Mazda 3 hatchback or Honda Jazz???

[Tacoma_34]

how much is the mazda 3 hatch over there?

[oldblue]

So... What should i buy? I'm confused!

Hyundai Getz na lang ma'm

seriously get the honda jazz. the mz3 is overpriced at 800K+. not worth it.

if will spend more than 800k on a car, i'd rather get the civic 1.8s.

[mazdamazda]

So... What should i buy? I'm confused!

Go for the Mazda3 HB. It is more comfortable (more so in long drives) and its handling is vastly superior. Plus, you are getting more metal for your money... I am not fond of favoring subcompacts over compacts simply because in a real-life accident size does still matter.

I hear that Mazda has an on-going promo where-in a 3-years to pay financing scheme is pegged at 0% interest.

[Mguy]

So... What should i buy? I'm confused!

Test drive them both and see them up close to validate all the things we said here and see what you feel is right.

At the end of the day, it boils down to your budget.

[creepy]

I think the Jazz is a better deal for fuel efficiency, looks (may mag-re-reklamo) and versatility.

[an0nim0us]

Get the Mazda 3. Mazda feels far more solid than the Jazz.

[niky]

I upgraded to 17's on my mazda3 hatch about 13 months ago, and the responsiveness of the steering, and the road feel didn't change at all. At first I thought it was louder... but with 17's you can get a bit more grip in them. Moreso now I've got wider fronts than rears...

Bwahaha... hardcore, pare... if I were an insurance adjuster and I saw wider front meats on your car, I'd know you were up to something funny... ...I wanted to do the same thing, but I couldn't find the right staggered set in my size.

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*kathleentan: Tama nga sina redorange and Mguy... Try before you buy!

Too bad you missed the Honda show, they had Jazzes up for test-drive. Maybe at the next Manila Motor Show, you can try both cars and decide for yourself.

What you've got to remember as you test... will that niggling problem (sound over bumps, poor power, tinny doors, whatever) be something I'll get used to over time, or will I eventually come to hate this car? Do I love this car enough to buy it? Does the driver's seat feel like home?

Some of us can live with a tinny, stiff car, some of us don't mind a lack of power or fuel economy... but we're not you. We can only tell you what we like, but what you like is entirely up to you.

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Wag mo nang isipin kung anong mas practical... in that case, I'll tell you what I tell everyone who's looking for a practical new car. Bili ka nalang ng Crosswind... they're horrible, but they're economical and will last forever. :hysterical: ...just think about what you want, and go out and test-drive!

[tylerdude]

Hyundai Getz na lang ma'm

seriously get the honda jazz. the mz3 is overpriced at 800K+. not worth it.

if will spend more than 800k on a car, i'd rather get the civic 1.8s.

i think most cars that are in class of mazda3 are in price range of 800k and up already. i think jazz is the one overpriced since its 1.5 liter is alread at 770k.

[alph]

add 100-200k makakabili ka na ng compact SUV now..why not try compact SUV...mas astig tingnan ang girls driving compact SUV...

[toink]

If I would imagine a girl driving a white Mazda3 hatch w/ light or no tint at all?. . .huwaaaaww. . .2 words. . .***. . .appeal wag lang lola ha.

wow 770k na pala ang jazz? overpriced nga for a mini-compact pero dami bumili tipid daw kasi.

But I agree . . . iba ang dating ng chik pag nka-SUV. . . .

So for me ma'am, get the MAZDA3.

[Bogeyman]

You need only one good reason to choose the Mazda 3 over any Honda vehicle: it probably has a longer-lasting paint job.

Although the Jazz wins some points (to me, at least) for having an M/T variant.

[oldblue]

add 100-200k makakabili ka na ng compact SUV now..why not try compact SUV...mas astig tingnan ang girls driving compact SUV...

oo nga ma'm mag mazda tribute ka na lang. 850k for a mz3 hatch tapos 999k for 2.3L fully loaded mazda tribute. dun ka na sa malaki

[niky]

I posted this in the City vs Jazz thread and if you've read my raves about the Honda Jazz you know what I will vote for. But this is not my vote, this is MotorWeek USA's vote (copied and pasted from the newsfeed section of Tsikot.yehey.com)

"We must admit that we were a bit surprised that MotorWeek’s award for “Best Car of the Year” went to the Honda Fit (Jazz). But, we suppose that it, uh, fits. We know, that was way too easy - feel free to mock us in the comments, we can take it. Here is the complete list of winners:


Best of the Year: Honda Fit (Jazz)
Best Small Car: wait for it… Honda Fit (Jazz)
Best Family Sedan: Saturn Aura
Best Minivan: Hyundai Entourage/Kia Sedona
Best Convertible: Volkswagen Eos
Best Luxury Sedan: Lexus LS
Best Sports Sedan: Infiniti G35
Best Performance Car: Ford Shelby GT500
Best Small Utility: Honda CR-V
Best Large Utility: Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Best Crossover Utility: GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook
Best Pickup Truck: Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra
Best Eco-Friendly: Toyota Motor Corporation
Best Dream Machine: Jaguar XKR, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Porsche 911 Turbo
We can’t say that we agree with many of these choices, but we didn’t choose them, MotorWeek’s editors did. We just typed them for your benefit, ’cause we’re cool like that."

Jazz all the way.

Saturn Aura? A GM badge-job gets the best family sedan award over the Civic, Accord and the Fusion? What's up with that? EDIT: Oh, it won North American, too... hmmmmm....

Best eco-friendly? Toyota which just introduced the biggest gas-guzzler the pickup market has ever seen? Wow.

[alwayz_yummy]

mazda 3 hatch ko pag eto ang usapan <click pic>



pero kung phil release, jazz 1.5 cvt ako, all-rouder na all-rounder. tipid pa sa gas kasi CVT sya!

[redorange]

Saturn Aura? A GM badge-job gets the best family sedan award over the Civic, Accord and the Fusion? What's up with that? EDIT: Oh, it won North American, too... hmmmmm....

Best eco-friendly? Toyota which just introduced the biggest gas-guzzler the pickup market has ever seen? Wow.

The Aura uses the wide version of the platform used by the Opel Vectra and Saab 9-3. It is the exact platform used by the Fiat Croma and Opel Signum so with it's Euro influence it may not be all that bad of a car. Besides I think GM is starting to understand how the market works Pontiac will soon be coming with the G8 based on the Holden VE Commodore and Chevy will have the new Camaro.

Well Toyota does have several hybrid models and the Tundra doesn't even come close to being the biggest gas guzzler pickup, that honor goes to the GM engines which can be had with a 6L V8.

[niky]

The Aura uses the wide version of the platform used by the Opel Vectra and Saab 9-3. It is the exact platform used by the Fiat Croma and Opel Signum so with it's Euro influence it may not be all that bad of a car. Besides I think GM is starting to understand how the market works Pontiac will soon be coming with the G8 based on the Holden VE Commodore and Chevy will have the new Camaro.

Well Toyota does have several hybrid models and the Tundra doesn't even come close to being the biggest gas guzzler pickup, that honor goes to the GM engines which can be had with a 6L V8.

Yeah, a lot of US boardmates from a US-UK board are raving about the new "European-ized" GM, whilst a lot of UK boardmates are going... "Whuu?". Still, a dash of refinement will probably help GM go a long way.

It's just funny that Toyota is aggressively expanding into the truck market on one end, and aggressively marketing their "greenie" image on the other end... what about other companies, like Honda? Honda, while trying to break into the truck market, is still staying true to its roots by offering the Ridgeline and Pilot with relatively small but powerful and efficient V6s.

[Bravoexo]

Top Gear loves the Honda Fit! (Jazz)






I mean, their mom's... (Mrs. Clarkson, Mrs. May, and Mrs. Hammond)

[ale828]

depends on your priorities in buying the car.
The jazz for its fuel economy, easy drivability, honda resale, its utility.
The mazda3 hatch if you carry more passengers, has better brakes, steering?, or your preference for larger cars.

[redorange]

Yeah, a lot of US boardmates from a US-UK board are raving about the new "European-ized" GM, whilst a lot of UK boardmates are going... "Whuu?". Still, a dash of refinement will probably help GM go a long way.

It's just funny that Toyota is aggressively expanding into the truck market on one end, and aggressively marketing their "greenie" image on the other end... what about other companies, like Honda? Honda, while trying to break into the truck market, is still staying true to its roots by offering the Ridgeline and Pilot with relatively small but powerful and efficient V6s.

OT
Refinement will come in due time but hopefully it isn't too late for GM. But they are at least starting to bring good GM models from abroad to the US. Saturn will bring the Opel/Vauxhall Astra here as a Saturn Astra and Pontiac will have the G8 a version of the Holden Commodore VE so they are at least trying to change. As far as Honda trying to break into the truck market they need to try harder since nobody who like trucks will buy a Ridgeline because it has poor load and towing ability. Not sure if the sales of the Ridgeline has picked up(no pun intended) because it was slow from it's introduction, you can get a Chevy Avalanche that will be able to do the same and tow better than the Ridgeline. The Pilot/MDX is a different story since it caters to market more interested in ride and comfort.

BTT: Just get the Mazda you have smile when you drive it.

[Ranopti]

Hi there. I'm new here.

I have been reading a lot of forums and car reviews coz I'm about to buy a new car. After reading different opinions of experts like you in different forums, I have come to a decision to get the M3 HB.

Just sharing...

Thanks.