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Mazda 3
Stephanie, 04/29/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Everyone of my friends are jealous of my car. It's cute, reasonably priced, and safe, PLUS it drives like a dream!!
BEST BUY FOR YOUR MONEY
ROBERT, 08/03/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Drives great, this 2.3 engine is fast with the 5 speed. Nice looking for a 5 door. Close ratio gears makes it easy to shift.
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Feels Great!
A. Brenneman, 11/07/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Every time I drive this car it makes me smile. The car handles extremely well, has good power and looks great inside and out. Have taken one 2000 mile trip and am very pleased. The seats were comfortable and had good support. The trip felt much shorter than it actually was. Mazda has done a wonderful job creating an an affordable car that feels anything but.
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kabnt2005, 08/05/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought an all-new 2005 Mazda 3s, 2.3L, 4-speed automatic transmission. It is the sunlight silver metallic paint with the black w/ red interior cloth. I got every option package on the car (ABS/SAB/SAC Package, Moonroof & 6CD Package, Sport Package, Xenon & TPMS Package, plus the rear wing spoiler). I am in love with my car right now. One problem though, is that after I got my new after-market sound system put in, because of the load in my trunk, now the rear tires are rubbing against the top of the rear wheel wells.
Excellent car but....
tnmats, 08/09/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The 3 is a fun car to drive; call it a BMW 3 on the cheap. Mine has the 4 speed auto, which while detracting a bit in the fun-to-drive area, still is a blast to drive. Steering is tight, handling is crisp. It's just right. The main gripe is the pathetic air conditioner. That is one known issue with this car, and so far Mazda hasn't really addressed it properly. Outside of that, the fuel mileage could be better for its size.
You can't beat this wagon
Joseph Kirk, 04/17/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Great vehicle so far, Like the mpg/horsepower tradeoff, but with current prices for gasoline, wish it got a few more mpg. Can't wait to get it on an open deserted road to test out the V-rated tires.
Best in Class 3i automatic
Steve Cypher, 11/09/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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55 year old. My last car was a Focus ZX3 5-speed. The quality and attention to detail is incredible. Mine is Rally White with the moon roof, ABS, sport pkg and all the air bags. The car handles much better than the Focus and has the aggressive look of a BMW. Fit and finish is world class and the materials in the interior are light years ahead of any of the products offered by the big 3. I looked at the new Civic and really disliked the new dash layout and that was the only other vehicle that I considered.
What a blast
kmh030, 08/11/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This thing is so much fun to drive. Get the 2.3 motor (not the 2.0). It is so much fun to drive everyday. I couldn't ask for more car at $18,600. It's well built, handles like a dream, quick off the line and you can fit a piano in the back. Big strong brakes and a great chassis offers a stiff yet surprisingly smooth ride. The automatic transmission could be a bit more smooth but it's not bad. It boots around the city and whips easily into any parking spot. On the down side the seats are not comfortable. The seat hurts after 1.5 hours and it gets worse. I'm going to buy an aftermarket seat. The cockpit ergonomics could be better too. But I don't care and you shouldn't either.
Awesome car
Dave, 08/10/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the Mazda3 after spending countless hours online researching similar vehicles. Once I went to the dealership and finally took one out for a spin I was hooked! It's got great get-up and the interior is hot. I have already put almost 2,000 miles on my new baby in the first month. I guess I should cool it, but i just have so much fun driving this car.
1 year Review for my 2005 Mazda3i
winstonisaac, 12/23/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Car is quick for a compact sedan. Way more rear legroom than competitors and although some parts are shared between this and the Ford Focus, the Mazda interior styling outshines Corolla, Civic, Focus, Cobalt, but not Jetta. One major reason I decided on a 3 was because of engine performance. It seemed to out perform its competitors in HP at 148. One thing I've noticed about driving and do like is the quick acceleration at higher speeds (60+mph); this car really feels somewhat like a 6 cylinder at these speeds. The low speed acceleration doesn't seem that great. Everyone I know loves the interior, but here is where my complaints lie. The microfiber seats build static on your clothes and the glove compartment squeaks.