I already own a 2016 CX-5 AWD GT with all bells and whistles. For my 2nd. car - debating between 2017 or 2018 Mazda3. This month there's some terrific cash back on 2017 models ($2000 cash back).
It'll be my point-to-point vehicle. It'll transport my wife to work. Each way: 23 miles. Driving conditions: North-east - NJ. She doesn't demand ANYTHING fancy. She cares less if car's agile, etc. All I want is SAFETY for her. She does care of: good mpg. And I care about: PRICE.
What I understood - the core difference being in the engine and smart city brake support. For SCBS, I can live completely without it. Engine: that's the question? What is it that's being written that a particular engine was only available in GT versions of 2017 and now available in more trims in 2018? Can someone enlighten me what's this engine and if I'll miss anything? Any other difference?
Also - is there anywhere I can get some idea about good/fair prices today/tomorrow for a Mazda 3 in NJ? My offer's around 15,700 (taxes/reg. excluded) for the base 2017 model. Not sure if its a good deal though.
It'll be my point-to-point vehicle. It'll transport my wife to work. Each way: 23 miles. Driving conditions: North-east - NJ. She doesn't demand ANYTHING fancy. She cares less if car's agile, etc. All I want is SAFETY for her. She does care of: good mpg. And I care about: PRICE.
What I understood - the core difference being in the engine and smart city brake support. For SCBS, I can live completely without it. Engine: that's the question? What is it that's being written that a particular engine was only available in GT versions of 2017 and now available in more trims in 2018? Can someone enlighten me what's this engine and if I'll miss anything? Any other difference?
Also - is there anywhere I can get some idea about good/fair prices today/tomorrow for a Mazda 3 in NJ? My offer's around 15,700 (taxes/reg. excluded) for the base 2017 model. Not sure if its a good deal though.