If you had the choice between these 2 cars..

[frankie7]

Would you rather a 2008 Mazda 3 GX hatchback 2.0L with a CAI and maganflow exhaust, or a brand new Kia Forte Koup SX 2.4L?

[Shinglez]

I'd try out the Koup Something different and a rare find on the road . Although I never really was a Kia fan, I think this car helped them out a bit

[Impressive]

Assuming the Forte is manual, and the colour is left up to you, I would go with that.

[frankie7]

I'd try out the Koup Something different and a rare find on the road . Although I never really was a Kia fan, I think this car helped them out a bit

I just test drove the Koup today! i thought it was awesome, just very skeptical if its worth trading in my bebe!? aagghhh i want it haha..is the speed and coolness worth the cargo space and mods or wtvr?!!?!?!? BLAH

[frankie7]

Assuming the Forte is manual, and the colour is left up to you, I would go with that.

I have unfortunately never learned to drive manual however, the automatic does get a better MPG in this segment

[Jeff-TheBiz]

why not get a brand new 3?

[cwp_sedan]

Remove the intake and the exhaust from the equation before you even start. Those aren't REALLY deal breaking mods.

Break it down to gas mileage, storage, driving enjoyment, price, etc. and then decide.

[frankie7]

why not get a brand new 3?

because they're way uglier than the current generation. and its more expensive than a forte

[frankie7]

Remove the intake and the exhaust from the equation before you even start. Those aren't REALLY deal breaking mods.

Break it down to gas mileage, storage, driving enjoyment, price, etc. and then decide.

well im sure selling it privately, someone into that stuff would forsure like that right? also both ffront and rear bumpers and hood have been replaced or repainted, so does that help too? thanks

[Booter22]

because they're way uglier than the current generation. and its more expensive than a forte

uglier then the new kia... no dont be silly

[Lockdown]

well im sure selling it privately, someone into that stuff would forsure like that right? also both ffront and rear bumpers and hood have been replaced or repainted, so does that help too? thanks

I would remove the mods before selling. It opens the car to a much wider audience. Not everyone buying a car is an enthusiast and they will not be happy with a modded car.

[frankie7]

I would remove the mods before selling. It opens the car to a much wider audience. Not everyone buying a car is an enthusiast and they will not be happy with a modded car.

that just costs me extra money tho but still, does anyone believe the forte koup is a better choice in the end of it all?

[boyracer]

Hey, if you like the Kia Forte & really enjoyed the test drive then make the switch. It's all about what makes you happy. Personally the kia is not for me. but hey, to each their own.

[Lockdown]

As said above, take em both for a drive back to back, consider what your payments are/will be etc and go from there.

If you gave away the aftermarket parts for free or a reduced rate, I'm sure a member would come take them off for you and re-install your stock stuff. Remember, the greater number of people interested in your car, the better chance you have of getting closer to your asking price. If you limit it to people who want a slightly modded car, you may not get as much, so that little bit you paid to have the parts removed can net you a lot more in the end. You gotta think big picture sometimes.

[CSF]

I assume you own the Mazda currently... unless the Kia is your dream car and you've been waiting for months to buy it, then I'd step back for a few weeks and really think it over. Test drive a few other cars that compare and if you keep coming back to the Kia... well then its the one.

It's funny how fast new car love goes away once its sitting in your garage for a while and the payments seem like they'll never end. Just make sure.

[ROB_MAZDA]

Check out reliability of Forte in lemon-aid book also kia's depreciate much quicker than average...but it is a nice looker

[Kessly Snipes]

New M3 Sport > Forte Koup > 08 M3.

But since you don;t want a new 3, I would go with the Kia, although I would look into some Hyundia's (wait until the Veloster Turbo comes out.

[frankie7]

New M3 Sport > Forte Koup > 08 M3.

But since you don;t want a new 3, I would go with the Kia, although I would look into some Hyundia's (wait until the Veloster Turbo comes out.

wow, veloster turbo, i completely forgot! thanks for that reminder dude haha
and everyone else, thanks for the friendly advice. Such a great forum (usually )
But hey, not dissing my mazda 3. This car is my baby. I just got so dissapointed once i realized i had a 2.0 when the whole time i thought all hatchbacks in those years were 2.3's.
Another thing, how do other companies manage to get 156hp and 24/32mpg out of a 2.0L but mazda needs a 2.3L that gets lower mileage? beats me !

[knowell]

I just got so dissapointed once i realized i had a 2.0 when the whole time i thought all hatchbacks in those years were 2.3's.

Slightly OT, but I know the feeling. All along I thought my HB was 2.0L but when I found a link that tells you what your VIN stands for, realizing that your engine was only a measly 1.6L was quite disappointing.

[Punkrockjohn]

id go with the mazda, zoom zoom

[Timotee]

Brand new is brand new but then again......the price of an SX would probably get you a brand new GX or GS. I guess.....

[frankie7]

Brand new is brand new but then again......the price of an SX would probably get you a brand new GX or GS. I guess.....

ya true, but rly im not a fan of the new mazda's, other than the skyactiv. plus the kia is actually faster and more fuel efficient.
is it just me?but i find the back of the new hatches look like an ugly fat asian baby. and thats hard, asian babies are never ugly!

[frankie7]

Slightly OT, but I know the feeling. All along I thought my HB was 2.0L but when I found a link that tells you what your VIN stands for, realizing that your engine was only a measly 1.6L was quite disappointing.

haah wow dude :o i shoudlnt be complaining TOO much than haha :$ whats the mpg oon that one tho?