"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
04/01/2020 at 16:23 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
04/01/2020 at 16:23 • Filed to: None | 1
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My 19 year old still wants the hot hatch. The 2014 Focus ST fell through- seller would not drop price. Looking at a ‘16 FoST Saturday listing for the same price the ‘14 seller stopped at ($14k, I offered $13,500). New contenders:
Seeing this 6 in 2 hours.
Seeing this 3 Friday.
mazda616
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 16:29 |
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That’s a great price on the 6. I love mine.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 16:33 |
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I like the Mazda 3, very reliable, very usable, very fun for what it is.
Just Jeepin'
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
04/01/2020 at 16:36 |
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My nephew loves his, and the stick is fun. That’d be my vote.
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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> Just Jeepin'
04/01/2020 at 16:37 |
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I have a 2006 Mazda 3 , even that car is fun.
The Snowman
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 16:37 |
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What is with the panel gaps in these photos?
Arrivederci
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 16:38 |
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That 3 seems oddly inexpensive.
DipodomysDeserti
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 16:49 |
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My sister has had her Mazda 3 since high school. She’ll be getting her doctorate this year and it is still going strong. I’ve mostly been the one maintaining it. Only CELs have been for usual emissions sensors that go bad over time and were easily fixed. She picked up a second one a few years ago to replace my BIL’s POS Pontiac and it’s been good too.
WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 16:59 |
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Apples and oranges to a FoST, but neither are bad!
If I was a teenager and had the opportunity between a Ford ST product or a Mazda sedan, I know which one I’d prefer....... That being said, I got about 8 speeding tickets before I was 20 soooooooo.....
412GTI
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 17:17 |
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Both those Mazda’s look like great values. I’d probably swing for the 6 as it’s just a better highway vehicle and more space.
The Ghost of Oppo
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 17:17 |
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Both of those Mazdas have 2.0 engines so they probably won’t meet the “hot”requirement, but both are great reliable and efficient cars.
hike
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 17:21 |
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I can't recommend the 6 enough. Have one with 70k miles that still drives great!
Manny05x
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 17:22 |
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The 6 saved my life after a bad crash, walked away with minor injuries. I had a 2015 i touring, great car.
shop-teacher
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 17:45 |
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While they’re not as cool, either of these will be much better cars.
Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 18:47 |
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I would go for the 3 hatch, but both are great cars. Seems like you made a good decision to get him a slower car, since even if he is responsible, young guys (including me) gotta have the feeling of speed every once in a while. Windows down and letting a lazy 4 cylinder rev out on an on-ramp can usually stave off the need for speed for a bit. Of course I am also a sucker for a bright fun paint color and Mazda’s red is fantastic.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> ImmoralMinority
04/01/2020 at 19:55 |
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Wow that 3 seems suspiciously cheap. Losing two-thirds of its value in five years?
I think the 6 is a better car, but for hauling some larger equipment the hatch with the seats down would be more convenient...