No more Mazda. What’s next?
 

1st goal not to own the car outside of its warranty with TWO major engine manufacturing flaws has been accomplished. Before the very big recall that is sure to come. It’s a bummer, because I really like the car and such decent power. It’s possible I might buy another if and when it becomes clear they have fixed the problems and stood by the affected units (they sold a LOT of cars with the 2.5T last year.)

Next up, fun but practical family car that will also replace the 2.

Terrible time to do this, but the Mazda CarMaxed for a new high. Still somewhat of a loss, but not horrible at all.

(Now I have to hope the 2 keeps going until its service appointment, or at least until my kid shifts over to his other parent this Sunday. :ack:)

I am prepared to limp along with just the 2 for as long as I need to. (It helps that it’s summer soon—at least here.)

Congrats? :dunno:

Right. Very mixed emotions. Solves some problems; creates others. Gets me to one car, but not the best do-it-all fun car (if it exists). The kid starter car is also on the shopping list. Also a terrible time for that as well.

The best thing is that you were able to sell the Mazda for top dollar. The longer you wait to "replace" it (in whatever 2-1 or 2-1.5 manner happens), the better off you'll have done $wise.

I don't think there is a single best do-it-all car out there, but there should be at least a few does-everything-well-enough-to-do options in whatever your price range is...but you'll probably have to find a way to make peace with some uncertainty to let it work.

We're all here to help you with that, though!

Why not a Civic hatch to serve both as a commuter and a first car for the kid to learn on?

I like that idea. But, I don’t commute. And he can’t park on school grounds until he’s a senior (sophomore now). He only lives a mile away from both parents’ houses.

Commuting for him may be more of a factor for summer jobs; after school sports; or back and forth between households.

Starter cars could be the easiest part of the equation—but still fun to contemplate.

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Thank goodness. I could not do it without all of you!

living vicariously through each other is reason #3 for this board, I think

Absolutely. I am mentally ordering a Boxster GTS 4.0 along with several others here. ;)

Ok I am shocked wtf happened to the Mazda and why is it gone … I don’t read current auto news so I have no idea why you got rid of it.