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desy

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I voted Audi
AS you said everybody has a 3, I like the 3
He said he's willing to spend up to 25K for the Audi I guess he has already made price a consideration. With warranties and such it won't cost more to maintain and if its a dog he can sell it.
 
misle

misle

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Originally posted by: lnguyen
WRX > mazda3 > audi in this line up... AWD power FUN :) however, I t hink it's a little on the ugly side... and I didn't know you could nab one for under 25k (or are you mixing new/used?).
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My local Subaru dealer has several new 2005 WRX's for around $23k
 
misle

misle

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Originally posted by: sniperruff
Originally posted by: misle
Originally posted by: sniperruff
you are considering hatches and THIS, THISand THIS is not even on it????
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Yeah, I know. I just don't like VW's.
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too bad. IMO they make the best hatches. btw the audi A3 IS a VW, much like the A4 and the jetta.
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Yeah, but it says Audi, so I can more easily lie to myself. :)

Does VW directly control and design Audi's or is it more like the Ford/Mazda relationship? Because I would buy a Mazda, but probably not a Ford.
 
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sniperruff

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Originally posted by: misle
Originally posted by: sniperruff
Originally posted by: misle
Originally posted by: sniperruff
you are considering hatches and THIS, THISand THIS is not even on it????
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Yeah, I know. I just don't like VW's.
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too bad. IMO they make the best hatches. btw the audi A3 IS a VW, much like the A4 and the jetta.
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Yeah, but it says Audi, so I can more easily lie to myself. :)

Does VW directly control and design Audi's or is it more like the Ford/Mazda relationship? Because I would buy a Mazda, but probably not a Ford.
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The golf/A3 and the jetta/A4 (some model at least) share a common platform. I guess it's like the ford/mazda relationship. But again, Audi's reliability record for the past 10 years or so isn't much better than VW, and mazda's past offerings (maybe except the protege) has not been so solid either.

But AFAIK the A3 is pretty much just a dressed up golf (probably heavier as well) with a higher price tag. IMO screw the badge and go for the best car.
 
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vi edit

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Mazda 3 from a looks & value standpoint is the clear winner. It's got great options for the vehicle class it's in also.

I'd also suggest looking for a Saab 92-X. It's basically a WRX with a bit more luxury items in it. It's a great value if you can still find them.
 
Vic

Vic

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Jun 12, 2001
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WRX. Best bang for the buck. New looks are actually quite nice in person and the interior for the 06 is vastly improved. Quite nice in fact.

I hate the look of the 3 and it really isn't in the same class as the other 2 IMO.

The new VW/Audis are really a step back for the company IMO. In looks, design, and especially performance. Every review I've read on the A3 said it was a gutless dog.

edit: The Saab 9-2x has been discountinued and the new 06 Imprezas picked up almost all of the improvements.
 
Shawn

Shawn

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Apr 20, 2003
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Sure the WRX is fast, but it's probably one of the fugliest cars on the road.
 
Zenmervolt

Zenmervolt

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I would tell myself that I was getting the Mazda 3, go out to the dealer, test drive it, like it and be all set to buy one then I would sutpidly decide that I should test drive other cars as well and go test drive the Subaru WRX for comparison. Then I would go test drive a Mustang GT "just for fun" and end up buying that. (My history of buying practical cars sucks, but I have a lot of fun driving.)

ZV
 
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Lonyo

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Aug 10, 2002
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I dunno why but I have developed a "thing" for Mazdas :(
Every time I see any Mazda I really want one :(
 
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mercanucaribe

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Originally posted by: sniperruff
Originally posted by: misle
Originally posted by: sniperruff
Originally posted by: misle
Originally posted by: sniperruff
you are considering hatches and THIS, THISand THIS is not even on it????
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Yeah, I know. I just don't like VW's.
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too bad. IMO they make the best hatches. btw the audi A3 IS a VW, much like the A4 and the jetta.
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Yeah, but it says Audi, so I can more easily lie to myself. :)

Does VW directly control and design Audi's or is it more like the Ford/Mazda relationship? Because I would buy a Mazda, but probably not a Ford.
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The golf/A3 and the jetta/A4 (some model at least) share a common platform. I guess it's like the ford/mazda relationship. But again, Audi's reliability record for the past 10 years or so isn't much better than VW, and mazda's past offerings (maybe except the protege) has not been so solid either.

But AFAIK the A3 is pretty much just a dressed up golf (probably heavier as well) with a higher price tag. IMO screw the badge and go for the best car.
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VW and Audi are the same company. The A4 is the Passat platform though, not the Jetta. Jetta and Golf are the same car and the A3 is built on that platform.
 
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sniperruff

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Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Originally posted by: sniperruff
Originally posted by: misle
Originally posted by: sniperruff
Originally posted by: misle
Originally posted by: sniperruff
you are considering hatches and THIS, THISand THIS is not even on it????
Click to expand...

Yeah, I know. I just don't like VW's.
Click to expand...

too bad. IMO they make the best hatches. btw the audi A3 IS a VW, much like the A4 and the jetta.
Click to expand...

Yeah, but it says Audi, so I can more easily lie to myself. :)

Does VW directly control and design Audi's or is it more like the Ford/Mazda relationship? Because I would buy a Mazda, but probably not a Ford.
Click to expand...

The golf/A3 and the jetta/A4 (some model at least) share a common platform. I guess it's like the ford/mazda relationship. But again, Audi's reliability record for the past 10 years or so isn't much better than VW, and mazda's past offerings (maybe except the protege) has not been so solid either.

But AFAIK the A3 is pretty much just a dressed up golf (probably heavier as well) with a higher price tag. IMO screw the badge and go for the best car.
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VW and Audi are the same company. The A4 is the Passat platform though, not the Jetta. Jetta and Golf are the same car and the A3 is built on that platform.
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hmm i think you're right. these retarded VW jetta wheels got me confused.
 
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mercanucaribe

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Originally posted by: sniperruff
Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Originally posted by: sniperruff
you are considering hatches and THIS, THIS, THIS, and THIS are not even on it????
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There's a reason that site doesn't list the weight of the Golf. It weighs over 3000lbs.
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or maybe it's just because it's not yet a production car? hmm?
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I was joking. And it is a production car in Europe.
 
misle

misle

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I have test drove a Mazda3 and was pretty impressed. Tomorrow I'm going to go test drive a WRX (I haven't driven manual in a while, so this could be interesting ;))

I don't know if there's a VW dealer in town (surely there is) but I will give them a chance, at least a test drive.
 
GTaudiophile

GTaudiophile

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Oct 24, 2000
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The Audi A3 2.0T and Mazda 3 have been compared by either R&T or C&D. The A3 beats it the MZ3 in accerlation, but the MZ3 wins all other categories (price, braking, road holding, economy).
 
misle

misle

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Really? That's pretty impressive.
I really am leaning towards the 3.

Autoweek named the Mazda 3 as the best economy car, followed by the Honda Civic, and the Audi A3.
 
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