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4.88 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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