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Used Vehicle Review: Mazda2, 2011-2014
« on: June 18, 2015, 06:44:37 am »

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Mazda2, 2011-2014
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2015, 10:48:55 am »
As many of you know I have a 2012 2. Almost at 60k with no issues. Oil changes are super easy. You don't even have to jack up the car. The suspension is a little more noisy in the cold. One minor correction - my base car does not have USB input just the AUX cable so it wasn't standard across all years and trims. A very simple back to basics car that is also quite fun to drive.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Mazda2, 2011-2014
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2015, 11:41:22 am »
I test drove one back in 2012. Fun little runabout.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Mazda2, 2011-2014
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 11:52:24 am »
I forgot to add, it's my car of choice when I need a car with Modo car share.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Mazda2, 2011-2014
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2015, 05:55:36 pm »
Nice car and I am sure it is fun to drive. It is cute but not a super attractive car. But it looks like basic transportation and has a pretty basic drivetrain. I would expect it start at much less than $15,000. With all the competition I surprised I see as many as I do on the road.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Mazda2, 2011-2014
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2015, 08:29:55 am »
My sister brought one new. 80,000 miles nothing much to report.  Hash ride thats the only complaint. 

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Mazda2, 2011-2014
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2015, 10:10:07 pm »
We rented one from Budget in Abbotsford on a 2013 trip to Vancouver. Good fuel economy, as expected, fun and easy to navigate urban traffic.
Overall, it is fun and  reasonably roomy.
The doors closed with a somewhat tinny sound, but that's to be expected at this price point.
the segment has improved overall in recent years, and the cars have more amenities and feel more substantial than in the past.