Mazda Protege Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Although the "zoom-zoom" campaign ended, Mazda still enjoys a performance- and excitement-orientated reputation- deservedly so. The RX-7, RX-8 and Miata, and the historical use of rotary engines established that, from the beginning. Professional reviewers often called the Protege5 a "5-door Miata," and it is accurate- this is a zippy, fun-to-drive little car, as much fun as a Miata is (with the top up, at least,) and for a smaller car, cargo room is great. This was my first Mazda-branded vehicle (Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series trucks were build on the same assembly line, the only differences being cosmetic) and it will probably NOT be my last. see full Mazda Protege review |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Both the real-world reputation, and that Mazda is active in motorsports (except Nascar, but I HATE Nascar, so that exclusion is a plus for me.) see full Mazda Protege review |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It is not a re-badged Ford but rather a Japanese built Mazda. see full Mazda Protege review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Many other car companies come with a community behind them as well. The Mazda community is just amazing, the amount of immature bragging compared with other car companies is invisible, people are all about helping each other out. It is truely amazing. see full Mazda Protege review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Mazda has been a good brand for as long as I can remember see full Mazda Protege review |
BMW 3-Series Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Acura = Honda Audi = VW Mercedes = Chrysler (still) Lexus = Toyota Infinity = Datsun BMW = BMW see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
BMW proved once again the 3 series is the ultimate driving machine see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
well regarded by most enthusiasts see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
BMW 3 series regularly makes lists as a "drivers car" and best in its class. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Looks are amazing. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Built solidly and lasts see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
exclusivity see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
The 3-series is considered the benchmark for sporty sedans. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
the 3-series really seems to be the sport sedan icon to which all other brands are compared. It feels good owning the best-of-the-best. And did I mention great re-sale value? A truly great, dependable and well-handling car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
BMW 3-Series Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You know. But hey, you buy it because of how it drives, irregardless of others perceptions. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2002 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD |
When you drive a BMW, everyone on the road assumes you're the biggest a$$hole on the face of the Earth. Sure there are some bad actors out there, but the majority of us are really nice people...I promise! see full BMW 3-Series review |