2009 Mitsubishi Lancer or a 2008 Mazda3 (4 door sedan)? Please answer w/ facts and reasons?

Question

I'm not spending over 22K and you can do your best to try and convince me to buy thos ugly looking Honda Civics

Answer 1

Mazda 3 is better

Highs: Nimble handling, engine and transmission, braking, standard ESC, reliability.

Lows: Road noise, instrument contrast.

The Mazda3 is a very pleasant, practical, fun-to-drive small car. The 2.0-liter engine is relatively quick and sparing with fuel. We got 30 mpg overall with the manual transmission The 2.3-liter is punchy. Handling is precise and responsive, and the ride is firm and comfortable, though road noise is pronounced. Interior quality is very good. The rear-seat room is competitive in this class, but the sedan's trunk is a bit small. The hatchback increases versatility. The sportier Mazdaspeed version has a 263-hp engine. Electronic stability control is included on some trim lines. The sedan received a poor rating in the IIHS side-crash test when tested without the optional curtain air bags.

Answer 2

Get the Lancer...my bf has one and I love it.