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Used 2005 Mazda 3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Awesome car

me, 05/23/2008
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This is just a terrific car. Reliability has been very good except for shocks and battery been replaced at 24k (Puerto Rico roads are awful), otherwise excellent. Power is impressive for a 4 cyl engine, and ride comfort is acceptable despite having 17's on 50 series tires. Handling is awesome, it just sticks like glue. In the end, the best compact you can buy today

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Most Fun You Can Have For Your Money

Hu, 12/16/2004
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the finest car I've ever driven. The ride is a little on the sporty side, and the fuel economy is nothing to brag about (~20 mpg in town, 26 on the open road), but the performance is awesome! Acceleration, braking, cornering are all magnificent. I've never owned a true sports car, too cheap, closest I ever came was a VW Scirocco. This Mazda is far better than that Scirocco in design, convenience features, quality of materials in the cabin and PERFORMANCE!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

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Marko, 02/26/2019
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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A great car. I have 220 000.00 miles and just had the transmission checked. AOL. I've always had Fords but love my Mazda 3 5door hatchback

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love My 3

Danny, 07/24/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Just picked up my Winning Blue 3 and I love it. I got it with The automatic tranny, Moonroof, 6 cd stereo, and the ABS-Airbag package.I paid 18,600 and thought it was a good deal. This car is loaded with standard extras that I couldn't get in other cars I looked at like the Vibe, Matrix, Corolla, and Civic. The tranny shifts sooooo smooth when it is in drive or if you use the manual shift that I have to look at the dash to see what gear I'm in. Before I bought this car I did two months of research on this and the other cars I listed plus a few others and for the money, this is the car to have. Good pickup, Smooth tranny, Head-turning looks, great handling make this the car to have.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love Mazda's

gary, 12/21/2004
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I feel young again driving this fun little car, I just love the way it handles and looks.

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