2013 Mazda MAZDA3

My Second Vehicle Well Chosen

By Andrew (IN) on Friday, May 31, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 28,500

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

"I have had this car for just over a year and right now, I have just over 28000 miles on it. It is a 2012 Mazda3 Hatchback Skyactiv 6-speed manual. I'm trying to think of something that I would change if I could but I simply can't. I love the feel of the manual transmission. It's pretty smooth and feels like a quality product. The interior feels solid as well and doesn't seem like they tried to get by with the minimum. The cupholders are in the perfect positions as well. That's something that bugged me in my cavalier (1998 model year). Interior space: No complains from the few passengers I've had in the back seat. Driving position is good and it's comfortable for longer trips. I have routinely driven 1-2 hours to get to work and it's comfortable the whole way. Economy: It's rated at somethign like 28/38 with 35 combined. With normal mixed driving I usually get a little bit above 35. During the summer, it feels like the gas is different or something because just recently, I was getting 42+ on the highway at speeds around or under 65. Only problem so far has been when I hit a raccoon. It did something to the under body panels that I need to have looked at. Looks beautiful in black and it's different than almost anything else on the road."

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Great car for little money

By Nu2Mazda (IL) on Sunday, May 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,000

Pros: "Value for the money is excellent"

Cons: "Seats no good for long haul. Side mirrors small"

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

"I am a new Mazda3 S Touring owner and so far i could not be more happy. The handling is quick and precise, while the gas mileage is also good. The seats are not the most comfortable for a long distance (over 50 miles) and the side mirrors are kind of small. Overall, however, i was and remain pleasantly suprised by this vehicle. If it remains reliable for the next 100k miles i dont see why i wouldn't buy another. Great deal for the money."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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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."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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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."

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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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."

5 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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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."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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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."

3 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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Love it

By chuck (FL) on Saturday, April 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,000

Pros: "great bang for the buck"

Cons: "front wheel drive"

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

"my 2nd speed3, great bang for the buck, I made money on my last one."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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HORRID

By mrm on Friday, March 29, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 38,000

Pros: "none"

Cons: "everything about the car"

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

"no room for anyone or anything hard to enter the car- wherever you are sitting bad gas mileage, only 23 mpg of the 30 mpg i was told it gets manual locks slow automatic windows seats are too low for comfort VERY SENSITIVE annoying beeping sound if you arent buckled when you start the car annoying beeping sound if your door is open and the keys are in the ignition no foot room at all, front or back"

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Solid reliable vehicle with power and economy, fun

By whtmt (NH) on Friday, March 29, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 23,000

Pros: "fuel economy, ease of maintenance, styling"

Cons: "need leather seats, power needs improvement"

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

"I have owned this car for 9 months with 23,000 miles in central NH. I travel a minimum of 100 miles / day over rough roads communting to work. This car is solid and starts quick, cruises well on the highway also and handles the rough back country roads of NH adequately. In snow with snow tires its reasonably solid except for conditions where a 4 WD vehicle is needed. Fuel economy is exceptional with normal blended highway and city consistently at 37-39 MPG. Based on my previous experience with a Mazdaspeed 3 I long for a little more power under the hood, however I fill up only once / week now and that's a huge savings. Though the cloth seats are OK I prefer leather for better comfort. I would buy this car again, but would like to see more power without sacrificing fuel economy. I drive 30-32,000 miles / year."

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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