Mazda 3 MPS or FN2 Civic Type R??

[freenote]

As above. I have about £8k to spend on a second car for fun, road trips and the better half to use for shopping.

In terms of practicality for the above uses I think they're both about the same (except number of doors).

I don't want reliability issues so I've narrowed it down to these 2 even though the Japanese thing may be more of a myth these days.

So, which is more likely to cost money in repairs? Which is more fun? Which should I go for?

[Nikko 40691]

You could get yourself a nice Integra DC5 for that amount of money which is everything the FN2 is and more.

[snoopy25]

tough one....... both different machines but i'd go for the Type R

[Buff Mchugelarge]

You'd get a lot more for your money with a Mazda in terms of condition, age and mileage.
No V-tec tax ya' see.

[snoopy25]

Buff Mchugelarge said:

You'd get a lot more for your money with a Mazda in terms of condition, age and mileage.
No V-tec tax ya' see.

This is true Tax on my FN2 last year when i had it was £270

[rb5er]

Nikko 40691 said:

You could get yourself a nice Integra DC5 for that amount of money which is everything the FN2 is and more.

Yep its a better car all round.

Mazda 3 would not be on my radar at all at that price range.

[pimpchez]

rb5er said:

Nikko 40691 said:

You could get yourself a nice Integra DC5 for that amount of money which is everything the FN2 is and more.

Yep its a better car all round.

Mazda 3 would not be on my radar at all at that price range.

Why not , not everyone wants a car comprimised in the pursuit of handling alone .

The mps is the best allround hot hatch at that price point , it can do the speed the handling and the comfort right out the box.

[rb5er]

pimpchez said:

The mps is the best allround hot hatch at that price point , it can do the speed the handling and the comfort right out the box.

I totally disagree as did road tests of the time.

Only an owner of one would have this opinion.

Plenty of other better hot hatches.

[P1H]

Neither, these are not good second car material IMO, they are daily drivers.

If it were my money I'd be looking for something a lot more hardcore. (I'm not sure what though)

[.blue]

Is the Mazda 3 actually reliable? I have crossed Mazda off my reliability list after owning an MX-5 and hearing stories about 6's (not to mention the RX-8 but that's really a different kettle of fish).

[Mastodon2]

£8000 for a toy, and the best you could come up with was a 3MPS and an FN2?

[J18NHS]

I'll pitch in with Mk2 Leon cupra/FR. Bmw 130i m sport

I couldn't live the Fn2 ctr, I got rid after 3 month, replaced it with a Bmw 130i m sport, which was more economical than the Honda, the bimmer also got the thumbs up from the missus

[Crafty_]

Mastodon2 said:

£8000 for a toy, and the best you could come up with was a 3MPS and an FN2?

Got to agree with this. Both cars are just every day drivers, nothing special about them at all.

Go and buy a caterham or something.

[Pesty]

Of those MPS no contest IMO.

If those are your final choices all depends on use, and what you mean by second car.

[J18NHS]

Summit a bit different

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...

[otolith]

rb5er said:

Nikko 40691 said:

You could get yourself a nice Integra DC5 for that amount of money which is everything the FN2 is and more.

Yep its a better car all round.

I think it's probably fairer to say that the FN2 is worse because it attempts to be a better all-rounder.

[Pesty]

J18NHS said:

Summit a bit different

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...

Errm seriously? I'm a chrysler fan but come on. Decent cars but can't imagine an mps potential owner would fancy one.

Amg slk on budget. More fun than an mps maybe although i really do rate mps.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

Or what about those hot Volvo c30s if it's a hatch you are set on.

Edited by Pesty on Saturday 19th July 17:21

[Hub]

Depends if you prefer the turbo shove or high revving antics! MPS has £500 tax band.

[Pesty]

147 GTA with LSD


I love spending other peoples money.

Some extra for repairs

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...

Edited by Pesty on Saturday 19th July 17:41

[Gdgd]

Leaving the 'these cars are too normal' aside.

Focus ST? tremendous value now - look great, sound great and go like stink. I love mine and came from a Type R