chuenoona
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- Joined
- Oct 31, 2016
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- Location
- Saint Paul,MN
- Vehicle(s)
- 2016 Honda Civic LX, 2001 Acura CL Type-S
I Was gonna get a 2016 Mazda 3 hatchback 6 speed 2.0L
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I'm very happy with my choice and I have been a honda fan (3rd car) for a long time. That said, I regret not giving the Mazda 3 sport a try. I like the look in and out and Dianne they parted ways with Ford I feel like they are probably more reliable.I wanted cheap and reliable. Didn't like the Focus, so it was the Civic or Mazda 3. Spent 3 days in the city, taking them out of to wn overnight and taking one dealetships' offers to the other - back and forth (yes, driving the competitors car).
Prices were very very close. The mazda was a bit more fun to drive, slightly more comfortable, and has a better GUI. But i got the Honda for the greater cargo space, quieter ride, and the dealer took off another 1500 and tossed in winter tires & rims, block heater, all weather mats on the last day. Though most if that was offered after i decided, and before I told them. I just wanted to see what else they could do. But man, the salesperson i dealth with was a real bitch. I had a word with her sales manager after everything was signed. The mazda guy was great, and worked so hard to get me what i wanted. I actually felt a little bad telling him no.
A smart option. I had a new one as a rental and it is a nice little car with decent options. But I do think it is a boring ride. I wonder out the new Elantra compares to something like the Carolla. Like He look of re newest models.Was considering a Corolla but it seemed cheap and not fun to drive
Same for me but thought the Accord was a little larger than I needed as most of the time there would only be one, maybe two aboard.2016 Accord Sport. Was actually kind of a tie between that and the Civic Touring, but after looking at both, i felt like I was getting a lot more for my money with the Civic
Second choice was a Mercedes SLS. Defining factor was price.1. I am just curious as to which car did your civic model beat out? Excluding a different trim. What did you almost go for?
2. What was the defining reason/factor?
Mine was the 2017 Subaru BRZ. The car is tops in my books to drive but the cost was too high. Thousands more pre taxes than my OTD civic. One day though. One day.