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

**bboyukoy** · July 28th, 2016 06:40 PM

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** · July 28th, 2016 07:08 PM

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** · July 28th, 2016 07:28 PM

If mostly for city driving go for Mazda 3.

**bboyukoy** · July 28th, 2016 09:51 PM

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

Originally Posted by 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.

**jut703** · July 28th, 2016 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · July 29th, 2016 05:05 PM

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.

Originally Posted by jut703

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** · July 29th, 2016 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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

Originally Posted by bboyukoy

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** · July 29th, 2016 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**echikuo07** · September 14th, 2017 11:06 PM

Mazda 3 na lang sir

**Jakescrapy18** · October 24th, 2018 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

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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