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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car For Anyone

Tony, 06/21/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had this car for 4 months, and it has been great. Reliable, quick, economical, and good looking. What more can you ask for?

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent vehicle

Ed Weissman, 06/30/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Not only is this car a head-turner, it's the most fun to drive vehicle I've ever owned. Combine this with decent gas mileage (yes, there are economy cars with better mileage, but but they also have less low end torque). The auto trans is extremely smooth, the handling tight without being 'go-kartish', the suspension taut but still comfortable enough for highway driving.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's in the details

Unbreakable, 09/28/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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At first glance this car sets itself apart with bold styling. Wide fender flares, an aggressive nose and unique style make it very eye appealing. The real catch is in the details. From the hidden cup slots in the doors to the unique multi-colored dash lights to the leather wrapped steering wheel, the car just feels like a higher dollar car despite the modest price tag. Great bang for the buck!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

3i

jim, 07/01/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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i chose the 3i because i commute around 65 miles a day to work. the 2.0 liter engine is suprisingly powerful tip-tronic is a fun little feature for those of you that don't want the hassle of driving manual all the time, but still want that little extra oomph on the highway. not to mention its fun! interior is so roomy for its class suspension is tight and responsive, may be a bit rough for the casual driver

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5 out of 5 stars

ZoomZoom

Scott, 10/12/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I have the 05 Mazda3s 4 door and I love it. It's nice on the inside and out and fun to drive. I'm 18 and commute to college on Long Island. I get compliments on it all the time and with the JL audio speaker upgrade and the addition of subs and a 2000 watt amp really makes the difference. I have neon under the dash and in the side door panels with lambo doors. 15% tint all around really looks great on the silver. I got new 17" rims and put the stock tires back on because they were fine. For around $22K with $5K in add ons you can't beat it. I will have this car for a while.

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