MAZDA 3 vs DODGE CHARGER?
Hi! Im planning to buy my first car and having a dilemma with these cars. there are lots of factors for me to choose from 1 of them. e.g I like mazda 3 for its price and usage of gas. I like the charger because of its looks and i always wanted to have one. This is my first time buying a car so i dont know what to expect! please help! and im not buying brand new one.. maybe 2006-2008?? whatever fits my budget i guess
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It's all about the fuel economy.
My friend has a Charger. His mpg on the freeway is about what my Mazda 6 V6 gets in mixed freeway and city. His city/freeway is way below what I get.
It's a cool car to be certain. But I really cannot justify the V6 Charger's existance. The Hemi with cylinder disabling quite nearly matches the V6's best numbers. And if you are looking at a Mazda3, you aren't really in Hemi Charger price range.
There is a 2.7 liter variant of the Charger. It only gets a mpg or two better than the 3.5 and it is slower than Christmas. Also that engine does have rather an unfortunate reputation for sludging. Avoid the 2.7 unless you get a real good warranty and don't mind 0-60 times clocked with a sundial.
Another thing to consider? The Avenger. Should get mpg similar to a Mazda 3 and looks like a Charger that got left in the dryer overnight.
The few I've seen pre-owned have been affordable (but all were automatic if that matters)
greater suitable motor vehicle for what objective? in case you elect undertaking vehicles which you have got relaxing preserving then the Charger or the RX7 are reliable possibilities. The Charger may well be made into an stunning drag motor vehicle, regardless of if that is handling is unfavourable. The RX7 is additionally an excellent on the instant line motor vehicle yet in addition has razor sharp handling. The Charger is rather old and could have few cutting-ingredient conveniances the place the Rx7 could have some. Are you searching for a each and every day driver that may take passengers? Then the Charger or the RX8 are the greater suitable possibilities as they have lower back seats and can the two shelter real people lower back there. the two are cool vehicles yet i could supply the nod to the RX8 because it has all the widespread conveniances plus will in all hazard have guarantee. Are you searching for music motor vehicle? (i.e. highway-race, not drag) then seem at the two RX vehicles. on the music the two vehicles are rather equivalent while inventory. The 7 is smaller, lighter, and greater useful so that is swifter in the straights however the 8 has a greater suitable balanced chassis and lots greater suitable brakes so it may overtake the 7 in the corners.
The mazda3 in my opinion is a better buy because of starting price, gas mileage, and the package deals. With the Charger you have to worry about its value maintained, poor fuel economy (especially with a hemi), maintenance, and the fact that it is an american car. The charger isn't a bad looking car, but the mazda3 is a better buy imo with your money. Plus the new mazda3's don't look that amazing because of the change in the nose. A 2006-2008 model would be good.
Mazda 3. Good for a first time car owner. Forget the Charger, others important factors to consider, don't just looking how it look.
I have a Mazda6 but am really thinking about trading for a M3 because of the better MPG and its smaller. So I guess you could add another vote for the Mazda3
EDIT: What are you going to be using this car for? Get the M3 for sure if it's going to be your "daily-driver"
I've had a mazda 3 for a couple years now and it has proven to be very dependable, not to mention good MPG. I'd recommend it to pretty much anyone.