Mazda Mazda3 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good reputation, and quality is way up. JDPower just put them right at the top, over Civic see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Even though many disagree... The smile in the front of the 3 is in reality a "grin". Mazda designs vehicles that keep drivers want to test their vehicles and continue driving them. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Zoom Zoom is an effective marketing strategy. The original Rx7 (which I owned) put real go-cart style sports car performance in an affordable bracket. They continue to do so with the RX8, as well as the 3 and 6 see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I seem to like almost all the cars they produce. Sporty ones (mx-5, rx-8) and not so sporty ones (CX suvs, mazda6). Besides, Zoom-Zoom! see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Mazda has always been reliable and viewed as a fun to drive, sporty brand. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This car has won Car & Driver Magazines Best Hot Hatch comparison 3 years running. It is THE BEST performance buy on the market. The 3 has good CR/CU/JD Power ratings. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Mazda lives up to its zoom tagline and is known for reliability and longevity. The 3 is the successor to the Protege5. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
"Fun" see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good rep.... see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
mazda has a big mileage warrenty and is known for the cars having a sporty feel. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
Mazda Mazda3 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The are not really known to be reliable and this is high in my list. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
Nissan Versa Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
After owning a 1992 pulsar with 400,000 KM and it was still running strong when i bought my versa. i decided Nissan because of the build quality of my pulsar. and i can hope i can get the same life from my tiida as i did from the pulsar see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
I am more or less hoping (being a first time Nissan buyer)this car will have very few problems. I want a car that I can drive with minamal maintenance problems. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Owned three nissans prior to this one with no problems. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
I have had nissan sentra for 6 years. It was a very good experience.I know people having differents kinds of nissans products and generaly they are satisfides. see full Nissan Versa review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
As far as I know, the Japanese group of cars are all pretty reliable and for sure, far better than domestic brands. see full Nissan Versa review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
It may look drab, it is simple overall design has kept it a performer. see full Nissan Versa review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Nissan has always had a great reputation and image of sports cars and reliability. Not too cheap and not too expensive. see full Nissan Versa review |
Nissan Versa Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
It is very weak on reliability compared to Toyota and Honda in consumer reports, and seems to be weakening on the True Delta charts. see full Nissan Versa review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I owned a Nissan that had major engine and body problems over its lifetime see full Nissan Versa review |