gatewayfordmazda.com/used/details/JM1BK323681150129/2008_mazda_mazda3- - s_s_grand_touring

#18 of 19 Re: Automobile Magazine compares 2012 Mazda 3 to 2013 competiton [toonsngraphics] by aviboy97

Oct 02, 2012 (7:04 am)

Replying to: toonsngraphics (Sep 27, 2012 2:54 pm)
The only thing I don't like and this may be very minor is that when playing music via Bluetooth from my phone it plays but the volume is very low and fades out. Anyone know why?
 
Did you try turning up the volume on your audio device? If the volume is not 75% or higher, the sound tends to be weak even when turning up the volume on the car.
 
Congrats on your purchase. The Mazda3 is a great car. I'm sure you will enjoy it!

#19 of 19 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Oct 03, 2012 (9:10 am)

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