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2.5 out of 5 stars

Unhappy with my zoom-zoom

cherie, 09/28/2006
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have had a very bad experience with my vehicle. I am only getting about 14- 18 miles per gallon ( supposed to be in the 24-36 range). I was given the run around and basically told that there was no problem with my vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

2006 Mazda3 Hatchback

carl999, 07/10/2013
updated 01/18/2018
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

A great small car. Fun to drive, always reliable. Totaled. Replaced by 2013 Mazda3 details of new car below. Still love the car.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Ford Engine

Bernie, 05/22/2008
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

With 12000 miles on our new Mazda, the engine locked up which sent us on a one month "Mazda doesn't want to sell us another car" misery. We found out that Ford builds the engine for our car. We also learned that the problem our car was having was a mystery for Mazda and Mazda engineering would direct our dealer as to what to do next and when. After one month of experimenting with our car and several threats from us that we would not accept the car unless the engine were replaced, Mazda replaced the head and gave us a 100000 mile engine/drive train warranty. If Mazda had been concerned about keeping us happy customers, they woulds have replaced the engine and had our car back to us in a week.

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5 out of 5 stars

Everyone Should Drive This Car!

Kaye , 06/28/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has it all! It looks like an expensive European car. It is really fun to drive. The upholstery fabric, interior, and dashboard look great. I love the dashboard lights at night. Storage spaces are functional. Sound system great. It makes climbing hills a breeze. I did my homework purchasing this car. I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase.

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5 out of 5 stars

This Car is Great!

Joe, 06/23/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Mazda 3 is a wonderful car. I was looking to purchase either the Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic. After testing both, there was no comparison. I got a 2006 Mazda 3 S Touring edition with 5 speed automatic transmission. I also decided to get the moon-roof/CD package which is well worth the extra dollars if you can afford it. The gas mileage has been great. I'm averaging right around 30 miles per gallon. This car is so much fun to drive no matter if you are on back-roads with no traffic, on the highway, or sitting in gridlock. The response time is very quick and the suspension is superb. It's neat to see other people turning their heads to look at my car.

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