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Great Car for the Money
Ryan, 11/03/2010
2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Out of college was on a budget of 15k. Bought a 2006 Mazda 3 with 45k miles on it for 12k, 14k after financing and taxes. Bought the 2.3 version, and it has been an excellent car. Great pick up for a 4 cyl. Handling is amazing, easily equals the maxima i had to trade in. Gas mileage leaves something to be desired (i average about 25). leather is fake feeling, but hey, heated leather for a 14k car isn't bad. on board GPS is ok but outdated. Bose sound system is nice but not as good as i expected (again 14k). sun roof is a nice touch. lacks torque to put you back in your seat. if you are a looking for a great, reliable, go-kart like car to drive for under 16k, look for used mazda3.
Zoom - Zoom!
C. Cox, 06/12/2008
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle. Well built, reasonable room for four adults, reliable, economical, very responsive steering and excellent acceleration in a four cylinder auto (2.3L). Just plain fun to drive. Will buy another if it's possible to wear out this one. Zoom-Zoom!
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Car for all ages!
Julian, 04/08/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is very fun to drive and has a lot of power to give when you need it. With its automatic transmission there's no worry, but also offers a "Slap stick" which allows you to choose gears for those quick 0-60 runs. The gauge clusters sharp looks, controls at your finger tips, and the feel of driving it is sure to please all drivers. Over all I give it a 10 out of 10, this car is sure not to disappoint. ZOOM- ZOOM.
Best choice for compact sedan
Kayla, 07/07/2006
2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 3 Memorial Day Weekend and I couldn't be happier! I traded in an '03 Civic LX coupe and was looking for a 4 door that had that "sporty" look. I didn't like the look of the Civic sedan or the redesigned Jetta. I had a '97 626 and was already impressed with Mazda as a manufacturer. In my opinion the 3 will probably replace the Jetta as a sporty, powerful compact sedan. Quality parts, smooth, quick pickup in the 2.3, very attractive inside and out. The sport automatic is a great plus for moving in/out of traffic. I wanted a red car but did NOT want a light interior so the black w/red detail in the seats was another plus. The only con to consider is the rear leg room (tight for long legs).
So Far So Good
Matt, 01/15/2010
2006 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The exterior look of the car is about average for an economy car. I think its a tad nicer looking than the civic and corolla. I test drove all three, and walked away with Mazda as the clear front runner. I would imagine that a Civic will typically be more reliable way down the road than the 3, but we will find out. The 3 feels sturdy (corolla did not) and it has more get-go than the civic had. I was in a car accident(vs a Trailer truck) last winter and the car appears to have recovered nicely and I'm alive to talk about it. If you are looking for an economy car, give the 3 a shot.