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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Mechanic in a red shirt standing in front of a car in a car garage underneath text overlay reading, "What's the best car I can buy for under $10,000?" Right: Portland, OR, USA February 25, 2024 Black Dodge Avenger parked showing the front bumper.

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“I want one so bad”: Mechanics reveal the best used cars you can buy for under $10,000

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Mazda Dealer Sign(l) Woman shares new shortages coming to Mazda(l) Silhouette of Mazda Vehicle(r)

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‘We are in the FAFO stage’: Mazda dealership worker says that this popular model is about to be gone for good. Then she reveals why

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

3 Image Split. Mazda logo on car on left. Woman in red hoodie speaking out of her car in center. Mercedes logo on left.

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‘I traded my paid-off Mercedes for a Mazda’: Woman buys Mercedes. She didn’t check what an oil change would cost first

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Split Image. Mother talking about her experiences with the Mazda CX5 on the left. Mazda logo on a car on the right.

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‘Pick a different car’: Woman buys Mazda CX-5. Then she realizes the dealership misled her

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘You will be sacrificing’: Should you consider the 2025 Mazda CX-30 over its sibling model? Expert reveals what to know before you go

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘I read the policy’: Amazon Flex driver uses his 2014 Mazda 3s Grand Touring for deliveries. Then he hits a deer

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I didn’t know you could just do that’: Driver installs CarPlay, reverse camera on 10-year-old Mazda 3. How easy is it? And should you DIY?

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‘They only sell at MSRP’: Mazda dealership offers 0% financing on 2025 models. Is this a good deal?

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‘Should I just buy a new Mazda instead?’: Woman drives this Lexus home. Then she gets cold feet about paying $50,000

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

Toyota sign(l), Woman talking(c), Car on road(r)

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‘I’m trying to figure out what car I’m going to get’: Woman drives ’09 Toyota with 155K miles. Should she consider a hybrid or electric?

Amelie Allen is a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘Let me get this straight’: Expert catches dealership charging an unexpected fee. Then he asks them to explain it

Three panel design with panel one showing a Mercedes Logo from the grill of a car, the middle panel is of a woman talking, she appears to be in her car. The last panel is of a Mazda logo from the grill of a car.

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‘Toyota or Honda can’t go wrong’: Woman says she drove a Mercedes, swapped it for a Mazda. Here’s why it was a no-brainer

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‘Only when you’re in Apple CarPlay’: Woman compares her Mazda to a BMW. Here are 5 reasons why

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‘So reliable like Honda and Toyota’: Woman calls her new Mazda CX-30 a ‘Mercedes dupe.’ Is it?

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