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4.75 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom

M DAlessandro, 10/12/2004
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great Car!!!!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

i love my car!

amanda, 06/07/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Mazda 3 about 6 months ago and have had no problems with it to date. I have found the manual trasmission to be extremelly fun to drive. I think that the ride is much smoother than a civic or corrolla... and I love the unique exterior design!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Nice little car!

Ed, 03/02/2006
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had this car for 5 months and 6,000 miles. The mileage keeps getting better as the engine gets broken in. Is now ~35 mpg (mostly highway) with the 2.0 and 4 speed auto, and still more than 30 with some city driving. I don't like the front seat and the console that cramps my right front leg (why do all these little cars have them if they're FWD?), but it's fun to drive with very good passing acceleration and the SMOOTHEST automatic transmission of any car I've ever been in. The oil filter is not really a problem since the dealer is very reasonable on the cost (~$10 over Wal-Mart) and does an inspection, too. Nice little car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Brandon, 05/14/2017
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Get better clutch

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5 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

No Brainer

cal, 06/12/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Hands down the best value on the market. Fun to drive, turns heads, and provides plenty of bang for the buck. One test drive and you won't leave the lot without it. Looks and feels great. Low points; loud turn signal. That's it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Take It From Me

TRO, 06/08/2008
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have been an auto detailer for years, and just started college in Oregon. I needed a reliable car with good gas mileage to drive from Washington. This car is everything and more. I have the 2.3 Mazda 3 Hatch S. On average, now this is average about 28 miles per gallon. On highway only I have averaged about 36. I know it's insane. Driving on the highway the noise is actually very quiet. This car has tons of room and very spacious. The manual transmission is very smooth along with the steering. Easy to use controls on the steering wheel. I would recommend this car to ANYONE. I have driven hundreds of other cars through my auto detailing, and nothing compares to a Mazda. Nothing.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

What a LEMON!

Ihatethiscar, 01/23/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My engine light keeps going on.The dealer fixed it three times and the engine light went off again. I think the car can't handle the cold. With 10 months & 4,000 miles, I should be ok. Car slides all over the road and won't stop on snow covered surface; mechanic blames 17 inch tires. Don't buy this lemon!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

GREAT car

Jason, 03/02/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My partner and I bougt a new Mazda 3s (FULLY LOADED) and it's been just the best car I've ever owned. Love the styling inside & out.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Many problems!

artiesmartie, 03/06/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am very dissapointed with my Mazda3! I've had it for 6 months and I've had many problems with it. I live in Ottawa, Canada and winters here are quite cold. The car never started on the first try on a cold day, no hot air (there is a defect in all 2004's that no one knows about), there is noise when one turns (most likely from the axles), interior rattles quite often, and the biggest frustration is the vibrations from under the seat. I've been fighting with my dealership to fix these problems, but so far they do not have any clue what causes such things. The replaced my axles, brake pads, heating system, and nothing has been FIXED! Be warned about this car.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

my new car

shantelly, 08/17/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

it is a great driving experience and the style is nice and sleek. otherwise, the car is great except the fuel intake. i seem to have to fill my tank three through seven days. this car burns alot of gas.

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