2011 Mazda MAZDA3

2012 iTouring Hatch with Manual Skyactive

By Kjelstad (WA) on Saturday, May 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 13,000

Pros: "Fun to drive and great gas mileage"

Cons: "Blind spot on the HB. Only dealer has 0-20 oil"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"My wife drives this and loves it. We fought over getting manual vs auto, especially since the auto gets one MPG better, but my wife wanted a stick and I can't argue at 40MPG. The transmission is excellent. One of the reasons I gave in was the great reviews I had read about the manual transmissions and even I enjoy driving it. I enjoy watching the mileage as I drive, it lets you know if you have a lead foot. You can really screw up the overall MPG in a day playing with that 6speed. it is also amazing to see the current MPG shoot up on smooth surfaces. I am sure I have sat in the back at least twice and don't feel cramped at 5'9" 210 but the blind spot is a bit of a complaint for us."

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Great Value

By Vic (International) on Friday, May 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,000

Pros: "Grat price, fun to drive, great engine"

Cons: "Navigation system only avilable on the top model"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I was considering buying a Hyundai but when Kelly share the article for Mazda I know that I have too get this clear and check Mazda out. After comparing for my self I just buy the best of the two."

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Great gas mileage, fun to drive

By john (SC) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,000

Pros: "mpgs are excellent, great quality"

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I test drove many cars, civic,sentra passat etc. Out of all of these cars I loved the Mazda 3. To be blunt, it was just a nicer car. The sentra I drove, New, had the plastic falling off the door at the dealership. The fit and finish of the Mazda was excellent. I drive 50-50 hwy-city. I have been averaging 36 mpg. On the hwy you will get 40 to 45 going 70mph. I bought the 2013 I touring skyactive. You get alot for your money, everything is pretty much standard. Push start, on board computer, cruise, nice stereo, Bluetooth that you can play music from your phone via the car stereo without any wires, that's cool. I love my Mazda. We also have cx 9 2012 and have had no problems with that car either, 7000 miles."

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Pure Japanese Reliability and Quality

By Woodie on Sunday, April 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 82,000

Pros: "Quality, price, reliability, handling"

Cons: "Lacks paddle shifters avail. on Honda Fit Sport"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"82,000 miles in 24 months with absolutely no issues. Change the oil and filters, and GO! Still on my original brakes and OEM tires! This car replaced a 2009 Honda Fit that was totaled at 88,000 miles; this car equals the Honda in all respects (Honda did get slightly better mileage) and exceeded the Honda in power and handling. Was given a Mazda 3 as a rental while my insurance settled, and was impressed even though the rental car had high miles. Honda wanted too much for another Fit; got a great deal many thousands less on the Mazda. Very pleased."

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had problems from day 1

By skyseeker777 (PA) on Monday, April 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 22,000

Pros: "rides nice but to many problems"

Cons: "not built well...unreliable"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I bought this car brand new....at 20,000 miles so far my horn was defective...passenger airbag...and lockig system.I feel like i spend more time at the dealership than i do driveing it.I dont recommend a mazda and will never buy another one."

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