Used Mazda MAZDA2 for Sale near Chicago, IL

PROS : Sporty handling Simple-to-operate controls Affordable price. CONS : Smaller cargo area than rivals Sparsely appointed cabin Outdated automatic transmission Cramped rear seats.

Best commuting appliance Ive ever owned. Bought it new and drove to work for 210k miles. Averaged 40 mpg. With regular care and feeding, its shocking how little maintenance it needed. Powertrain is still solid. Still the original clutch. 10 salty winters in northern New England finally got the chassis though. Just bought its replacement: a 2014 Mazda2.

Quite fast acceleration, safe braking with ABS, good handling, no squeaks / rattles, amazing exterior, nice interior, 8,9 L/100 KMs average, good service, easy for maintenance, this car is astonishing, it is very fun to drive, i've tried to do handbrake parkings, this car is doing great...

Appearance: It's a car built to target Asian girls, and the styling reflects that. It's curvy, yet still has a few sharp angles. Looking forward to the update due in Australia in May. Build Quality: It's a Mazda... what more do I need to say? No squeaks or rattles from the bodywork (only from my CD cases in the door pockets...) Improvements I would like to see: more progressive clutch uptake (currently very abrupt), and a more progressive handbrake (doesn't hold at all unless fully on). Performance: I haven't yet had the opportunity to get it out onto a track, but occasionally on a dry, sunny day, I'll have a bit of fun. It takes a fair bit of abuse to prompt any interference from the stability or traction control. It accelerates beautifully for a 1.5L, due to having such a light chassis and body. It brakes pretty well, too, considering how light it is. Anti-lock brakes with emergency Brake Assist and Brake-Force Distribution help to pull it up quickly. Remember, though, this is a city car, not a sports car, and as such the suspension is set up for comfort. Chuck it into a corner, and there's a fair bit of body roll, but despite this, will stay on- course. Out on the freeway, however, it will cruise comfortably all day long, which was why I chose the Mazda2 over the VW Polo or Hyundai Getz. Torque-steer can be a issue if hooning away from the lights, but generally can be held pretty well. Power-to-weight ratio works in its favour in traffic, as it's easy to dart between lanes, and get up to speed. Cost of ownership (AUS $): Maintenance costs are a little higher than older cars, which is only because it has to be serviced by a Mazda service centre in order to get the computer software updates. I generally have mine serviced out of the city, where my parents live, and the service prices are significantly lower (up to 30% lower). On the fuel side of things, my calculations show an average of 6.4L/100km (sorry, don't know the conversion to MPG) Fun Factor: Love it. I live in the city, which is exactly the place it's designed for. I also spend a lot of time travelling long-distance on motorways, and I couldn't ask for a more comfortable car in the compact class. It's got plenty of sprightliness, which is great for having a giggle outside of peak traffic. Love it.

I loved my Mazda 2, and am sorry to see it is no longer made. Its is peppy, responsive, turns on a dim, and easy to park. I loved the colour choices, and the spacious storage area!