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I have both a 2004 Mazda 3 4 door with the 2.3L auto & a 2005 Scion tC 2.4L with auto. After putting ~ 13.5K on the 3 & ~ 2K on the tC here are my feeling of both cars. Engine smoothness ............. tC Engine sound ..................... tC Transmission ...................... 3 (ability to...

I have both a 2004 Mazda 3 4 door with the 2.3L auto & a 2005 Scion tC 2.4L with auto. After putting ~ 13.5K on the 3 & ~ 2K on the tC here are my feeling of both cars. Engine smoothness ............. tC Engine sound ..................... tC Transmission ...................... 3 (ability to...

You all can hope for a turbo sometime in the futer but TRD already has a supercharger for the tC

Mela27 - I had a 2003 Matrix xR prior to the 2004 3 four door that I now have. The Matrix high points are Zero rattles, fantastic handling, brakes and safe in a bad accident. Pic of car after accident Low points, not enough power The 3's High points, descent power and torque, good brakes...

I have had my 3 since mid April and had 8K carefree and happy driving so far. That said just yesterday I ordered a Scion tC, it is not going to replace the 3 just sharing garage space. I think the tC has out done Mazda at offering more bang for the buck. Once the car comes in (about 60 ~ 90...

I have so far put 8K on mine and love it

Titanium Gray with tinted windows

Zack Go test drive the 3 it is a lot of car for the money. I have had my since mid April and with the exception of a rattling glove box door I have had 8K carefree and happy driving. That said just yesterday I ordered a Scion tC, it is not going to replace the 3 just sharing garage space. I...