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Why (Not) the Mazda Mazda3?

 Mazda Mazda3 Reviews: Pros and Cons:

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Mazda Mazda3 Reviews

02/15/13

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  Excellent choice
A member from Colorado, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Handling
great feedback, go kartish, quick

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Ride smoothness
harsh suspension is the trade off with awesome handling....

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Exterior styling, Fuel economy, Materials & workmanship



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01/30/13

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  Quite happy with 2012 Mazda 3 Skyactiv
A member from Florida, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Fuel economy
This car does very well.. I drive mostly highway during the week, but a lot of rush hour driving means lots of stop and go. Even with that and the around town driving I do on the weekends, I am still averaging 38.1 MPG!

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Rear seat room & comfort
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree.

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Handling, Controls and instruments

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Quietness

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01/04/13

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  Best value for money in 2010 Small Car Segment
A member from Alberta, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Fuel economy
in mixed driving, averages under 7.0L/100km.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Dealership practices
Significant challenges with misinformation and misdiagnosis when vehicle would go in for service. Their Sales dept. was great, but since my vehicle is no longer covered by warranty, I no longer have it serviced at the dealership.

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Handling, Controls and instruments, Feature availability, Price or payments

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Quietness

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01/02/13

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A member from Ontario, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Exterior styling
Sharp and sporty looking car.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Rear seat room & comfort
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Interior styling, Fuel economy, Handling



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11/13/12

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  Fun to Go
A member from New York, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Exterior styling
I like the exterior styling a lot. not a fan of the 18inch wheel design. the new wheels on the 2013 look much better. the hood 2009 has a clean look, especially with the windshield washers recessed below the hood. after owning three bmws and a minicooper, i am very satisfied with the exterior styling.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Audio & nav systems
audio is okay, if not subpar due to a combination of a weak system and loud car. lots of road noise gets through the car (and through my non speed mazda 3).

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Interior styling, Powertrain performance, Fuel economy, Reliability & durability



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10/23/12

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A member from Georgia, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Handling
The Mazda3 has always impressed me with the confident handling it provides at its pricepoint. Great steering and braking response.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Quietness
There was a relatively high level of cabin noise when driving at higher speeds.

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Reliability & durability



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10/19/12

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  Mazda 3 vs. BMW 1-series
A member from Washington, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Exterior styling
Second generation styling most call 'shockingly ugly'.. therefore I must have. I like to look different than everything else on the road.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Price or payments
Decent value, but too expensive considering the drivetrain problems I have experienced.

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Interior styling, Powertrain performance, Fuel economy, Handling

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Tires, Reliability & durability, Dealership practices, Past personal experience

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09/21/12

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A member from Delaware, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Fuel economy
While reviews are mixed, the Skyactiv engine delivers as promised for me. With over 70% city/suburb driving, I've yet to average under 30mpg (odo/pump). Set the cruise control at 65-70 and > 40mpg is easy on a flat highway.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Quietness
This is not a luxury car, nor is trying to be. However, the road noise is a bit more than other cars in the class and due to design of the engine around efficiency, it can be loud at times. Music at a moderate volume is enough to drown out most noise.

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Handling, Discounts & incentives, Powertrain performance

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Exterior styling

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06/22/12

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A member from Iowa, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Handling
When contrasted with the Elantra, the Mazda 3 perform in only an adequate manner. Not nearly as responsive or as tight a feel.

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost, Safety & braking, Price or payments

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03/13/12

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A member from Oklahoma, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Cargo capacity & towing
The Mazda 3 is about 6 cubic feet bigger inside than the VW GTI and it's pretty obvious. Still, there is plenty of room in the GTI to haul things with the rear seats down. The Mazda is just a little better in this regard.

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Fuel economy, Powertrain performance

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01/16/12

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A member from Georgia, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Handling
The car handles very well on curves and is incredibly fun to drive.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Fuel economy
I have the Grand Touring model with the upped engine. Fuel economy is very poor compared to other cars in its class.

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Exterior styling, Reliability & durability, Past personal experience, Audio & nav systems

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Ride smoothness, Dealership practices

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11/28/11

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A member from Illinois, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Interior styling
One of the best interiors for a small, compact econo-car. Second only to the GTI

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Powertrain performance, Ride smoothness, Quietness, Feature availability



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10/04/11

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A member from Ohio, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Exterior styling
The Touring Value Package makes for a cool looking ride.

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Fuel economy, Handling, Reliability & durability, Price or payments



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08/27/11

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A member from Pennsylvania, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Powertrain performance
Sweet. sounds great, shifter is amazing. Clutch... everything. Perfect powertrain.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Audio & nav systems
Standard radio functions great but the sound quality not super. Navigation screen is small.

Other Reasons to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Handling, Driving position & visibility, Materials & workmanship

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Mazda Mazda3: Cargo capacity & towing

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