I love my Mazda. They're technologically advanced and are in my opinion one of the better brands out there. I get a good 42 mpg on the highway and my commute to work is just over 50 miles - this saves me a ton. Cheap to insure. They look different because of the short trunk, but I easily fit inside. I drove both Honda and Toyota while car shopping - I am a foreign car fan, but neither of those two brands allowed enough room for me while driving. I am 6'0 and about 240 lbs. I fit in my Mazda without any issues and the best part is I paid only 19k for my Mazda 3. The only think I didn't like was not getting a auto dimming mirror with my tech with entertainment package 3. Blind spot monitoring and back up camera were standard. Also rear cross traffic alert.

When looking for a car I was set on a Mazda because of their purchasing price and up keep cost. I really like the style of Mazdas and their safety ratings are top notch. Unfortunately, with my growing family I will be trading in my Mazda 3 for a vehicle more suited for a family of 5 and 2 rear facing car seats. Even though I will be trading in my Mazda 3, a Mazda CX 9 is on the top of my list of new vehicles to test out.