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Hi guys, I am interested to get a new 2006 Civic but is considering alternatives as well, mainly Mazda 3.
For some who are fortunate enough to have owned/driven both of these cars, how would you rate the plus or minus against each of these vehicles?
I am hoping there are good enough reasons to choose a Civic instead of Mazda 3, being so "unbias" as I am... :)
Example: Mazda 3 is particularly good at handling but is noisy, I read.
In terms of visuals, I would go the Mazda 3. The Civic's rear lights look terrible in my opinion... like a cheap KIA would have :(
Although in terms of mechanics, the Civic has the upper hand. Honda's drivetrains are brilliant and iVTEC provides plenty of Torque :)
i-vtec y0!
My sister and good friend are making the same choice...
I dont know much about either, so i just biasly say Honda but i would like to see some discussion/reasoning as to which people think is better
I dont like the gearknob/handbreak style of the 06 civic :S i havn't seen much of it but that sticks out in my mind as 1 reason why i dont like it
hi lokets i recently drove both the mazda 3 and the civic at one of our honda training days. in terms of looks i would honestly go the mazda in any other respect i would go the civic. interior wise the civic feels roomier and is better set out also more user friendly versus the mazda clostrofobic interior with... i could go into great detail with this as i got a excersize book filled with notes about them thru all aspects. at then end of the day everyone chose the honda as the best car. the mazda is a close second tho. i know i havnt given a great deal of info. but if i did it would take me a good 2 hours and i cbf doing that right now. come and see me and i can go thru it all with you.
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I personally think the mazda 3 is overated. I car pool to uni with a friend who has one and its the SP23. Quiet car, but other than that I dont see any advantages over a honda.
FD1 has closed gear ratios...honda the power to ur dreams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I was very close to buying the SP23 but thankfully it was out of stock.. and somehow stumbled upon the new Civic which I loved instantly. Of course it's lacking in the power department compared to the SP, but I think the interior, whilst not the 'dark cool look', it has a very clean and cheerful yet 'advanced' interior which I like even more!
PaZzMaN-R, thanks for sharing your thoughts after actually driving & comparing & writing down notes on Mazda 3 vs 2006 Civic. I would love to compare notes but I'm at Brisbane & you are at SYD, so that's not on.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaZzMaN-R
However, for the benefit of everyone else, can you share the main points with regard to my areas of concern:
1. Engine performance - I think Civic beats M3 flat.
2. Transmission (quality of drive/shift) - again I think Honda almost always win
3. Fuel consumption - again Civic wins by wide margin
4. Security - not sure who wins & why
5. Comfort - not sure
6. Space - not sure, looks quite the same
7. Ergonomics - perhaps Civic is better
8. Ride - I tend towards comfort & cushy ride, I don't like harsh, jumpy one like the Jazz's, perhaps Civic is good at this
9. Handling - not sure, but Mazda 3 has been the very, very good at this
10. Quietness - Civic should be good, Mazda 3 is noisy
Thanks for your contribution. Still, I'm a little sus with regard to the objectivity of your observations on your Honda training day ;) However, your input would be most valuable.
I remember the same thing being said to me by a Mitsubishi Colt sales lady who said after her Colt training day, how good the Colt is, yeah right... but I tend to believe the Civic IS very good, so please persuade me.
*EuroAccord13 Edit*
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Well, that's the exact opposite thing they say on the Mazda forum! ;)
i wonder how the engine performance of hte civic is cmparing to the sp23
the max torque and power of the mazda 3 are stronger than the civics.. (normal 3 > normal civic and sp23 > sport) but that the max. numbers dont mean everythihg.. so would really like to hear some opinions from ppl who have actually driven the both cars..
handling wise.. i dont think mazda can beat honda =) but my comment could be bias..
just feel that mazda has been working hard and releasing competitive cars these days.. while honda and toyota are being too commercial.. =(
I went through the same dilemma.... thought about it for months!! in the end i got me-self a civic sport :D i reckon it has a better interior and engine, but dayem, like EuroDude sed it has an ugly ass rear :confused:
I reckon civic is the better choice (no bias hehe) simply coz its newer and not many ppl have it, mazda 3 is EVERYWHERE lol.