Buying second hand car - Mazda 3 2007 matic (1.6 gas) vs Rav4 2004 manual (2.0 gas)

[bboyukoy]

I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I know the two are of different class/category but I like both.

None of my relatives or friends drives Mazda 3 and Rav4 so I'm hoping someone here from Tsikot can advise. I already did my research but still not sure which one to buy.

Considerations:

• Gas consumption - From what I read, Mazda 3 is between 6-7 Km per liter because the chassis is heavy and Rav4 is around 5-6 Km per liter.
• Availability of parts - I read that it's hard to find Mazda 3 parts. How about Rav 4?
• Price of parts - Usually Toyota is cheaper than other brands but since Rav4 is compact SUV, would it be more expensive?
• Quality - If I have to replace parts, which one usually lasts long? I don't really abuse the engine.

It's just for city driving. I rarely go out of town. Maybe just 4-5 times a year.

Thanks.

[1D4LV]

newer is better. and driving a matic is better than manual.
the rest, i have no comment, but i think it would be even, even one is a HB and the other is a CUV.
and you would appreciate the nicer interiors of the mazda.

[abongon65]

If mostly for city driving go for Mazda 3.

[bboyukoy]

Thanks.
Unfortunately, I can't afford brand new right now.

newer is better. and driving a matic is better than manual.
the rest, i have no comment, but i think it would be even, even one is a HB and the other is a CUV.
and you would appreciate the nicer interiors of the mazda.

[jut703]

I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I know the two are of different class/category but I like both.

None of my relatives or friends drives Mazda 3 and Rav4 so I'm hoping someone here from Tsikot can advise. I already did my research but still not sure which one to buy.

Considerations:

• Gas consumption - From what I read, Mazda 3 is between 6-7 Km per liter because the chassis is heavy and Rav4 is around 5-6 Km per liter.
• Availability of parts - I read that it's hard to find Mazda 3 parts. How about Rav 4?
• Price of parts - Usually Toyota is cheaper than other brands but since Rav4 is compact SUV, would it be more expensive?
• Quality - If I have to replace parts, which one usually lasts long? I don't really abuse the engine.

It's just for city driving. I rarely go out of town. Maybe just 4-5 times a year.

Thanks.

If you're getting a Mazda 3, get the 2.0. Same resale value as the 1.6, same awful fuel consumption as well. But at least the 2.0 has way more power, better features, and looks distinctively different too (different bumpers, grille, and rims).

I haven't had problems looking for parts for my Mazda 3. I usually check Mazford and Fordland in Banawe if I need anything. Interestingly, Mazda dealerships also carry the complete set of replacement parts for the Mazda 3. It was sold from 2004-2012 so there's a pretty big market for replacement parts.

If you really want an SUV though, why not the automatic RAV4? Or perhaps a similarly-aged CRV or X-Trail?


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[bboyukoy]

Thanks for your comment.

About fuel consumption of Mazda 3 2.0, how bad is the fuel consumption? Like 1 liter to 5 Km? hehe

Honda parts are quite expensive. I like X-Trail too but the parts may not be readily available unlike Toyota.

If you're getting a Mazda 3, get the 2.0. Same resale value as the 1.6, same awful fuel consumption as well. But at least the 2.0 has way more power, better features, and looks distinctively different too (different bumpers, grille, and rims).

I haven't had problems looking for parts for my Mazda 3. I usually check Mazford and Fordland in Banawe if I need anything. Interestingly, Mazda dealerships also carry the complete set of replacement parts for the Mazda 3. It was sold from 2004-2012 so there's a pretty big market for replacement parts.

If you really want an SUV though, why not the automatic RAV4? Or perhaps a similarly-aged CRV or X-Trail?


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[jut703]

Thanks for your comment.

About fuel consumption of Mazda 3 2.0, how bad is the fuel consumption? Like 1 liter to 5 Km? hehe

5-7 km/L city driving, 12-14 km/L highway driving:

Honda parts are quite expensive. I like X-Trail too but the parts may not be readily available unlike Toyota.

Have you actually called shops in Banawe and compared the prices of parts for the CRV, RAV4, and X-Trail?

Remember, both the CRV and X-Trail sold better than the RAV4. More units on the road means more parts in auto shops. Better supply means lower prices.

Yes, Toyotas have generally cheap parts with good availability, but that's because most Toyotas that have been sold in the last 3 decades are Corollas and Vioses. The RAV4 doesn't necessarily have cheaper parts than other similarly-aged SUVs.


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[bugsmobile]

Thanks for your comment.

About fuel consumption of Mazda 3 2.0, how bad is the fuel consumption? Like 1 liter to 5 Km? hehe

Honda parts are quite expensive. I like X-Trail too but the parts may not be readily available unlike Toyota.

When I still had my Xtrail, I had no problems buying parts in banawe. (I usually but them from Nisparts.)

[echikuo07]

Mazda 3 na lang sir

[Jakescrapy18]

If you're getting a Mazda 3, get the 2.0. Same resale value as the 1.6, same awful fuel consumption as well. But at least the 2.0 has way more power, better features, and looks distinctively different too (different bumpers, grille, and rims).

I haven't had problems looking for parts for my Mazda 3. I usually check Mazford and Fordland in Banawe if I need anything. Interestingly, Mazda dealerships also carry the complete set of replacement parts for the Mazda 3. It was sold from 2004-2012 so there's a pretty big market for replacement parts.

If you really want an SUV though, why not the automatic RAV4? Or perhaps a similarly-aged CRV or X-Trail?


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im planning to buy mazda 3 2010 model 2.0L after 4 motnhs sir ... pa advice lang po ko odo is 65k and price is 300k po... ano po ba kelangan ipa check for maintenance after ko mabili yung car pra maiuwi ko po ng leyte... im a first time car buyer .. magkano po kaya mgagastos nun for maintenance and pa ask na din po ko how much will it cost sa transfer ng pangalan.. repaint po change color how much will it cost sa lto at sa magtatrabaho? marqming slamat po

[bboyukoy]

Sir, try finding muna nang Mazda 3 sa Leyte or Cebu. Parang ang layo if Luzon pa galing tapos first time buyer ka. Hassle sa paper works. May na basa akong blog at LTO article about transfer ng location at ownership, parang hassle. If you know the previous owner, maybe it’s ok and if he’s willing to assist you sa paper work.

300k is ok, depende na rin sa condition ng car. I hope may 2nd opinion from a person na may alam sa cars. He can check under the hood, interiors pati chassis. Then test drive.

Paint job maybe 25-30K. Then you have to do paperwork again for changing the color.

I would suggest changing the oils and belts agad unless may evidence (like receipt) sa last oil change. Sa belt naman, important kasi baka ma putol. It happened to my old car years ago. Buti na lang walking distance lang yung car shop. Prepare 10-15 for parts and labor. Ako nag change break pads din after 6 months.

im planning to buy mazda 3 2010 model 2.0L after 4 motnhs sir ... pa advice lang po ko odo is 65k and price is 300k po... ano po ba kelangan ipa check for maintenance after ko mabili yung car pra maiuwi ko po ng leyte... im a first time car buyer .. magkano po kaya mgagastos nun for maintenance and pa ask na din po ko how much will it cost sa transfer ng pangalan.. repaint po change color how much will it cost sa lto at sa magtatrabaho? marqming slamat po

[Jakescrapy18]

Sir, try finding muna nang Mazda 3 sa Leyte or Cebu. Parang ang layo if Luzon pa galing tapos first time buyer ka. Hassle sa paper works. May na basa akong blog at LTO article about transfer ng location at ownership, parang hassle. If you know the previous owner, maybe it’s ok and if he’s willing to assist you sa paper work.

300k is ok, depende na rin sa condition ng car. I hope may 2nd opinion from a person na may alam sa cars. He can check under the hood, interiors pati chassis. Then test drive.

Paint job maybe 25-30K. Then you have to do paperwork again for changing the color.

I would suggest changing the oils and belts agad unless may evidence (like receipt) sa last oil change. Sa belt naman, important kasi baka ma putol. It happened to my old car years ago. Buti na lang walking distance lang yung car shop. Prepare 10-15 for parts and labor. Ako nag change break pads din after 6 months.

thank you po😊😊 mahirap ba yung sa transfer ng location? sa manila ko po ayusin muna papers pati transfer sa name ko bago iuwi bka mas okay ? ksi sa mabila ako natira pag umuuwi ako galing barko tas uwi ng probinsya tas balik ulet manila sa bahay ng kuya ko...

10-15k mgagastos pra sa oils at belts at iba pang papalitan sir ? presyong mazda po ba yan na parts ? ksi sabi nila mahal daw yung mga parts ng mazda na sasakyan ..

[bboyukoy]

For me, hassle lang yung transfer process. I also don’t like dealing with LTO, Highway Patrol Group and going to a different LandBank location just to pay but it’s part when you buy a vehicle. If you can process there naman sa Manila, mas better.

Oil at belts, yes mga 15K. Then make sure experienced and honest mechanic.
For ATF, I would suggest sa casa. I’ve read bad stories about ATF. Check mo na rin battery pag may long drive ka.

If may moonroof yung model mo, check din. Baka uulan during long drive.

thank you po😊😊 mahirap ba yung sa transfer ng location? sa manila ko po ayusin muna papers pati transfer sa name ko bago iuwi bka mas okay ? ksi sa mabila ako natira pag umuuwi ako galing barko tas uwi ng probinsya tas balik ulet manila sa bahay ng kuya ko...

10-15k mgagastos pra sa oils at belts at iba pang papalitan sir ? presyong mazda po ba yan na parts ? ksi sabi nila mahal daw yung mga parts ng mazda na sasakyan ..

[itsmemanny]

Depends on where you plan to use it. Totoo Toyota parts are easier to find and cheaper pero i would still choose the Mazda 3 over anything. Mazda is just so underrated.

[travajante]

I've no ownership experience w/ pre-Sky Mazdas but have been thru the gen2 CRV, gens 1&2 RAV4. Hands down, the Ravs were miles the better, more able & reliable ones. So good, I won't mind having any of those 2 back. Drawback w/ all 3 was consumption.
I'd suggest combing thru Cebu, pretty sure you'll find really worthy ones.....& go automatic. Good luck, sir.

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