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Mazda MAZDA3

MAZDA3

MSRP: $ 15045.00
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Expert Review: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3
Expert Rating: 4 stars

"We drove both the base MAZDA3 i Touring and the fully loaded Mazda3s Grand Touring, and the very first observation we made with both is the incredible improvement Mazda engineers have made with reducing road noise."

Expert Review: 2009 Mazda MAZDA3
Expert Rating: 4 stars

"The MAZDA3 family, which includes the sedan, the hatchback and of course the rubber-melting Mazdaspeed3, performs in every category with remarkable success. It has attractive styling both inside and out..."

Expert Review: 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
Expert Rating: 4 stars

"Mash the throttle, get the revs over 3500 rpm, and you’re in the power band. Keep it above 3500 and you’ll be grinning from ear-to-ear."

 
 
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Reviewed by:
lawanda3



Review Date
May 7, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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5.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

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Review 1 of 112

Price Paid:  $14900.00 from duval mazda

Year / Model Reviewed:
2009 mazda 3i value

Summary:
by far the best value in its class. Awesome styling, performance, build quality, economy. great engineering and comfort features make this a great car. On par with the BMW 3 series at less than half the price.

Strengths:
price, performance, build quality

Weaknesses:
wimpy horn, 5th gear ratio is a little low with the 5 speed stick

Similar Products Used:
honda civic, accord, mazda millenia


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Rating
Reviewed by:
Corey


Review Date
August 11, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
3.59 of 5, 49.00 votes

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Review 2 of 112

Price Paid:  $19000.00 from Huntington Beach Maz

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Mazda 3 S Sport

Summary:
Because this car is so much better than a Civic or a Corolla, I'm going to compare it to a car it most resembles: a 35k BMW 3 series.

I drove the Mazda 3 side by side with my sister's 07 BMW 3 series. The BMW was a bit more powerful, a bit more quiet, and a bit stiffer. It's also almost two times more expensive :).

The Mazda 3 did outshine the bimmer in a few areas. The Mazda 3 had better braking. It also had a much better radio overall, including better sound than the BMW's upgraded Harmon Kardon speakers. I was using Mazda's default 6 speaker unit, not the Bose. Skip the Bose.

Overall, the BMW had a few more fancy features than the Mazda 3, but overall both delivered amazing driving experiences. The Mazda 3's parts are Japanese. Very reliable. The German engineered 3 series is great, but they also spend some time in the shop. The Germans need to refine their electronics a bit.



Strengths:
Smooth engine, smooth ride, great handling, great braking, stylish interior, awesome odometers, amazing radio design + sound quality, stylish exterior....I can keep going if you want.

Weaknesses:
No trunk release, cheap visors, road noise is a little bit louder compared to more expensive cars. I'm really trying to think of stuff here...

Similar Products Used:
BMW 3 series / Civic / Corolla


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Reviewed by:
atdejong



Review Date
December 11, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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2.87 of 5, 15.00 votes

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Review 3 of 112

Price Paid:  $18100.00 from Erik Henkel, Battle

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Mazda3/sedan

Summary:
Overall a nice car. I drove the '08 Jetta, '08 Impreza, and '07 Camry before deciding on the Mazda. My old car was an '05 Corolla XRS. Although this car is a bit slower and not as great in the handling, it drives so much better in the winter than the XRS. Interior is nice, a little too much red though (lights). Nice instrument cluster and the stock 6 speaker stereo system sounds great with the iPod adapter. If you live in the snowy states, spring for the traction control and/or stability control system. The rear end tends to whip out when making sharp turns. But its not essential.

Strengths:
Nice looking interior, great sounding radio, engine is quiet, and the manual shift function works well (even if you forget you are in that mode)

Weaknesses:
Tranny ALWAYS wants to stay in 4th gear unless you really mash the gas. Although it has a stiff suspension, i feel the center of gravity is off in the car and high speed turning (on ramps to a freeway for example) the car really leans on that front tire. The dealer had to install all the options i wanted, i.e. Fog lamps, daytime running lights, rain sensors, spoiler, ect. Which required another trip to the dealership a week after i bought it.

Similar Products Used:
2005 Corolla XRS, 2008 Jetta and Impreza, Camry.


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Reviewed by:
Mike


Review Date
May 6, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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2.91 of 5, 11.00 votes

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Review 4 of 112

Price Paid:  $19800.00 from Goodwin Mazda

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Mazda3 4 door iTouring

Summary:
Well I tried out the Corolla, Civic and the Sentra. They can't even begin to compare. While the others would have been good reliable cars. My wife and I both took turns driving the Mazda3 and within 10 miles we turned around and went back and bought it!

The 3 is in a class above compared to the other cars in it's class. The driving experience is just awesome.

Anyone looking for a compact car, you really owe it to yourself to try it out.

Strengths:
Handling, seating comfort, braking. Interior styling, exterior styling.

Weaknesses:
None, except I don't own 2 of them!!!

Similar Products Used:
We tried out the 09 Corolla, 08 Civic, Sentra 08. No comparison.


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Reviewed by:
comeup



Review Date
March 29, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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3.40 of 5, 10.00 votes

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Review 5 of 112

Price Paid:  $22900.00 from Royal/San Francisco

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Mazda3 Grand Touring Hatchback

Summary:
I'm a bus driver and i have noticed this little car for awhile now. My wife kept bugging me about a new car that she was tire of putting 65 bucks in the tank of our ls lexus. She was actually asking for a Corolla. I decided to surprise her with this brand new Mazda3 5 door loaded GPS Sirus radio the works. Wanted the turbo but not the price of using premium fuel plus its for my wife not me but boy i should have gotten it for myself i love this little car. The engine and tranny is in perfect sync together, very smooth.Its not Porche fast or anything like that but it has plenty of punch and is heck of fun on the turns. who needs to go 0-60 in 5secs 9.5 secs is fine with me and it will smoke alot of those cars that are much faster on turns which is alot more fun anyway. I got the automatic because of my wife. I did my research on this car and it is a great buy and design. The body was designed by Volvo giving it a european feel & safety the suspension was designed by Ford giving it the American sports car handling and the engine was designed by Mazda giving it the Japanese reliability.

Strengths:
handling,looks,sound system,interior,and price.

Weaknesses:
really to be fair none

Similar Products Used:
corolla,camry,civic,accord,


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