Used 2006 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Awesome Sedan, Great Value
pepsizen, Columbus, OH, 01/25/2012
Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for a year and a half now and I really like it a lot. It feels like I'm driving a sports car because of the pep and the great handling. It has 90k miles on it and in the time I've had it I haven't had to do anything other than regular maintenance. It is very reliable and I don't mind that it doesn't get great gas mileage (I average 25 - 28 mpg with a mix of city/highway) because it is so fun to drive. The sporty/luxury mix is perfect. In the snow and ice, one must be careful of the pep and be easy on the gas pedal when accelerating after stopping, but other than that, I've had no problems driving it in the snow.
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Justin Lucero, Rathdrum, ID, 04/25/2017
Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought one of these Mazda3 Grand Tour Sedan Manual 5-speed 2.3l a few days ago. I love the car I can average out my MPG to where I'm floating at a constant of 37.2. The acceleration on this car is fabulous, it flys through gears and really makes up for what you buy. The car looks like it doesn't have any power at all but let me tell ya my 1975 302 Mustang is nothing compared to how fast this car puts you in the back of your seat. The interior is amazing!! I love the blue and red afterglow dash lights and how you can adjust the brightness of all of them. The way the dash lights are set up give a great interior look. The transmission is strong and tight the gearbox as well I can switch through gears no problem. Little to no road noise, and of course you have the sun roof too. Overall I am kinda irritated that the din is only a single din however it's extremely easy to install an AUX to your din without having to buy aftermarket audio systems. The sound system in this car is crazy, I have a Bose sound system that really sounds like 10s however it's only x4 6.5s I'm not quite sure. I honestly haven't looked at them. Climate control is great, adjust from 60 to 90 and it really heats up the whole car no problem. The heated seats are one of my favorite features, I love how the front seats are extremely small I feel tight safe and compact in this car. I have more than enough room or area to put my things in so I don't have to look around on the seat if I lost something. Great truck space, and the lights on these cars are very well put together for the 2006 year. HID, Fog lights, and honestly with my brights on I swear I could see a mile away. Now with all this great stuff I do have one downfall about the car which is my steering wheel. Once I hit about 65 to 70 mph it starts to shake which could be an alignment issue. However once you pass 74ish the wobble stops and you gain control again. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a sporty fast car, or just a family daily commuter. This is the first Mazda I have ever owned, and I am blown away at what Mazda has done to this car. Good job.
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Nick, Glassboro, NJ, 10/23/2018
Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I flip cars as a side job and have driven almost every car brand out there. last year I bought a 2006 mazda3 grand touring sedan for really cheap with the intention to sell it. After driving it home I decided to keep this car for myself. For an older 4cyl this car has impressive acceleration especially in 2nd and 3rd gear. I've put about 30,000 miles on this car in the last year and a half and have only had to do routine maintenance with the exception of the TCM (transmission control module), which is a common issue for the automatic version of this car. However this is a relatively easy repair and if you purchase a rebuilt tcm and do the repair yourself it will only cost around 300. The interior of this car is level with that of a luxury vehicle. The leather seats are good quality, mine have no rips or tears, the plastics seem to be good quality they don't break or fall apart like many other cars, all the buttons and electronics still work flawlessly, and it even has automatic windshield wipers. The speakers aren't the best and the navigation system is pretty outdated but thats to be expected from a 12 year old car. For its size the interior is pretty roomy. The car can comfortably hold 4 adults, and the trunk has plenty of storage. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking for a reliable vehicle with a luxury interior that won't break the bank. You will not find anything like this car for this price. My only real complaints about this car are: the gas mileage ( I get about 25-27 combined) which I feel should be higher considering the size of the vehicle and the traction when driving in the rain or snow
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Great Car for the Money
Ryan, 11/03/2010
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.
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caitshappy, 12/16/2009
Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Entry level sport sedan that has all the options of BMW or Lexus, without the price or maintenance issues. Handles like a true sports car. Average 25 mpg with 30 hwy. Road noise is an issue but with proper tire choice you can reduce the noise. Super smooth gear box and clutch with outstanding disc brakes on all corners. The grand touring is a must as it has all options and is inexpensive. I don't believe in buying strip models as they are a dime a dozen and resale is poor. Mine is a 06 grand touring with 18,000 original miles. I paid 13.500 in n. California. Research your vehicle and then buy a lot of car for cheap.