Quote Originally Posted by bboyukoy View Post
I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I know the two are of different class/category but I like both.

None of my relatives or friends drives Mazda 3 and Rav4 so I'm hoping someone here from Tsikot can advise. I already did my research but still not sure which one to buy.

Considerations:

  • Gas consumption - From what I read, Mazda 3 is between 6-7 Km per liter because the chassis is heavy and Rav4 is around 5-6 Km per liter.
  • Availability of parts - I read that it's hard to find Mazda 3 parts. How about Rav 4?
  • Price of parts - Usually Toyota is cheaper than other brands but since Rav4 is compact SUV, would it be more expensive?
  • Quality - If I have to replace parts, which one usually lasts long? I don't really abuse the engine.


It's just for city driving. I rarely go out of town. Maybe just 4-5 times a year.

Thanks.
If you're getting a Mazda 3, get the 2.0. Same resale value as the 1.6, same awful fuel consumption as well. But at least the 2.0 has way more power, better features, and looks distinctively different too (different bumpers, grille, and rims).

I haven't had problems looking for parts for my Mazda 3. I usually check Mazford and Fordland in Banawe if I need anything. Interestingly, Mazda dealerships also carry the complete set of replacement parts for the Mazda 3. It was sold from 2004-2012 so there's a pretty big market for replacement parts.

If you really want an SUV though, why not the automatic RAV4? Or perhaps a similarly-aged CRV or X-Trail?


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