lol....calm down guys it's just 2 cars...granted I do hate the Si with a passion but thats another post entirely. I'm happy with my choice and hope those who bought theirs are too. For those who are on the fence...TEST DRIVE BEFORE YOU BUY!!!
what has a better body style? mazda3 or mazda6?
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Love both!!!
I love both the 3 and the 6.
I have a MZ3 sedan and love it. Don't like the hatchbacks. The 3 and 6 are completely different looking in style.....the 6 is bigger/longer and the back-end is not at sharp at the 3. If I had a family, I probably would have purchased the 6. Just depends on what you like in terms of look and how much money you want to pay. The 3 is less money obviously, but the look and performance is amazing and you definitely wouldn't be disappointed!
I love both the 3 and the 6.
I have a MZ3 sedan and love it. Don't like the hatchbacks. The 3 and 6 are completely different looking in style.....the 6 is bigger/longer and the back-end is not at sharp at the 3. If I had a family, I probably would have purchased the 6. Just depends on what you like in terms of look and how much money you want to pay. The 3 is less money obviously, but the look and performance is amazing and you definitely wouldn't be disappointed!
goldwing2000
OG Mazda Mafia
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- 2004 Mazda3s Hatch; 346,000 mi (sold)
2024 CX-5 CE; 7,500 mi (so far)
Holy resurrection, batman!
Two more days and this one would have been dead for a year!
Two more days and this one would have been dead for a year!
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- '08 Jetta; '10 Wrangler Unlimited
Heathen23 said:
this order i totally agree with....
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wow......
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GimmeA3S
I was in love with the 6 until the first time I spotted a 3....
mica3speedy
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- black mica 3s sedan
1. 3s sedan <-- by far the best
2. mazdaspeed 6
3. 3 hatchback
4. 6s 5-door
5. 6s sedan
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100. 6s wagon <-- what the hell were they thinking?
2. mazdaspeed 6
3. 3 hatchback
4. 6s 5-door
5. 6s sedan
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100. 6s wagon <-- what the hell were they thinking?
Mazda3 SP23
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- Mazda3 SP23
3 seden is better
I feel sp23 same with 6
same 2.3 L litre engine..although 6 got more HP, but 6 is heavier
I feel sp23 same with 6
same 2.3 L litre engine..although 6 got more HP, but 6 is heavier
WookieOnRitalin
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How is there a problem with the 3s wheelbase?
It's by far one of the biggest in its segment. Actually, I think its the 2nd biggest behind only the Scion tC.
It's by far one of the biggest in its segment. Actually, I think its the 2nd biggest behind only the Scion tC.
I personally like the 3 HB best by far! And yes, it is because I have that style (why would I say I like a style other than what I have?? If I liked another one better, i would have purchased it!). The HB has a European look to it. I find myself somtimes just sitting in the front yard smoking a cig just looking at it. I have had a few people approach me asking what kind of car it was. One couple said they just bought a Pontiac Vibe (I inwardly snickered) and my 3 looked like a "fast" Vibe lol.
When I was lookin' for a new car (between Civic Si, Toyota RSX, VW jetta, Scion tC, MZ6), the 3 just totally stood out and caught my attention. The 6 was nice, but just didn't stand out enough IMO. Some of the competitors had some points in their favor, but the 3 had the right combination of all features: decent performance, nice handling, kick-@ss exterior, nice interior (need I go on?) - all for a price that's hard to beat.
One thing I would've liked in the 3, and it's purely cosmetic, is dual tailpipes. That is probably the only thing about the 6 that I like better. I know it would serve no real purpose, it's just aesthetic. Other than that, a little more power stock (like 200hp) would be perfect for me.
When I was lookin' for a new car (between Civic Si, Toyota RSX, VW jetta, Scion tC, MZ6), the 3 just totally stood out and caught my attention. The 6 was nice, but just didn't stand out enough IMO. Some of the competitors had some points in their favor, but the 3 had the right combination of all features: decent performance, nice handling, kick-@ss exterior, nice interior (need I go on?) - all for a price that's hard to beat.
One thing I would've liked in the 3, and it's purely cosmetic, is dual tailpipes. That is probably the only thing about the 6 that I like better. I know it would serve no real purpose, it's just aesthetic. Other than that, a little more power stock (like 200hp) would be perfect for me.
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drivethruecp
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3 hatch!
then 6,
dont like the rear of the 3 sedan too much at all...its like half-way hatch , half-way sedan rear
then 6,
dont like the rear of the 3 sedan too much at all...its like half-way hatch , half-way sedan rear
Im bias twards the 6...3 and 6 are 2 difrent markets. I wanted a 3 but 6 at 1st sight won me over. Lapis blue is so much nicer than the colors ofered in the 3's catagory. We could go on and on forever about tsps and mris till we got grey hairs all over and still never win and arguement. Those who have a 3 feel the 6 is ugly/bland and those who got the 6 thought similar ir the same twards the 3. Hatch vs hatch I would take the 6 over the 3 cause I'm not a hatch person. that traditional hatch rear end just doesn't do it for me.
Who said opinions are like assholes-- everyone has one? ...well here's mine.
I think the 6 is much more attractive than the 3 (the flames are rising!!!)
In fact, I would go as far as to say that, in terms of styling, the 3 is far less attractive than the Protege it replaced (it's a burning ring of fire!!!)
Next to the original styling of the Protege and 6 the 3's me-too styling looks contrived. That arching roof line (stolen from the VW Passat , btw) has been used too many times on too many cars to still look cool-- everything from the Nissan Altima to the Ford Five Hundred. And the 3 wagon's boxiness is no match for the Protege5's subtle curves.
Still, if I were buying one... I'd probably still go for the 3. The 6 is not exactly a gas sipper in V6 trim. Yeah I know there's the 2.3L 4, but who wants to be "the slow one"
The 3 has gas mileage as good as my Protege and it's a FAST car with the 2.3L. I call that a bargain... who cares what it looks like! (2thumbs)
I think the 6 is much more attractive than the 3 (the flames are rising!!!)
In fact, I would go as far as to say that, in terms of styling, the 3 is far less attractive than the Protege it replaced (it's a burning ring of fire!!!)
Next to the original styling of the Protege and 6 the 3's me-too styling looks contrived. That arching roof line (stolen from the VW Passat , btw) has been used too many times on too many cars to still look cool-- everything from the Nissan Altima to the Ford Five Hundred. And the 3 wagon's boxiness is no match for the Protege5's subtle curves.
Still, if I were buying one... I'd probably still go for the 3. The 6 is not exactly a gas sipper in V6 trim. Yeah I know there's the 2.3L 4, but who wants to be "the slow one"
The 3 has gas mileage as good as my Protege and it's a FAST car with the 2.3L. I call that a bargain... who cares what it looks like! (2thumbs)
