I know asking about fwd shitboxes results in shitstorms, but are the 2.5L Mazda3's a good car? Looking at V6 pony cars and "tuner" carswithbrice tax and awful insurance rates has me back to FWD economy cars. I dont hoon or race, I jist want low end torque. Thinking Mazda 3 with the 2.5L or maybe a V6 Accord. Dont care for nimbleness or handling.
Well made, fun econoboxes?
How do you expect these to be fun?
Would be looking at 2009 to 2014.
Currently drive a 2 door Tahoe.
Mazda 3 is a good choice. The Focus (not the ST or RS) pulls good too but you have to rev high it to get that power, the sedan is more lightweight than the hatchback.
More power and torque than a corolla or civic or sentra. Better brakes and suspension from my readings. Im not comparing it to like a 370z or something out of my price range.
mini cooper
Ford irks the heck out of me. How much lighter? It cant be significant can it? Hatch seems waaaay more useful.
No way! I want power, not a nimble clown car. And awful maintenance and repair costs.
Youre a smart user. Mazda and Volkswagen have great compact cars offering larger 2.5L 4bangers. That is their selling point over the vanilla Civic/Corolla that only until recently, rocked little 1.6L and 1.8L that had to be redlined and screamed.
Like 150 lbs lol My '13 SE 5-speed Sedan is the lightest among all.
Practicality wise a hatch is way more practical, I was able to fit two large lounge chairs