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lives up to the hype
eric, 09/04/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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My Mazda3 wagon has completely met all my expectations in terms of driving enjoyment, sporty feel, and style. Everyone who has taken a ride in my car has nothing but praise for the design and performance, as they're usually surprised to encounter such a satisfying experience in a compact vehicle. The Mazda3 corners better than any other car in its class, always maintaining the driver's intended line no matter the sharpness of the turn.
Love my Mazda 3
Bernie, 10/11/2005
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for over two weeks and really like it. It has great acceleration, good braking distance and is very responsive. The interior is great and I really want to push the car, but I'm trying to discipline myself.
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happy diva
qtqueen2, 09/08/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I love everything about this car! It is fun to drive, and sporty too. I like it's performance. I couldn't have asked for a better car for the money.
My first Mazda
superddawg, 06/06/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Wow, this car is fun to drive! I can definitely tell a power difference between it and some other cars at which I was looking. I can't believe the acceleration from a 4-cylinder engine! I also enjoy being able to change to manual shifting for winding roads. It is also a plus for cruising on the Interstate when approaching a big hill ... just drop it down into 4th gear and there's no loss of speed. I am impressed with how quiet the engine and road noise are at 80 MPH. In addition, the extra storage space will come in handy after the after market stereo and speakers are installed. This was a big problem with my previous car ... I lost all of my trunk space. The headlights are awesome!
2006 Mazda 3
surfrider1978, 08/21/2009
2006 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this vehicle. It's stylish and runs great. I've had zero problems with it since I bought in 2006. I owned a Honda Civic before, but the Mazda 3 is definitely beats it out on performance and pricing. I recommend this vehicle to first time buyers since is affordable, stylish, and runs great.
loving it
love it, 06/10/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Wow, I've driven a Blazer for 4 years, decided to get a car. Never had a Mazda, but glad I read the reviews. This car is awesome, has everything you need for such a great price. Don't bother looking anywhere else for a compact car, this is it!
Brand new, and extremely impressed!
HALEX, 09/22/2005
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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2.0 VVT is lively with a stick. Air, in spite of past complaints, worked fine today in 88 degree, sunny and muggy day. Gearshift is smooth and direct. Steering is very secure; interior plastics have high quality feel to the touch. Engine feels very refined. Got 31 mpg on first gas tank in 50 50 city/highway driving (remember, still brand new, has 400 miles on car!) - can't wait until break in period is over!
Good Purchase
Hector, 04/21/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After one month of driving this car I have never had a more pleasurable experience with a small car than this one. Economy is great at just over 300 miles per tank on the 2.0L engine. The steering control is instantaneous in bad situations. Overall, I love the look and feel of every aspect of the Mazda3.
Just needs a little more power
FSTASNTZ, 06/09/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Handles nicely for a car of this price range and class. Not too loud, but does have a little road noise. Power is decent, but would prefer something closer to 200hp, without having to buy the Mazdaspeed version. Nice smooth shifter, almost no torque steer. Brakes are just about perfect for the weight of the car. Mileage is about on par with the sticker 27-31 mpg, and I only have 800 miles on it. Wheels could be a little wider to hold a wider tire, maybe a 225, and not a 205.
best econo car
Kris, 06/10/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. I also looked at the Civic and Corolla, but they were bland compared to the 3. The interior is of good quality, not something you would normally find in an economy car. Good pricing for the amount of features.
Great car for the price
ffb, 06/29/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I must admit, I own a Miata so I expected a great car from Mazda. I am not disappointed! From the time I walked in to now I have had a blast! The car rides much better then expected. Turning is great, the noise level from outside is very low compared to other's in the price range. The bottle holder in the door panel is great as it keeps it out of the way, very nice little touch. The interior is much better then any car in the price range and may rival cars in higher prices ranges. Gas mileage is good, not what I expected but I drive hard and still get in the 28 range in city. Would have like a higher front seat. Clearly recommend this car. Zoom-Zoom
sporty econo car
fil, 04/22/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded a 99 Mazda Protege with a Mazda 3 and although the review for the last generation Protege were great, the Mazda 3 is far greater car in handling and driveability. I think the switch to the 2 liter is the key. I can now zoom-zoom with the upscale midsize sedans like the Accord, Camry, and yes the Mazda 6. Great car driving experience for the money. Definitely test drive one; it drives like a big car.
Not compact on performance
radarryder, 06/23/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is far surpasses anything in its class by leaps and bounds...and I test drove them all. The fit and finish, performance and driveability remind me of a sports car...with 4 doors. Plenty of room for a compact, and lots of "bang for the buck" goodies made this car very attractive vs. its competition. Smooth ride, ergonomic controls, superior build quality, and lots of safety features from Mazda all add up to a car you will love to drive, be proud to own...and the 35 mpg from a 150 hp VVT 4 cylinder engine isn't too bad either. Mazda coined the phrase "Zoom Zoom" because they said that in all of their cars was the soul of a sports car. They were right on with the 3.
Very sporty, fuel-efficient vehicle
Mazda Owner, 06/30/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Traded in a 1998 Mazda 626 with 130 hp 4-cylinder engine in which I averaged 27 mpg. The Mazda3 has 20 more hp and I've been averaging 32 mpg! This car has really good acceleration and handles even better.
Everything I asked for
Kevin, 01/08/2009
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I leased this car and it did everything I needed it to do. It is a great commuter but it is not a long distance car. I needed to stuff things like jeans and pillows behind my back and next to the driver door to lean on for 5 - 6 hour trips. The style is great and I totally enjoyed cleaning and polishing the exterior. I have the rally white. The inside is less quality especially compared to my wife's Corolla. It is noisy at higher speeds especially as the oem tires wear. Good car to lease but I won't buy it. Gets 31/35 mph, same as the Corolla we check.
This car has soul!
BadgerPat, 08/15/2009
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Mazda is the under appreciated Japanese brand, but they are the most fun to drive. I needed a commuting car and chose this as a nice balance between completely boring fuel economy and something that I would like to drive since I spend about 2 hrs and 20 min in it every workday. It is very reliable and you won't be disappointed if you buy one used. I am giving mine up to my 16 yr-old daughter and feel comfortable with her driving it.
Sweet Ride
Taylor, 09/25/2005
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have owned an '06 3i Touring for a month. With automatic transmission, a/c, power package, alloy wheels, sunroof, 6 CD 6 speaker stereo. Great car. Cool looks, with silver exterior and black with gray interior. The interior layout, textures, design and feel is superb. The driver does not feel cramped or cheated, making it a pleasure and plain fun to drive. It is not a soft nor plush ride, but rather firm and sporty. Just right. The handling is top notch. 34 mpg my last fill up. We are big Toyota fans, but the Corolla is a dud compared to this, and we even liked it better than the newest Camry even though we love our current Camry. All the awards are well justified. Kudos to Mazda. Terrific car.
Drives like a go-kart!
venguyen, 04/25/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I upgraded my car from a very practical and fuel-efficient Honda Civic. I LOVE driving the Mazda 3--not just because of its unique styling, but also because of its incredible handling. I rarely brake around corners anymore--it drives like a go-kart. Very stable, incredible handling. The only thing I don't like about my car is the poor gas mileage. Other than that, it really is Zoom Zoom.
Awesome car for the money
ash Khawaja, 06/25/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased a Mazda 3 s Grand Touring last week,and it is awesome. I own a 3 series BMW,and this the closest car that comes to it in handling. I love the feel, and fit and finish.
ZOOM CUBED
Steve, 11/02/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Handles tight. Good acceleration for a 4/automatic. Gas mileage...25 in town with a/c on; 28 without a/c; 30-32 hwy. Comfortable seats, front and back. Easy controls. Oil filter is a dealer/autoshop job, as requires a special tool and the filter is not the standard metal jacketed filter (think naked filter, needs a gasket too).
4th car, now my primary one.
Virginian, 10/26/2005
2006 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car. It's comfortable to drive and has an outstanding 4-speed automatic transmission. Best manual climate control system I have ever seen - very precise controls over temperature. The 2.0l has lots of power for any type of driving and is very smooth and quite. First few tanks of gas exceeded 30+ mpg in mixed driving. This is my 4th car but the one I now drive the most.
Excellent Car!
amco, 07/04/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my car now for 3 weeks and I am loving it! The look, feel, price, options and handling of the car leave little to be desired. Although the fuel economy on the 2.3 is not amazing, I am averaging 22.5 with some pretty lead footed driving (not too shabby). The utility of the hatchback is awesome, I cant believe how much you can cram in the back when the seats are down. The cockpit is one of the nicest around, and I love how the controls look at night. Overall, I am very happy with this car.
Zoom-Zoom A+
Bibby, 10/27/2009
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned 8 new cars including a BMW, Acura, Jeep, and a few GM's. My Mazda 3 has been my favorite car and the best value by far. To date I have over 100,000 miles and have replaced only the front brakes, windshield wipers, and one set of tires. I can't say enough good about this car it still as tight and rattle free as the day I bought it. I recently loaned it to a friend and they were amazed at how quiet it still rides and what a solid car it is. I have consistently gotten 32 MPG in mixed driving.
Great Car
Grant, 12/06/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my Mazda 3 Grand Touring in June and have already put 12k miles on it. It has been extremely reliable and a pleasure to drive. It is surprisingly quick for a little 4cylinder. I have the 5 speed manual and couldn't imagine it with an auto, even with the manual mode on the auto. Brakes are amazing as has been said. Interior quality also top notch.The Rockford Fosgate stereo that came in my girlfriend's Sentra is considerably better then the Bose stereo in my car. Gas mileage is better then most have said on here and I drive it pretty hard. I get about 26-28 in the city and about 29-31 highway. Drove the competition and nothing really came close in comparison in this price range.
Six months in
JT in SC, 07/05/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Updating my earlier review: I have had my Mazda 3 i Touring (with manual transmission) for six months now (just over 7500 miles). I am still very happy. Fuel economy has actually gotten better! And that's with running the A/C much more. I am getting around 31-32 around town and 34-35 on the highway. It is still a solid performer and just as much fun to drive.
Loaded for the money
Hong kong fooey, 11/11/2009
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I cant believe the bells and whistles this car comes with and still is incredibly low priced,add to that the build quality,you cant go wrong.This car is great for a first time buyer or for someone who realizes that BMW has very little on this mazda.
just can't get enough
murfslk230, 01/05/2007
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Traded in 2000 Contour SVT and this Mazda blows it away! Zippy, quick turn-in, and extremely predictable, even in Minnesota winter driving. The Mazda3 has incredible value for this class - for under $20k it offers niceties like heated seats, nav system, rain-sensing wipers, tire-pressure monitor, electroluminescent gauges, automatic climate control and xenon headlights. No other car in the compact class offers that kind of value. The exterior offers 17 inch 5-spoke wheels with brake-assist and EBD.
Fun To Drive
RoNuS, 07/06/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I put a lot of miles on my car a year; in my 7 1/2 months of ownership I have logged 22,000 miles on the car thus far. This car is a blast to drive; it's nice to just turn the stereo off, roll the windows down, and listen to the engine while driving.
Mazda3 S
Shawn, 07/03/2007
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Have over 20,000 miles on it in a year and it has been great. Very well handling car. Can be sporty when you want it to be, but can also perform like an economy car when you want it to. I consistently get 31-35 miles a gallon on the highway (rated at 31).
Almost perfect
Alberto, 07/10/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The 3 is an excellent blend of performance, economy, space, quality and style. On paper, comparisons to the Civic and Matrix seemed appropriate, but behind the wheel the 3 proved itself to have no peer in this price range. It seems more BMW 3 than Mazda 3, with the thoughtful blend of speed and comfort, the Teutonic feel of its controls and apertures, the wily blend of family-car and naughty-car. No, it's not perfect. Some things, I suspect, may be blamed on the marketing department, e.g. gouging us on the cost of the navigation system and the MP3 player. And a few things might be blamed on the engineers, such as the small sunroof and the lack of a 6th gear. But overall, outstanding!
Closest to a Mini 5 door Wagon !
n2kalo, 05/05/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded in my beloved '03 Mini Cooper. Loved that car, but utility demands forced to sell. But not disappointed so far, M3s is more versatile and has more pickup than my CVT Mini. I also note that the more "bang for buck" features were appealing. This is my second Mazda experience; my first was a '88 RX-7 convertible and it had no problems.. The only gripe so far is that the car doesn't have autolocks and the MPG's could be better. Also obviously the handling is not quite up to the Mini, more lean in corners than the Mini. But I find that the Mazda 3S is much more compliant and comfy on the poor roads in Hawaii. Sporty with a good cross of features and added utility just makes sense.
Great CAR!
Mark of MS, 07/14/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded a 2003 Chevy Silverado in on this Mazda 3 5-door because the Chevy truck was the most uncomfortable vehicle I've ever owned. The Mazda 3 has a 2.3l inline 4-cylinder that has quicker zip than even my 6-cylinder truck had, and 30 mpg highway isn't bad. The drivers seat is very comfortable and all the controls are very easy to reach. I strongly recommend the 5-speed manual transmission for the most pep. Visibility is awesome in this vehicle. I drove a Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tuscon, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Honda Civic (my second choice), and a Dodge Caliber before finally deciding the Mazda was the best choice. None of the other vehicles even come close in performance and visibility.
Fun to Drive, Handy to Have
newToMazda, 06/28/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had a manual 3s Hatch now for exactly a month--it has 1300 miles. Reasonable mileage (26-27 on suburban errands). Excellent for doing U-turns into parking spaces, taking stuff to the county trash-pickup, and transporting model airplanes with wings attached. Very high quality of assembly.
Fun car except 1 Flaw!
ddkway, 02/27/2007
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Quick, agile car begging to be driven. One drawback is the car has a quick to appear symptom of strong vibration from the front when moderate to strong acceleration is applied. The dealer speculated it seemed like a loose motor mount, but on investigation by their tech they could only determine it was the nature of the car to have wheel hop. It comes on quite easily and is embarrassing and somewhat hard to explain to passengers when it occurs as it is quite loud. I'm thinking the addition of traction control to the '07 model was to help rectify this. All the other good comments you see about this car are right on the money!
Hot
seth, 07/11/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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A blast to drive, between 31-35 mpg on highway 29 city, sporty, nimble, fun!
Terrific Value
miken, 09/24/2005
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm amazed with the level of equipment that comes with this car, for the price (I got the car at invoice). I have the 5 speed automatic, which includes sport shift. Love the looks, ride, handling, and utility. The car is a lot of fun and the gas mileage pretty good -- about 28.5 after two fill-ups.
Tough choice, but went with the Mazda
Jerchri, 05/05/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Mazda vs. Honda. Mazda won. Great European inspired design, comfortable interior, peppy engine, appears to be solidly built, and pretty smooth ride for this type of car. Nice little surprises like a radio that finds the stations with the strongest signals and programs them into a separate location. Great for when you're in unfamiliar territory. Wish it had better gas mileage (only 35 highway compared to the Civic's 40) and I wish ABS/SAB/SAC were standard (ended up getting the package...well worth it). Jury's still out on it's reliability, I suppose. Hope it lasts for decades, otherwise I'll be upset that I didn't go with the Honda. Tough for Honda to beat the overall package.
Zoom
J.W., 07/16/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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With 10 days (700 miles) of ownership of my first new car I am very pleased. 2 tanks of fuel averaging 27 MPG (70% highway, slightly aggressive driving) so far (manual transmission). Solid car with great git-up. I love how the car handles. Some types of road, amazingly quiet, other types lots of road noise. Compared most all other compacts, this was the best all around car we liked. Other cars had things that stood out, but nothing had as good of a package like this 3 did. Great handling with decent ride. I love this car so far.
Good car for the money
zoomzoomfan, 05/26/2007
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a great car to own, but if you are considering a new Mazda3 then you should be warned about the tires. The Toyo tires that come on the Mazda are worthless. I have 25K miles and I've needed new tires for the last 2K miles. I've heard similar stories from other Mazda 3 owners. My suggestion: make them put on different tires for you before you take it home!
Zoom zoom
Tiq, 07/26/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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For a 160hp pocket rocket, it makes ground really fast. This ride can hit 60mph at 3rd gear. It's effortless when climbing. Never doubt if a car pops in front of you and you have slow down or brake and it can accelerate right back with ease.
Fun Car with Annoying Problems
optimus, 06/01/2007
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car has been very, very fun to zip around on both the highway and city. However after only driving it for 6 months my clutch pedal became squeaky (replaced under warranty). Then a month later my brakes became extremely squeaky even though I still had 75% of the pads left. I plan on taking it in again soon.
ZZZZOOM
Kevin G, 11/08/2005
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I ordered my 2006 3i Touring Sedan at the beginning of September 2005 and got it October 11th 2005. The best value for the money in its class. Be sure to get the optional side airbags/ABS package. I have over 3000 miles on it so far. I'm getting 34MPG with the 5 speed manual transmission. This car cruises very nicely at 70mph. The overall fit and finish is excellent except for the cheap material used for the carpeting. The seat are comfortable but I would have paid extra for a 6 way power seat option. Get the beige interior. It is much nicer looking than the black interior.
Awesome Car
Natalie, 05/07/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I got my Mazda almost 2 months ago. It is my first car, and I absolutely love it. Everybody is jealous! It gets great gas mileage around town, and the interstate mileage isn't bad either. It is a really great car, and it's the best to drive. I recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a sporty sedan. It has plenty of room for you and 4 other people. For all the options that you get compared to other cars in its class, it is a number one pick, especially for the price.
Mazda
cbw wilson, 07/17/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I love it. The 2.3 has plenty of power and it handles great. I average around 29 miles per gallon in mixed driving with the air on. The trunk is large for a car this size and has plenty of room. I'm 6'3" and have room and someone still can sit behind me. The only drawback is there is no 12 volt outlet. I have to use the cigarette lighter and it shuts off with the car.
I love this car!
Lacey, 09/26/2005
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I love the '06 Mazda 3! I have been reviewing lots of info and many other reviews on this car. They have helped me out so much! In the '05 model, many complained about the bad A/C. It HAS been corrected. That was my main worry and now it's so cold it'll freeze you out ... and I'm from Texas so that is mandatory! The new models also feature an outside temp gauge which the '05's did not. Overall this is a great car. I love it.
Mazda 3 5-door
d harvey, 07/28/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Great storage space with real sports car feel.
Excellent little car
Carlos, 07/29/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I needed a small car that gets good mileage because I drive 25 miles each way to work. My M3 is fun to drive, sporty, and very fast. I get 29 mpg combined miles for each tank and can go almost 350 miles between fill ups. The stereo sounds great and the instrument layout is easy to reach and use. It is a bit smaller inside than I would prefer, but otherwise I love this car!
After 6 Months, I Love It
Bruce6, 07/31/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I deliberately waited to write this till I'd owned it 6 months and the new- purchase glow wore off. But I love my 3 as much as the day I bought it. It's quick, roomy, sharp-looking, and an utter blast to drive. Lots of room front and rear for a smallish car, lots of cargo room, all the amenities one could reasonably want standard. And on the highway the thing feels rock-solid and amazingly smooth blasting along at 80 MPH. The only drawback is that the peppy performance from the 2.3 engine does come at a cost of only so-so fuel economy. I can get up to 28-29 on the highway, but in city or mixed driving it drops appreciably. No matter. I adore this car.
Best choice EVER
Ericka, 05/18/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I did my fair share of researching on this car and to my delight, it was everything I hoped for. It handles very well and has enough "get up and go" to keep me smiling. The smaller engine is fine for me due to the high gas prices. I still can't believe they packed all this fun into under $20,000.
Love it!
Jen, 08/02/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Just purchased an I Touring model, the only option added was side airbags; definitely worth the low cost to add. We've gotten 35 mpg consistently on longer trips, and close to that with stop and go driving in the city. It's sporty, plenty of zip, and very fun to drive. Did lots of research on other similar cars (Jetta, Honda, Corolla), and very happy with our choice at an excellent cost. Everyone thinks it's a BMW. Our friend is 6'2" and has gone on long trips and has plenty of room. Only complaint is the lack of an automatic trunk opener on your keychain (there's one inside the car though). Otherwise, we love it and would definitely buy Mazda again. Good luck!