The day started off going to my uncles car dealership to have my sister's car looked at, then we went look around the car lot. He doesn't sell Mazda, so I want look at the Lancer Ralliart. It was a nice car, but I kept comparing it to the M3. How it doesn't have the sportronic transmission, or the interior isn't nearly as nice, and mainly how it was $2,000 more than a comparable M3. My sister loved it.

Later in the day, we went to the Mazda dealership, and I immediately found one with everything I wanted--2004 titanium gray s with auto, moonroof, sport, and rear lip spoiler. I thought I didn't like the red seats because it looked more red in pictures, but it was great in person. I sat in the driver's seat and started it up. I immediately knew it was the car for me. It was great. The sales guy proceeded to take us for a spin, since I am not old enough to drive it(just one more month) and my sister didn't want to drive it . It is amazing how quick the car is. I want that car . I am definately considering going there today and washing it . What a great car. It feels like a $25,000 car! Too bad it's so expensive .

 

Mazda 3's are expensive?? I dunno, maybe it's subjectively expensive but we got a fully loaded 3S hatch (no nav) for $17K+ttl. There is NO other car for under $25K that has the quality and features of this car for $17K.

p.s. I used to be a mitsubishi mechanic....do NOT buy one. Trust me. The Evo8 is the only Mitsu worth having.

 

I agree that it is one awesome car for the price; it's an awesome value, but the problem is compared to the car my dad got my sister, it's double the price . HAHA Did I mention my sister no longer wants a Celica but now a Mazda 3 after our dealer visit?

 

Well toyota's are chick cars by design! I know what you mean about not getting the same pricing as on a mitsubishi.....thats a tough call for you.

as far as build quality, performance, style, features....the mazda is going to win but if cost is THAT big of a factor it may lose.

 

What is even more amazing is that the cheaper lancer ralliart was about $2000 more than the Mazda 3 comparably equipped. Granted, the Mazda doesn't have the Infinity sound system (300 watts??) that I would never use anyway. I never though Mitsubishi cars were good anyway, but they do have a good warranty. I definately don't want one of those.

 

come on warranty if you want warraty they buy a friking kia or hyundai

lol

 

I bought the extended 100,000 mile warranty on my 3...only cost be an extra 800 bucks. Cheap insurance in my book!

 

extended warrantees are crap...big waste of money....trust me i know....I work for Ford Credit...deal with this on a daily basis