Car decision

[osudewd]

Ok. My friend is either going to get a Ford Focus SVT or a Mazda 3. Personally I like the styling on the 3 better, and the s trim seems to be about equivalent on performance and cheaper. So I tell him 3, but he doesn't know if he wants to buy a first year model. What do you guys think of your first year 3's? Any problems more so than an SVT might have? Did anyone compare these vechicles? Thanks.

 

[msp10]

I would never buy first year cars. i would wait until the 2nd or later year models. but thats my honest opinion..my friend has a silver svt focus and i think its great, he has a few mods and the car rides smooth as a mercedes, havent rode in the 3 yet though

 

[MisterT]

Either way, they are both nice cars. I would test drive them both and go from there. Bare in mind too, that if you want to mod, there are manufacturers who make parts for whatever car he chooses.

 

[osudewd]

Yeah, you guys make good points. I guess I was just all biased since my protege has been great for me. I'll stop harassing him for the Mazda and just let him decide on their merits.

 

[jim3s]

I have 6000 miles on mine. You can check my posts. I have had a few minor problems. But, at this time I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. In fact, we have another 3 on order. Early May delivery.

Mazda 3, a whole lot of car for the money.

 

[RonH]

My Mz3 HB is the 72nd car I've owned and I had no hesitation buying it. I've had zero problems and doubt if I will have any problem with my sexy MZ3 HB. My last new car was a first year also, a '98 ZX2 and I had 5 1/2 years of trouble free driving.

 

[Togan]

m3 is always safer than focus.. a focus rolled head over wheels infront of me once when i was driving on the highway..