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Originally Posted by aoshi
I used to have a RX8 and loved the mazda experience. When I wanted to replace my RX8 I also narrowed the choice down to the Mazda and the Civic. I did a lot of test drive and I personnally prefer the civic. Don't get me wrong the mazda is a great drive: the performances between the two seem similar but I simply found that the mazda didn't have the same sex appeal as the Civic. I found the handling slightly better in the Mazda though (but it was maybe because I was used to the handling of the RX8 and the overall Mazda feeling).
And as pjr pointed I also had some previous problems with the RX8 such as wheel corrosion, so you might also run onto it.
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I wasn't a huge Mazda RX-8 fan but when I sat in one in the showroom I was impressed. I liked the slick gear change.
The Mazda 3 doesn't compare to a RX but the face lifted on does have a nice gearshift. Perhaps not on a par with the Honda. The 3 does have a few RX cues inside.
I was really impressed with both interiors, there really isn't a need to go German unless your obsessed with door clunk noises!
If I were going diesel then it would have to be the Civic. But I've
done the punchy diesel thing with my Golf. Petrols are a lot cheaper and fun in their own way too!
I've done a lot of reading up on worldcarfans.com. Thanks for your input guys!!