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    • 93,969 miles
    • 30 City / 41 Hwy MPG
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    Located in Irving, TX / 535 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

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    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBM1U76FM143113
    Stock: 27494463
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $15,998
    fair price
    $1,325 above market
    • 57,210 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 30 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from NM to MO*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Santa Fe, NM / 884 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBM1V72FM164488
    Stock: 27114326
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 85,361 miles
    • 2 accidents, 3 owners, rental vehicle
    • 30 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from CA to MO*
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Alarm
    • Trip Computer
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    Located in Santa Rosa, CA / 1,740 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBM1U7XFM172002
    Stock: 26945484
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Stock photo**
    • 77,240 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • Quality Cadillac (31 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Alton, IL / 31 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    Equipment This 2015 Mazda Mazda3 keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. See the road and the surrounding area better with the Xenon HID headlamps on...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/39 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1W33F1235807
    Stock: P1500A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-24-2024

  • New Listing
    $16,999
    great price
    $2,151 below market
    • 47,700 miles
    • 26 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
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    Located in Orange, CA / 1,559 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

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    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPAAL9NM315187
    Stock: 8DMRW7
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-09-2025

  • $19,799
    good price
    $324 below market
    • 55,181 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Kentwood, MI / 395 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM6PM359061
    Stock: 7WXF5T
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-17-2025

  • $19,799
    fair price
    $152 above market
    • 56,488 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Pelham, AL / 410 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM2PM358215
    Stock: 7W04F3
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-22-2025

  • Price Drop
    $21,988
    good price
    $1,645 below market
    • 21,755 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Jake Sweeney Express (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Cincinnati, OH / 322 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    Our Accident Free, One Owner 2023 Mazda3 2.5 S Carbon Edition Sedan is here to catch your attention in Polymetal Gray Metallic! Powered by a 2.5 Liter...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPACM9PM381165
    Stock: H92183
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-12-2025

  • Price Drop
    $18,766
    good price
    $1,411 below market
    • 49,939 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Temecula, CA / 1,527 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    CarFax No Accidents Reported,CarFax 1-Owner,Rare Find,Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Keyless Start,Lane Keepin...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM6PM359366
    Stock: PM359366PR
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $21,999
    good price
    $1,108 below market
    • 16,395 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • James River Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (184 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Ozark, MO / 184 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    2024 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S Select SportRecent Arrival!CARFAX One-Owner.Clean CARFAX.KBB Fair Market Range High: $25,473Jet Black Mica FWD 2.5L I4 DOHC 16...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM2RM405861
    Stock: SC273240A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-05-2025

  • New Listing
    $21,164
    good price
    $1,450 below market
    • 20,557 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Seattle, WA / 1,714 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPACM0RM412984
    Stock: 2003805087
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-10-2025

  • Price Drop
    $20,498
    good price
    $777 below market
    • 21,659 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Hamilton, NJ / 850 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    CarFax No Accidents Reported,CarFax 1-Owner,Rare Find,Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Keyless Start,Lane Keepin...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPAAM9RM405521
    Stock: RM405521U
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $22,990
    fair price
    $462 above market
    • 21,269 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Cleveland, OH / 503 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPACM4RM414060
    Stock: 2003694409
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-28-2025

  • New Listing
    $20,947
    good price
    $620 below market
    • 19,708 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 25 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Bommarito West County Preowned Center (12 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Ballwin, MO / 12 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    Recent Arrival! Clean CARFAX. 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred I4 6-Speed Automatic AWD 4D Sedan Soul Red Crystal Metallic 12 Speakers, 18"" x 7J Alloy Whe...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BPBDM1L1171089
    Stock: P6272
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-06-2025

  • New Listing
    $22,458
    fair price
    $467 below market
    • 16,931 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 569 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPACMXRM415150
    Stock: 2003702090
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-16-2025

  • Price Drop
    $13,985
    good price
    $988 below market
    • 81,333 miles
    • No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 27 City / 36 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Springfield, OR / 1,725 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    CarFax No Accidents Reported,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Heated Seats,Keyless Start,Leather Seats,Premium Sound,Satellite...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (27 City/36 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBN1W39JM212294
    Stock: VT212294
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    $22,998
    fair price
    $141 above market
    • 16,484 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from OR to MO*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
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    Located in Salem, OR / 1,726 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM2RM405410
    Stock: 27075777
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $22,895
    fair price
    $68 below market
    • 14,410 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Perkins Motor Plex Mayfield (154 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Mayfield, KY / 154 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    **FULLY SERVICED AND INSPECTED** **30 DAY POWERTRAIN PLUS WARRANTY**.....BACKUP CAMERA....USB HOOKUP....BLUETOOTH....BLINDSPOT SYSTEM.....

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM1RM428550
    Stock: 428550
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 01-30-2025

  • $18,898
    good price
    $1,116 below market
    • 50,860 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Augusta, GA / 578 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    Transfer of vehicle from another location to your neighborhood Enterprise Car Sales may require payment of a non-refundable transfer fee to begin the ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM9PM358406
    Stock: 7WBV11
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-06-2025

  • $19,998
    good price
    $836 below market
    • 31,202 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 26 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from CA to MO*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    Close

    Located in Victorville, CA / 1,516 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BPABL7K1110705
    Stock: 27173478
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $19,499
    fair price
    $180 below market
    • 53,742 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
    Close

    Located in Glen Burnie, MD / 742 miles away from Saint Louis, MO

    Transfer of vehicle from another location to your neighborhood Enterprise Car Sales may require payment of a non-refundable transfer fee to begin the ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM8PM359739
    Stock: 7WYF2F
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-18-2025

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Consumer Reviews for the Mazda 3

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5 out of 5 stars

The little Mazda that could

Ray Guarino, 04/02/2016
2006 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I'm leaving my original review below (followed by the stars) as I still believe and stand by everything I've written about this car in the past. Now, in 2020 with 101,000 miles on the clock I've changed the upper motor mount and had the rusted exhaust hanger rods replaced and the car has been trouble free as always. I'm a little remiss in saying that I recently committed to buying a … Toyota FJ and will be selling the Mazda. Finding a buyer who wants a car with a 5 speed transmission is getting harder these days, but whoever scoops it up is going to get themselves one hellova great used car. The source of the PO171 lean code was found to be one of the plastic EVAP lines that's at the front of the engine. A new replacement couldn't be found, so a judicious application of sealant was applied to the outer sealing edge to prevent air from being ingested and the code hasn't returned in over a year. The engine is still running like new, with no oil consumption or other issues causing a loss of confidence in this fine powerplant. Two years ago I changed all of the cooling hoses and thermostat as a matter of routine maintenance, but to get at the PCV valve the plastic intake manifold needed to be removed since the valve is mounted to the engine block and can't be accessed any other way-I think that's a pretty poor design that came from the Ford camp. ***I'm not quite sure if I would have been as happy with a lower level of trim, but since my concern was having a dedicated onboard GPS system as opposed to an add-on unit I found myself having to purchase my Mazda 3 with the Grand Touring option package. I thought leather seats (heated) were a waste of money until I used them for a while, then i found the material quality and heat feature to be worth the cost. The upgraded Bose audio system is superb, out performing sound systems in many costlier cars I've been in. The four cylinder engine performs flawlessly and although it isn't the most powerful plant on the market it is adequate for the size of the Mazda 3, only being taxed when climbing long inclines. My car is equipped with the standard 5 speed manual transmission so I can't speak to how the 2.3L engine performs when backed by an automatic transmission. My only complaint about the powertrain is that the hydraulic clutch is too soft for my taste. Having other manual transmission cars with conventional and cable actuated clutches presents no problems for me, but after having owned my 3 since new in 2006 I STILL occasionally stall the car when coming off the clutch from a dead stop, making me feel like a newbie (which I certainly am not). Above all, the BEST feature of this car, and another one I thought would be insignificant, are the rain sensing windshield wipers. A friend had told me that this feature on his BMW seems to think faster than he does, actuating the wipers when a truck splashed him in traffic. I didn't quite believe this until it happened to me, and I'll be damned, those wipers really DO come on at high speed just as your brain tells you to hit the switch. Having this feature in an economy classed car is fantastic, and needless to say I've been spoiled now and want these wipers in every car I own from here on. I've driven 85,000 event free miles in my Mazda 3 with only oil changes, front struts and tire replacements in those miles. The front struts needed replacement around 50k along with the lower control arms, which I thought were worn out way too early. Shortly following those repairs the car needed rear brakes, and I changed the fine wire spark plugs at that time also because I feel weird letting them go to 100,000 miles. Recently the car needed lower control arms again, and something in the rear of the car is making a clunking noise over bumps that was traced to a worn sway bar mount. The car has developed a nasty habit of randomly setting a P0171 (lean fuel trim) code that I haven't been able to track down, but the car drives and performs well otherwise. Overall this car is a solid performer, handling and braking very nicely, and returning great gas mileage when driven on the highway. As with the other Asian cars in my household I'm dismayed to find the rubber products like engine mounts and suspension components wearing too quickly, but guess this is how money is saved in the long run by car companies. Buy a Mazda 3 and enjoy ease of parking, a decent hauling capacity, and the Zoom Zoom thrill of driving excitement while your money stays in your pocket as you avoid expensive repair costs.
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