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Used 2005 Mazda 3 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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Mickey, 02/06/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Just love this car. Acceleration, albeit not that of a BMW 5 series, is excellent for the class and certainly far more than adequate. Steering is precise and braking is excellent. Engine seems very refined. Love the cruise control and radio controls on steering wheel. Glad I bought her.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

After 4 SUVs I fell in love

Kristen, 06/05/2008
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have previously owned 4 SUVs (2 Fords and 2 Jeeps), so I was more than a little hesitant to exchange my 4x4s for a compact sedan. That is until I drove the Mazda3. I drive 50+ miles to school and back 5 days a week, and this car makes the commute fun. I love on-ramps and passing. The car has so much zip. I love, love, love the fuel economy! I record my average for every tank, and it's always been around 35mpg (33-36). The driver's seat offers great visability-something that I was afraid of missing after driving SUVs. Regular oil changes, and you are good to go! I get complements on my car all of the time. I couldn't be happier with my Mazda! Civic beware!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best thing ever!!!!!!!!!

Mazda3 Zoom Zoom, 05/30/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased a Mazda 3i about a year ago ,and i love it! Very very fun to drive, and you cannot get all of the same features at a better price. Mine has the power pkg, Moonroof+6CD. I also ordered mine with the tiptronic auto, very cool. Overall I love it would defiently get one again.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my Mazda3!

Carrie, 01/11/2005
2005 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first car ever, my grandparents bought it for me for my 16th birthday, and I absolutely love it! I have the i 4dr Sedan in silver with a manual transmission. I have had so much fun in this car that I never want to drive an automatic or anything other than a Mazda ever again! My brother, who is 6'1, has more legroom in my Mazda3 than he does in his Honda Civic, and the trunk is as big as my dad's Toyota Camry. All of my friends are jealous of the interior that lights up in red, and the chic design of it. I haven't had a single problem with my Mazda3 (other than stalling out when I was learning how to drive the stick). I named my car Dolce, and it really is very sweet!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Very good but not great

Veronica, 06/10/2005
2005 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this Mazda after trading in my 1999 Protege ES (which I loved)with 110K miles. There are a few things I notice with the 3 that aren't as good as the Protege. First is the stereo. The new one is VERY weak. That was one of the impressive things about the Protege - given that it was a small economy car. Second are small things like the window controls and vanity mirrors. The quality isn't the same. It seems like the new version uses cheaper, flimsy parts. The leather wrapped steering wheel feels like sandpaper. The old one felt great. The AC in this car is extremely weak. I could run it on full blast all day and never get really cold. Back seat is not as roomy.

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