sanblaster
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- 2009 CWP Mazda Axela Sport & 2006 Nissan 350z
I would not go for the 1st production batch anyway, those are usually the ones that come up with all the TSBs and even recalls (rant)
Yeah, everyone is telling me that.
I would not go for the 1st production batch anyway, those are usually the ones that come up with all the TSBs and even recalls (rant)
I would not go for the 1st production batch anyway, those are usually the ones that come up with all the TSBs and even recalls (rant)
This is true for an entire new car, but this version still uses many of the same parts.
i usually like the final year of a generation...not sure i could ever go for the first even if it does use a lot of the same parts.
It always seems to me that car makers allow their models to evolve throughout a generation's run and they typically do not arrive at the best looking product until the final year of production. They tweak and tune little things each year often making very subtle cosmetic changes from year to year that make the final product look the best. If you buy a decent looking car early in the lifespan of a specific design chances are within a year or two they will tweak something subtle on it to make it look that much better and you will be wishing you had the new one.
sometimes. but sometimes it goes the other way. the 6 is one example of a car that got less appealing (mechanically and visually) through the course of the first gen.
I like the latest technology in my vehicles too much to buy an out going model. It would drive me nuts to be driving around in a 2009 Mazda 3, when the higher powered more luxurious 2010 model is out.
11 more hp, style wise looks meh for a 2010 vehicle, and you can save a few g with an 09'. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
I agree with all your points except for this one. After seeing the more mundane CanadianDriver pictures (i.e. the GS with no pic enhancements) I think it still looks with the same "finish" as the current Mazda3 (and Mazda5 for that matter). Still, much better than other cars on the price range I should say.The interior looks like a $40k car
I agree with all your points except for this one. After seeing the more mundane CanadianDriver pictures (i.e. the GS with no pic enhancements) I think it still looks with the same "finish" as the current Mazda3 (and Mazda5 for that matter). Still, much better than other cars on the price range I should say.
I really love the headlights and interior. Not so much the micro navi.
I get that it got less powerful but I actually think it got better looking especially with sport package. How do you think it got worse mechanically and visually?