Hatchback of choice, pros, cons, etc.

Its not too bad. Whole roof is basically a rough white look. Rest of car is metallic grey. Some fading on the upper door panels and rear bumper is still cracked from where I guy towing a boat fell asleep and hit me going to work. Didn't bother fixing that as I'd just gotten it back from the deer hit.
 
FreedomOne said:
Any love for the Crosstrek here?
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I kind of like the Crosstrek. They probably sit a little higher than some of the other vehicles commented on in this thread. As another had suggested Honda makes the Civic which is a really good hatchback and probably the best choice. I would also look for a Honda Crosstour which go very reasonably because they are kind of hard to find but not really loved by most people.
 
joekingcorvette said:
I kind of like the Crosstrek. They probably sit a little higher than some of the other vehicles commented on in this thread. As another had suggested Honda makes the Civic which is a really good hatchback and probably the best choice. I would also look for a Honda Crosstour which go very reasonably because they are kind of hard to find but not really loved by most people.
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I actually looked some for a cross tour a while back.
 
For the fun factor and driving experience the VW Golf in the most powerful iteration you can afford would be my choice, particularly if a manual trans. can be located. Nimble and responsive but admittedly not as roomy as other options. Just be sure to follow the maintenance schedule on the generous side or reliability may suffer.
 
supton said:
How bad is the rest of the car? Will you have to go to one grit to deal with it?



I have to wonder if he grew up watching Red Green...
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I did hit all the bad areas and the edges with an SOS pad which I think it just one level down from cement block sanding.. Cosmetically the car is rough, mechanically its a gem.
 
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I have two Subarus; a 2016 Forester and a 2016 Outback. Both have been great cars and required very little outside of routine stuff. Outback needed a valve cover gasket and rear wheel bearing at about 55K. Forester needed a front CV axle at about 110K. So based on my experience, the Crosstrek would be a good bet. However, I've owned 2 Toyotas, and am still driving daily a 2003 Camry I bought new. Mazda's over the last 10-15 years get high marks from owners as well. I had a VW GTI many years ago, and it was nothing but problems.
 
FreedomOne said:
Was that ever verified that CD and SS were gone?
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This is where I saw it along with dealership walk-arounds.


For the 2026 Mazda3, Mazda has
removed the automatic engine start/stop system (i-STOP) and cylinder deactivation from the standard naturally aspirated 2.5L engine, reverting to a simpler, more reliable setup, while retaining features like remote start and the advanced i-Activsense safety suite with Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go (MRCC-S&G). So, the engine won't automatically shut off at lights, but you can still remotely start the car for comfort.
 
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