so...thinking of a mazda now

[Shadow99]

Since the Subaru idea is a no go. Im now looking at the mazda 3s. Either the sport or the touring. Has the 5 door that Im looking for, space, and a little sporty edge to it. Only thing is its not AWD. But starting at $19k its very doable. Its ranked one of the top10 best cars of 2015. The sport has mpg at 23 city, and touring up to 35 mpg. Thats awesome compared to my awful 14mpg daily I have now. Leasing it would be between 199 and 299 a month for 36 months which is fine by me. Anyone open to suggestions, remakrs, or advice?

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They're really good cars, and it'll always be under warranty while you own it. WIN/WIN.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Awd is overrated in winter. Snow tires > awd


The Mazda seems slick. Good choice

 

[99PONTIACGP]

That interior looks sharp

 

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I also agree that AWD is overrated in the winter. Granted, it's nice as fuhhhhk, but it's not necessary at all. Winter tires make the biggest difference hands down.

 

[Rent Free]

Mazda because normal 4 cylinder not flat4 mess LOL!!!

Mazda > Flat4 mess



Edit seriously them Mazda 3 5 doors start at under 20k new? Seems like it would make a damn nice daily on the cheap too.

 

[Rent Free]

Mazda Mazda3 5DR Hatchback Automatic I Sport | eBay

Brand spanky new 2016 for $21,415 seems pretty hard to go wrong!

Wood Daily for damn sure!

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Flat 4 isn't the issue with subarus, Subaru is the issue.

 

[Rent Free]

prolly the right just normally associate flat4 with Subaru unless someone mentions Porsche I guess.

 

[torquelover]

I went in for a 3, came home with a 6. Drive both. The 6 is way bigger, a lot more comfortable, especially on the highway, with no penalty at the pump, for about the same price. The 3 I was looking at actually would have been more expensive then the 6. The dealers were willing to discount the 6 more than the 3.

 

[RICH17]

Love both the new 3 and the 6 but the 6 is extremely sexy and I would get one if I could afford it.

 

[Intel]

I have the 2012 skyactiv 3. I get consistent 33mpg with out even trying. Wish the 2.5 liter was an option though .

So far I love mine, been super reliable, manual transmission shifts real nice, with snow tires it goes through just about anything I have encountered.

Mazda just sent me the literature for the new Miata again. Need to test drive one soon.

 

[Diavolo]

I'm a huge fan of Mazda.

2 of my friends 3's have gone over 150,000 with no major issues.
I have a friend with a CX5 and one with a CX7 and they both love them for their 2 kids.

I have an MS3 and the car is a blast to drive.

 

[Mook]

The new 3 is a fantastic looking car. I love it.

 

[nos4blood70]

Do it! Mazdas are awesome little cars. Decently built and fun to drive for what's basically an econobox.

 

[Blownbyyou]

I really wish they made a 6 with over 250 hp.... I know they are about economy but that car is so sexy and it pisses me off it only has 180 hp...

I mean shit toss the 2.7 ecoboost in there and I will buy one right away

 

[Primalzer]

I really wish they made a 6 with over 250 hp.... I know they are about economy but that car is so sexy and it pisses me off it only has 180 hp...

I mean shit toss the 2.7 ecoboost in there and I will buy one right away

I've got a buddy with a newer Mazda 6...it feels stronger than 180 HP to me...but still, I'm with you, sort of disappointing that there is only the one option. Mazda was supposedly working on a diesel option, but couldn't get the diesel engine certified in the US

 

[Shadow99]

Thanks for the input guys! I feel better going with the Mazda than Subaru. They say the 2017 model may be turbo and awd. But I'll be happy with just the current model. And about the awd and winter tires, I can definitely go get some winter tires then. I never experienced driving with them on. Anyway I'll keep looking at stuff about the 3 and take a look at the 6 too. Anyone know reps at a dealership?