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New to Mazda
So I have been looking for a new(ish) car and I think I have settled on the Mazda3 HB. Looking for one 3-5 yrs old. Will fit a few kids if necessary, has decent MPG (I commuter 100 miles per day) and has a bit of pep as well. I am currently driving a 94 Celica that I would guess is pushing around 95-100 HP now (poor old girl... almost 400K miles!). So here's my question... Should I get a Mazda3?? Pros? Cons? What’s everyone’s thoughts? Love to hear from people as this would be my 1st venture into Mazda. Always had Toyotas. Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by El Jefe 951
(Post 139795)
So I have been looking for a new(ish) car and I think I have settled on the Mazda3 HB. Looking for one 3-5 yrs old. Will fit a few kids if necessary, has decent MPG (I commuter 100 miles per day) and has a bit of pep as well. I am currently driving a 94 Celica that I would guess is pushing around 95-100 HP now (poor old girl... almost 400K miles!). So here's my question... Should I get a Mazda3?? Pros? Cons? What’s everyone’s thoughts? Love to hear from people as this would be my 1st venture into Mazda. Always had Toyotas. Thanks in advance!
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I've checked out the Speed3 and I agree.. it looks AWESOME.. my only problem is that I would be buying used and guess who drives Speed3's?!?! PEOPLE LIKE ME!!! I would guess the miles on the used Speed3 would be HARD miles... its my only fear!
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Originally Posted by El Jefe 951
(Post 139806)
I've checked out the Speed3 and I agree.. it looks AWESOME.. my only problem is that I would be buying used and guess who drives Speed3's?!?! PEOPLE LIKE ME!!! I would guess the miles on the used Speed3 would be HARD miles... its my only fear!
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Is that an RX-8 I see in your profile pic Able? Looks nice! My dad had one for years (an 07 or 08 I think). My wife and I borrowed it once for a trip to Vegas. I know... sounds sad for a 37 yr old to borrow his dad's car, but let’s face it... the RX-8 was a hell of a lot better to drive to Vegas than our minivan filled with car seats! Anyways, it was a great drive. Got it up to 120 before the wife woke up. I found it a bit slow off the line, but it was an automatic, so I'll chalk it up to that. Thank for the info on the Speed3 and I'll keep looking!
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Originally Posted by El Jefe 951
(Post 139811)
Is that an RX-8 I see in your profile pic Able? Looks nice! My dad had one for years (an 07 or 08 I think). My wife and I borrowed it once for a trip to Vegas. I know... sounds sad for a 37 yr old to borrow his dad's car, but let’s face it... the RX-8 was a hell of a lot better to drive to Vegas than our minivan filled with car seats! Anyways, it was a great drive. Got it up to 120 before the wife woke up. I found it a bit slow off the line, but it was an automatic, so I'll chalk it up to that. Thank for the info on the Speed3 and I'll keep looking!
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NICE! As my dad used to say... ."That'll get you to work and back!" Well after a conversation with the wife I think I have settled on the 3 HB. I'll poke around for a good Speed3, but if not a manual 3 will be a SERIOUS upgrade to my poor little Celica. Thanks for the help and i'll post once I find my new baby!
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Originally Posted by El Jefe 951
(Post 139874)
NICE! As my dad used to say... ."That'll get you to work and back!" Well after a conversation with the wife I think I have settled on the 3 HB. I'll poke around for a good Speed3, but if not a manual 3 will be a SERIOUS upgrade to my poor little Celica. Thanks for the help and i'll post once I find my new baby!
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Pulled the trigger. Picked up a 07 Mazda3 HB. Nice little car! I'll post some pics later when I take some decent ones. FUN little car to drive so far! Thanks for the info!
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