Porsche Boxster Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 310-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD |
went from bmw 2002 to boxter S see full Porsche Boxster review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
Top performing sports car. see full Porsche Boxster review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
face it, people look at Porches. and thats fun too see full Porsche Boxster review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Wanted car since high school. Finally reached a point in life where I could afford one. see full Porsche Boxster review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
The Porsche name speaks for itself. see full Porsche Boxster review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
quality and design see full Porsche Boxster review |
2002 | 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Porsche says it all see full Porsche Boxster review |
2002 | 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD |
Porsche brand is synonymous with sports cars. see full Porsche Boxster review |
2002 | 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD |
Well, cannot beat the Porsche reputation, and I think the boxster is great way to get the Porsche Experience without spending $100k see full Porsche Boxster review |
2001 | 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD |
It's a Porscha! see full Porsche Boxster review |
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 |