12' Civic SI or 12' Mazda speed 3

m4a1mustang · 04-12-2012, 11:03 AM

Keep calm and carry on. Do some more research. Test drive. Decide.

ZMan8 · 04-12-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

I just want an honest answer
Reliability
Resale

Honda has dropped off in reliability recently as seen with downgrades by all the mags, that will in turn effect resale. This makes it hard to start comparing everything.

However,I still feel if those are the only two things you're most concerned with Honda would be a safe choice.

k20z3 · 04-12-2012, 11:04 AM

I have been! People love their ms3 and civic....

k20z3 · 04-12-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

get the mazda! who wants to own two civics in a row...? no offense or anything,,

Very true!

Cmike2780 · 04-12-2012, 11:05 AM

I know it's not a fair assesment, but if the build quality on the MS3 was anything like my RX-8, I would re-think it. The rotary engine was finicky to begin with though, and either car is plenty reliable if you don't go crazy with the mods. That's what warranties are for. Get an extented if you need the piece of mind and limit you're mods to a CBE, intake, etc.

k20z3 · 04-12-2012, 11:06 AM

What's your recommendation

m4a1mustang · 04-12-2012, 11:07 AM

MS3 over Civic.

But I'd take a Mini Cooper S over either.

TerribleONE · 04-12-2012, 11:09 AM

Cmike2780 · 04-12-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

MS3 over Civic.

But I'd take a Mini Cooper S over either.

Add a poll maybe?

ZMan8 · 04-12-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

MS3 over Civic.

But I'd take a Mini Cooper S over either.

TerribleONE · 04-12-2012, 11:12 AM

a mini over a MS3?!?! noooooooooooooo

Huck · 04-12-2012, 11:13 AM

Ok here's my 2¢. I had a 2001 Civic EX, loved it. It's a comfy car, not super expensive, and is very reliable. Gets great mileage.

My wife has a 2004 Civic EX, and she likes it. It's got over 100,000 miles on it and aside from a window motor going out, we have never had a problem with it.

If you want an inexpensive, reliable car that you're not going to mod much or try to race, the Civic is a great choice. If you care about sportier performance, get the MS3. A friend of mine has it and he loves it.

ZMan8 · 04-12-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

a mini over a MS3?!?! noooooooooooooo

Mini is lighter and more refined. Plus doesn't the S have a turbo as well?

TerribleONE · 04-12-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Mini is lighter and more refined. Plus doesn't the S have a turbo as well?

Yea it does I think or its S/Cd but.. idk why that car is just as bad as a beetle to me. Whenever I see a guy driving one I just wanna

k20z3 · 04-12-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Yea it does I think or its S/Cd but.. idk why that car is just as bad as a beetle to me. Whenever I see a guy driving one I just wanna

I absolutely agree...

View Poll Results: 2012 - Mazda speed3 or Civic SI
12' Mazdaspeed 3	12	80.00%
12' Honda Civic SI	3	20.00%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

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k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	I have been! People love their ms3 and civic.... __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I know it's not a fair assesment, but if the build quality on the MS3 was anything like my RX-8, I would re-think it. The rotary engine was finicky to begin with though, and either car is plenty reliable if you don't go crazy with the mods. That's what warranties are for. Get an extented if you need the piece of mind and limit you're mods to a CBE, intake, etc. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 34	Ok here's my 2¢. I had a 2001 Civic EX, loved it. It's a comfy car, not super expensive, and is very reliable. Gets great mileage. My wife has a 2004 Civic EX, and she likes it. It's got over 100,000 miles on it and aside from a window motor going out, we have never had a problem with it. If you want an inexpensive, reliable car that you're not going to mod much or try to race, the Civic is a great choice. If you care about sportier performance, get the MS3. A friend of mine has it and he loves it. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

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