I'd say a mazda 3(wagon for sure) for the utility, or a tC if you want something kinda sporty but still reliable. my buddy has one and it's nice and he's had no problems with it. I mean come on it's a toyota, you know they're reliable, you just had one.
personally, if i was going off that list, i'd choose a tC. and prob turbo the crap out of it, but that's just me. _________________
1993 mustang 2.3l
^^so slow
so, pretty much narrowed it down to either Mazda3 or Toyota Corolla.
I like the Mazda3 more than the Corolla.
Anyone know of anyone selling one in good condition? (transmission doesn't matter, would like to have ABS, <80,000 miles)
Thanks guys! _________________ 2009-2010 PR
Not sure what the used pricing on it is, but my girlfriend has a newer camry. It's a great people mover and seems reliable (meets your requirements) but the thing has no soul - it makes me love my MINI that much more after driving her car. I've driven a Mazda 3 (the hatchback one) and felt about the same for it with the added funness of being incapable of making a smooth shift for anything. I hear the Mazdaspeed3 transmission is the same (don't remember who was telling me their sister had one that did that, Ari maybe?).
DNAgirl wrote:
And I'm not sure what being female has to do with needing a backseat :p
How else is she supposed to bus around all the children she's supposed to pop out?
I loved my 3. Totally worth it to me. Tons of space, zippy little car. I found it very easy to shift. Easy to work on, i sold mine last year this time for 9k with 70k miles on it. (very early edition hatch 2.3 manual.)
My sister has a scion and has had a few issues with it. (tc) also, the car is the most cramped thing ever. And horrible to drive. (no feel compared to the mazda.) www.mazda3forums.com , In 72k of VERY VERY VERY hard driving. I went through 3 sets of tires, tons of oil changes, a clutch, and a thermostat. Nothing else died or broke on it. Very sturdy little car.
I just had to have more power... _________________
Engaged to the most wonderful girl in the world.
As sad as I am to say it, I voted for the TC. Of the group, it's gonna be the best bet. Civics have become way too cookie cutter.
One of our customers has a TC. We used a Sound Performance turbo kit, and he make a little over 360 whp with no other mods. Daily driven and with no issues. Best of both worlds.
Although, a K20 swapped Fit with a blower sounds like fun too.
Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 97 Location: Central SC
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:
The Mazda 3 is good. A base Subaru Impreza is a safe car and is pretty cheap. Plus you get the all wheel drive which is good if you move up north and have to drive in snow.
Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 2661 Location: Clemson University / Greer, SC
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject:
Between the Corolla and the Mazda3, the Corolla better suits your needs in a few areas. But that being said, it has no soul and I would find it boring myself. Go for the Mazda! Wish you didn't hate hatches though cause it looks much better than the sedan _________________ Club Secretary (2009-2010)
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