Can’t wait to lay my hands on the current gen Mazda3 hatchback. They are GORGEOUS!!! Too bad my 11-year old 150k lady is still going strong - guess i have to wait a few more years. :)

Same here! 06' manual mazda3 hatchback - quick and fun, and going strong after 11 years! Minimal maintenance and repairs - love her!

The reason people keep these cars is because they purchase them with the intention of keeping the car for that long. That’s the price range and the brand range that appeals to the long-term owners.

Motorists with more money in the wallet overall go for more expensive brands and don’t keep their cars for more than 5…