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pradis, 07/11/2011
2011 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
37 of 39 people found this review helpful
I have only owned My Mazda3 for a few days now, and I've never owned one before. My previous car was a 2009 Honda Fit. I thought I was very happy with the Fit, but there is little comparison to the Mazda3. I have the 2.5 liter, S trim package with all the bells and whistles. This car feels like one costing much more. I have heard people complain about road noise, but compared to my Fit, it is very quiet. I got 0% financing too which let me upgrade the tech for the car. Road handling, accelaration, and over-all feel are just excellent in the 3. Gas milage is a bit lower than some expect, but my Fit barely got 30mi on the highway. So pretty comparable, and the Mazda is way more fun!
All Around Winner
ClausS, 11/21/2010
2011 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
To the person that wants rims and not hubcaps--buy ANY trim level except the very cheapest and you have alloys? That's a no brainer - The 2011 is near exactly the same as the 10 but the rear headrests tilt and they added a Moonroof/Bose pac as standard on all GT trims so the only upgrade it the tech which they toyed with by trading the aforementioned for the Xenons, Leds and rain sense wipers + auto headlight. Also switched to Synthetic 0W-20 oil! good move! Great car others pale, a honda fit? please 15" rims -zzz , I love the design as its grown on me and quite frankly I'm sick of insecure people that need mean looking cars , the smile is great! as is the car!
fun fun fun
baker, 09/08/2010
2011 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am in my mid 60's===not the typical buyer of this type of car . This car is a hoot to drive . Just a lot of fun . Reminds me of my younger years when I would just go for a ride to have fun . Responsive handling and more than enough power .
LOVE this Car!!
Q Trombley, 11/09/2016
updated 11/11/2019
2011 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is solid. Fast. Sporty. Fun. I honestly look forward to driving this car every day. Can't beat a mazda. 80k mile update. still super strong. I'm sure this thing will go forever. Update 11/2019. I sold this car a while back, never had any issued with it. awesome car. bought a 2015 Mazda 3. One of the best cars i have ever driven. It's so much fun, and the interior is incredible, drivers seat feels like a cockpit of a racecar.
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Mr. Lucas Brice, 07/08/2015
updated 01/18/2018
2011 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I pretty much love everything about this car except for one thing. It's reporting an average of 17 mpg in mostly city (suburb) driving, far from the 22 mpg city it's supposed to get, according to the government. I bought it used in 2014. I brought it to the dealer twice to see why it's getting such poor fuel efficiency and they can't find anything wrong with the car. I use the AC (I live in CA), but I don't drive like a maniac. I wish I would have bought a 2012 with SkyActiv. Other things I don't love about the 2011 Mazda 3: 1. The cabin is noisy. 2. The standard stereo isn’t that great. 3. It took me a while to get used to driving with the car's blind spot. 4. Closing the hatch takes more effort than it should. 5. At the end of 2017, I noticed the seal material around the opening to the cargo area has started to decompose. That’s a trip to the dealer for replacement. 6. The AC is ok, but not great. I had to bring the Mazda3 in for a recall and the dealer gave me a rental. It was a Toyota Corolla. The AC in the Corolla cooled the cabin in no time. The Mazda3 takes a long time to cool.
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