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| MBXPilot | Mar 24 2017, 06:43 PM Post #1 |
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I picked up a new car yesterday afternoon! It is a 2017 Toyota iA, also known as the Scion iA. But what it really is is a rebadged Mazda 2! Mazda is really the only lower end "mainstream" car manufacturer that I have any interest in. They're such great cars, and I was disappointed to learn that the 2 went away from the US market following a complete redesign. But you can still get one, only with a Toyota badge! I have no idea why Toyota decided to do this, but I'm glad they did. It's a surprisingly nice and competent car for around $16k. The 1.5 liter direct-injected 4 cylinder doesn't have a lot of power, but the chassis is excellent, and the gearbox feels like it's straight out of the MX5. I still have my trusty Volvo C70 of course, I will never sell that. Now it'll be more of a weekend cruiser, and eventually I'll be doing a real performance build for it. Exciting stuff! 2017 Toyota iA by Logan Abner, on Flickr 2017 Toyota iA by Logan Abner, on Flickr 2017 Toyota iA by Logan Abner, on Flickr
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| webestang64 | Mar 24 2017, 07:36 PM Post #2 |
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Sweet stuff!!!! Love the color..... I've owned a Mazda (1980 RWD 626) and a Toyota (1986 FWD Celica). Both were nice cars and lasted well pasted 200xxx miles when I sold them and they went on I 'm sure. That's a great price, too bad the Mustang is not near that or just under 20k, Ford would sell a lot more of them. 28k base is just too high. Look forward to the C70 upgrades.....
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| juantoo3 | Mar 24 2017, 08:24 PM Post #3 |
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Congrats on the new ride! |
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| Stampede | Mar 24 2017, 09:08 PM Post #4 |
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Nice - I believe that this is the sedan version of the Yaris? My brother has the hatchback (2014 model year), and its a fun little car to drive. Nonetheless, a great buy, congrats on the addition! |
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| MBXPilot | Mar 24 2017, 09:13 PM Post #5 |
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Yeah technically it is a Yaris, but in name only. |
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| 250 TR | Mar 24 2017, 09:41 PM Post #6 |
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It's definitely weird seeing that interior with nothing but Mazda parts and a big ol' Toyota logo on the steering wheel! But congratulations! I've had a Mazda 3 and a Mazda 6 before and both were exceptional cars, I rented a CX-9 for a week, took a road trip in a CX-5 and almost bought a Miata. So yeah, I'm a fan too. I haven't driven a 2, but since I have yet to drive a bad Mazda, I'm betting it's awesome too. |
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| Hobie-wan | Mar 24 2017, 11:08 PM Post #7 |
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Woo new car smell. Cool that the color inserts on the seat are blue, not just grey. Also I see it has the right kind of shifter.
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| MBXPilot | Mar 24 2017, 11:35 PM Post #8 |
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Isn't it though Ben? It appears there are a lot of interior upgrade bits available from other Mazdas. I've already ordered a leather wrapped steering wheel from a CX5 haha. I actually had one of these as my rental when I was in Dallas recently. I was impressed with it and it stuck in my mind! Didn't hurt that every other car in this price range is absolute garbage lol. |
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| toyotageek | Mar 24 2017, 11:57 PM Post #9 |
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I work for a Toyota dealer, and my wife works at Mazda... so you've made both of us happy!
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| Ripa | Mar 25 2017, 02:04 AM Post #10 |
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Cool! I have been a Mazda driver for my whole life and don't have much bad things to say about them. Intereting that they did rebadge it as a Toyota. Here we have only the Mazda 2 as a hatchback. Edited by Ripa, Mar 25 2017, 02:04 AM.
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| carcollector | Mar 25 2017, 03:42 AM Post #11 |
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Congrats for the new car!
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| MKZ | Mar 25 2017, 02:25 PM Post #12 |
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As a Fiesta driver I would love to see how the new Mazda 2 drives. |
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| jedimario | Mar 25 2017, 03:02 PM Post #13 |
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Awesome! Mazdas are great, even when rebadged. |
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| MBXPilot | Mar 25 2017, 03:37 PM Post #14 |
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I have a good bit of wheel time in a Fiesta, and I prefer this car! That was the only other car I had any real interest in buying, but I couldn't find a manual one to save my life!! That, and I just couldn't bring myself to own a Ford
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| diego93 | Mar 25 2017, 04:19 PM Post #15 |
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Congrats on the new car! I have a Mazda 2 Sport Hatchback, extremely fun car, definitely the best option price and driving experience wise, no wonder it's often used at autox courses! |
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| MKZ | Mar 26 2017, 09:41 AM Post #16 |
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Which is why you buy an ST, only 1 transmission option! |
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| MBXPilot | Mar 26 2017, 10:00 AM Post #17 |
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True that! I just couldn't stretch the budget far enough for a new ST. This car weighs so little though, just 2,380 pounds! So a small tune up to 130hp or so will make it quite quick I'm guessing. |
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| MKZ | Mar 26 2017, 10:30 AM Post #18 |
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Deals are out there if you are patient. I never thought I could afford one either, but with incentives and dealer discounts I paid about the same as your iA. |
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| MBXPilot | Mar 26 2017, 03:29 PM Post #19 |
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Dang haha. Oh well! |
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