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Used 2005 Mazda 3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Nearly perfect!

Dan, 03/30/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I was debating between a (Toyota) Scion TC and a Mazda 3. After researching, testing, and spending some time with each car, my only regret is that I wasted so much time with the TC. I settled on a 2004 3s (2.3 engine and trim extras). The quality of the parts and build is simply amazing for a car in this price range. If you spent 10 minutes in either car, the difference is night and day. Anyone in the market for a sedan under 25k should look everywhere else first, then when you see this car you'll be even more amazed at what they offer you for the price. For the gas mileage people: i'm getting BETTER than rated (i'm at 28/35) at 1,300k...so it's not even broken in yet!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

cup of tea

bl fong, 09/14/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Great handling, excellent brakes. Steering feel excellent -- you steer, it turns! Very good ride even with 50 series tires. No ABS brakes, excellent modulation. I got the auto transmission; spouse request. Very good from a stoplight. Seats and steering wheel infinitely adjustable and comfortable. Stereo 6 CD changer very nice. very little brake dust on wheels. Glove box huge! My golf clubs will fit in back. Rear seats tight -- exit/egress lacking. I would buy again!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I LOVE this car

cyn, 08/23/2010
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car in college over 5 years ago and put 85,000 miles on it - no mechanical problems whatsoever. It's extremely reliable, inexpensive to maintain, handles well, plenty of storage area, and has good gas mileage.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my Mazda!

Kec5142, 06/21/2008
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I haven't had a single problem with this car. It runs like a champ and looks great. I have kept my car in excellent condition and I keep up with routine maintenece so it runs like it does. I love this car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2005 3S

bamark, 09/14/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for about 6 months now, and it is a very reliable, responsive and fun car to drive. The metallic red turns heads, the interior is well done, and gas mileage has averaged 27 combined with the 2.3 .

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