Mazda Opinions

>>17198126
Just get a civic for 3k. Buying a new or almost new econobox is stupid.

>>17198136

I've been lurking long enough to know the 3k civic meme. Please go.

>>17198126
Test drove a Mazda 3 2.0 6 speed and liked it well enough except for the clutch which was too long and too light.

>>17198126
Buying new economy cars that aren't hybrids is pretty fucking stupid, if you want an economic car then get something that actually gets decent mileage. If you want a sportier car don't bother with the Mazda3

>>17198138
It is a meme but it's good advice. What does a 15k econobox do better than a 3k one? Nothing.

>>17198169

But why is it stupid to buy new economy cars. I don't get it.

>>17198185
Because economy cars are all about saving money or costing as little as possible. You can get a much nicer used car for the same price.

>>17198126
5k got me a top trim 2005 LeSabre with every option and only 45k on the clock.

>>17198210

Like what? What models would /o/ recommend?

>>17198232
15k cash or financing? How much down?

GET THE MANUAL

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Different anon than the OP here. I'm buying my first car and would like something compact and powerful. Brand new only because there is no way I'm buying a used car after slaving away being a wagecuck for 3 years.

Is the CX-3 a good choice?

>>17198185
because ECONOMY cars are not really economy if you lose 10k in depreciation during the time you will own it.
buy a ecnobox that has already been through that depreciation if you really want economy.
if you can afford to lose 10k in 5 years go for a better used car

>>17198184
Run reliably.

>>17198239

I'm in college currently and have 27k savings from my full-time job. I make decent enough money for a payment. Obviously don't want to use too much of savings on a vehicle.

>>17198247
>CX-3
>powerful
>compact
Are you trying to be stupid? Also
>buying into the crossover meme

Never understood the 3k civic memers, what so bad about wanting a nice car? 15k ain't a lot of money either.

>>17198261
a new shitty mazda will be less reliable than a civic or corolla. and why over 10k for a pos econobox soulless shitter

>>17198274

I forgot all of /o/ is V6 Muscle Car memers.

>>17198274
Mazdas are close to the top of reliability charts and the 3 is a good car with a decent manual transmission, of that kind of thing matters to you. A used car can have a questionable service history, leading to problems down the road. The only time a used econonox really worked out for me was when I bought one from my mom, who is autistic about maintenance and was able to provide full service records.

>>17198268
Get a used car, definitely.
Or you know what? Don't.
Buy a new car which will depreciate in value during the time you own it so we can buy it later fot 1/3 of the price.

>>17198247
>Cx-3
>powerful
Pick one

>buying a crossover
Kill yourself.

>>17198261
The Mazda might be more reliable but you spent 15k. The civic might cost 3k in repairs worst case scenario over a few years. So you're into it for 6k total.

>>17198268
Yea if you're in college you need a shitbox. Anything nice will get beat up parking on campus. You should be saving for a house for after you graduate.

>>17198305

It is used, though? 2016 with 25,000 miles on it senpai.

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I want a Mazda 323 shitbox but they're all rusted away

>>17198126
If you are in between the 3 2.0 sedan or the 6 2.5 for the same money I'd say go for the 6 all year man. More power and only 180lbs more weight.

>>17198247
The diesel is the go if you want some shove, but make sure you get the auto. I have the manual and it is quite laggy when changing gears.

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>>17199094
had one when i was in high school, got it for 50 bucks.

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>>17200540
also had the coolest minivan ever, manual RWD, custom trimclad paint job, grand prix rims.

I want a speed but for the money they sell for i could buy an evo. I have a 2.5L 3 already and want more fast but i'm not buying "performance" mods for the 2.5L. what do? I love the mazda but the speeds are hard to find, especially in blue with low miles.