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Mazda3 as 2nd vehicle
I've been logging a lot of miles on my 330i since purchasing it in July '05 (24,000 so far). Also, it's not a great winter car, with the 162's & summer tires (I went with winter tires last year).
So, I'm thinking of getting a Mazda3, mainly for commuting, but also for the winters here in Chicago. As an added benefit, I'm hoping for good MPG's.
Does anyone have experience with the Mazda 3? My specific questions to you are:
- Is the 2.0 liter adequate, or do I need to go with the 2.3 liter?
- How is the automatic on this car? BMW's Steptronic is so good it may have spoiled me!
- Is this the best "low cost ride?" I have tested the Civic auto and manual, and I don't get much satisfaction at all from the drive. I have also driven Corollas, and they're ok, but I hear that the Mazda is much better.
I'll be going for a test drive later this week, but thought I'd ask your expert opinions as well. Thanks in advance.
Regards
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