https://www.boards.ie/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:43:47 +0000 en mazda3 — boards.ie - Now Ye're Talkin' https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055632813/mazda-3-vs-skoda-octavia Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:29:29 +0000 Motors witless_steve 2055632813@/discussions I'm looking to move up from the super mini size to a small family size car.
I have a budget of around $10k. I need a hatchback (saloons don't have a big enough boot to carry the junk my missus wants to haul around from time to time), ideally not bigger then 1.6 but not a complete deal breaker, with some nice toys installed (air con, i pod compatible radio, etc).
After doing a little sniffing around I've found two that might fit the bill.
2005 Mazda 3 1.6 touring
and a 2005 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.6.

Am I looking in the right area or have I missed some gems?
Looking forward to reading your suggestions.]]>