Overview:
This is the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual Transmission two seater sport car. Yes – an automatic transmission is an option. Over the years that I have driven the Miata it has matured but so has the cost. In early years it was rather ‘tiny’ sounding but even...
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Category Archives: Mazda
2016 Mazda-3 grand touring 5-door sedan (1162)
Overview:
This is the 2016 Mazda-3 grand touring 5-door sedan. It is obvious that all cars stand on their own as to how well they perform in ‘class’ or ‘type’. This is a midsize affordable family 5-door sedan that is among my top three in class.
The test vehicle sported a manual...
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2016 Mazda CX-3 (1157)
Overview:
This is the 2016 Mazda CX-3 4-door 5 passenger compact car. One distinction of this model, as equipped so well, has an MSRP of just over $26,000. To me this is a great commuter that doubles as a family car that is economical. We have choices, choose wisely for your...
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2016 Mazda 6 I (1137)
Overview:
This is the 2016 Mazda 6 I and you will be impressed as I was. This is a fine automobile in a pretty broad lineup of competitors. It is among the most efficient family sedans in entry cost as well as operating costs. There is very little negative commentary, on...
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2016 Mazda CX 5 (1121)
Overview:
This is the 2016 Mazda CX 5 Grand Touring AWD. Well it is clear that a company who listens to their customers and reviewing journalists will find favor in their products.
In this case Mazda has been listening as many have been saying the CX-5 crossover needed more power. So we...
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2016 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring (1111)
Overview:
This is the 2016 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4-door sedan. This 5-passenger compact sedan doesn’t compromise ride quality, fuel efficiency or practicality in performance. The Mazda3 is confident in the corners, yet is still a comfortable soft ride on the highway.
If you like a manual transmission Mazda (as...
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2015 Mazda 5 Grand Touring FWD (1075)
Overview:
This week we’re looking at the 2015 Mazda 5 Grand Touring FWD. It seats six (6) and has good cargo area with fold down rear seating stowed. If your family is larger a full size minivan would be better if your budget allows more.
General Information: Parts – US/Canadian 0%, Japan...
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2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata (1061)
Overview:
This week we’re looking at the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The perception of a sports car is that it will handle the road better than larger cars; it will do better on fuel and it will be more economical overall. Myth?
One voyage over the Angeles Crest Highway for the Crest...
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2015 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring 5-Door (1058)
Overview:
This week we’re looking at the 2015 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring 5-Door Hatchback. Right off the get-go I ran into an acquaintance who said he loved his Mazda 3 just like my test vehicle. Of course I’m always interested in the feeling of those who put their hard earned...
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2015 Mazda 6 GT
Overview:
This week we’re looking at the 2015 Mazda 5 GT Touring sedan. I don’t mind driving manual transmission cars and rather enjoy the connection with the car but for an everyday driver I would probably opt for automatic. Fuel economy is equally as good and is stated it even gets...
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