Topic: Mazda3 Sport or Matrix?

[russ_acosta]

been hovering around for a while now, my bro saltedegg told me 'bout this forum.  cool smart posts, helpful answers.  except that neanderthal-tongue safristi.  he don't make sense at all.  (lol.  just kidding.)
what u say about mazda3 sport and matrix?  i kinda like m3 sport.  would u say mazda is close to toyota in reliability?  sumbody told me mazda spareparts are expensive.  that true?
i'm just looking for base and auto.  i don't care about bells and whistles.  heck, i may even get by with manual transmission.  all included, what's the fair price for m3 sport base + a/c + auto?  and for matrix with same config?
i owe some serious dough (student loan), only time can tell if i can ever get my paws on a beamy bimmer.  dream... dream... dream.  for now mazda or matrix is good 'nuff.
btw, my bro, jeff (saltedegg) got his g6 the other day.  i say ewwww.  lol.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

Haha, did you tell him 'ewwwwwwwww' as well? 

The Mazda may be a tad lower in reliability, but I think the tradeoff is worth it.

Mazda used to have very expensive parts, but a few years ago lowered parts cost by some 35% on many compontents. They're a pretty smart bunch. The 3 is built in Japan so I wouldn't doubt if parts are a little more, but I really wouldn't be worried about it.

Welcome to the forum