Hey Veeky Forums I'm looking into getting my first car and was thinking about a used Mazda 3. I like the look of the 2014 update, and it seems they seem to be reasonably priced in my area, especially compared to the civics and corollas with similar mileage. I don't really see Mazdas other than the Miata discussed here, but I would appreciate if if anyone would share any experience they'd had with one of these. They seem to be well reviewed and are apparently mildly fun to drive. my driving experience so far is with my family's old Civic and my Dad's Jetta.
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Isaiah Perez
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Austin Green
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Carson Clark
Where you from? Im assuming USA, i dont know much about the USDM market but assuming the Euro brands are like the ones we have here, I cant recommend the Ford Fiesta enough, particularly the ST model, extremely fun to drive, If your looking for better economy then I recommend the VW Golf or BMW 3 Series.
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Alexander Thomas
mazdas are girls cars brah
dont do it
Isaac Wright
I was also looking at the Mazda3 as well but they seem to hold their value very well if they're taken care of and haven't been in accidents or have been rentals, so it's hard for me to find one when I could just buy a new one for roughly the same price. Mazda6 is the same circumstance, I'm taller so I want a midsize sedan.
Nathan Stewart
Even if you're dead set on this econobox, I would still ask you to wait.
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Nicholas Morgan
keep driving the civic. it's perfectly adequate
Adam Smith
Ontario (Canada)
I guess the fiesta st is probably a little out of my price range new and i don't think I've seen a lot off used ones around. I'm a few hours from any big cities so the markets a little limited. A gold would probably be nice, but they cost more for much higher mileage than the Mazda 3s.
Aaron Rogers
I don't live with my parents.
Hudson Kelly
then buy your own 3k civic. buying almost new econoboxes is retarded.
Chase White
Depends how easy is it to obtain diesel, in your area, fuck the emissions bull shit, buy one and enjoy comfy 65+ MPGs
Jace Hernandez
Oh I'm definitely thinking of buying used. I was thinking a 2014, preferably manual, preferably a hatch, but I'm flexible and want to get good value for money.
Josiah Russell
Post your local craigslist.
Adrian Long
Ford Focus is a great car, it has been Britain's best selling car for years.
Sebastian Bell
I just recently bought a Mazda3 2014 Sedan iSport. If you think you might want to do absolutely any sort of performance modifications the Mazda3 is not the car for you. Only thing available for the M3s is a tune.
It's an amazing car to drive, it's quick enough when I want to do a little spirited driving and it's comfortable while cruising; lightweight and feels small. Get the red version if they have it and white if not, they're the best looking with exterior mods imo.
If you are curious about anything just ask away, I've spent $4k+ on mine lol.
Charles Torres
>buying the 2.0
ha gaaaay
Carson Sullivan
Yeah I made the mistake of not learning about the actual car before buying it lmao. I got over it though, I like the car.
Parker Evans
This, just don't get the automatic one, it has a ton of problems.
Brandon Taylor
Is the interior too small? I was thinking of the Mazda6 because it's bigger. I like having a lot of space.
Austin Peterson
get an e550 or 550i with a 6-speed instead.
Jack Rogers
It's just boring thats why nobody talks about it here. It's just Mazda's answer to a mass produced econobox that other companies shit out every year. It's not a bad car but it's just no fun.
Do not buy a manual econobox. Yes youll avoid the rentals but you wont be able to sell it. If you want a manual, aim for ~8 years old since it'll be worthless after you're done with it anyway.
Alexander Brooks
The trunk of the 3 has a shit ton of space but the back seat is a little small especially if you adjust the driver's seat to suit your comfort.
Brandon Nguyen
I have an 06 I enjoy driving it a lot.
I recently reached 175k miles and it's still running strong and hasn't needed much in the way of repairs beyond basic maintenance.
They aren't very expensive either.
Benjamin Richardson
Powershift Gearbox is fucking shite. Automatics have only just started to get a bit more popular over here. VW's DSG and BMW's new 8speed box have helped things.
I way prefer manual however.
Joshua Collins
I have the '16 iSport with the preferred package on it. Had it for a bit over a year now. Car has had no issues on my end and it gets great MPGs. Plus Soul Red is the best color ever.
Matthew Baker
>buying the small engine
you dun goofed
Adrian Butler
yeah sexy af
Asher Flores
I personally dont care. Im not driving it hard.
Owen Wilson
then why didn't you buy a used prius for 6k?
Xavier Gomez
Because its much better looking than a prius lol
Christian James
Because I shit shit money and I do what I want
Ryan Cruz
ontario here too, had 2 Madza3's back to back and loved them, just got rid of my 2010 and miss her already
Get the GT 2.5L with 6M tranny, fantastic car to drive, and great in the snow with Continental Extreme Winter Contacts.
Carson Anderson
>girl cars
>brah
Please just fucking off yourself
Hudson Evans
Buy a POS honda that will get you to 2019. Then buy a Mazda 3 with the standard HCCI Engine.
Parker Rodriguez
Too bad Mazda didn't make a performance sedan. I'd be all over that.
Luke Lewis
I have a 2011 with the 2.5, It's excellent. I had test driven a brand new 2017 one and it was very nice to drive but wasn't for me, It felt way too assisted compared to the 2011 imo, I still prefer driving my weekender but the 2011 is a nice difference compared to it.
Small sedans are gay mate. If you want a performance sedan get a wrx or evo. and when they release the supercharged hcci engine with 200hp we'll see some real performance mods with this car.
Austin Taylor
When I said sedan, I meant full size. I drive a Commodore currently, so I'd be nice to have more options than just European cars.
Christopher Perez
>automatic
lol
Aiden Stewart
Mate, commodores are shit. Also what commodore?