Need a new commuter car. Focus/civic/Mazda 3. If you have one of these pls comment!

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Originally Posted by Gr8Stang

I was going to comment about the rust issues. Wondered if they got better in later years, because they definitely had some issues judging by how many I saw driving around with early rust. I guess budgeting for an annual or bi-annual rust control application from your favorite provider would be a good idea....as extra insurance.

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I think it’s gotten better.

Rusting issues was a big concern of mine as well prior to buying new back in 2009. So far wife’s 2010 Mazda 3 has held up pretty well- we do get it treated every once in a while.

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Originally Posted by newbiestangowner

I think it’s gotten better.

Rusting issues was a big concern of mine as well prior to buying new back in 2009. So far wife’s 2010 Mazda 3 has held up pretty well- we do get it treated every once in a while.

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Good! Wish I could say the same for my 09 Focus. Car has been solid mechanically, but the area below each of the doors is literally rotting thru...and I've seen it on a number of the Focus' with the same body style (08-11).

any mini pre 2015 was a mishmash of what ever parts they could find lots of random issues.

2015 was when bmw took over.