Mazda 3 MPS

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 15:44

What's this car like in terms of reliability? I'd be doing roughly 18k miles a year 14k of which are M1/M25 miles.

Any alternatives to consider for about £10k?

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 15:56

I like the styling and I think you get a fair amount for your money. Not as common either, and obviously quick.

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 16:21

Firestar_3x said:
Nice cars for the money, don't know if i'd fancy doing 18k a year in one though.

3 days a week Milton Keynes to Slough and back.

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 16:58

I don't pay for fuel.

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 17:16

I don't want a motorway cruiser. I'm thinking about a Clio 197 as well.

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 18:17

I'm having trouble getting my head around £400 tax a year!

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 18:23

I'm considering this also http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1158886.htm

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 18:29

Dogbreath said:
It's going to be 3-4 years older, loads more miles on it and I suspect running costs are unlikely to be significantly less. An MPS will still be under the manufacturers warranty.

Biggest problem for me with the MPS is the tax and finding one on budget, they seem to be pretty rare for around £10k.

LiE · 24 Sep 2009 at 18:38

How does the megane compare to the MPS?

LiE · 25 Sep 2009 at 15:34

Thanks for all the replies, but looks like I'm going to reduce my budget way down to £4k. Thanks again.