If this was a
new car, I'd be hard pressed to push towards the Mustang or the Mazda. But no chance of finding a 2011 Mustang for that price. Before the 2015, it was the best sports car bang for the buck- but since the price jumped 3k for 2015, it's not really a clear winner anymore.
I think the Si is a complete waste as a new car, in my personal opinion, but looking at the autotrader, it seems like Mazda is the best bang for your buck. 2008 Sis, or 2012 3s.
Like this one:
Cars for Sale: 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring Hatchback in Houston, TX 77083: Hatchback Details - 370272320 - AutoTrader.com
Whole List:
Cars for Sale in Rocky River, OH 44116 - AutoTrader.com
Honestly, the Si has a better power to rate ratio than the 3,
2012 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2008 Honda Civic, but I would still get the 3 first. I will be open about my experience with Sis attempted as rice cars...I'm rather off put.
(Please note, that is a rebuilt title. Otherwise, it's more like 2010 vs 2008. I guess that's not really fair, but it's still a wicked deal.)