https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:02:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2481426 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:12:16 +0000 snowjewelz 2481426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ballerinabee: Thanks for the links! I had been reading like crazy, but you def make a really good point about brand new models. It just sucks that both of these are pretty new (I mean, HRV really just has a year under its belt) but these compact SUVs are exactly what I'm looking for!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2481420 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:08:57 +0000 ballerinabee 2481420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I'm always hesitant to buy the first iteration of a vehicle, because new vehicle models usually have some issues the first iteration or two. They get feedback from reviews and owners and then modify / correct in later model years. That said, it is smaller and cheaper, so for price conscious buyers it is a good buy. I'm just wary. </p> <p>Here's a review I consulted in my review process:<br /> <a href="http://www.autotrader.com/car-reviews/2016-mazda-cx-3-vs-2015-mazda-cx-5-whats-the-difference-233858" rel="nofollow">http://www.autotrader.com/car-reviews/2016-mazda-cx-3-vs-2015-mazda-cx-5-whats-the-difference-233858</a> </p> <p>And here's their summary, for those who don't want to read all the details:</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>You might think of the 2016 Mazda CX-3 as a smaller version of the CX-5. The styling, technology and equipment are all similar, and we suspect that the two crossovers will offer roughly the same level of sporty handling and steering. The CX-3 even uses the smaller, base-level engine from the CX-5.</p> <p>As a result, we think that the CX-3 is for shoppers who want something bigger (and higher off the ground) than a Mazda3 but not quite as big as the CX-5. It's also a good choice for drivers on a budget who want to take advantage of the CX-5's many benefits without spending CX-5 money.</p> <p>Also, here's the overall small SUV review that was the most helpful to me when narrowing my selections to go test drive:<br /> <a href="http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/car-and-drivers-best-and-worst-compact-crossover-suvs.html/?a=viewall" rel="nofollow">http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/car-and-drivers-best-and-worst-compact-crossover-suvs.html/?a=viewall</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2481407 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:01:57 +0000 Rocker2014 2481407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing to contribute on the Mazda side of things, but my mom got an HR-V last summer, one of the first ones out. I've driven it also, and we agree that it is a great car but definitely feels underpowered for highway driving. I love Honda vehicles, but I knew this one wasn't for me. I'm looking at a Subaru Crosstrek instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2481394 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:58:17 +0000 snowjewelz 2481394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ballerinabee: What made you end up going for the bigger one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2481376 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:50:57 +0000 ballerinabee 2481376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I compared the HRV and the CX-3 and CX-5 and decided on the CX-5. At least here (in MD) the CXs are significantly cheaper and have better interior / creature comforts. </p> <p>I've been an all-Honda girl most of my life (until we bought a Nissan Armada because Honda doesn't make a vehicle that large that isn't a mini van), so it's hard for me to think about buying a non-Honda, but Mazda definitely wins in the reviews, price, and creature comforts. </p> <p>Honda has just out-priced itself in my opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2481337 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:26:39 +0000 .twist. 2481337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: You should have seen the beast in all her rusty glory! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480513 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:38:57 +0000 anniefannie 2480513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a cx5 and LOVE it. We have a 50 lb dog and a baby and we can fit all our things for roadtrips comfortably. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480505 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:33:24 +0000 jaguar 2480505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Yeah, it felt VERY similar! And zippy! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480504 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:31:56 +0000 snowjewelz 2480504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jaguar: How did you like the CX3 otherwise? I don't really need space since we have a CRV already. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480500 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:30:13 +0000 jaguar 2480500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a CX5 and it's AWESOME. The CX3 is gorgeous but the boot space was just too small for us. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480361 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:10:20 +0000 snowjewelz 2480361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ReadItMama: The Fit was ok.. We ended up selling it and getting a CRV since we needed AWD! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480357 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:09:05 +0000 ReadItMama 2480357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I do know that when DH was looking at the Fits (fall '15) the only reason he didn't get one is that the only one's available were out of Mexico and there had been quality control issues and he was looking for Japanese-made Fits - he really liked it (small and sporty, but flexible space). I will follow up with him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480227 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:56:05 +0000 snowjewelz 2480227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ReadItMama: Yeah! Ask him! My DH previously owned a Fit too. Everything I've read put these 2 pretty equally so really just comes down to preference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480218 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:51:29 +0000 ReadItMama 2480218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: My husband got the CX-3 shortly after it came out (previously drove the MX-5, gen. 2 and Honda Fit) - local commute or solo trips. He seems to like it (=no complaints; he's out-of-town or I'd ask him). He enjoys comparing cars so I'll have to put the HRV vs. CX-3 question to him! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480207 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:43:18 +0000 snowjewelz 2480207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ReadItMama: Replacing my car... Mainly for my commute. Probably won't use it to transport kids; our carseat is in DH's car and the other one my mom's car. I never do drop-off/pick-up. I drive a Mini Cooper now, and my only requirement for a new car is that it's AWD.</p> <p>DH wants me to get the HR-V; they really come head to head with each other! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480198 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:36:56 +0000 ReadItMama 2480198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ snowjewelz: What is the primary purpose? Who/what do you plan to transport (car seats, # people, etc.)? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480192 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:35:11 +0000 MaryM 2480192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: DH does mostly too. He was tracking it when we drove down to NC one weekend and it seemed to not be doing as well. It was also super windy (so that didn't help) but it was odd how it seemed to be worse than his daily driving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480168 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:21:34 +0000 catomd00 2480168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my cx-9! Spacious but not too big and still drives like a car. Great gas mileage and granted we don't get tons of snow, but it does well in what we have had. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480141 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:10:18 +0000 snowjewelz 2480141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: That would actually work in my favor since my commute is local! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480108 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:56:01 +0000 MaryM 2480108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think DH has the CX-5? I like it and it's a comfortable ride. He's noticed his gas mileage is better in traffic/daily commute conditions than it is on the highway thought...which is odd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480084 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:48:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2480084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: you just want to show off :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2480024 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:13:34 +0000 .twist. 2480024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a 91 mazda protege. loved that car. I like to rock the vintage. lol </p> <p>I have nothing of use to contribute here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2479965 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:37:30 +0000 ValentineMommy 2479965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: We've had the cx-9 for 3 years. We love it and have had no problems with it at all!</p> <p>ETA: We haven't had any problems in the snow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2479940 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:25:08 +0000 Zbug 2479940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has and likes the cx-5. We've had it for three years and haven't had any issues yet. The gas mileage is pretty good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2479890 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:05:32 +0000 snowjewelz 2479890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ValentineMommy: Yeah, it's a smaller CX-5 pretty much. How long did you have the CX-9 for? Any issues? Good in snow? </p> <p>@Mrs. Pickle: Awesome! I think CX-3 is just a small version of the 5! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2479871 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:58:17 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2479871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a CX-5 and before that I had a 3. I've loved both of them! I haven't seen the CX-3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2479867 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:56:59 +0000 ValentineMommy 2479867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Mazda (the CX-9) and love it! Is the CX3 a new kind? I don't remember seeing that one before. I like it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drive-a-mazda-or-specifically-cx-3#post-2479853 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:51:29 +0000 snowjewelz 2479853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Mazda 3 as my first car between 2006-2009... Didn't love it (but I love the aesthetics, haha). I'm contemplating getting a CX-3... DH prefers the Honda HRV (he is a die-hard Honda fan) though. Any positive or negative to say? </p>