Help choosing small car

[Bjornviken]

Originally Posted by StevieC
Originally Posted by Bjornviken
Originally Posted by StevieC
Mazda would be my choice if you plan to keep it long term.


Will be intresting to test drive the mazda 3 with Skyactiv x engine. I hope they have improved the rust problems in their new cars

From what I understand they did improve it. They even had a video on their website talking about their salt spray testing.


ok, thanks for the info

 

[Lolvoguy]

Originally Posted by JLTD
Originally Posted by dbias
... Id go for the Mazda.


Agreed...Mazda3 is a very nice car for the money, fun to drive, reliable (from what I've read - as in 90s Toyota reliable), and the manual and auto transmissions are proven.

Easily the most simplistic and therefore reliable setup of the three...at least on paper.
Also the cheapest for maintenance.

You really can't go wrong.

 

[benjy]

todays cars are a crap shoot IMO, never a CVT for me as i am a manual guy for sure. another issue is direct injection, its not a case of if but when you will need to decarbon. TMT is the issue thats too much tech, keep it simple for less issues there are a few choices with port injection, + a few with both port + direct. lots of forums to read + learn from but in the end its your $$$, i would likely choose Mazda from that list, but i am a VW guy, older ones that is!

 

[Smokescreen]

None.

Any particular reason the new Corolla isn't up for consideration?

You could go with the lower tech tried and true 1.8L in the sedan or the new hatchback 2.0L with both port and direct injection, solving all the carbon issues. You could even get the hatchback 1.8L hybrid.

 

[BearZDefect]

Originally Posted by Pelican
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Subaru also is the only one that manufactures its own transmission,
...

They do?

I thought Subaru uses Jatco CVTs, like Nissan.

 

[emg]

Originally Posted by BearZDefect
I thought Subaru uses Jatco CVTs, like Nissan.


As far as I'm aware, that's a myth. I believe Subaru use a very different design to Nissan's (beyond the basic belt-and-pulleys concept).

 

[PimTac]

Originally Posted by emg
Originally Posted by BearZDefect
I thought Subaru uses Jatco CVTs, like Nissan.


As far as I'm aware, that's a myth. I believe Subaru use a very different design to Nissan's (beyond the basic belt-and-pulleys concept).




It's my understanding that Subaru makes the Lineartronic cvt. They use a chain versus the metal belt that Jatco uses.

 

[CharBaby]

Nissan also uses chain driven CVTs as well as belts in many of the high torque engine such as the Altima, Maxima & Pathfinder V6's. Other Nissan CVTs use the belt version.

 

[marine65]

I just got 2 yeah 2 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT's.
what fun 4 door hatchbacks these cars are.
If available where you are take a look.

 

[hpb]

There's a reason the Mazda 3 is one of the best selling cars in Oz. And they've now got a 5 year warranty... no brainer really. There will be awesome deals on the run out models, or wait for the all new version which launches here very soon.

 

[DV0993]

So having driven the Mazda 3, Cerato GT, Impreza and Civic RS we went with the Civic RS (2019).

Surprised with how it drove. Comfortable, handled well and had plenty of power.

Aware there were some fuel dilution issues in the US (particularly in cold). I don't think it will be an issue here in Melbourne, particularly since the car is garaged.

Oh and it came with a 7 year warranty!

Appreciate all input!

 

[hpb]

Congratulations! The Civic is certainly a distinctive looking car

And I forgot Honda had recently bumped their warranty up.