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Used 2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

J.P.G., 02/09/2007
Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is great in just about every aspect. I bought the car in Oct. of last year and I put on a a lot of miles. Around 100 miles a month. Since most of my driving is freeway miles, I get around 32mpg. On one tank of gas I average 420 miles for two days of driving. The car hugs the road like a true sports car and rounds corners as if on rails. I changed out the standard tires with Hankook low profiles. I actually get better gas mileage and improved performance. The interior space is about what I expected from a compact car. Interior design is very well laid out, spacious, and very nice. The sound system can rock the music with no problems. Large glovebox and trunk. I like the fold down seats.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Little Car

erin, 04/04/2008
Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my mazda3 for about 2 years now, and have not really had any complaints. The original tires that came on it sucked in the rain and snow, but after putting new tires on it, have had no problems. I have put almost 40000 miles on it in over 2 years and do a lot of driving, and it definatly holds its own. I couldn't believe the pick-up that this little 4 cylinder car had! I definitely recommend these little cars to anyone who is looking.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Fun little car with some problems

Anna, 02/11/2007
Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Mazda 3s in April 2006. About 3 months after I bought it, the brakes started squeaking, then about 5 months after I had it, the cd/time/temp display went out and I had to have it replaced, which took forever because they had to order the part; however it was under warranty. Also, be prepared to spend extra money for an oil change because it takes a special filter and oil that is an extra $20. The car does not handle well in snow or in hard rain. I really do like how the car drives and the way it looks, but I hope in the long run it will be a better car than it was this pass year.

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5 out of 5 stars

Poor gas milage

lordmetalz28, Red Hook, NY, 11/22/2011
Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 12 people found this review helpful

although i love everything about this car. i bought it for the gas milage and the gas mileage is disgusting. so now im locked into a 5 year 13k mistake.

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4 out of 5 stars

Gimme a break

silver mazda, 11/08/2008
Mazda 3 s 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I like the car but the brakes are a problem. Sometimes the brakes go down to the floor, sometimes it feels like it is hitting metal and sometimes it feels like I am hitting an empty box. The dealer out of a courtesy changed the front pads only as they were worn 30 percent. The rear pads are worn 50% and they refused to change them. I will see if this repair helps with my problem. I never know when my brakes will go out on me.

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