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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car/Great Value

Tom, 02/03/2008
2005 Mazda 3 SP23 Special Edition 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the SP23 model with manual 5sp. Great fun to drive and has been 100% reliable. 31 MPG on the highway, going 80 MPH (yes, we can do that in Montana). Excellent room, particulary for tall drivers. Rear seat not bad. Seats provide good back and leg support. Relatively quiet until you hit around 70MPH and then you hear more road noise.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

this was the best decision i've ever made

D.Coplin, 05/01/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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this car is amazing...it meets my every need....it goes fast looks good and can hold all my junk!!!!!! its the real meaning of zoom-zoom because thats all i do!!!!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Ride!!

Myran22, 05/13/2009
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I LOVE this car!! I have not had any problems with it! I bought it used in 2008 I own the 2005 Mazda3 S. I have had it for a little over a year its almost at 49,000 miles. I have a friend who owns an older Mazda626 which has been an awesome car for them which was one of the reasons I actually considered buying it. I had originally wanted to buy a honda accord but I have actually been happier with my Mazda than I think I would have been with the Honda. It was cheaper but I definitely don't believe its cheap quality. Ford makes Mazda and Ford's are usually pretty dependable however this car is like no Ford that I've ever driven.

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5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded Tough Expectations

carliker, 05/03/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I needed a daily driver so I could keep my sports car for the weekend. I didn't really expect the daily driver to be as much fun as the Mazda 3 is. I do believe it's not only the best compact sedan to come out recently, but one of the best overall. I've always been an auto enthusiast so I'm quite picky when I test drive a vehicle. With better than expected acceleration, great gas mileage, low costing insurance, clean looking interior, attractive exterior, you won't do better near this price point.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Experience with my Mazda 3

Kimmie, 05/12/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The Mazda 3s is as fun to drive as their brand phrase "Zoom-Zoom". Even though this car has only 160hps it is still very fun to drive. The audio system is configured to give you the most of convenience while you are driving this car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good times

Kory, 05/12/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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It's a great car. I have loved every minute of it. The drive is fun and the manual is smooth.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mazda 3s 5 door BEST in class!

GTPONY, 05/14/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Though I have only owned the car 3 weeks, I am astounded at the quality, performance, styling and value of this car. The car i9s tight and rigid, no rattles, and exits the freeway FLAT. The automatic has a manual shift "tip" option that's great! The 2.3 is the same engine in the Mazda 6 and really MAKES THIS CAR MOVE. This is a sporty, quick, tight car... not an econobox. I agree with the consumer and car magazines.. this car is best in class! Any downsides? Well the car has 17inch low profile tires, so you do feel and hear the road somewhat... but personally I like the feedback and response the tires give me.

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5 out of 5 stars

This Car saved our lives.

sonsah, 05/15/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I was recently in a car accident in my new Mazda3. This car was so amazing and so safe (I had the side airbags and ABS option) that we were told by several authorities that it was a miracle that we walked away from the scene, with just bumps and bruises at that! The car was totaled, but we were in very good condition. I owe my life to this car and wouldn't even consider buying a different model now.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

A Good Hatchback in the Long Run?

psychoart, 05/17/2005
2005 Mazda 3 SP23 Special Edition 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Not quite a Golf GTI GLX (VR6).It's doesn't feel as comfortable, and as responsive as the VW 4th Generation. Yet, the Mazda3 SP23 may be a better car to keep in the longer run with Xenon HID w/ manual leveling control, some rear LEDs, Bose system, automatic front wiper, audio and cruise controls in the steering wheel, and aluminium 2.3L chassis. The car is somewhat customizable with some aftermarket parts, yet may retain better reliability than the Golf IV in the electronic segment. The engine setup is very strange, and maybe good for some user.At 1k rpm to 2k rpm, the car seems to be on extreme saving mode.It's only near 5k rpm where the car STARTS to kick in. The trunk is well organized.

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5 out of 5 stars

I am amazed!!!

Eric, 05/17/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been a mustang driver since I have been driving. I chose the mazda3 because of my current job. I do alot of traveling and needed better gas mileage. It is fun to drive, looks great, and with all the sport options it has this car is a real head turner. I am still a mustang guy deep down, but I could get used to this. Mazda hit a home run with this one. With their motto "The Soul of a Sports Car", it makes losing my beloved LEGEND easier.

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