[chickenugget69]

Alright, so i know NOTHINg at all about cars besides driving them (I just got my L haha). My parents are going to buy me a car, and I've narrowed it to two (budget is around 20thousand - no used cars).

2010 Honda Civic or 2010 Mazda 3 sedan

they're both around the same price - which one do you guys think is a better buy? A friend of mine said Mazda is better in every way compared to Honda , but another said she drove a Mazda3 for several years and it has a lot of problems

again, i know Nothing about cars haha. Please help out. If you guys say that the whatever is better in this car , please explain what the "whatever" does because - i really dont know a thing about cars LOL. Thanks

[JiggaZed]

Mazda3 without a doubt.

[Euro7r]

If you care about the looks, then get a Civic. The 2010 Mazda3 looks hideous with the new redesign, from my perspective.

[obselete]

^+1
mazda 3 looks hideous.... and isnt it slower

[optiblue]

Mazda 3 you'll get more for your money, but you'll also have a 90% chance of people trying to hit your driver's door :)

[Cillu]

+1

The new Mazda 3 looks ugly.

[d1]

If it was the previous gen mazda 3, i'd pick it, but the new one with the smiley face isn't appealing at all. I'm sure it's still a great car, but that face is just... :D

[TypeRNammer]

As a honda guy, I would say the mazda 3.

It comes nicely loaded.
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[satek]

The mazda 3 has a creepy smile.
http://www.canadiandriver.com/galleries/2010/images/mazda/2010_mazda3/2010-mazda3_gw_004-2754.jpg

[roastpuff]

Mazda3 is a better buy.

[CorneringArtist]

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2728/3681/31819340349_large.jpg

I +1 to the previous gen if you can't get straight new.

[1990TSI]

If you're closed minded enough to only pick from those 2 cars, when there are soo many others available in your price range, i'd go with the mazda 3

[dachinesedude]

mazda3 is a way better bang for the buck, and drives way better too

but it looks god damn hideous, if you like the design mazda3 for sure

[Joreus]

I just like honda more. I don't have some big explanation, it's just literal taste for me.

[JSALES]

mazda 3, i dislike honda haha

[tonyvu]

mazda because I hate civics

[chickenugget69]

If you're closed minded enough to only pick from those 2 cars, when there are soo many others available in your price range, i'd go with the mazda 3

Tell me some other cars in that price range hehe
I've only had a look at 3-4 places at the autoshop in richmond

[chickenugget69]

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2728/3681/31819340349_large.jpg

I +1 to the previous gen if you can't get straight new.

LOL shitt - looks like the car has a joker smile
Don't know when's the next time I'm going back to the mazda place, does anyone know if you can get the older version of the mazda3 fresh without having to buy a used one ;P thanks.

[hkRicer]

how about golf or jetta

[Anjew]

hows mazda on reliability tho?

[dL]

Mazda 3.

dL

[!MiKrofT]

Mazda 3. It's just a much better car overall.

[Euro7r]

Well if you are thinking about modding the car, civic ftw. Tons of aftermarket potential and besides, would you really want to mod that hideous happy face mazda3? haaha, just another thought for you.

[8thcivic]

Personally, i have a 2006 honda civic myself but if i had the choice u have now, i would go for a mazda 3.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

new mazda 3 is a fucking joke


most fugly car i ever seen, whoever buys it is fucking blind


the interior and power to weight ratio is definitely much better than a civic

if you can stand the fugly look, get a 3

if not get a civic

pretty simple

[Keiichi_san]

Other than looks, everything about the Mazda3 is better than the Civic. (are you talking about the sedan or coupe for the Civic?!?)

Even then, if you get a black Mazda3, the grill/smiley face isn't as obvious.

However if you are talking about a sedan Civic.....I can stand the look of that, and I would get a Mazda3 for sure.

[TomBox_N]

My gf like the mazda3 so I'll say mazda. But both cars r not my cup of tea.
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[wobuffet]

my friend was in the exact same situation as you!! he picked the 2010 mazda 3... returned it after 1-2 weeks... got the 2010 civic sedan. he's really happy with his choice and has been driving it for almost half a year now.

[orange7]

civic is getting a face lift for 2012.

so i would hold it off until the face lift.

shippings may be in by late 2011.

???


dunno..

[ilvtofu]

I prefer the mazda cause you can get it in hatch form, there are a billion on the road so I don't imagine the quality is alright. You get choices for more power too, they're offering some good discounts on the civic I think like 4k or something so that's probably something to consider, the civic should be a noticeable amount cheaper

I would seriously consider the MKVI Golf though, IMO the best exterior and interior in that price range, and the 2.5L has plenty of power and is really good fun. Test drives are in order, civic will feel like it's falling apart next to the golf. Can't say too much about the 3

[tofu1413]

too bad you guys narrowed it down to the two cars...


civic would seem the more "rational" choice... but hey, you never know. a 3 is less boring.

but for the same money, i'd actually get the new Hyundai elantra thats gonna come out in a bit.. those new korean cars are definitely worth the look. and yes i hate to admit it.

[DiiCii]

it really is up to you, there's both good and bad things about both cars. depends what the purpose is as well. but if it's just a car for general use, i'd go for the sportier one! the mazda 3:)

[umpadupa]

for 20k i would look for something like a 06/07 civic SI on craigs/rev/auto trader. in a 4door or something. (i noe i noe, no used cars, but bang for buck i like the SI even if its used man..)

other then that... if u want new, i gotta say mazda3. they give u a lot more options for ur money, and i kinda like the INTERIOR more.and maybe paper bag the front end?

[DiiCii]

^ +1
is there a reason as to why you're looking into a brand new car? there's many ways to spend the 20grand you have, but it depends on the purpose. like umpadupa posted, the best bang for your buck is to go for a si even if it's a few years old. personally, i'd get something that's cheap and spend the rest of the money on mods, etc:D

[Derek128]

if you pick Mazda............ make sure you buy the extended warranty

[wobuffet]

i can't even look at this pic with a straight face...something about those 2 cars on the right side...
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs211.ash2/47405_1352751792353_1638150065_916135_5232953_n.jp g

[godwin]

Mazda3 can be loaded up with a lot of nice options like LED tails and Xenons, which are only available with the Acura CSX.

So I think it is only fair to compare Acura CSX + Civic vs Mazda 3.

Drive both and see which one you like best. Both a nice utility vehicles it is a bit of Coke vs Pepsi argument.

[oldsnail]

if you plan to sell it in the future.

the civic holds better value as in depreciation.
the mazda3 will be better equipped in terms of options.
and the honda will win in fuel economy.

[roastpuff]

The new Jetta is also surprisingly cheap... and comes with a lot of features as well.

However, I can't say much about reliability considering it's an all-new model, mechanically. The 2.5L engine has been pretty much trouble-free though.

[busdriverman]

the interior of the mazda 3 is much nicer than the civic's.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

agreed except looking at the exterior makes u go LOL every time you try to enter your car

[w00tgasm]

The Mazda3 is more fun to drive.

But I get better economy out of My Civic.
But the insurance on it was higher haha.

If it was a previous gen Mazda3, I'd say get that.

I just got my Civic in January and it rattles and shit already. Fucking annoying.

[roflwaffle604]

+1 for mazda 3

[wobuffet]

Mazda3 can be loaded up with a lot of nice options like LED tails and Xenons, which are only available with the Acura CSX.

So I think it is only fair to compare Acura CSX + Civic vs Mazda 3.

Drive both and see which one you like best. Both a nice utility vehicles it is a bit of Coke vs Pepsi argument.
civic comes with LED tails.
xenons...nothing a $80 HID kit can't fix.

but then again mazda 3 comes with projectors.

[Great68]

xenons...nothing a $80 HID kit can't fix.


Not if you want to be legal.

[Jgresch]

I know you are looking for a comparison.... but I think you should get a suzuki SX4 from us... we close tomorrow and only have a couple left. They come with much more than the civic/mazda 3 (awd, full sound system etc) and they are cheaper than either option right now cuz we need to get rid of them!ahhh i'm not a sponsor don't shoot me!

[umpadupa]

on the up side of the smiley mazda3.. u can always open ur window and look at it when life throws u curve balls :thumbsup:

[chickenugget69]

I know you are looking for a comparison.... but I think you should get a suzuki SX4 from us... we close tomorrow and only have a couple left. They come with much more than the civic/mazda 3 (awd, full sound system etc) and they are cheaper than either option right now cuz we need to get rid of them!ahhh i'm not a sponsor don't shoot me!

Lol my mom drove one of those last year. She crashed it - i hated that car ;P LOL . But howmuch are they selling for right now? I'm just thinking I should keep my options open xD

For maintenance and repair, does anyone know if the civic or mazda3 is cheaper? Lol - for some reason for the years there's always something wrong with the cars my family drives

thanks for all the tips guys

plus: although I also agree with everyone that the smiley face on the mazda looks terrible - I still think overall it looks better than a civic , but I'm more into which one is a better buy , and since everyone's saying mazda3, that's more where I'm focusing now haha

[Noizz]

Like everyone else has said, with the mazda you get more value and options for your money.

But here are some reasons why I bought the mazda 3 over the civic (GT model):
- I got $2800 off the mazda while honda would only offer me $500 (this varies though)
- Xenon/projectors
- Heated seats
- Dual climate control
- Nicer interior, black plastics/fabric vs grey
- 17" rims vs 16"
- Dual exhaust
- Ambient/entry LED lighting
- Flip-out key (nice touch)

Basically, its just all the extras that you wouldn't get with the civic that got me. Handles great and you get more horses without having to pay 91 octane. As for the exterior, I didn't have to "grow" to like it, I liked it when I first saw it and I couldn't care less about what another person thinks of my car.

IMO the car looks much more streamlined than the civic, I never liked how the windshield engulfs nearly half the engine bay of the civic and thereby creating this 4 inch mini window in the A-pillar. I can't speak for others, but I found it hard to see the apex when turning and I didn't like it.

[Jgresch]

Lol my mom drove one of those last year. She crashed it - i hated that car ;P LOL . But howmuch are they selling for right now? I'm just thinking I should keep my options open xD


We only have the top models left.... JLX Package... regularly $26,090, we have the last 3 on for $19,888... We are losing $2,400 on each one, but we lose $3000 if we send them back to suzuki.... Tomorrow is our last day, so we need to get rid of them.

Like everyone else has said, with the mazda you get more value and options for your money.

But here are some reasons why I bought the mazda 3 over the civic (GT model):
- I got $2800 off the mazda while honda would only offer me $500 (this varies though)
- Xenon/projectors
- Heated seats
- Dual climate control
- Nicer interior, black plastics/fabric vs grey
- 17" rims vs 16"
- Dual exhaust
- Ambient/entry LED lighting
- Flip-out key (nice touch)

it.

^The sx4 has everything that matters above.... minus the projectors... and its AWD, 10 speaker stereo with sub, smartkey (no key needed to start car)... I know they aren't for everyone and not many people like suzukis, but put it this way.... Orca Bay Suzuki bought 10 new cars from us last week, for the same price we have them advertised for.... so you know you can't get a better price and after we close people will have to pay 3 grand more....

[Noizz]

^The sx4 has everything that matters above.... minus the projectors... and its AWD, 10 speaker stereo with sub, smartkey (no key needed to start car)... I know they aren't for everyone and not many people like suzukis, but put it this way.... Orca Bay Suzuki bought 10 new cars from us last week, for the same price we have them advertised for.... so you know you can't get a better price and after we close people will have to pay 3 grand more....

Suzuki's aren't for everyone, you're right. I'm sure a lot of other people will like the car, but after working on a friend's gixxer, I hated suzuki's with a passion. They're so damned annoying to work on so I'm bias lol.

[Jgresch]

lol that's a motorbike :P

I don't really like the suzukis... except for the WRC one... but I'm not gonna lie, they have a stupid amount of options for the small amount of money, and I wouldn't be caught dead driving one lol...
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/content/image/2/0/2078_suzuki_sport_wrc-4b77acdfa3bf2-625x360.jpg

[oldsnail]

i think hardest car in buying a car is choosing what you want.

sure there is a large blend in the market including the cobalt, lancer, sx4, impreza, elantra , sentra, corolla. focus and friends at a similar price point.... but having it narrowed down to a civic and mazda 3 is the biggest dilemma.

[Jgresch]

i think hardest car in buying a car is choosing what you want.

sure there is a large blend in the market including the cobalt, lancer, sx4, impreza, elantra , sentra, corolla. focus and friends at a similar price point.... but having it narrowed down to a civic and mazda 3 is the biggest dilemma.

Yo dawg, we heard you like cars..

[Derek128]

I'd take civic or sx4 over mazda (ford) 3 .....

[PDA_86]

Given the choice, I would prefer the Civic. The New happy Mazda 3 just really ain't my style.

[1exotic]

neither.

get a rwd and manual

[Energy]

I've driven both and can honestly say that the Mazda3 is more fun to drive. Get in in black so the smile is not so obvious.

[keifun]

Despite the weird smile on the Mazda 3. Its still way better than the civic.

[umpadupa]

have u never thought of a new Lancer? their 10year warranty sounds great compaired to the 3/5 years provided by mazda/honda

[roastpuff]

have u never thought of a new Lancer? their 10year warranty sounds great compaired to the 3/5 years provided by mazda/honda

The interior is utter blegh. Worse than a Subaru.

[JesseBlue]

get a hyundai elantra...since you know nothing about cars then get the one with the best 'overall' pricing + more warranty

[Greenstoner]

mazda 3

[Tapioca]

neither.

get a rwd and manual

And what new cars would be in his price range with that combination?

He could certainly buy a used Bimmer, but finding a 3-series stick is harder than it looks (because nobody knows how to drive stick anymore). Plus, the repairs would blow his budget out of the water.

[tofu1413]

neither.

get a rwd and manual



u mean a hyundai genesis coupe.. 2.0T

was on special for 21k a while back..

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

a csx