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2009 Mazda B2300

How the 2009 Mazda B2300 stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Mazda B2300 Review
2009 Mazda B2300
Price: $16,060

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The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Mazda B2300 is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical truck. Regarding gas mileage, the Mazda B2300 has the average truck beat. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Mazda B2300 is the winner when it comes to gas mileage. The average truck is tremendously more expensive than the Mazda B2300 when it comes to MSRP. The B2300 will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the typical truck. The average truck will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Mazda B2300.

Utility
The average truck will most definitely prove handier than the Mazda B2300 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The typical truck is likely a better choice than the Mazda B2300 when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or sizeable dogs. The average truck outpulls the Mazda B2300 by a massive margin.

Convenience
The Mazda B2300's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average truck.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the typical truck's front cabin compared to the B2300.

Dimensions
The average truck is tremendously more bulky than the B2300. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average truck than the B2300 because of its bigger tank. The Mazda B2300 fits in smaller parking spaces than the average truck. The Mazda B2300's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the average truck.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the average truck packs quite a punch and will knock the B2300 down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the B2300 is most certainly nimbler than the typical truck, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mazda B2300's engine is tremendously smaller than the average truck's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the average truck will have picked up and gone by the time the Mazda B2300 finally gets moving.

Overview
Although the basic warranty that comes with the average truck is a bit longer than the Mazda B2300's, the difference isn't too marked.

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