2011 MAZDA 2 pics ...

[Hershey]

here's the MOTORWEEK test drive video for the 2 , http://video.pbs.org/video/1562386903/ . Here's a quick reference operation guide for the 2 , http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/pdf/..._MAZDA2_QT.pdf .

[Vioz]

I'm starting to become more and more of a mazda fan :D this one looks really nice actually

[wooverstone8]

Here's what Consumer Reports have to say about the Mazda 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD_J1fKWMvE

[UTVitz]

I didn't think it would happen, but I'm falling for the Mazda 2. It is fun to drive, and light on it's feet. None of the throttle lag my Yaris has with the 5 speed manual. The a/c did not feel as good as the Yaris and you notice it kick on and off somewhat, unlike the Yaris which has a transparent a/c compressor. I'd also miss my cold weather package on my Yaris-ultra quick heater and the starter that cranks even if I let go of the key, Mazda has none of this.

Also took a Fiesta hatch out yesterday-hum, no love here. It is very stylish with a nice interior, but the engine is a relic-timing belt, no coil over spark plugs-it has actual spark plug cables-old tech stuff here. So the money went into the style and the goofy auto 6 speed which sometimes gets a little in uncertain on when to shift up. I personally don't want to be the one to test out this unproven transmission. Still have to try the manual when I find one-people are buying this car up without even trying them. Doors close with a not very nice metallic clunk-latch I guess. Ok, the most annoying thing to me I stress is the turn signal click-it's like a wall clock with a pendulim swinging-tick, tock, tick, tock. There's my rant on the Fiesta-all style, old engine-with a timing belt-oh, the pain of dealing with that.

[firemachine69]

Originally Posted by swidd

$18,500 for a new sub compact? Who in their right mind? You can buy a used high milage luxury sedan... or so many other things.

...Which is going to cost you at least twice as much in fuel.




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[djct_watt]

Originally Posted by firemachine69

...Which is going to cost you at least twice as much in fuel.




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Don't forget maintenance!!!!

[Hershey]

Originally Posted by wooverstone8

Here's what Consumer Reports have to say about the Mazda 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD_J1fKWMvE

Thanks for that . We're considering that or a SUZUKI SX 4 all-wheel drive wagon . Not to crazy about the placement of the oil filter for the SX-4 . Could get quite messy . The MAZDA makes for easy O.C.s .

[Hershey]

the manual for FIESTA is fun . Precise shifts and a smooth engagement of the clutch . There's a synthetic 75w-90 ( GL-4 ) used .

[wooverstone8]

Originally Posted by Hershey

Thanks for that . We're considering that or a SUZUKI SX 4 all-wheel drive wagon . Not to crazy about the placement of the oil filter for the SX-4 . Could get quite messy . The MAZDA makes for easy O.C.s .

The Mazda 2 will likely be my next car once Toyota fix my Yaris. While am waiting for Toyota to fix my Yaris I'm completely out of a car...

[thebarber]

i drove a 2 on the weekend

was sadly autotragic, but felt of similar pep to the auto yaris sedan i had as a rental one time

rear seat room is much worse than the yaris, however.

[Hershey]

test drove a 5 speed manual base model priced at $14,730 and found it to have the most easy clutch and shifting of the cars test drove so far . The others were a 5 speed FIESTA sedan and a SUZUKI SX-4 all-wheel drive wagon with 6 speed manual ( $17,764 M.S.R.P. ) that we also test drove today . The ride / handling was very good and found it to be peppy . There's a easy access O.B.D. port for installation of a ECO-METER , SCAN GAUGE , etc.. Just plug and play . The rear leg room is good , but anyone over 5'9" will touch the roof . This may be the next car . The SX-4 with the C.V.T. is neck and neck ( test drove both ) .

[mr9865]

Pick the mazda 2 :)

[Hershey]

Originally Posted by mr9865

Pick the mazda 2 :)

thanks , will take that into consideration . Let the POLL begin .

[Hershey]

here's pics of the TRUE RED 5 speed manual SPORT priced at $14,700 we drove yesterday and of the LIQUID SILVER METALLIC Touring with the 4 speed automatic that's $17,075 which we test drove earlier today . The 4 speed is smooth shifting along with plenty of zip . Very good A/C as well . I prefer the 5 speed manual , while she'll take the auto . Too bad it wasn't a C.V.T. . The head light bulbs are easier to change than the YARIS . The 3 door auto did 40.02 this trip and 40.09 the previous one . Will be hard to part with it if we traded it in .

[Hershey]

and a few more pics of the MAZDA Touring and of a BRIGHT MAGNETA METALLIC automatic FIESTA SE sedan with a M.S.R.P. of $16,065 we tried out ( figure include it since part MAZDA ) . The 6 speed tranny is very smooth and responsive . The ride soaked up bumps very well . There's a discount of $66 for the FIESTA SE , $131 for MAZDA 2 Sport , and $76 for the MAZDA 2 Touring . Scares us to think what the trade would be for the 2010 3 door .

[Hershey]

more of the FIESTA SE sedan ...

[Mouse]

I would not feel any remorse trading in my Yaris for the 2......But I am a Mazda fan at heart.

[UTVitz]

I am very tempted by the Mazda 2, but in all reality it is so similar to my yaris that I can't justify the swap and several thousand dollars to own it. But curiosity has got the best of me and I'd love to see what a dealer will give me for trade-I'm sure that will cool my jets.