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

**louien** · August 3rd, 2007 05:45 AM

...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** · August 3rd, 2007 07:01 AM

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** · August 3rd, 2007 07:16 AM

Mazda3 should still be a good buy.

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

3404:surfing:

**ghosthunter** · August 3rd, 2007 09:31 AM

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

**kotiko** · August 3rd, 2007 11:32 AM

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** · August 3rd, 2007 12:12 PM

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** · August 3rd, 2007 03:11 PM

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** · August 3rd, 2007 04:45 PM

why not?

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

**niky** · August 3rd, 2007 05:04 PM

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.