Best car from my list

Kev_ps3

Ford Focus 1.6
Ford Mondeo 1.6-1.8
Honda Civic 1.4-1.6
Mazda 6 1.8
Mazda 3

All petrol, all saloon around 2005 reg, around 5-6k euro.
Which would you recommend?

Pdfile

Kev_ps3 wrote: »

Ford Focus 1.6
Ford Mondeo 1.6-1.8
Honda Civic 1.4-1.6
Mazda 6 1.8
Mazda 3

All petrol, all saloon around 2005 reg, around 5-6k euro.
Which would you recommend?

civic if its not the ugly UK made model ( aka the ****tle II )

or the mondeo if it where the 2.0 tdci though im sure the 1.8 petrol is a grand engine.

JJJJNR

Mazda 6 1.8

pajo1981

Mazda 6 for me too.

analfabets

I have to go with Mazda6 as well. Boring but bulletproof. Had one for more than 3 years and it just kept going.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

I'd pick the Civic.
Is 1.8 the max size you want to go? IF you went up to a 2 litre, you could pick up a nice Accord

Captain Slow IRL

Civic for me as well - if you could go up to 2.0 litre, a Type S Civic would be a rare alternative to an Accord!

roosterman71

analfabets wrote: »

I have to go with Mazda6 as well. Boring but bulletproof. Had one for more than 3 years and it just kept going.

3 years!! My God thats a lifetime

Kev_ps3

This is an example of the Civic model I am interested in:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/Civic/1.6-i-Ds/201038199581942/advert?channel=CARS

whysomoody

Kev_ps3 wrote: »

This is an example of the Civic model I am interested in:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/Civic/1.6-i-Ds/201038199581942/advert?channel=CARS

Mazda 6 then so! The new shape ford focus is nice too, but I'm not sure which one you are going for.

Top Dog

Based on the list above - I'd be another to vote for the Mazda 6

Max Power1

Wheres the "List fail without Octavia" option.

analfabets

roosterman71 wrote: »

3 years!! My God thats a lifetime

It was the only car to serve me for 3 years (over 115000 miles on the clock when sold) without any repairs.

pburns

Mazda 6. Had one for 3 years, not an ounce of trouble.
Great handling/ride.
Try get the facelifted one, slight improvements in interior plastics, refinement.
The 1.8 is a very durable unit.

Plug

The Mondeo 1.8 are very good, little to no trouble. I think they have the same engine as a 1.8 Mazda 6. Better build quality than the rest on the list.

johndaman66

How about a smaller engined Mazda 3? Without knowing the OP's circumstances fully it could be the better alternative. If for example OP is young or doesn't have too many years NCB a 1.8 Maszda 6 might prove a bit of nightmare to insure...not necessairly saying that is the case either OP. I'd feel also that if the OP does a lot of city driving or just carries himself more often than not in the car a 1.8 litre Mazda 6 might be wasted. Also come five years down the line if the OP decided to change he may not have too much luck at shifting the Mazda 6. Just imagine how difficult it is to sell a 2000 Mazda 626 these times. Think for that matter if considering the 1.8 Mazda 6 the OP should strongly consider a 1.8 Mondeo also, pretty similar cars and there would be a greater choice of Mondeos out there...would probably end up getting better bang for your buck with the Mondeo.

Sorry for the rant...just trying to throw a different spin on it.

johndaman66

Plug wrote: »

The Mondeo 1.8 are very good, little to no trouble. I think they have the same engine as a 1.8 Mazda 6. Better build quality than the rest on the list.

Actually I do believe the Mazda 6 share duratec engines with the Mondeo alright. Not sure if its across all Mazda 6 models though or which models for that matter.

Plug

johndaman66 wrote: »

Actually I do believe the Mazda 6 share duratec engines with the Mondeo alright. Not sure if its across all Mazda 6 models though or which models for that matter.

Yeah I just checked it up. 1.8's and 2 litre's are used for both.

kermitpwee

Mazda 6 are reliable and drive well, good chassis, the 1.8 is thirsty tho.

L-M

If you got a nice Zetec Focus that's what I'd be going for.

The Mazda 6 is a nice safe bet but they're so boring. They facelifted them (darker front lights etc.) in 06 so try stretch to one of those if anything.

Biglad

Mazda 6

SpannerMonkey

Kev_ps3 wrote: »

Ford Focus 1.6
Ford Mondeo 1.6-1.8
Honda Civic 1.4-1.6
Mazda 6 1.8
Mazda 3

All petrol, all saloon around 2005 reg, around 5-6k euro.
Which would you recommend?

Mazda 6 by a mile

bazz26

I'd go with the Mazda 6 too.

I'd disagree with the concensus here that they are boring though. I drove one a few years ago and found it very enjoyable to drive. Handles very well and has good feedback from the steering. Many car journalists rated the 6's handling second only to the Mondeo at the time too.

Just avoid the diesel model at all cost.

kermitpwee

bazz26 wrote: »

I'd go with the Mazda 6 too.

I'd disagree with the concensus here that they are boring though. I drove one a few years ago and found it very enjoyable to drive. Handles very well and has good feedback from the steering. Many car journalists rated the 6's handling second only to the Mondeo at the time too.

Just avoid the diesel model at all cost.

They do drive well and the suspension is sporty.

Nissan doctor

Of that list the Mazda 6 would be my vote too...

hairyman

Toss up between the Mazda 3 and 6.

Personally I would save a bit on tax and go for the 3 as its pretty similar with regards to internal dimensions.

It all depends on your own needs really but one of the two would make a very reliable and good mode of transport.

golfbgud

Honda's are bulletproof.

I have had two Civic's - never a problem.