New car...

[nichomach]

Thought I might as well post this - my venerable old Astra mullered itself (yes, I'd put oil in it...) and was within the scrappage rules, so...





1.6 petrol TS2 and I am as pleased as punch with it.

[Tumble]

Mazda 3? Nice I'd want a blue one though

[nichomach]

My daughter chose the colour; I like it, though .

[FirePhoenixCtk]

Nice one, hows it drive compared to your old car?

[nichomach]

Much, much nicer - and much nicer than the Focus hire car that I had while I was waiting for the Mazda to arrive.

[chris_argyle]

Im sure that will be music to Masda's ears. I think the 3 is based on a Focus' chassis but with a fair amount of tweaking. Sounds like they did a good job! Hope you enjoy it!

[nichomach]

Thanks! It feels much more poised - the centre of gravity feels lower and it's much less "roll-y" when going round roundabouts etc. The Focus wasn't bad, as such - although I HATED the diesel engine - but the 3 is just so much nicer to drive.

[Zak33]

aren't they pretty?

[menthel]

We have an old shaped 3 in the sport trim and with the 2l engine. At the time we looked simarly priced foci and the 3 just blew them out of the water. Better spec, better drive and you couldn't get a 2l engine for love or money!