2011 mazda 2

Nismoracer · 05-12-2011, 12:13 AM

Thinking bout getting one for dd. $15k not bad. Anyone have one of these?

Waiz · 05-12-2011, 07:51 PM

I see these all the time, they are tiny!

How about a Fiesta or a Fit instead?

AlphaSnacks · 05-12-2011, 09:00 PM

The Mazda and Fiesta are very similar cars. They're built on the same platform and even share numerous resemblances.

Nismoracer · 05-13-2011, 01:20 AM

Considered both. Honda fit may be a fine car but it is ugly. The fiesta is cool but neither costs the same as advertised. A fiesta hatchback I looked at was$ 23k and that wasn't even top of the line. Read all the reviews and they all say the mazda 2 is fun to drive. But they also say its slow and underpowered. Going to test drive one but you can only get so much from a test drive. Wanted to hear from ppl who may have had one and for awhile. Why do ego boxes have to look so girly.

Red370 · 05-13-2011, 11:16 AM

how about the new focus ST that'll be out this year? Ecoboosted 2.0 engine, making 247hp and 260ft/lbs, that oughta be a fun little tuner.

Red370 · 05-13-2011, 11:17 AM

read up on it.

2012 Ford Focus ST Photos Released ? News ? Car and Driver

shadoquad · 05-13-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

how about the new focus ST that'll be out this year? Ecoboosted 2.0 engine, making 247hp and 260ft/lbs, that oughta be a fun little tuner.

I'm seriously considering buying one of these, although it'll all come down to price point.

m4a1mustang · 05-13-2011, 11:21 AM

I would be more inclined to step up in size and go for something like a Mazda 3, Elantra, or Focus. You get more space/utility without sacrificing much fuel economy at all.

Red370 · 05-13-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm seriously considering buying one of these, although it'll all come down to price point.

Theres talk of an AWD version, wouldnt be a bad daily driver at all! the Focus line runs cheap, cheapest of the Ford line actually, i'm thinking one could be had for 15k or below, brand new.

m4a1mustang · 05-13-2011, 11:37 AM

Focus ST would be a nice DD but I doubt it will be that cheap. You can get a base Focus for less than that but I would think an optioned ST would run $20k+.

shadoquad · 05-13-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Focus ST would be a nice DD but I doubt it will be that cheap. You can get a base Focus for less than that but I would think an optioned ST would run $20k+.

I'm ok with mid-20's, like MS3 range. My fear is that it'll come in around the Golf R's rumored tag around 35k. I'm not buying a Focus that's more expensive than a Z/Mustang.

Red370 · 05-13-2011, 11:39 AM

I never do optioned, leather is hot, dont bluetooth, daily driver doesnt need fancy styling or brakes, 15k for a base would do just fine for me.

m4a1mustang · 05-13-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm ok with mid-20's, like MS3 range. My fear is that it'll come in around the Golf R's rumored tag around 35k. I'm not buying a Focus that's more expensive than a Z/Mustang.

I doubt they would do that. I could see them charging that much for a really souped up version of the ST, though.

Red370 · 05-13-2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm ok with mid-20's, like MS3 range. My fear is that it'll come in around the Golf R's rumored tag around 35k. I'm not buying a Focus that's more expensive than a Z/Mustang.

yeah that'll never happen with a focus

Red370 · 05-13-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I doubt they would do that. I could see them charging that much for a really souped up version of the ST, though.

I wonder if they'll have a Saleen version again

what a POS that was

05-12-2011, 12:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	2011 mazda 2 Thinking bout getting one for dd. $15k not bad. Anyone have one of these?

05-13-2011, 11:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	how about the new focus ST that'll be out this year? Ecoboosted 2.0 engine, making 247hp and 260ft/lbs, that oughta be a fun little tuner. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

05-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	read up on it. 2012 Ford Focus ST Photos Released ? News ? Car and Driver __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

05-13-2011, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I would be more inclined to step up in size and go for something like a Mazda 3, Elantra, or Focus. You get more space/utility without sacrificing much fuel economy at all. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-13-2011, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Focus ST would be a nice DD but I doubt it will be that cheap. You can get a base Focus for less than that but I would think an optioned ST would run $20k+. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-12-2011, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I see these all the time, they are tiny! How about a Fiesta or a Fit instead?

05-12-2011, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	The Mazda and Fiesta are very similar cars. They're built on the same platform and even share numerous resemblances.

05-13-2011, 01:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	Considered both. Honda fit may be a fine car but it is ugly. The fiesta is cool but neither costs the same as advertised. A fiesta hatchback I looked at was$ 23k and that wasn't even top of the line. Read all the reviews and they all say the mazda 2 is fun to drive. But they also say its slow and underpowered. Going to test drive one but you can only get so much from a test drive. Wanted to hear from ppl who may have had one and for awhile. Why do ego boxes have to look so girly.

05-13-2011, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I never do optioned, leather is hot, dont bluetooth, daily driver doesnt need fancy styling or brakes, 15k for a base would do just fine for me. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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