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Mouse · 08-09-2010, 03:18 PM

Miatas run forever...That's a mazda. My dad had a Mazda3 in which he put 150000 miles in three years and never had a problem.

*kimona* · 08-09-2010, 07:08 PM

Mazdas are very reliable cars. The rebadged Fords are not.

junorico24 · 08-09-2010, 08:16 PM

ZOOM ZOOM!

Kal-El · 08-09-2010, 11:36 PM

Who in their right mind would buy one of these over the Fiesta?
100 HP and yet a nearly pathetic 27/33 MPG rating? The Fiesta is heavier and has 119 hp and yet achieves a 30/40 rating. Doesn't quite add up. Plus, the Fiesta looks waaay better and has a far better interior. The 2 looks old already and its spec sheet looks just as old. Very disappointing.

1stToyota · 08-10-2010, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Who in their right mind would buy one of these over the Fiesta?
100 HP and yet a nearly pathetic 27/33 MPG rating? The Fiesta is heavier and has 119 hp and yet achieves a 30/40 rating. Doesn't quite add up. Plus, the Fiesta looks waaay better and has a far better interior. The 2 looks old already and its spec sheet looks just as old. Very disappointing.

I think I would. The Mazda is 4 inches shorter, has less options, lighter and cheaper than the Fiesta...something I'd be looking for if I parted with the Yaris.

detroiter · 08-10-2010, 12:26 AM

Wish my Yaris came standard with a 60/40 split seat. Atleast Mazda knows how to do it right :(

Hershey · 08-10-2010, 12:40 AM

I actually like the interior of the MAZDA over the FIESTA by a small margin . When sat in a FIESTA sedan in passenger seat my left knee was hitting the side of center console that meets the dash . The seat was set quite a way back . So if had someone in the rear behind you would be a bit of nuisance for both . Find the dash of the 2 similar to that of the YARIS . The oil changes would be a breeze . No obstruction of the vertical oil filter mounted on the front and the drain plug placed in the back of the pan . We had several FORD Festivas ( '90 > '93 ) which were MAZDA 121s' . Very reliable cars . We still see some kicking about .

Hershey · 08-10-2010, 01:19 AM

We also had a '97 ( or was it '98 ? ) MAZDA Protrege' sedan with the 1.5 ltr. engine and a 5 speed manual tranny . That car had plenty of head room for front and back . Could be weak with 5 passengers . Traded that in for a '99 COROLLA with 4 speed automatic . That car had plenty of rattles and a hard / harsh shift from 1st > 2nd gear . The FESTIVAs were known for rear wheel bearings going bad and possibly causing serious problems when undetected .

djct_watt · 08-10-2010, 01:34 AM

IMO, the interior looks nice, but it feels cheaper than the Yaris. The plastics are very course and remind me of a Scion xA. . . all plastic doors with zero fabric inserts. The Yaris interior can look cheap due to the fisher price grey plastic, but it's fairly durable and put together well. All latches and knobs feel robust. I honestly felt like I was going to break the Mazda 2, playing around with some of the stuff inside. The Fiesta would clearly be a better choice (compared to the 2), but I'm sure it also costs a lot more.

STC · 08-10-2010, 05:58 PM

I like the Hyundai i20...

If it came to America, I seriously would consider outside the Yaris...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_i20

Cheers!

wooverstone8 · 08-10-2010, 06:44 PM

My local Mazda dealership has one Mazda2 "RED PIPING" in green. The list price is $18,500. I'm planning to take a look at it tomorrow.

wooverstone8 · 08-12-2010, 12:51 AM

My local Mazda dealership only had one Mazda2 to look at. Here's a snapshot I took today.

marcus · 08-12-2010, 07:05 PM

in canada this one is an option.. i think its yozora edition..

Hershey · 08-13-2010, 12:50 AM

yup , 4 speed auto for the MAZDA 2 . +3 ( '08 ) and +4 ( '10 ) for piece of crap . Even though we can't complain about the mileage for both . 40+ for each

. The 2010 3 door seems to have slowed or stopped . Will let it go for few weeks or more before checking for the oil leak , the 2008 sedan still leaks every 80+ miles after 4 O.C.s of SHELL 5w-30 conventional and new TOYO oil filter each time to shed the synthetic oil used for 20,000+ miles

. No more O'C.s' for a few months .

swidd · 08-13-2010, 03:33 PM

$18,500 for a new sub compact? Who in their right mind? You can buy a used high milage luxury sedan... or so many other things.

firemachine69 · 08-22-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by swidd

$18,500 for a new sub compact? Who in their right mind? You can buy a used high milage luxury sedan... or so many other things.

...Which is going to cost you at least twice as much in fuel.

Today's questionable post brought to you by... swidd!

djct_watt · 08-22-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firemachine69

...Which is going to cost you at least twice as much in fuel.

Today's questionable post brought to you by... swidd!

Don't forget maintenance!!!!

Hershey · 08-15-2010, 01:01 AM

We looked at a Liquid Silver Metallic that was priced $17,075 with fog lights and mats . Very nice looking . Interior is a blend of the YARIS and that of the MATRIX ( VIBE ) . Noticed the oil cap states 0w-20 .

08-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#3
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	ZOOM ZOOM! Last edited by junorico24; 08-09-2010 at 08:34 PM.

08-10-2010, 12:26 AM	#6
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Wish my Yaris came standard with a 60/40 split seat. Atleast Mazda knows how to do it right :( __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

08-10-2010, 12:40 AM	#7
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	I actually like the interior of the MAZDA over the FIESTA by a small margin . When sat in a FIESTA sedan in passenger seat my left knee was hitting the side of center console that meets the dash . The seat was set quite a way back . So if had someone in the rear behind you would be a bit of nuisance for both . Find the dash of the 2 similar to that of the YARIS . The oil changes would be a breeze . No obstruction of the vertical oil filter mounted on the front and the drain plug placed in the back of the pan . We had several FORD Festivas ( '90 > '93 ) which were MAZDA 121s' . Very reliable cars . We still see some kicking about . Last edited by Hershey; 08-10-2010 at 12:57 AM.

08-10-2010, 05:58 PM	#10
STC "LibertyRides!" View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB \| 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 576	I like the Hyundai i20... If it came to America, I seriously would consider outside the Yaris... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_i20 Cheers! __________________ ~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent

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08-09-2010, 03:18 PM	#1
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	Miatas run forever...That's a mazda. My dad had a Mazda3 in which he put 150000 miles in three years and never had a problem.

08-09-2010, 07:08 PM	#2
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Mazdas are very reliable cars. The rebadged Fords are not.

08-09-2010, 11:36 PM	#4
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Who in their right mind would buy one of these over the Fiesta? 100 HP and yet a nearly pathetic 27/33 MPG rating? The Fiesta is heavier and has 119 hp and yet achieves a 30/40 rating. Doesn't quite add up. Plus, the Fiesta looks waaay better and has a far better interior. The 2 looks old already and its spec sheet looks just as old. Very disappointing.

08-10-2010, 01:19 AM	#8
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	We also had a '97 ( or was it '98 ? ) MAZDA Protrege' sedan with the 1.5 ltr. engine and a 5 speed manual tranny . That car had plenty of head room for front and back . Could be weak with 5 passengers . Traded that in for a '99 COROLLA with 4 speed automatic . That car had plenty of rattles and a hard / harsh shift from 1st > 2nd gear . The FESTIVAs were known for rear wheel bearings going bad and possibly causing serious problems when undetected .

08-10-2010, 01:34 AM	#9
djct_watt Drives: 2010 NCP91 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 449	IMO, the interior looks nice, but it feels cheaper than the Yaris. The plastics are very course and remind me of a Scion xA. . . all plastic doors with zero fabric inserts. The Yaris interior can look cheap due to the fisher price grey plastic, but it's fairly durable and put together well. All latches and knobs feel robust. I honestly felt like I was going to break the Mazda 2, playing around with some of the stuff inside. The Fiesta would clearly be a better choice (compared to the 2), but I'm sure it also costs a lot more.

08-10-2010, 06:44 PM	#11
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	My local Mazda dealership has one Mazda2 "RED PIPING" in green. The list price is $18,500. I'm planning to take a look at it tomorrow.

08-12-2010, 12:51 AM	#12
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	My local Mazda dealership only had one Mazda2 to look at. Here's a snapshot I took today.

08-13-2010, 12:50 AM	#14
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	yup , 4 speed auto for the MAZDA 2 . +3 ( '08 ) and +4 ( '10 ) for piece of crap . Even though we can't complain about the mileage for both . 40+ for each . The 2010 3 door seems to have slowed or stopped . Will let it go for few weeks or more before checking for the oil leak , the 2008 sedan still leaks every 80+ miles after 4 O.C.s of SHELL 5w-30 conventional and new TOYO oil filter each time to shed the synthetic oil used for 20,000+ miles . No more O'C.s' for a few months .

08-13-2010, 03:33 PM	#15
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	$18,500 for a new sub compact? Who in their right mind? You can buy a used high milage luxury sedan... or so many other things.

08-15-2010, 01:01 AM	#18
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	We looked at a Liquid Silver Metallic that was priced $17,075 with fog lights and mats . Very nice looking . Interior is a blend of the YARIS and that of the MATRIX ( VIBE ) . Noticed the oil cap states 0w-20 .

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