Comments on Profile Post by brencho

  1. FallingObjects
    FallingObjects
    Apr 17, 2018
  2. monacelli
    monacelli
    I really like my Honda Fit. Awesome little car, great mileage. I think @dmckean44 drives one too. Don't have experience with the latest generation though (mine is a '12)
    Apr 17, 2018
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  3. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    The Mazda 3 has great fuel economy, and is probably the most fun to drive in that group
    Apr 17, 2018
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  4. Skyline
    Skyline
    I have a Fit as well and my last car was a Civic. Both are solid choices.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  5. dmckean44
    dmckean44
    I like my Fit a lot, but I don't drive much anymore since I work from home and live in an area with everything in walking distance.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  6. barelyincollege
    barelyincollege
    Love my Mazda 3 hatchback.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  7. k4rstar
    k4rstar
    Another happy Mazda 3 owner, 2018 GT. I don't think the fuel efficiency is quite as good as Civic/Corolla Asian grandma cars but it's way more fun to drive.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  8. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    The current Mazda 3 is rated at 28 / 37
    Apr 17, 2018
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  9. brencho
    brencho
    Thx dudes. Prob can't do hatchback cause it needs to fit a kid seat.
    Apr 17, 2018
  10. m17xr2b
    m17xr2b
    Best millage car I know is my father's ford focus 1.6 diesel, 50mpg average. My Mazda 3 2.2D does 35. I wouldn't trade my mazda though. Just like cans test drive your options first. Mpg isn't everything.
    Apr 17, 2018
  11. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    The Civic and Corolla are both tops in terms of long-term reliability. The Mazda 3 is hands-down the funnest to drive, as well as being solid for reliability.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  12. brencho
    brencho
    Yeah looking for good highway miles and good reliability. Funness is a bonus but not a requirement.
    Apr 17, 2018
  13. dmckean44
    dmckean44
    I have a car seat in the Fit, works great.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  14. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    Can't go wrong with the Civic. It can be fun when you put it in Sport mode.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  15. Skyline
    Skyline
    Yep, I have two kids seats in my Fit. No problem. And, if you need to haul something you'll have a much better shot in the Fit than in your non-hatchback sedan.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  16. brencho
    brencho
    Ok thx guys, so it's looking like Toyota, Honda or Mazda for some mix of high mpg, reliability and maybe a touch of funness
    Apr 17, 2018
  17. powermatic
    powermatic
    My always-advice for people looking for a car who don't care about cars: Toyota, in whatever segment/cost fits your needs/budget. All other brands are second to Toyota in reliability and build quality for the given dollar. A bold statement I know, but there you are.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  18. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    @powermatic,I kinda agree, but would say Honda is their equal on longevity. But I prefer Honda interiors all day over Toyota.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  19. m17xr2b
    m17xr2b
    The mazda cx5 should be on your list as the best all rounder
    Apr 17, 2018
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  20. Elnrik
    Elnrik
    Why can't you fit a child seat in a hatch back?
    Apr 17, 2018
  21. brencho
    brencho
    As someone who has never owned a hatchback it's merely a heuristic that may need some updating
    Apr 17, 2018
  22. barelyincollege
    barelyincollege
    The main thing I dislike about my Mazda is that the shock absorption's not great. Also, the built-in GPS is a steaming pile of trash and Mazda still hasn't implemented Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
    Apr 17, 2018
  23. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    I got a new Accord Sport 2.0t a couple weeks ago and I'm loving it. It gets a combined 26 mpg. I was coming from a Challenger Scat Pack, so it's quite the improvement!
    Apr 17, 2018
  24. TwoEars
    TwoEars
    I'd test drive the new Civic, the Toyota Corolla and the Mazda 3. They're all excellent cars really. The Civic is brand new so could have some new first year problems, then it's a Honda so who knows.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  25. TwoEars
    TwoEars
    Toyota is excellent but maybe not that exciting, but should be extremely reliable. The Mazdas are excellent and probably the most fun to drive, those would be my personal pick.
    Apr 17, 2018
  26. TwoEars
    TwoEars
    I'd go for a manual Mazda 3 myself. It doesn't have that much power but it's a light car so it's fast enough and handles well. Then the rest comes down to what dealers are in your area, offers, insurance etc.
    Apr 17, 2018
  27. spwath
    spwath
    On Toyotas reliability, my 2006 RAV4 was still running great at 171000 miles last month until it got totaled in an accident.
    I personally am getting a 2012 Subaru Impreza hatchback to replace it. Need 4wd up here...
    Apr 17, 2018
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  28. Case
    Case
    2007 Civic here. Great mileage as expected. Low to the ground makes for a bumpy ride and trouble handling poor road conditions. This car suffered when we went from L.A. to Ohio.
    Apr 17, 2018
  29. brencho
    brencho
    The day when I get any advice from spwatch is..... Quite a day :) hahahaha
    Apr 17, 2018
  30. brencho
    brencho
    Jking buddy. Yeah I put one to 300k on this here Prius until the hybrid battery shat itself.
    Apr 17, 2018
  31. gaspasser
    gaspasser
    Dude, your in SoCal right? Any car that gets you HOV access is a top choice, right? Probably something all electric and hella expensive! Chevy Bolt or wait for the new Tesla model 3 to finally get produced.
    Apr 17, 2018
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  32. brencho
    brencho
    Yeah I'm too cheap and my commute is in reverse so it's all good
    Apr 17, 2018
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  33. shotgunshane
    shotgunshane
    I have an online CR subscription, so feel free to hit me up. Can’t really go wrong with the 3 models mentioned. Honda's engines are pretty bullet proof. My step daughter just paid off her Mazda 3 sedan I co-signed for. It’s been very reliable.
    Apr 18, 2018
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  34. Lenroot77
    Lenroot77
    I picked up a Hyundai Elanta last year as I couldn’t pass up the price. (15k new ) CR gives it above average reliability, 10/100k warranty and I get close to 40 mpg on the highway.
    I drive 75-125 miles a day and it’s been great.
    Apr 19, 2018
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  35. TwoEars
    TwoEars
    @Lenroot77 Hyundai have come a really long way. They used to be shit cars 15-20 years ago but today I think they're the equivalent of the more establish Asian brands in terms of quality. Give it another 10-15 years and I'm sure the brand image will catch up too. At the moment they are definitely great cars and great value for money.
    Apr 21, 2018