Mazda 3 V.S Honda CR-Z

[JoannaCRZ]

So, Lately I've been browsing around for cars and test drove the new Honda CR-Z and the Mazda 3. In my opinion, I really loved the Mazda 3 more. It was more better in handling and just overall, the car feels very safe and roomy...



If you had to choose, which would you pick? Mazda 3 or Honda CR-Z??? And why?

- Joanna

[Gitano]

Well, I haven't driven the Mazda3, but I have driven the MazdaSpeed3 and I'll tell you that I had a hard time deciding between those two. That Speed3 has as much punch as a Porsche Boxster. Although different, both the CR-Z and Speed3 are a hoot to drive. In the end, for my next daly driver, I opted for the one that was probably a little more exotic-looking, less expensive to purchase and insure, lower on maintenance costs, and much, much better on gas. I got the Z.

[gomarlins3]

You are asking a bunch of CR-Z owners if you should buy a CR-Z or some other car? Really? Ummmmm.................. buy the Mazda, I am sure they have a website as well.

[roddy]

I have both. the crz is funner to drive. the Mazda is roomier and currently has more aftermarket support.

[TinTin]

mmmmm yeah, weren't you saying you were picking your CRZ up at the beginning of June...

[borcth]

Originally Posted by roddy

I have both. the crz is funner to drive. the Mazda is roomier and currently has more aftermarket support.

That all depends. I dont know what fun is anymore in this car. I've been driving in eco mode for months. Not much fun there. With gas prices still high and apparently going to go up again now and my late woes, I've gotten extremely paranoid about saving gas and stuff that I avoid sport/normal mode now. My peace of mind is gone now with this car. Sucks. I used to look forward to driving the crz. Now, it's just a car that gets me from point A to point B as affordable as possible. It's become a game of "how long i can go before filling up". I've gone 3 weeks w/o filling up at the longest so far. I'm kind of obsessed now with saving gas..

speed3 for speed/power
crz for gas saving/uniqueness

See, I keep getting compliments. That's why I am trying to hold on to this car. It's been a year since it's release. And unlike a civic si or something, ive only seen maybe a hand ful of crz's floating around. I'm sure they are the same ones I see repeatadly over and over actually. A silver, white and black one.

[Iran]

I'm a Honda fan. The CRX Del Sol converted me. It is fun to compare apples with oranges or Mazdas with lemons. However, other makes are not a consideration for me. I will follow the CR-Z line of thinking to hell and back!

[MattB]

I traded in a 2010 Mazdaspeed3 for my CR-Z.

The MS3 was a lot of fun to drive, but I don't race or drive like an ass, so I realized there wasn't much reason to put up with the terrible gas mileage, overly stiff suspension, and awful transmission. If you're into autocross or some other form of racing it would be a great car, but it's not efficient or comfortable transportation.

The regular Mazda3 has better mileage and a softer ride, though.

The only thing I miss about my MS3, as a cyclist, is the storage space.

[gordonfc]

Gordon in Pickering, Ontario,Canada here.
I did not shop around for my CRZ (Grey 6MT EX), I saw it online one morning, loved the look inside and out.
Test drive, bought it the same day, cash. love the little critter.
I also drive a Volvo S80 and a Kawasaki 900 cruiser, same thing drove them, bought them.
I tend to be a little impulsive.
Bye for now.

[JoannaCRZ]

Well thank you guys for your opinions.