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Used 2005 Mazda 3 Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a Blast

KC, 08/19/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This is just the sportiest little sedan ever. I can't get over how much it resembles a BMW3. You get more amenities for your money than any other car in this class. And this is 1/2 the price of the Bimmer. It has just enough ZOOM to keep me entertained and the AT is fun to shift. I don't think you can go wrong spending under 20K here.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A College Student's Dream

Camille, 04/28/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my mazda 3 for almost a year now and I love it. I've driven it from the coast of California to the coast of Florida and I couldn't ask for anything better. The ride is smooth, reliable, and enjoyable.

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