New Mazda 2

Paul2k12 · 28 May 2008 at 19:09

I'm currently looking for a new car and the Mazda 2 new shape seems a good bet, won car of the year and all the reviews I've read have been quite good. I'm looking at the 1.5 Sport 3dr model.

I'd be going from a 53 reg 1.2 Corsa!

Anyone own one or know someone with one?

Thanks

radderfire · 28 May 2008 at 19:43

Don't know about the Mazda2, but I have been thinking about buying a Mazda6 recently, and I think Mazda as a make is pretty strong in terms of quality and value.

Rgds

MarkDavis · 28 May 2008 at 20:11

Don't own one or know anyone who owns one, but I think its a cracking looking car and probably the best looking supermini on the market at the moment.

aproctor · 28 May 2008 at 20:49

i saw one yesterday, i think they look alright, a bit like a new corsa to be honest.

Kappa · 28 May 2008 at 22:18

They seem to have got good reviews I believe, and shares the same platform as the upcoming Fiesta. However can be expensive when specced up

wez130 · 28 May 2008 at 22:43

i had a 2 for a courtesy car a few weeks ago, it was a 1.something Ts2 (1.3 maybe), coming from my mondeo it was a bit basic inside, had electric windows at front, didn't like the interior much tbh, a bit too quirky for my liking. driving wise, it lacked any performance but that was expected from a small engine, it seemed built well, no rattles to speak of.However i personally wouldn't buy one but they are built on a reliable platform and different to the usual corsa etc.

[TW]Fox · 28 May 2008 at 22:44

They are also really really light - 1000kg IIRC?

Paul2k12 · 29 May 2008 at 17:59

Yup its a light car.

Will be test driving the sport version soon, just need to do some saving! Insurance is pretty cheap too, £450.00 fully comp for the sport.

Morba · 29 May 2008 at 19:22

seen one in green, looked good to me :]

Rwac · 29 May 2008 at 19:42

Looks funky enough but, quite how they came up with a price of around 11 thousand pounds for the 1.5 sport I will never know.

[TW]Fox · 29 May 2008 at 19:47

Its 11 grand? Dont bother, can get proper cars for that.

Kappa · 29 May 2008 at 20:04

[TW]Fox;11783635 said:
Its 11 grand? Dont bother, can get proper cars for that.

lol, its their highest model in the 2, hence 11Gs. Start at 8k

DannyW · 29 May 2008 at 20:06

11 grand?

get a used mondeo or e39 5 series tbh

Rwac · 29 May 2008 at 20:12

Kappa said:
lol, its their highest model in the 2, hence 11Gs. Start at 8k

11k buys a new Fiesta ST if you want a 'supermini'

IcE-ColD · 29 May 2008 at 20:15

Goatyman said:
11k buys a new Fiesta ST if you want a 'supermini'

Or a practically new Clio 182.

gareth.e · 29 May 2008 at 20:16

Goatyman said:
11k buys a new Fiesta ST if you want a 'supermini'

with 11k you could get a ridiculous assortment of cars...

If it was me I would spend 6-7k on a fast and fun car.

then the rest goes towards parts, servicing and insurance

romperstomper · 29 May 2008 at 20:18

I have an MX6 its the cheapest car I ever brought yet I love it ,waiting for the MX8 to get a bit cheaper .

Kappa · 29 May 2008 at 20:33

Goatyman said:
11k buys a new Fiesta ST if you want a 'supermini'

You cant compare it like that

Mazda2 1.5 (103PS) Sport 3dr Released 2008 @£11,399

Ford Fiesta ST 2.0 3dr Released 2005 @£13,577

The Mazda2 includes DSC and TC, Cruise Control, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Climate Control, Auto lights/wipers. Remember this is all at launch and are expensive extras on the Fiesta if even all are available.

See what I mean?

There will be marketing allowance etc, no one pays list price on this sector of cars unless you're a chump.

MarkDavis · 29 May 2008 at 20:38

DannyW said:
get a used mondeo or e39 5 series tbh

You're not comparing like for like.

A new car is a new car.

[TW]Fox · 29 May 2008 at 20:49

MarkDavis said:
You're not comparing like for like.

A new car is a new car.

And remains ridiculous if it means you spend £11,500 on a little supermini.