Considering Mazda-3

[mstowie]

Hey guys, I currently have a 1999 Mercedes C280. However, with insurance, gas prices, maintaininig it, and a baby on the way I thought about trading for a 3. Let me know what you all think. I really like the sedan with foglights and sunroof (silver).

Thanks

[goldwing2000]

We've discussed this quite a bit around here. If you want, you can look through here:
http://www2.msprotege.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=190
and you should be able to find a lot of good information and opinons!

Thanks for stopping by!

[Antoine]

Welcome and Enjoy...You have come to the right place! (thumb)

[italgal02]

Get it, It's a nice ride and not to "daddy-mommy mobile" for ya! Although the mercedes is sweet, it can be a pain to maintain. The new baby will love it to, my niece (2 yrs) fits perfectly with her car seat and 2 adults fint (maybe squished) next to her, so its all good!

[oceandpf]

As a Mercedes owner I wanted to let you know that I traded in my Mercedes E-Class wagon on a Winning Blue Mazda 3 5-door in Febuary plus I also still own a sweat custom C-280 and we take the Mazda out more than the Mercedes, I'm having way more fun tweeking and driving the Mazda then I did with either of the Mercedes. Trust me you won't regret getting rid of the headaches of owning and maintaining a Mercedes and what little you give up you will more than gain in the fun factor! Good luck!

[mstowie]

Thanks guys for the info! I haven't made a final decision yet, but seriously thinking about the 3 sedan.

[ccracing19]

I've been looking as well, got a Spicy Orange speed now and really love it, but like change. I will have a hard time giving up my stero, the color, suspension, handleling, etc. I love Sirius and so far Mazda doesn't offer it yet or XM either one in any of there cars, but they say it's coming. But the 3's (5 door) are so cute! (sorry guys) Another thing I like is they are not lined up or at least at our local dealer like the RX-8's are, so that's a plus.