2012 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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