Mazda3s vs. Tiburon GT?

[Harrison486 10+ year member]

Well, Im not looking for performance exactly. I mean Im not going to be racing or anything. But I would enjoy a car that has some balls...

The tC has really turned me off recently. I see them everywhere and their styling is somewhat bland. It is definitely still an option, but right now it is really coming down between a 2004 Mazda3s or a 2004 Tiburon GT... I plan on going and seeing both cars, but I was just wondering what all of you think.

 

[pitbull12888]

they have a nice azz 1 on ebay for $48,000 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif a little too much huh //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[Frankensuby 10+ year member]

Tiburon = bad MPG, bad reliability (experience), sub-par performance for lack of MPG, and Horrendous traction. I also hated the feeling of the clutch. Way too 'light' feeling with very little backpressure.

Mazda = better MPG, better reliability, and probably better traction. I have 0 experience with the Mazda 3.

The Tiburon has a nice Leather interior though. The Mazda 3 has had several customer reviews in which after a few thousand miles the car began to feel like it was going to fall apart. The engine was fine, but the body made squeaks, the suspension groaned, and the interior developed a symphony of rattles.

Both cars are not high on my list of potentials. Looks wise is so-so for both, although as commented earlier, the Tiburon has a feminine appeal, and I see many girls driving the Red and black versions.