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tsakiki · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:29 am Post subject: New car "advice"? (Mazda 3 Sport)

It's nearly time for me to replace my 1993 Honda Civic Si Hatchback (and no, not just because some idiot smashed a window and stole my stereo on Friday), and I'm most likely going to get a 2007 Mazda 3 Sport GT.

Anyone have any opinions on it, good or bad?

Knowing me, I'll go through the motions of examining alternatives, but I'm pretty sure this is the car I'll get. I want something that is a true replacement for the hatchback, so either need another hatchback, a small wagon, or a small SUV, so that does limit the playing field. I also don't want to spend a lot of money, since it's "just a car", but I like having something nice (I'd rather get a top of the line "cheap" car than a bottom of the line "expensive" car).

And yes, it really does look a lot like a big brother of my '93 Civic. Very Happy

Exzavier · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:08 am Post subject:

What about the mazda 3 speed version?
Alot more hourse power Very Happy

Or a Subaru WRX Wagon.
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Madhatte · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:00 am Post subject:

Yeah, you gotta know I'm gonna pipe up and say nice things about Subarus. I love 'em. I currently own my fourth Subaru. AWD rules.
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Exzavier · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:57 am Post subject:

what do you have? I Forget from the other threads, was it an Outback?
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Madhatte · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject:

Yeah, an Outback. I had an '03, which I absolutely adored, but was forced to sell it and accept a '96 instead. Soon as I can afford it, I want a Legacy GT wagon. Those are freaking nice.
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Izane Bricks · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject:

I'm a huge fan of Subaru as well. My next car will most likely be an Outback wagon.
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Trassin · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject:

I like this...

Saturn Sky
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Izane Bricks · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject:

Don't be fooled, it's merely a snap-on body kit. Saturn doesn't make cool looking cars.
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CrushFearSynth · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject:

I had a Saturn once. It was pretty damn cool looking. Better than that gay mile high spoiler nonsense with an exhaust system that sounds like a playing card in the spokes of a bicycle moving at high speeds. LOOK AT HOW BIG I WANT YOU TO THINK MY PENIS IS!
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Trassin · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject:

Resheph · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject:

Yeah you can by it exactly like that...but it's a fucking Saturn. Enough said.
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Trassin · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject:

Madhatte · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject:

Trassin · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:14 pm Post subject:

I see one problem with that Madhatte, I want a convertible for my next car.

I still have my Explorer and plan on keeping it for hauling stuff around and for the 4 wheel drive when I need it.

I want my next car to be a manual trans, good gas millage (at least +30, preferably a hybrid), fun to drive, and a convertible. I would also like to get a new car if for no other reason than I have no other responsibilities that I have to worry about right now and want to enjoy my freedom before life sneaks up on me and gets in the way.
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Resheph · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject:

Well for Tsakiki: I'd say go for it. If it's right up your alley, and in your price range, why not take it? I don't know much about Mazda's at all, besides the fact that the RX7 rocks my face off. If it's comfy to you, you like it, and it fits yours needs, why not buy it? Just make sure your dealer isn't a bunch of fuck-tards, get a good warranty on it, and get a good deal on it, then you're good to go!

Edit Towards Trassin:
Trassin: The need for a convertible is the need for a cock in your ass. You're gay. But you do drive an Exploder so I understand. As gay as it might sound (besides the fact that you demand a convertible with 30+ mpg = gay) I'd suggest a Saab or a Volvo. I haven't payed much attention to their lineup recently but I'm sure they have something gay enough for you. Very Happy

Non-Gay would = A used convertible Corvette! If 2 seats, half way decent interior, and all around performance is your goal, PLUS 30+ mpg (and slightly higher insurance) then the Vette is for you bud! Twisted Evil

And thats probably the worst pic ever of my baby! Very Happy

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Fyredancer · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:52 am Post subject:

tsakiki,

while i'm not that familiar with the 3, I've had 3 mazdas over my driving lifetime and have absolutely loved every one of them.

323 hatchback - I drove that puppy into the ground! awesome little workhorse of a car, excellent gas mileage and would do anything I asked it to Smile

B2500 truck - good truck, good gas mileage, would probably still have it if not for the...

Miata - holy crap I love this car!! excellent gas mileage, lots of 'zoom zoom' and it's beautiful.

The bulk of my family is the same way, we had a B2000 truck (89) that ran freakin forever, mom drives (or drove, until it was totaled, she's shopping for a new one now) a 97 miata with 150,000+ miles that ran like a dream, dad had many RX7's over the years, Haven's RX8, etc etc, none of them have had any complaints!

(the one time I ventured out of mazda land was with a @#$#@ piece of shit corsica that was ALWAYS in the shop, will not be making that mistake again!)
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Exzavier · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:12 am Post subject:

I like Saturns, the Saturn Sky is hot. The redline model should be cool. It is basicly the same car as the Pontiac Solstice and Opal (whatever).

I think the original model was an Opal and brought over here as a saturn and pontiac.

I would consider buying a Saturn. I would NEVER buy a Ford. They are such crap. And never a Kia or Hyundai.

However with the Saturn Sky the reviews in like car and driver and such, none of the reviews like the car except for the styling. Susposedly the handling sucks.
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Trassin · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:38 am Post subject:

tsakiki · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:57 am Post subject:

Thanks for the advice everyone, especially the pro-Mazda sentiments from Fyredancer. The WRX and Outback are more than I want to spend, but I will add the Subaru Impreza 2.5i SE Wagon to my short list. I think it's an ugly car though, and since I keep my cars so long, I really want one that I think is attractive as well as a good car. Subaru gets such good word-of-mouth for its winter driving capability, it's hard to neglect it here in the frozen northlands.

Exzavier, I don't need the higher-powered Mazdaspeed3 or the WRX. I like a peppy car, but I don't need to treat each red light as a launch pad. As long as I can hit 65 mph before the end of a freeway on-ramp, I'm happy. The extra cost for more power isn't worth it to me, not to mention the higher insurance and higher fuel consumption as well.

Current short list:

Mazda 3 Sport GT
Subaru Impreza 2.5i SE Wagon
Toyota Matrix

Madhatte · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:30 am Post subject: