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toyota matrix or mazda3

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by danny317, Sep 20, 2005.

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  1. danny317

    danny317 Member

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    need to trade in my car for one w/ better gas mileage but i want my new ride to have a little zip. i also need space to haul stuff around in. im down to the toyota matrix and mazda3. does anyone here own one of them. what do you think? thanx
     
    #1 danny317, Sep 20, 2005
  2. AMS

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    the mazda 3... just looks so much better, and plus, the matrix just sounds so homo.


    zoom zooom zooom
     
    #2 AMS, Sep 20, 2005
  3. chow_yun_fat

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    What is your budget? For 20k I would go with the new Civic Si. 200 hp and probally almost 30mpg city.
     
    #3 chow_yun_fat, Sep 20, 2005
  4. geeimsobored

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    Mazda3

    I just got one. One of consumer reports best rated cars around. Better than corolla and civic.

    Great gas mileage (35 on the highway), sweet extra features that civic doesnt give (like radio controls on steering, tiptronic manual, etc..) and GREAT PRICE. I paid 12k for a used 2004 mazda3 with 19000 miles. The car has been great and handles much better than a civic (which i find is the civic's one downside)

    Reliability was rated as excellent by consumer reports so it should go a long way.
     
    #4 geeimsobored, Sep 20, 2005
  5. Davidoff

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    I like the looks of the Mazda3 better
     
    #5 Davidoff, Sep 20, 2005
  6. Manny Ramirez

    Manny Ramirez The Music Man

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    I have driven (unfortunately for me) the Toyota Matrix while on business travel. It absolutely blows. Go with the Mazda 3 - better yet, come up with something better than these 2 vehicles. :p ;)
     
    #6 Manny Ramirez, Sep 20, 2005
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    howbout one of those scions?
     
    #7 vlaurelio, Sep 20, 2005
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    Should have been a poll but my vote is for the mazda 3 as well.
     
    #8 BiGGieStuFF, Sep 20, 2005
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    I bought a Mazda 3 in mid June. Best decision I ever made.
     
    #9 JBIIRockets, Sep 20, 2005
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    I got a blue Mazda 3 5 door. Fun car that handles great, decent features for the price. Also nice not having a car that looks like every other car on the road. My friend has a Scion tC (nice car) and the Mazda 3 definately feels sportier.
     
    #10 AGBee, Sep 20, 2005
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    Mazda 3, no question about it.

    There is also that HHR and PTCruiser if you are into 'throwbacks', they probably have more cargo capacity
     
    #11 tigermission1, Sep 20, 2005
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    mazda 3 mos def.
     
    #12 steddinotayto, Sep 20, 2005
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    any toyota matrix xrs owners out there? what do yall have to say?

    btw, does the toyota matrix xrs take premium gas?
     
    #13 danny317, Sep 21, 2005
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    Mazda 3, the matrix is wack.
     
    #14 leehoang, Sep 21, 2005
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    The new civic SI is very nice. If he is looking in the same price range the RSX is also a nice choice but doesnt quite get the milage of the civic.
     
    #15 Kilgore Trout, Sep 21, 2005
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