Convince me to not buy a WRX and get a Mazda3 instead

chimchim

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Since this is a Mazda forum, please convince me (if you want to) to buy a Mazda3 5dr instead of the 05 or 06 Subaru Impreza WRX wagon I'm leaning towards.

Me:
- coming from a reliable Honda Civic EX sedan
- I want a compact car
- This is my everyday commuter, fun drive, utility, family mover, lunch time napper, sometimes autocrosser, own it for 0-100k miles car.
- need the wagon or hatchback style for utility
- sunny california with no snow (but rain grip is important)
- budget $25-30
- want nav
- prefer AWD or RWD
- handling VERY important
- crash safety important
- will wait for 2006
 
Get the Subaru since you want all wheel drive, which the Mazda3 isn't.
Mazda it less money, but you have a large enough budget to handle the difference between the two.

Style wise, the Mazda3 hatch kills the ugly Subaru Station wagon/hatchback.

I still say get the Subaru WRX. It'll be trendy in Southern California and has a longevity reputation, since you might keep it for 100,000 miles.
 
get the mazda3 since u can get navigation,xenon headlights its more stylish,better miles/gallon, better intrior,cheaper maintnance,more comfortable and imo its a lil better in autoX stock vs stock
 
get a 3. better mileage and great handling. plus, have you seen the 2006 wrx? I saw some redesigns for the 2006 sti and wrx and they look like an ugly hyundai.
 
THEGOLDPRO said:
can you guys convince me to eat a hot dog for lunch, or a hamburger for lunch....i just cant decide...
get the hamburger.. it's faster and looks cooler IMO
 
The WRX sounds like a lawn mower to me
thats the best part about them that boxer engine sounds soooo sweet
i say get the wrx i love mazda to death but imo the wrx is such a better car for the money
the wrx wagon is going to be my next car either that or an evo
peace
dante
 
if you have the money get the wrx, if youre not getting the turbo wrx then get the 3. Plain and simple. We love our 3s but if you got it spend it, or if youre smart, take the extra money youd save and buy me a turbo.
 
Stormtrooper77 said:
Get the 3 and boost it with HiBoost.

It's not CARB approved though, so that's a no-go. I'm in CA and I'm not intent on paying off inspectors.

And I thought Mazda3 owners woulda put up a bigger fight, seeing that you must be into the Mazda3 enough to participate in this forum... (doh)

And for the few: AOL monoculture mentaily (smash)
 
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/\ mazda is great, however for the money Imo no 3 is stacking up against a wrx theres just no comparasion i know that if i hadn't owed so much on the car that i traded for my protege i'd be riding in a wrx right now but still the protege and mazda vehicles in genral are great cars
 
not sure what the packages are for the wrx but you can get nav stock on the 3 as part of a lux package... (i believe you also have to get leather) the wrx is faster but not that much better in autox... you said you wanted awd or rwd... well in this market(sport compact) there are no rwd cars so that leaves you with awd... and there you are limited to the sube and mitsu lines volvo if you want to spend more $$. have you seen the new design for sube? it is nasty... look it up... the 3 is much sexier... and as far as autoxing goes faster isn't always better... with a few engine mods (flywheel, exhaust, intake....1200$$ or so) the 3 will be funner to drive and you still saved yourself some cash b/c a loaded 3 is less then 25k and with some money to blow on aftermarket you will be happy!!!
 
it's like trying to Compare the BMW 3-series with teh M3 series...

both very good cars but designed for different purposes completely...
 
get the mazda 3

if u can afford to get the wrx wagon

imagine with all the money u can save for modding the mazda 3 and make it as fast '

plus have u seen the hiboost dyno

i get the 3 but its up 2 u your pocket bro
 

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