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4.75 out of 5 stars

awesome ride!!!!!!!!

diya, 09/07/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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take a test drive and you will be sold~ we love it! our first new car. wish the mileage was a little better, but hey! looks like lexus, feels like BMW!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

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Mazda 3 Solid Car, 01/27/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Great power delivery: it almost feels like a V6 engine (very similar to a VR6 Jetta I used to own). Great handling: Its roadholding is 0.87g according to C/D mag. That is close to Infiniti G35(0.88) and higher than Acura TSX (0.85). Interior: The individually sunk dashboard looks spectacular especially at night. Remote radio controls placed on the steering wheel comes in handy. Exterior: It looks a little chunky from certain angles but overall looks very sharp.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this car

mjd926, 03/25/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I almost bought a MazdaSPEED Protege, but after the dealer convinced me to test drive the 3, I was hooked! It is almost as fast as the MS Protege, handles on par (for my tastes atleast), and doesn't ride like it is a go-kart. Add to that the fact that I got features like xenon headlights, 6-disc CD, and a moonroof for $2,000 less than the MSP, which didn't even offer those features! It is a great car that seems to be well built. I highly suggest buying one!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent!

M3LoVeR1, 09/01/2004
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This car runs very nicely! Handling is very responsive and the looks are just very appealing! It is very hard not to stare at it all day long. The interior is spacious too, with lots of legroom and headroom, and the layout of the interior center console is beautiful!

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5 out of 5 stars

So much fun to drive

jim foehner, 08/19/2007
2004 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I never dreamed that a 4 cylinder car could combine great gas mileage and power. In town handling is superb and it's so easy to maneuver through city traffic. Since I live in a small town, most of my driving is on the highways and back roads which is so much fun. Before you know it, I'm hitting 80 mph. You don't feel the speed like most other small cars. I've taken 1500 mile trips out to New Mexico and the comfort level is outstanding. It just glides along the road and I don't get the least bit tired or stiff between fuel stops. Oh, I've owned 47 autos and the Mazda3 is in the top 3 of my favorite cars. The other two were a 1956 Chevy and 1965 Mustang - cars of my youth.

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