Originally Posted by
Mark
I agree. The base level Mazda3 appears to be a good value. I am not a fan of sedans, but it looks like a nice car for the money. @155 hp, you are doubling your horsepower. 6-speed manual should keep the rpm down on the highway.
I would take advantage of the fact that you have a base level CX-30 option there, too. I would test drive both. They have a base model CX-30 with a FWD 6-speed manual option or AWD auto. If I lived in Canada, I wouldn't rule out AWD.
Personally, I would consider buying a nice CX-30 AWD & keep my Mirage as my daily beater car. It would extend the life of the new vehicle. When conditions are bad, you have that AWD vehicle you can depend on. Maybe it's flat were you live. I rely on AWD to get home where I live some days. Just sharing, not telling anyone else what to do.
I would like you to test drive a CX-30 & tell me what you think, however!
I wouldn't mind seeing what my money could buy, and it doesn't hurt to take a test drive.
Normally I would yes about test-driving a CX-3, but this is already more of a hassle than it should be. I have had 2 station wagons in a row, so I actually want to own a sedan for once.
Price is driving me 100%... not sure anything besides a Chevy Spark is at this price range, from my searches. Thanks for your help!
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