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4.88 out of 5 stars

A Bullet with a Smile!

rickssr, 03/21/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Love at first sight was just the begining. Sunlight Silver, Black Leather Interior, MoonRoof! What more could I say. The car just purrs like a kitten and is so silky smooth when accelerating I just have to keep an eye on the tach. As for the Hugging around bends and corners, off/on ramps.... just blew me away. 17" wheels and this car were ment to be. Even at highway cruising speeds this car is such a pleasure and a dream to be a part of I just can't say more.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

New econobox on the block

clusk9, 09/03/2004
2004 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Our 93 Civic gave up the ghost after 224,000 miles(original clutch)& we needed another car quickly. Despite the temptation to go back to Honda I loved the 3 hatchback. However, we could not find one with ABS/SAC with a 5 speed in the time frame necessary. Can't say we settled as I think this is the best handling "economy car" i've owned since the 914, GTI or the Audi Coupe. Other marques didn't come close to the overall package in this price range. AWD for an additional 1 to 2000 dollars would make this car a world beater.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Hot Car

Chris Dellorco, 09/03/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The looks of this car are incredible! Mazda really put together a great car. The interior materials are top notch and it's put together nicely. The car in an all around beautiful car. It performs great and no other car comes close in it class. It begs to go for long fast drives, it loves corners and entrance ramps. Mazda is by far the hottest car company! The finished product is that of engineers who spent late nights and thinking outside conventional compact. Go Mazda!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great new car to start with!

bugbond79, 01/27/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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iT WAS SO FUN TO DRIVE. Taking turns was like a race car game. And best of all, I paid Invoice for it. Pickup is excellent, even uphill and the AT transmission switching to manual for pasing rocks.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Three months of the 3

DRCola, 03/18/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car in early January and I am pleased with jumping into this new model as soon as I did. I got one with all the options. The car is quick, and has a smooth, quiet ride. The sport automatic is a nice compromise, for one who is used to a manual transmission. The exterior styling is very nice.

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