WRX-TR or Mazda3 2.3?

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Tried both this weekend. WRX TR and Mazda 3 with 2.3 L engine. Neither has sunroof, am too tall to want one.

I loved both cars. Each one, I would buy in a minute, if I was only 6 feet tall. I fit more comfortably in the Mazda3, but the WRX is tolerable and a LOT faster.

I haven't seen too many severe complaints on the boards about either, not like some of the other cars out there. Consumer Reports claims both have above average reliability. The WRX costs a bunch more. Is it worth it?

Anyone here have practical experience they care to share? Troubles, joys, factory "policy" decisions, anything?

Thanks in advance.

mike · Accepted Answer

I would wait for the mazda3 MPS if the mazda 3 is more confortable see dosent have AWD but im sure it'll be a hoot to drive

Rui Pedro Mendes Salgueiro · Answer

I assume that this Mazda is not the turbo (250 hp), because that onehas just been announced at Geneva:"We will be able to enjoy the new 3 here in the United States. Look forthe little pocket rocket this summer as a 2007 model, when it will berenamed the MazdaSpeed3."So I suppose it is this one with 160 HP:It depends on what you want from the car. The Subaru WRX has 4 wheel drive(a real 4WD system with a center differential). It also has much more power(the current US version has a 2.5L engine with 230hp). On the downsidethe fuel consumption will be higher, maybe much higher (depending onyour right foot).

WRX-TR or Mazda3 2.3?

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