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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car/Great Value

Tom, 02/03/2008
2005 Mazda 3 SP23 Special Edition 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the SP23 model with manual 5sp. Great fun to drive and has been 100% reliable. 31 MPG on the highway, going 80 MPH (yes, we can do that in Montana). Excellent room, particulary for tall drivers. Rear seat not bad. Seats provide good back and leg support. Relatively quiet until you hit around 70MPH and then you hear more road noise.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

this was the best decision i've ever made

D.Coplin, 05/01/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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this car is amazing...it meets my every need....it goes fast looks good and can hold all my junk!!!!!! its the real meaning of zoom-zoom because thats all i do!!!!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Ride!!

Myran22, 05/13/2009
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I LOVE this car!! I have not had any problems with it! I bought it used in 2008 I own the 2005 Mazda3 S. I have had it for a little over a year its almost at 49,000 miles. I have a friend who owns an older Mazda626 which has been an awesome car for them which was one of the reasons I actually considered buying it. I had originally wanted to buy a honda accord but I have actually been happier with my Mazda than I think I would have been with the Honda. It was cheaper but I definitely don't believe its cheap quality. Ford makes Mazda and Ford's are usually pretty dependable however this car is like no Ford that I've ever driven.

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5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded Tough Expectations

carliker, 05/03/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I needed a daily driver so I could keep my sports car for the weekend. I didn't really expect the daily driver to be as much fun as the Mazda 3 is. I do believe it's not only the best compact sedan to come out recently, but one of the best overall. I've always been an auto enthusiast so I'm quite picky when I test drive a vehicle. With better than expected acceleration, great gas mileage, low costing insurance, clean looking interior, attractive exterior, you won't do better near this price point.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Experience with my Mazda 3

Kimmie, 05/12/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The Mazda 3s is as fun to drive as their brand phrase "Zoom-Zoom". Even though this car has only 160hps it is still very fun to drive. The audio system is configured to give you the most of convenience while you are driving this car.

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