mazda3 or hyundai coupe?

**pinakap0gi** · March 27th, 2006 11:36 PM

which among the two do you prefer, mazda 3 or hyunda coupe/tiburon/tuscani?

**Bry** · March 28th, 2006 02:10 AM

Coupe.

**Josh0027** · March 28th, 2006 02:14 AM

Biased ako so get the mazda3 2.0R. :D

Just follow your heart.

**AG4** · March 28th, 2006 07:21 AM

Mazda 3 2.0... sporty and practical

If you want a bit of both, try the coupe-like Focus 2.0 Sport?

**ghosthunter** · March 28th, 2006 07:58 AM

Ford Focus 2.0L

**jim** · March 28th, 2006 08:32 AM

rx-8 hehehehehehe

overall i like the mazda 3 but if i base it only on looks and speed i would go with the hyundai coupe.

**pinakap0gi** · March 28th, 2006 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by jim

rx-8 hehehehehehe

overall i like the mazda 3 but if i base it only on looks and speed i would go with the hyundai coupe.

bro, meron ba rx 8 dito?

**mfo** · March 28th, 2006 12:26 PM

Meron RX-8, if i were you I would get the coupe, tapos palitan mo ng mga tuscani badge's, saw one two weeks ago, 4 words "Holy **** Ang Ganda"

**pdc2** · March 28th, 2006 02:32 PM

looks? of course, coupe but the 3 is also a head turner (i.e. red 2.0R). but performance and practicality, i think mazda3 is the clear choice.

**niky** · March 28th, 2006 02:54 PM

The coupe is low slung and sleek. Even people who know it's "just a Hyundai" will give you a second look.

I also like the interior. It's not as sci-fi as the Mazda 3 2.0R, but the seats are just as nice, and the leather has a light airy... dare I say "Ferrari-ish"?... feel to it. There are some dash details that are just okay, but overall, it's nice. Plus, the huge glass hatch over the rear passengers and the sunroof make it a very bright car inside.

Gripes? Poor headroom in the rear (except if you're a Pinoy... oops, you are! ), reliability and servicing not as good as with other Hyundais or the Mazda (in other words, average, not good), really weak (errh, slow) with the four speed automatic (for the price of the so-so V6, you can get a Mazda 6 already, which is a better choice).

In terms of nice-to-drive, I think the Mazda 3 2.0R and the Coupe should be about even, although the Mazda isn't available with a manual.

My choice would be the Focus Sport or the new Civic.