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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Car For All Ages!

JSAP123, 08/14/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought a Mazda 3 in Winning Blue straight out of the showroom...all I can say is wow! It is a very "rich" looking car, but doesn't kill your wallet. I purchased mine for $21,000, tax and title included. It now has 15,000 miles on it and its been nothing but happy days. Just look around and you'll see that the Mazda 3 is at the head of its class in almost every category. What amazed me was that insurance was cheaper for my 06 Mazda than for a 06 Honda Civic, 05 VW Jetta, and a 06 Honda Accord. If you're looking for a sporty, sophisticated, and fun car the Mazda 3 is it!

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Car EVER!

David, 07/18/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The car is an amazing piece of machinery. I recently took a defensive driving course; the participants were other economy sedans. Out of all of them the Mazda3 performed the best. It stops on a dime and handles extremely well. I was the only driver that went through the entire four hour course without knocking over any cones. Best car I have ever owned.

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE it - Nothing Better

forjudges, 05/03/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 3s Touring 4 door manual sedan, with leather and sunroof in winning blue. I absolutely love it; it handles better than any other car I test drove (Corolla, Civic, Jetta). The interior styling is far above average, due to the use of higher quality plastics and attention to composition/arrangement of controls. The car feels very sporty, looks sporty, and drives it too. The harder than usual suspension might be too rough for some, but no doubt is crucial to its better handling. I have no doubt that given its competition and price range, it is the best car in its class - superior handling, styling, and performance; I've heard it called the BMW of the compact class.

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