Which Car Should I Buy? Mazda 3 R 2.0 2005 or Ford Focus (Hatchback)

[ddarkster]

Hi Sir(s)!

Im just new here. I just want your opinion based on your experiences in driving Mazda 3 R 2.0 and Ford Focus hatchback.

There are lots of threads here that might answer my question but i want the latest one.

Im still deciding whether what car should i buy, mazda 3 R 2.0 (not a hatchback) or the Ford Focus hatchback.

Im just going to buy a 2nd hand car with a max budget of 550K. My criteria for choosing the two of these cars because of their looks, performance and fuel efficiency although im more into looks and performance.

Actually dream car ko etong Mazda 3 at gusto ko talaga eto. Love at first sight kumbaga..hehehe. Pero when i checked the Ford Focus Hatchback..ganda rin..Parehas silang sporty look..

Nakapagbasa na ako ng mga reviews but i want your opinion guys. Para makatulong sa desisyon ko. The model i want is 2005 above pero mostly nasa 2005 pasok yung budget ko..

Mas lamang kasi sa akin ngayon yung mazda 3 2.0 R 2005 model (pero kung may maissuggest kayo na higher model na pasok sa budget, plz kindly give me that information.

Im going to buy next year 2010, in march. Cgurado po eto. Todo ipon nga ako. Im not planning to buy new one kasi nga yun lang budget na kayo ko. Unang beses ko eto mag ka auto kung sakali and to tell you the truth, di pa ko marunong mag-drive.. but im going to start attending in drving school this coming January and syempre papaturo ako sa parents ko.. Planado na po kasi. Im really excited so sana help me guys..

Thanks,

[ddarkster]

double post..

[istan]

Mas masarap kung nakuha mo ang love at first sight mo. . So yun Mazda 3 ang kunin mo.
Magtest drive ka though, caveat lng ng Mazda 3, masyado syang mababa, so pag puno ang car, sure ball, sayad galore.

[lamborghinione]

My opinion:

Exterior Looks: Tie(depends on your taste)
Interior Looks: Mazda 3
Performance : Tie
Fuel Efficiency: Tie

Both Mazda 3 and Ford Focus share common C platform designed by Ford(focused on handling) and Mazda(focused on Body rigidity) and Volvo(safety)

So i think Mazda 3 has edge only in interiors.

[ddarkster]

Ganun ba? Sumasayad ba yung mazda 3 mo sir nung loaded yung auto mo?

Para sa akin lang kasi, since medyo bago naman yung model akala ko yung mga ganung situation na hahandle na ng mga model ng mazda or any other cars..

[ghosthunter]

I assume you are looking at both gasoline versions of both cars.

If you will consider the Ford Focus 2.0 diesel-turbo, I would suggest getting the Focus diesel because it is a good package if you can afford it.

It's fuel consumption is very low but the performance is very good. Interior is pretty much the same as the gasoline version.

BTW, the diesel Focus came out initially as M/T but in 2009 was changed to A/T dual clutch system.

[ddarkster]

*lamborghinione

Thanks for the feedback sir.. +1 na yung mazda 3 ..

By the way nga pala, ang biyahe ko kung ano man ang magiging resulta na bibilhin kong auto is from calamba, laguna to makati.

Uwian kasi ako and i work in makati. Very tiring pero sanayan lang. In terms ba ng endurance, kaya ba ng mazda or focus eto? cguro mga 4 to 3 time ko naman sya ibibiyahe in weekdays and weekends naman cguro depende kung may lakad ako sa malalayong lugar..

[ddarkster]

*ghosthunter

regarding sa fuel consumption naman sir, panghuli sya sa criteria ko kaya i dont mind whether malakas sya kumain or hindi. Pero syempre the best pa rin yung mas mababa kumain ng fuel..

When I read some other forums, they tell malakas kumain ng fuel yung mazda 3 while the focus has a slight edge on that..

But others tell, depende yun kung paano ka daw magdrive ng auto mo..kapag mabigat ang paa mo, talgang mabilis maubos gas ng auto mo..

Hindi naman cguro ako ganun.. hehehe

[ghosthunter]

*ghosthunter

regarding sa fuel consumption naman sir, panghuli sya sa criteria ko kaya i dont mind whether malakas sya kumain or hindi. Pero syempre the best pa rin yung mas mababa kumain ng fuel..

When I read some other forums, they tell malakas kumain ng fuel yung mazda 3 while the focus has a slight edge on that..

But others tell, depende yun kung paano ka daw magdrive ng auto mo..kapag mabigat ang paa mo, talgang mabilis maubos gas ng auto mo..

Hindi naman cguro ako ganun.. hehehe

The Ford Focus turbo diesel is frugal on the fuel but that is just the bonus. The main advantage of this is the performance and the potential of upgrades in power by some easy steps (like water/alcohol injection and piggyback ECU tuning).

Would driving a manual versus automatic matter with you?

[ghosthunter]

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[ddarkster]

*ghosthunter

driving an auto whether it is a manual or automatic really doesn't matter to me.

Correct me if im wrong, but most model of Mazda 3 are automatic right? and the mazda 3 that im planning to get is a R 2.0 2005 model which is automatic also..

[speed unlimited]

If i were the one to choose i like Mazda 3 . In the long run try to choose what really you like and make you feel happy because it will be your life time partner at work and leisure.

[ghosthunter]

driving an auto whether it is a manual or automatic really doesn't matter to me.

Correct me if im wrong, but most model of Mazda 3 are automatic right? and the mazda 3 that im planning to get is a R 2.0 2005 model which is automatic also..

All Mazda3 are automatic. I don't think Mazda Phil brought in a manual version of the Mazda3. Anyway, not the most fuel efficient car by a long shot, not even with a light foot on the gas pedal.

[ghosthunter]

If i were the one to choose i like Mazda 3 . In the long run try to choose what really you like and make you feel happy because it will be your life time partner at work and leisure.

different strokes for different folks.

[ghosthunter]

*ddarkster

what is your primary reason why you are choosing the Mazda3 HB and/or Focus 2.0 gasoline? Style? Performance? Versatility?

[p_borj]

I'm not sure if there are any available Mazda 3 na M/T but I know Focus' have M/T variants.

BTT: I prefer Ford Focus because it has a sportier look for me. Basta kung ano talaga ang mas feel mong sasakyan ayun na yun. Both have very good performance in terms of acceleration nga pala.

Ang mahalaga naman before you buy on 2010, tingnan mo ang engine bay sa mga kalawang kasi kung hindi, nahagupit ni Ondoy yun.

[ddarkster]

*ghosthunter


First: Style (Mas lamang sa akin si Mazda)

2nd : Performance (Tie lang sa akin si mazda at focus)

3rd : Versatility (No idea which one of these two cars has the advantage)

4th : Fuel Consumption (Malakas daw ang mazda 3 sabi nila pero depende sa model ng makina yun, though 2.0 kukuwanin ko kaya sigurado malakas kumain sya. May advantage ata si Focus dito...if i am right..)


But all in all, Mas matimbang sa akin si mazda 3. Dream car ko kasi. Kaya naman pinagpipilian ko sya kay Focus kasi parehas silang sporty look sa akin..May mga cons at pros din naman si Focus and vice versa kay Mazda 3. I just want to make sure that the final decision im going to make is good enough to buy the cars i like. Ayoko lang kasi magsisi, that's all. That is why i want everybodys opinion para meron akong leads/basis for the decision i am going to make.

[jeDi13]

There's a M/T version of Mazda 3. but there's only A/T version of Mazda 3 2.0R -- read -- SEDAN, and I bet that's what the TS is eyeing for..

Same here TS, I really like the looks of the Mazda 3 2.0R as is, whether in White or in Black. besides, it has a bigger trunk space. malakas lang talaga sa gas yun.. pero test drive mo na rin both vehicles..

good luck in your car buying experience and enjoy

[ddarkster]

*p_borj

hehehe.

Isa sa mga priority ko yun. Yun muna yung titingnan ko during checking ng auto once makahanap na ako ng mabibilhan. alam naman nating maraming sasakyan ang tinamaan ni Ondoy..kaya daming magbebenta ngayon ng sasakyan..

Yun ngayon mahirap pag bibili ng 2nd hand na sasakyan.. I'll just be very cautious para iwas sa problema.. First car ko pa naman pag nakabili na ako..

[ddarkster]

*jeDi13

hehehe. Parehas pala tayo.

Actually i found this link selling his mazda 3 2.0 L version naman sya.

Maganda setup nya, nai-customized na sya. Pasok sa budget ko. Di ko lang alam kung maabutan ko pa sya next year although hindi naman totally na kukuhanin ko na sya. Tinitingnan ko din kasi yung mileage nya. Medyo mataas na pero good deal naman yung auto nya.

eto yung link:
http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...OP+OF+THE+LINE)