2009 Mazda 3 or 2009 Honda Civic

[Crazy Asian]

My friend keeps screaming Civic to me and I tell him your an idiot. Seriously you get Xenon Headlamps 158hp and better looking then that piece of crap. You only need a Civic if you want to save gas but he keeps telling me Honda's are 10x better.

What's your opinion?

[Crazy Asian]

And sorry for the 2008 pic of the 3 and rather how huge it is. That's the only one i can find. :crazy:

[blackshine007]

The civic is roomier but the 3 is a way more fun car to drive. It's also a quicker car. The civic looks like a spaceship with 4 doors. I'm not a big fan of the 3's styling but I like it better than the civic.

BTW, you should post a poll up.

[Sammich]

THE 3 LOOKS NICE..BUT I RECOMMEND A 6 W/ TURBO

[Bruce Leroy]

I ave driven both and would defiantly pick the 3.


Its a funner car. :crazy: :burnout:

[mocha latte cupcake]

3 > civic :goodjob:

[MS3ZZ]

3 by majority :)

[Nerdsrock22]

the revised grill on the Civ looks a lot better...and i'm feeling the new wheels too.

[RL...]

mazda 3

[JITB]

lol the 3 is CLEARLY sexier...

But id prefer to compare the Mugen Si and the MS3

http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/2008-honda-civic-mugen-si-1.jpg

http://media.tumblr.com/GsTCMlvgC9a2tnz3wZN75wNc_500.jpg

[Mchnhead2k5]

Go with the 3!!

[RL...]

lol the 3 is CLEARLY sexier...

But id prefer to compare the Mugen Si and the MS3

http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/2008-honda-civic-mugen-si-1.jpg

http://media.tumblr.com/GsTCMlvgC9a2tnz3wZN75wNc_500.jpg


maxdaspeed 3 all the way...

[Nex]

Si civic all the way

[Nerdsrock22]

Si civic all the way

x2. i'll take the hyper rare honda please.

as long as i don't have to pay 30k for it.

[admedlin]

looking at base mazda 3 or base honda civic, I'm a honda guy, but I think the mazda 3 is a better entry level car than the civic. Once you get into better stages, I would probably still take the MS3 over the Si, just because the turbo

[roscoe]

arents 08s on closeout? dunno but u might can find a good deal on a si if u look around. just a thought

[kyx]

mazda 3's are loved all over the world... :D small/cheap/reliable cant get better than that now days.. unless you are thrilled about hp :X

[Boosted FC]

Mazda3 FTW

[JDMjoe]

Civic!

[87 Turbo II]

Mazda 3 by a long shot. Better options, better looking, faster (best performing in its class for braking, handling, and acceleration).

[Ran]

Like 70% of all Mazda car sales this year have been 3's and for a good reason.

Mazda 3 > Honda Civic

[OneSlow5pt0]

deff 3

[JITB]

ijust wish theywould have kept the protege name...:(

[Slomaro Z28]

Not an option but I'd get a speed 6

[1SICKLEX]

MazdA 3, best small car around and damn near groudbreaking. SUperb all the way around. It wins all its comparos to boot.

[allmotoronly]

Personally I wouldn't buy either... but if I HAD to choose I would choose the civic. In terms of resale value and quality, the honda will always win. The 3 is a nice car, but if you look on ebay you will notice that only a handfull of the 50 or so mazda 3's listed even have bids. On the other hand, about 50% of civics listed have bids. The civic will be easier to resale in the long run, and will most likely last longer.

[JITB]

Personally I wouldn't buy either... but if I HAD to choose I would choose the civic. In terms of resale value and quality, the honda will always win. The 3 is a nice car, but if you look on ebay you will notice that only a handfull of the 50 or so mazda 3's listed even have bids. On the other hand, about 50% of civics listed have bids. The civic will be easier to resale in the long run, and will most likely last longer.


How can u base anything on the amount of bids.. on Ebay...lol. Resale in a honda cannot be beat, thats 1 thing i cant deny. But the 3's arent ****ty cars. And have alto of great options/standard options that civic doesnt even offer.

[Elbow]

The 3 for SURE, looks a lot better then the Civic I think. And performance is better.

[Random Hero]

Mazda :yes:

[VooDooXII]

Mazda 3...5-door preferably.

Looks better, and apparently it's a great driver.

[IndianStig]

Mazda 3 is a pretty damn nice car the 5 door is very nice with the 2.3 motor!

Best sall car is still the Subaru Impreza WRX STi though

[87 Turbo II]

Best small car is still the Subaru Impreza WRX STi though
but it's in a different class............... no offense but I hate when people post dumb **** like this. you could just keep going up and up if budget and class don't matter.

No, the best small car is the McLaren F1, those are pretty small!

(base, bottom of the barrle price to fully loaded price)

Honda civic =$14,810-$24,590
Honda Civic Si=$21,110-$23,930
Mazda3 =$13,995-$24,230
Mazdaspeed3=$22,440-$26,755
Subaru Imprezza STI=$34,995-$39,440

Kind of a big difference there chief.

[Jecht]

I test drove a Mazda3 with a friend who was looking for a new car and it was a nice car. It handled well and the suspension was stiff enough to give you good feedback but soft enough to remain comfortable.

[1SICKLEX]

Personally I wouldn't buy either... but if I HAD to choose I would choose the civic. In terms of resale value and quality, the honda will always win. The 3 is a nice car, but if you look on ebay you will notice that only a handfull of the 50 or so mazda 3's listed even have bids. On the other hand, about 50% of civics listed have bids. The civic will be easier to resale in the long run, and will most likely last longer.
Thats b/c SHEEP buy anything with a "H" badge no matter how good or bad it is.


The Mazda 3 is simply the best car in class. Even though its selling well, TONS of people missing out on it simply b/c its a "Mazda".

[MS3ZZ]

Thats b/c SHEEP buy anything with a "H" badge no matter how good or bad it is.


The Mazda 3 is simply the best car in class. Even though its selling well, TONS of people missing out on it simply b/c its a "Mazda".

word!

[Z33_kid]

mazda

[Siverprobegt]

Thats b/c SHEEP buy anything with a "H" badge no matter how good or bad it is.


The Mazda 3 is simply the best car in class. Even though its selling well, TONS of people missing out on it simply b/c its a "Mazda".


x2.I've got one,and i will say it very reliable ,and handle like a *****..Ive never been in a stock car that handle so well,and cost that cheap.Got it in 04 new,and never had a problem with it,50,000 miles

[YoshiFD3S]

I like my DD '89 Accord n' all, but if between your choices..

http://media.tumblr.com/GsTCMlvgC9a2tnz3wZN75wNc_500.jpg

After seeing that pic, even I would own that in a heartbeat versus a new Civic.

I actually just saw a really well-done black Mazda 3 on base a few days ago, and was like "Holy sh*t, wtf IS that? OMG a Mazda 3? Wow...looks really good!"

[VTECking]

Mugen Civic SI "if you can find one."

[allmotoronly]

How can u base anything on the amount of bids.. on Ebay...lol. Resale in a honda cannot be beat, thats 1 thing i cant deny. But the 3's arent ****ty cars. And have alto of great options/standard options that civic doesnt even offer.

I was giving a real example of the how it is so much easier to resell a honda. I never said the 3's were ****ty. I just wouldn't buy one.

[1SICKLEX]

Mugen Civic SI "if you can find one."
Yeah spending 30k on a Civic makes a lot of sense. Hello G8, WRX, 350Z etc etc.

[Crazy Asian]

Well LOL I knew Mazda 3 is the best car so what I did was unexpected. Im gonna go test drive it this Sat. to see it for myself. After Im prob going to check out the Lancer Ralliart but Im really loving the Mazda 3 Hatch. Seriously 29th is my bday and Im just counting down the day. I have $20000 to spend on a new car and Mazda loooks very nice. I was going to get the SC but doesnt just scream at me anymore.

[chaseamundo]

im a honda guy but that civic looks like crap.
so 3

[JITB]

Well LOL I knew Mazda 3 is the best car so what I did was unexpected. Im gonna go test drive it this Sat. to see it for myself. After Im prob going to check out the Lancer Ralliart but Im really loving the Mazda 3 Hatch. Seriously 29th is my bday and Im just counting down the day. I have $20000 to spend on a new car and Mazda loooks very nice. I was going to get the SC but doesnt just scream at me anymore.


u might be able to find a used Ms6 / ms3 for that price... id consider it..

[MS3ZZ]

join the dark side

[99SI]

There is a new trim level for the 09 Civic called the LXS that's pretty sharp. Selling cars I can definately tell you that a used Mazda 3 brings significantly less money than an equivalent Civic. The Mazda is a very nice looking car though.