Hey everyone,
Which generation of Mazda 3 or 6 would you recommend for under 16k?
I’m aiming for good fuel economy. The Mazda 3 Touring/SP25 from 2015/16 looks awesome, but I’m also tempted by the 2015 Mazda 6—slightly worse mileage, but it’s got more power.
Any Mazda fans here who can share their thoughts? Thanks!
I had the 2017 Mazda 3 SP25 Limited, and it was such a great car to drive! I really miss the paddle shift transmission now that I’m driving a CX-5 Takami.
For long trips, I could easily get under 7L/100km (around 33mpg). In the city, it was closer to 9-11L/100km (about 26-21mpg).
Keenan said: @Blaze
Sub 7L/100km sounds perfect. How much did you pay for it?
I bought it brand new back in 2017 for about NZ$42k. It got written off during a natural disaster in January 2023, but the insurance gave me the full market value of NZ$26k. If you’re looking in 2025, I’d guess it’s around NZ$20k now.