The Mazda6 is derivative of Lexus?

Because most of our significant others want CUV's despite our begging to get a awd wagon instead and for that reason the Mazda CX-5 is by far the best in its class.

Don't let her sway you. That was the first gen 3 that has bad rust issues Ford cost cutting to the max. Mazda is independent now for a few years. Havent seen any rust issues on the 2nd gen vehicles and the new ones are best in class. I have several friends with 3's, 2 2010's and a 2013 in Michigan and Indiana with…

Because the more people move to boring cars that are made primarily to sit in traffic on the way to work, the more car manufacturers will lean that way, which means more cheap econo-boxes and fewer cheap, fun cars. Cars lovers are in the minority when buying cars so we hope that when a great car comes out people other…

Why do you think the Mazda3 isn't selling, especially when it's overwhelmingly the best reviewed car in class?

Mazda knows they have a winner on their hands, so they've kept incentives low and transaction prices higher.

I can attest though, that Mazda's just don't have that kind of margin in them. If we give away a 3 at net-net (absolutely no profit), its like a $1200 discount on a base car and maybe up to $2ooo on a decked out one.

Maybe not you specifically, but when applied to a large enough cross-section of Honda/Toyota buyers, I bet the percentage is pretty high.

Every Subaru I've been in with over 75k looks like the interior was put together with sub par plastic and bad glue. Mechanically they are great, but I've just never seen one last. Mazda had long been known for shoddy interiors but I Didn't expect it from the subies

1st: It's the incentives. And the fact that these cars have a reputation for reliability. It's not like Honda and Toyota would lose sales if they made their cars more fun to drive, good-looking, or of higher quality.

This is the kind of ignorant reasoning people who only buy Honda or Toyota use and then never cross-shop or do any research.

I've got a 08 base model Impreza that has over 110k on it. It hasn't even developed a rattle. No mechanical issues, just scheduled maintenance.

This is a major problem I found with the local Mazda dealer. They're simply not willing to negotiate a price any lower than $1,500 off their asking price. Even on used vehicles. I went with a friend to help her out with a 2010 model she wanted. They wouldn't accept anything less than $900 off their asking price, which…

2005 Mazda3 225,000 kms (139,000 miles) I've only had to replace a ball joint and the rear shocks. Engine still pulls strong. I haven't had much trouble with the car and I live in Canuckistan. Perhaps I just have a more resilient car haha.

3rd gear: Radar absolutely does work below 5,000ft, although the geography in that part of the world may very well have interfered with it. Simply turning off the plane's transponder doesn't make it vanish on radar, it just blanks out the acft's data block on the radar screen. There's still a primary return (symbol)…

Neutral: Because people are dumb, lazy sheep who will believe anything a "trusted" source tells them.

I think there are a bunch of reasons the Mazda isn't selling. Toyota and Honda have a long reputation for reliable cars with good resale value, and lots of people have owned them and were happy with them, and/or know someone who has. Toyota and Honda also do a lot more advertising, and have a much stronger dealer…

This is mostly thanks to the sales battle between the laaaammmmmeee Honda Civic and boooooorrring Toyota Corolla, which are selling like gangbusters. It also proves an earlier point: For many people, what a car in this class looks and drives like simply doesn't matter. It's perceived value.

Jeremy said earlier in this season that race is going to happen in June or July. I'm guessing it will be part of the next season. I think the manufacturers want the best chance of having a dry track o they can go after the track record. If either of this cars doesn't beat the Pagani's time it would be a massive…