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BMW couldn't make a car better for the money
ksmo, 10/03/2005
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I've just started commuting 50 miles a day, so I decided to trade in the 7 year old Dodge Stratus. While looking for one car to manage a commute, a car seat, and a yearning for my old 86' GTI, I drove my sister-in-laws Mazda 3s sedan. Great car, but not quite right with an automatic. I finally test drove a 3s wagon with a manual and fell in love. This is a better GTI than the current VW is! It makes no sacrifices in its pursuit of greatness. I bought my red one that same day. Test drive one asap. (But get financed first!).
Great Fun Car
Erich, 01/25/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Gave my reliable '97 Ford Escort to a church and got a new Mazda3. It's lots of fun and feels great. I thought it was head and shoulders better than the 2006 Civic.
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2nd Mazda 3
Sam, 11/11/2005
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my 2nd Mazda 3 5 door. I traded my previous 2004 model that had 33,000 miles for a tricked out one. I thought the 2004 model was a nice ride, but the 2006 seems to be smoother and quieter. Plus the Grand Touring upgrade with Nav System is very nice. Options I would expect on more expensive cars.
Great car
vaibhav, 07/30/2007
2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car to have as compared to Civic. Much better in handling and interiors are of superior quality. Its like a mini-Mercedes for $18k.
Fun and Practical
StanleyD, 08/06/2007
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The 5-door hatch makes excellent use of interior space. I can carry my bicycle inside along with enough luggage for two people. Seats and controls are excellent. Optional leather seats are great. Gearing is a bit too short so its easy to chirp front wheels when starting with manual trans. Back seat is comfortable for two. Acceleration is snappy but runs out of power at high speeds. Gas mileage is a disappointment. I have averaged 23.5 mpg in 10,900 miles of mostly suburban driving. It was rated at 26 city, 32 hwy. Completely reliable. I'd buy it again.