2012 Mazda MAZDA3

Wouldn't drive anything else

By Ashley (NC) on Friday, October 19, 2012

I own this car
Reason: Accident - My approximate mileage is 30,000

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

"I had a 2005 Mazda 3i and I loved it! I lost control and slammed into a tree at 50 miles an hour. My car was completely totaled. The paramedics told me that they had no idea Mazdas were made so well. If the frame had not held the way it did, I would have lost my legs or worse. I bought a new one after that and will not drive anything else."

18 people out of 18 found this review helpful

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Love it!

By dhumann05 (TN) on Wednesday, September 28, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,500

Pros: "bluetooth, telescopic steering wheel, auxiliary power (always on)"

Cons: "price of s trim, no usb port"

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

"I've had this car for only 3 months but I've loved every minute of it. It was my first brand new purchase and I have no regrets! I use the bluetooth the most out of all the features, and I never thought I would be able to go from a coupe to a sedan but the mazda3 maintains the sportiness and even the handling of many coupes on the market today. Highly recommended, a blast to drive!"

14 people out of 14 found this review helpful

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I've been converted to MAZDA

By Zoom Zoom and a Boom Boom (CA) on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 17,700

Pros: "Speed, handling, quality, features"

Cons: "nothing"

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

"I've had many cars and many makes and overall, this is my favorite car EVER! It handles extremely well!!! I've had it for 5k miles now and I'm averaging 28 MPG and thats pretty darn good for how zippy it is. The 10 speaker Bose / 6 disc mp3 player was well worth it. It handles corners like it's attached to a guide or something. My only slight dissapointment is....NOTHING"

9 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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Fun to drive, good mileage, quiet, sporty ride

By MazdaOwner (IL) on Friday, December 14, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 550

Pros: "Fun car, pretty quiet, great mileage & handling"

Cons: "Little tight fit inside, but it's an economy car"

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

"Traded my 10 year old Mazda MPV for a new 2013 Mazda 3i hatchback. MPV was very reliable, so the Mazda 3 was an easy choice. Got 37 mpg on first tank, so mileage should be excellent. No wind noise from windows and pretty quiet overall. Compared Focus, Elantra, and Civic but I felt the skyactiv on the Mazda was a better engineering design. This car is fun to drive. After driving the Mazda 3 for about 2 weeks, I drove my 2008 Honda Accord and it felt clunky compared to the feel of the Mazda. Also like the keyless entry & start, bluetooth, and USB port for using my ipod. I have the upgraded Bose sound system, which is nice, but a bit overpriced like most Bose equipment. I think the 6 speed auto transmission with 2.0L engine works well, though the transmission tends to shift quickly at lower rpm. Probably setup that way to maximize fuel economy. I am satisfied with the black interior, although adding some additional color would likely dress it up a bit more. There are a lot of control buttons on the steering wheel that can be a little overwhelming at first. I like the fairly simplistic layout of the dash controls though. Can't really go wrong with buying this car. It's considered an economy car, but it feels like much, much more."

9 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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great fun for the dollar

By Doug (FL) on Tuesday, September 18, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 40,000

Pros: "great fun, great price, four doors and useful"

Cons: "Thirsty, road noise annoying to some, stiff."

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

"Driven 40k miles in 2 1/2 years. Not a single mechanical issue. One little intermittent rattle in dash. It's a little loud with road noise at highway speeds, fine around town though. Performance is excellent in this price range. Amazing acceleration, cornering, very good handling, stellar brakes. Somewhat thirsty, but I knew that going in. It rides stiffly, also knew that. It's a high performance car, after all. OE tires are very soft, only got 16000 miles, went with different tires and got 28000 from them. Kind of hard to keep my foot out of it! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an affordable, reliable, four door family car with a lot of excitement. Keep in mind real-world fuel econ is 18-20 around town, 25-27 highway."

9 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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