Acid-Flux March 17, 2005 Share Acid-Flux Member March 17, 2005 I think we have narrowed it down to a Mazda M3, or a Toyota Corolla. both new (2005). anyone have any comments on either of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whudats March 18, 2005 Share whudats Member March 18, 2005 I'd say a Corolla. My mom has one and loves it. I rank Toyotas up there at the top in quality. They cross-level a lot of technology and parts between their Lexus and Toyota models, and everyone I know who has one has never had any problems with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueless March 18, 2005 Share Clueless GC Alumni March 18, 2005 I would trust the Toyota over the Mazda. If I were to buy a foreign car it would be a Honda or something German, like VW or Audi. Post up and let us know what you end up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear^ March 18, 2005 Share bear^ Member March 18, 2005 out of those 2? def the toyota from everything i've read, they make a high quality automobile and are worth the $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet-401 March 18, 2005 Share bullet-401 Member March 18, 2005 Get the corolla!! I'm a little bias though... http://www.cardomain.com/id/ericksoncl23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Flux March 18, 2005 Author Share Acid-Flux Member March 18, 2005 ^^ Nice, we were going to get that version (im assuming that is the S version) in either that or the red color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General J March 19, 2005 Share General J Member March 19, 2005 (edited) My first instinct would say go with the Toyota. They are a very good name in car manufacturing. Other than the newer Celica GT-S drivetrain problems, I have not heard many complaints about their cars. In fact, my fiancee had a 1980 Toyota Corolla that was nearing 300,000 miles on it with only some minor repairs. The carburetor was getting filthy and needed to be cleaned, but is pretty darn near impossible to piece back together. So she ended up with a new car. My first car was actually a 1989 Celica ST that ran for 160,000 miles with few oil changes from previous owner (my step-sister ) before the state of Missouri (also ) said it would not meet emissions standards. Don't get me started on that topic though. But, I wouldn't throw out the Mazda 3 either. I really like the way the 3 series hatch's (they call it a wagon...) looks. Never had personal experience with Mazda though, but they seem to be pretty nice. Also along those same lines are the new 05 Ford Focus, or the Chevy Cobalt. *edit* Forgot the new Pontiac G6. As with any new year/model car, look at the engine. A lot of times when a car manufacturer rolls out a new car with a brand new engine design or drivetrain design, they are known to have a few "bugs" to them. Check out Car and Driver's reviews or Consumer Reports reviews, Road and Track, or cars.com for specs and some reviews. Good luck and Have fun car shopping. Make sure you check out all of your options before you buy or you might find out the hard way, further down the road, that you really wish you would have bought something else. Edited March 19, 2005 by General J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Flux March 20, 2005 Author Share Acid-Flux Member March 20, 2005 Thanks for all the info guys. We didnt get a chance to test drive / buy this weekend cause vicky had to much crap to do for school and she had to much grading to do for her job. We plan on getting it this week though, im just thinking about takign both cars out myself and testing them. But then again i dont drive like her, I drive kinda like the baby in the ultra sound. then again after last weeks speeding ticket.. #7 now, i think i gotta calm down.. Either that or buy a radar detector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Bean March 20, 2005 Share Mad Bean Member March 20, 2005 Thanks for all the info guys.We didnt get a chance to test drive / buy this weekend cause vicky had to much crap to do for school and she had to much grading to do for her job. We plan on getting it this week though, im just thinking about takign both cars out myself and testing them. But then again i dont drive like her, I drive kinda like the baby in the ultra sound. then again after last weeks speeding ticket.. #7 now, i think i gotta calm down.. Either that or buy a radar detector. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WOW 7, you're insurance has to be outragous. If you get a radar detector, I highly recommend the Escort 8500 X50. I have one and love it. I have picked up radar as far as 2 miles away on a flat, straight road. It's definately worth the investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Flux March 21, 2005 Author Share Acid-Flux Member March 21, 2005 yes.. my insurance is outrageous. those tix plus a red sports car = $$$$ ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep48 March 21, 2005 Share shep48 Member March 21, 2005 (edited) radar detectors work great if there are other people on the road Edited March 21, 2005 by shep48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet-401 March 21, 2005 Share bullet-401 Member March 21, 2005 ^^ Nice, we were going to get that version (im assuming that is the S version) in either that or the red color. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> awsome! Yeah that's the S version. I've been loving that car ever since I took it off the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Flux March 24, 2005 Author Share Acid-Flux Member March 24, 2005 Welp we went with the corolla. Indigo blue, picking it up tomorrow at 3pm.. w00t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters March 28, 2005 Share gOOters Member March 28, 2005 Sorry I didnt reply sooner. I woulda said get the Toy And a radar detector! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoMamma March 29, 2005 Share YoMamma Member March 29, 2005 Either that or buy a radar detector. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ive got the Valentine One. http://www.valentine1.com/ It's the best radar money can buy, but also the most expensive at a price of $399.00. That radar saved my butt yesterday when I was comming back from the Mall of America going 95mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet-401 March 29, 2005 Share bullet-401 Member March 29, 2005 Pictures! I want pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Flux March 30, 2005 Author Share Acid-Flux Member March 30, 2005 No digital camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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