I'm considering selling my Tiburon due to some tranny problems for a more practical vehicle. Cost is an issue and the Mazda3 is pretty attractive for the cost. Has anyone heard and pros/cons? How is Mazda in terms of long term ownership?

I'm gonna consider the Mazda6 as well, but i believe it is beyond my price range since I'm hoping to return to school in the spring. Opinions on it are welcome as well.

 

why not buy a used car?

 

Used is an option i guess. Main concern i have with a used car is that.. well. .it's used and was gotten rid of for a reason. I don't want someone's abused child to become my own -- more so i don't want someone else's problems to become my own. In the sports compact arena used cars have generally been abused IMO. A used BMW or maybe even a nice lookin Camaro or Mustang might be in better condition but beyond my price range.

Not to metion -- a lotta the used cars i look at (RSX, Celica, GTI) cost as much if not more than my Tiburon did brand new -- and often have less ammenities and much smaller warranties. I know though -- you get what you pay for (boy do i know)

 

What is your price range and are you going to be moding the car or keeping it stock?

 

I have a 6...love her, but actually want a 3 now. They are both excellent cars for the money...just watch out for that resale value if you're used to Honda/Toyota....but should be a step up from Hyundai. I would also suggest you go used as well, let someone else take that depreciation hit.

 

That's tru dude -- was lookin for Mazda 3's only on Carmax htinkin 6 would be too much -- but low and behold...

Just curious why you want a 3 over a 6?

 

Price range is gonna be under 22k. I'll be keepin it stock.

To be honest -- i don't need to be racin this shit around. I do want something that is enjoyable to drive on a daily commute and I like out of the ordinary (hence the reason for my Tib, it was both of those).

I'll start a project car to really enjoy after i get my school finished up -- i have other things i should focus my money on ATM.

 

srt-4?

You can keep it totally stock, and it wont be the slowest car out there by far.

 

and it handles very well.. and if you do wanna mod it, BOY does it have potential

thats my vote..

 

[QUOTE=Skeeter]Price range is gonna be under 22k. I'll be keepin it stock.

E36 M3, Automatic TT supra MKIV, etc. $22k can buy a lot of nice used cars...