I know there's a thread running comparing the civic, 3 and altis; but i wanted to include the lynx ghia in the picture. I'm having the same dilemma on which to buy among these 4. I'm getting a brand-new car, A/T, and I'm limiting my options to these models kasi ito lang kaya ng budget (would have wanted the new civic or altis 1.8 G if i had more money). I'm seriously considering getting the Lynx Ghia because of all the add-ons (sunroof, leather seats, airbags, etc.), but I've been wondering why the mazda 3 is more popular, when in fact both the lynx and mazda 3 share a similar production technology. Is there something I don't know about the lynx ghia? After-sales difficulty? Lemon cases? Help!

If not the lynx, should i get the mazda 3 instead? Or the civic vtis?