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 |
Honda CR-V Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Great reputation = great resale value see full Honda CR-V review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Overall it is a very easy car to own. No problems, easy to get in and out of, easy to drive. Good storage. it is well designed and well built. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I have always been a Toyota buyer.... I did not like the styling of the new Rav and decided to give Honda a look. Glad I did... Honda and Toyota always seemed to run neck and neck on quality.... now I hear Toyota has slipped a bit. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
expected resale value in three years see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
The crv has a reputation for keeping a high resale value. we keep are cars for about 10 yrs and I hope to resell for a reasonable price. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Reliability, quality, handling better than Toyota. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Have owned several Hondas and all were excellent vehicles in design and execution. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Honda! see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Resale good. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I owned an Accord for 13 years and few problems. To me, Honda means reliability and problem-free ownership. see full Honda CR-V review |
Honda CR-V Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
All Honda owners that I know LOVE their vehicle, and they all claim their next purchase will be another Honda. This is my first Honda and with only (500) miles on it, I have little, if anything to gripe about. see full Honda CR-V review |
2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Love the Honda image. see full Honda CR-V review |
2000 | 4dr SUV 146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
what a insult to Toyota!! today's Toyota is no long the Toyota as we knew it before. see full Honda CR-V review |