Is it still worth it to buy a brandnew Mazda 3...

[louien]

...at this point, 3 years after it's original release? The Civic's out (but I'm not buying this), soon the Lancer then the Corolla... should I wait or follow the mantra when you buy electronic gadgets - "if you need one now, buy, don't wait for an upgrade"? I'm not much into resale, I intend to keep it for 10 years (I've heard Mazdas have low resale value) - so is mazda built tough enough to last? Are replacement parts expensive? Will the maintenance be easy?

Help!

[honismitoy]

All Japanese cars are okay. Depending on your driving habbits, cars can last up to 10 years. If you buy Civic or any Honda cars, rust proof mo na lang para di kalawangin.

[CVT]

Mazda3 should still be a good buy.

In the ballpark for maintenance compared to Honda and Toyota.....

3404:surfing:

[ghosthunter]

The Mazda3 is still a good buy. Car dealers often include some more "extras" to make an "aging" model more appealing to buyers.

[kotiko]

They released an ad campaign this year diba that they've added more new features this year? Well personally I think since new Mazda 3's release here it's gained a good reputation naman. If you really can't wait for the new models of other brands, then I guess its fine to get the Mazda 3.

[erickdpogi]

get the new ford focus TDCi if you don't and won't get the FD civic (if you prefer euro-style, american brand, asian produced, talk about cross continents), same chassis mate as the mazda3, looks can be very deceiving. hehehe. If the mz3 would also do the same as what Ford did to it's compact, then why not.

[niky]

I'd wait and see about a Mazda3 MT or 5-speed AT. While I like the handling of the Mazda3, it's kinda a waste to have a car like this with an ancient 4-speed transmission.

[basti08]

why not?

i once had an experience owning a Mazda 626. Fine car. Just about as dependable as any Japanese brand.

[niky]

It's personal. I just hate automatics. Hahaha...

But the Mazda3 isn't a bad car... very comfortable to drive long distance, thanks to the re-tuned suspension. Sweet handling car, unmatched in its class... but still... I wouldn't consider the 1.6 until they bring in an MT... the 2.0R, though, is fine just the way it is.

[oldblue]

bumili ka na lang ng mazda3 pag nilabas na talaga yun toyota sa lancer. sigurado dami incentives nyan, that's the time it'll be worth

[louien]

Thanks for the input guys!

I'd like to think that as it is, the dealer already has a great offer that's hard to resist. Unfortunately, the color I wanted (white) is only available for the base model "S" for some reason, which loses out to the midrange model, more notably on: alloys (15" vs. 16" on the "V" model); climate control (available only for the "V"); airbag (driver only for the "S"); fog lamps ("V" only); and balcked-out gauges (for the "V").
Maybe the question now for me is - whether is it okay to give-up on what the midrange "V" has to offer just so I can get the color I wanted (50k difference in the price aside)

Again, I appreciate it guys!

P.S.
Boss niky, I'm not really the type who values the finer points of car ownership i.e. engine, transmission, etc... this is probably the reason why I'm not than keen on waiting for the new Lancer and Corolla (besides the fact that I need a car immediately). Based on the posts here somewhere, the styling of the upcoming Lancer/Corolla didn't , umm, "speak to me" - except for the Lancer gts (atleast the US version) which is cool, but will probably be out of my range budget-wise when it's released here...

[niky]

If you don't mind the engine... go ahead and get the Mazda3! The current 3 has a supple suspension and is a very comfortable cruiser.

You can always approach another dealership and ask for stock... shop around and see which dealership gives you the best price. ;)

[oldblue]

Thanks for the input guys!

I'd like to think that as it is, the dealer already has a great offer that's hard to resist. Unfortunately, the color I wanted (white) is only available for the base model "S" for some reason, which loses out to the midrange model, more notably on: alloys (15" vs. 16" on the "V" model); climate control (available only for the "V"); airbag (driver only for the "S"); fog lamps ("V" only); and balcked-out gauges (for the "V").
Maybe the question now for me is - whether is it okay to give-up on what the midrange "V" has to offer just so I can get the color I wanted (50k difference in the price aside)

Again, I appreciate it guys!

P.S.
Boss niky, I'm not really the type who values the finer points of car ownership i.e. engine, transmission, etc... this is probably the reason why I'm not than keen on waiting for the new Lancer and Corolla (besides the fact that I need a car immediately). Based on the posts here somewhere, the styling of the upcoming Lancer/Corolla didn't , umm, "speak to me" - except for the Lancer gts (atleast the US version) which is cool, but will probably be out of my range budget-wise when it's released here...

well, the new design of lancer and corolla eh wala pa din sa kalingkingan ng 3-yr old Mz3. just imagine sabay-sabay sila nilaunch, Mz3 pa din ang best exterior

[kimpOy]

oo naman ganda pa rin ng mazda 3... lalo silver... always reminds me of jazz ( from the transformers movie) ewan ko kung bakit

[OTEP]

Yep, hindi ko nga namalayan almost 10 minutes na pala ko nakatitig dun sa Mazda 3 (base model) na naka-park sa ER kanina. Ang ganda kasi ng dating. hehehe.

Just think of it as a cut-price Volvo S40 (it's other cousin aside from the Ford Focus).

[kyle618]

yep, even if i have the 6, i still look at the 3 all the time. ganda talaga ng non-facelifted version of the 3 especially in white...

[the josh]

Oo naman, depende na lang kung lalabas na yung bagong modelo.

[a4Tech]

It's worth it!

I got a new one from Mazda GH two weeks ago. Petrol Red.

PM me if you want the contact info of my SA.

[chieffy]

you'll love driving this car...i drive it 6 days a week...pang coding na nga lang honda ko eh...

get the V...kung kaya pa ng budget get the R....

[HIFI]

I'm glad the Mazda 3 is gaining reputation here.

I used to drive a Mazda. Sa tingin ninyo tinalo na ba ang Sentra at Lancer sa resale value?