TC or 3?
March-6th-2005, 11:15 AM
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 8
I looked seriously at the tc before even looking at the 3. I was initally put off by the cheap feeling parts in the interior, that radio cover is flimsier than an early ninties GM cupholder! Nice looking car for the money and mechanically, should hold up for years.
Once I looked at the 3 hatchback, I was surprised by how nicer all the interior surfaces looked an felt. While not quite up to Audi/BMW standards as far as materials used, they were much better than what is available in the sub $20K segment.
Once I drove the thing, I could not believe how nice and tight it felt. Eyes closed, a passenger would guess they were riding in a $35K vehicle at freeway speeds.
Needless to say, I bought the 3 hatchback, with HIDs, ABS, side airbags, driveout for just under $19K.
Once I looked at the 3 hatchback, I was surprised by how nicer all the interior surfaces looked an felt. While not quite up to Audi/BMW standards as far as materials used, they were much better than what is available in the sub $20K segment.
Once I drove the thing, I could not believe how nice and tight it felt. Eyes closed, a passenger would guess they were riding in a $35K vehicle at freeway speeds.
Needless to say, I bought the 3 hatchback, with HIDs, ABS, side airbags, driveout for just under $19K.
March-6th-2005, 01:59 PM
#17
Moderator/ Pocket Tuner
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Tampa,Fl
Posts: 4,150
Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
The mazda3 has been voted "best in class" by EVERY automobile reviewer. The same can't be said for the budget-toyota.
Are you a female? If so, the toyota is for you.
Are you a female? If so, the toyota is for you.
