Hey all!

Looking into options for my gf with the Mazda 3 GS. Was debating between the FWD or AWD option ($4000 CAD difference between the two but AWD comes with luxury package). She lives out in Montreal Quebec where winters can get a little rough sometimes. Would just FWD with a good set of winter tires suffice with the Mazda3? Or should she try to save up more for the AWD option? Trying to look into the most budget friendly option but also suitable for the area she lives in.

Note: she also commutes 45mins to a smaller city for work if we are taking in gas mileage into consideration as well

  • eddiedougie@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    My gf has a Subaru Crosstrek. If you were looking AWD I would definitely cross shop one of those. Its a nice car.

    • SomeoneHereIsMissing@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I’m getting one to replace my 3 because of the bigger rear leg room for the kids and we actually prefer the design over that of the CX-30.

      • eddiedougie@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        The 2.0 is kinda gutless but its good on fuel. That is literally my only complaint with the car.

        • PolarisX@alien.topBEnglish
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          1 year ago

          At least that engine is improved over the first-generation ones. I had a Crosstrek as a loaner and merged on the highway gas on the floor. Talk about a slug.

    • SomeoneHereIsMissing@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I’m getting one to replace my 3 because of the bigger rear leg room for the kids and we actually prefer the design over that of the CX-30.