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Originally Posted by mikesride
I don't get the mazda love around here.....every one I have ever been in looks and feels cheap and rides like a cardboard box sliding down the stairs...
That being said I do understand they are reliable, but most newer generation cars are as well.
Five grand should get you a pretty reliable econo box, far superior to my first car for sure! (74 FIAT 128sl coupe....the worlds first biodegradable sports coupe!  ) |
My DD 3 is an 06". Has 80k or so on the clock.
Nothing rattles, nothing squeaks.
Only maintenance I've had to do was struts / shocks. Really only the right front strut was leaking but may as well do all 4. Right front leaky strut is a common problem and will make them feel like a cardboard box sliding down stairs.
Tossed in the Sensen replacement, $150.00 for all 4 corners. They are a tad stiffer than stock and the car drives real nice.
The brakes on the 3 are outstanding.
Trunk is generous for a car its size.
Much better than my 1st car, a 74' Fiat 128 coupe. For real.
