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 |
Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Solid reputation and great dealer support see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
It is a cult car. People tend to buy one 4runner and continue to buy them for the rest of their lives. I like knowing that I drive a car that people love so much it will be the only car they own. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
its good see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota has a great reputation, I knew I wanted another Toyota. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
well built known reliability see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota stands for quality. Well built, and holds its value see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Again, these characteristics are proven top notch by years of useage and also good sales numbers. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Long model life, good resale value, strong "truck" chassis platform. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
its a toyota see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota has an excellent brand image in terms of quality and reliability, and the 4Runner in particular has a great image as an all-terrain, all-weather, do anything type of vehicle. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not American, not Union- I feel kinda guilty see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2003 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
what a insult to Toyota!! today's Toyota is no long the Toyota as we knew it before. see full Toyota 4Runner review |