Used 2006 Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Great CAR!
Mark of MS, 07/14/2006
Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded a 2003 Chevy Silverado in on this Mazda 3 5-door because the Chevy truck was the most uncomfortable vehicle I've ever owned. The Mazda 3 has a 2.3l inline 4-cylinder that has quicker zip than even my 6-cylinder truck had, and 30 mpg highway isn't bad. The drivers seat is very comfortable and all the controls are very easy to reach. I strongly recommend the 5-speed manual transmission for the most pep. Visibility is awesome in this vehicle. I drove a Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tuscon, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Honda Civic (my second choice), and a Dodge Caliber before finally deciding the Mazda was the best choice. None of the other vehicles even come close in performance and visibility.
An Asset
Hokie, 06/18/2007
Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. Its great in handling, pick-up and fuel mileage. I had Civic and also took a test drive of the new one, but nothing is as good as Mazda3.
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I should have waited for the '07 3Speed
louisvilleMazda, 11/13/2006
Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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It looks quicker than it is but it still outperforms the competition. A great platform to build a nice street racer. You cant find a sportier compact wagon for the money.
Looking Good
shippy1973, 04/28/2006
Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Excellent handling and acceleration for a 2.3L. May be a tight fit for taller people. Really fun to drive. Way too much brake dust on rear wheels. Factory tires will be expensive to replace. Has 17" rims. A/C could be colder. Comes with almost every option most drivers want as standard. Love the steering wheel controls. Trunk space is adequate unless you shop for groceries once a month. As advertised gas mileage (approximately 27). Gas light comes on at about 2-3 gallons left. Love the interior panel lighting. Auto/Manual mode is cool to play with and you don't have to downshift when in manual mode. Rear leg room is sparse. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase 7 months in.
Tire issues
KayakMazda, 07/05/2010
Mazda 3 s 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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So I am having a similar problem, alignments off, and I am not rough on driving. The tires won't last long and I have gone with several brands, they still couple. (sp) I will say Dealership was great with belts and replacement pricing. That was Gainesville GA Mazda. Cheaper than my normal mechanic. shocking.