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5 out of 5 stars

WOW!!!

thedarkwave, 09/04/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I was very unfamiliar with Mazda autos until I was recently given a Mazda 3 sedan as a rental from Hertz. My interest and curiousity was immediately piqued by just the base model rental. I decided to research the car on the internet and read good things. I then decided to visit the dealership in the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall in Thousand Oaks, CA where I got my first close up view of the S3 2.3 Litre Hatchback. I loved it at first sight. Then I drove one. WOW! So...without further delay...I BOUGHT IT RIGHT THERE...AND I LOVE IT!!! Dude, this ride comes with EVERYTHING for under $23,000.00 and punks any Lexis in its class both in performance and price!

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5 out of 5 stars

ZOOOOOOMM ZOOOOOOM

mack13, 09/06/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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After being greatly disappointed by the Matrix XR, my wife and I went to try the next car on our list, the 3s Hatchback. No comparison. The 3s blows away the Matrix on HP and standard equipment. We got the Titanium Gray color with 4 speed auto. The dealer had a labor day sale going on, and we got it for $17,109. I love the getup and go this car has, and the tranny shifts smoothly. It reminds me of the 1989 Honda Civic si that I had because it is just fun to drive. The controls were hard to get used to, but, are very easy to use after a little bit of practice. I had a 1975 Mazda GLC, and got about 240K out of it. I have nothing bad to say about this car at all.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun, practical, looks good, zoom zoom

scooterpet, 09/07/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I had an Acura Integra which I liked, finally made a change and couldn't be happier. Fun to drive, looks nice inside and out, plenty of room and power in a small package, good mileage. Winning Blue looks great!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

NO good

Mbauer, 02/01/2005
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased a Mazda3 Jan. 2004 to commute to school and work. I am very displeased with it. The worst problem is that, in automatic, when the vehicle shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, at around 2500 RPM, there is a great jolt. The car jerks a lot, sometimes more than others. I called the dealership and they told me that it was the "nature of the beast." They had gotten similar complaints, but there was nothing they could do about it. The car is also loud (belts and fans) and noisy inside while driving. I want to get rid of it.

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5 out of 5 stars

1st New Car

Dill, 01/26/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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After having researched this car I found that it was the best in its class. After having drove it, I found that it's the best on the road. This car looks good, feels great, and is priced even better. I bought this car with all of the options available and I am very pleased with the results of each of them. I have no regrets about my purchase, and recommened this vehicle to anyone.

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