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This car Rocks!
sword182, 08/09/2010
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this as my first brand new car back in '07. In the three years I have owned this car I have had no problems with it. I changed the oil and rotated tires, that's about it. The BOSE systems is pretty decent, but remember it is a stock system. I know a lot of reviews say this car sucks in the snow and rain, it doesn't if you have a good set of tires. The stock tires that came with this car were awful. I live in Colorado and snowboard religiously, I take my 3 up all the time and this car has never let me down. I did however go to tirerack and bought a 4 winter tires mounted on 16 inch wheels which fit the car well. This added the rubber needed for good traction in the winter.
Mini 3 series
Eric, 05/03/2008
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car looks very classy and sporty. It is fun to drive and holds the road well. However, every door panel has had to come off at the dealer because of all but one window being off track. Also my outside door handle was rattling very loud when my music was turned up. Nothing mechanically wrong with car, but I question the build quality of these other flaws.
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Zoom-Zoom
Mark, 02/05/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Mazda has earned its reputation. This is a fun to drive "pocket rocket". The 2.3L engine has the get-up & go of a sports car, and the car handles to match it. I typically drive it at 80 mph on the highway every day, and get 28 - 30 mpg depending on how much I drive it in town. When I had to make a 2000 mile trip recently, I easily chose this to drive rather than my SUV, and did not regret it.
Cant think of a snappy title
bigfurmn, 02/08/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far i love my car. The car drives great, shifts smooth and looks great in the aurora blue color I have. So far my MPG is around 28-30.
FUN FUN FUN
BF, 05/05/2008
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car had everything and more. I traded my BMW for this Mazda 3 mainly based on looks and improved fuel economy. This car fully loaded (more so than my BMW) cost me about 15000 LESS than my BMW. I absolutely love it! Super fun to drive and very reliable. I find myself looking forward to driving to and from work. Great car especially for the money.
100,000 Miles - Great Car
cleaver, 02/01/2013
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We've put 100,000 miles on this car. The struts are just now needing to be replaced. Other than that, we have simply changed fluids and replaced tires on this car. The original brake pads are still on it. For a $16,000 car, this was a bargain. It does everything a cheap car should do, plus some. The suspension is well-tuned and the steering doesn't feel dead in the driver's hands. It isn't a racecar by any means, but it is a driver's car that lets you know how the tires are working while you are driving. Gas mileage often over 30 in mixed driving. I'll keep buying from Mazda after this experience.
Like a Wagon
jjimbo, 01/24/2012
2007 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2007 Mazda 3i seems to have a great mix of speed, style, and sporty looks for it's class. The car is very fun to drive and looks double the amount that it was in 2007. Two flaws that the car has is the super stiff suspension that feels like a wagon on the open trail. The other problem is the body's integrity. The sheet metal is very soft and the plastic seems to be so cheap that it looses color after 5 years.
Fun car to drive
Mohan Nayak, 05/23/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a black GT Mazda3 and it sure looks beautiful. The packages included in it like the bose and moonroof make it really worth the price. The interior with leather looks very slick. I get 27-28 mpg. Overall it is a good choice for a cost effective sedan with features. No other car will give you traction control and stability control at this price.
The wow in zoom!!
The WOW in ZOOM!!!, 08/10/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I started to research this car, I had no idea how awesome this car was. It looks like a very, very expensive car a la Lexus or BMW. I get wows all the time, and when my friends and family looked at the interior they where all impressed. This car really zooms, and looks great doing it. If you want a car that looks and feels very luxurious, than this is the car!
Better than a rabbit
michael roman, 07/16/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drove the 07 Mazda and the 08 170hp VW, and still chose the Mazda. Overall, a more substantial car with better handling, more features: leather, xenon, infinitely adjustable drivers seat, etc. I'm 6'4" and fit comfortably with the seat back erect. Truly a poor man's BMW.
Wow
thefa11en, 06/01/2007
2007 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing. It's very fun to drive and I was very impressed with the performance of the car. Not to mention the gas mileage is amazing, I drove from San Bernardino to Yucaipa 3 times, around the streets, and I still had half a tank. It was full when I started. Sadly though, a drunk driver hit me head on going 40 miles and hour and the car saved my life. I walked out of the car with no injury, no whiplash, but a few sore spots from the air bag and seat belt. I got enough to buy the same car, and truthfully, I will buy it again for those reasons.
I Love my Mazda 3.....
mwheatley, 12/21/2014
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I first bought the vehicle, it was a horrible headache, and it was too bad but I received a Lemon. The Motor Blew at 28,000 and I drive it like a grandmother. I think almost every part on the car fell apart or was defective, I would list however the list is way too long, no word of a lie at least 20 different parts in/and out. It was so bad at a certain point I gave up and left some stuff broken ex. vents However I still love my car, it's always a fun drive. I would even buy another. My wife bought the same car except it was hatchback and it has over 300,000 kms and still going strong and other then general maintenance, the only part that we needed to replace was the Altenator.
Fun sporty fuel efficient and reliable
89lx5o, 11/16/2008
2007 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've now owned this car for two years now and it's been phenomenal. It's very fun to drive with a sporty suspension, pretty powerful motor and very smooth trans. To top that off I get 28 mpg in the summer and 26 mpg in the winter the reason comes with the different gas formulas. I have not had ONE reliability issue yet (knock on wood). It has very comfortable seats, but is definitely not a luxury car. It has a decent amount of road noise, and is a lil harsh on bumps. When you get nice roads to drive on road noise is a lot lower and the handling aspects of this car come out. If youre willing to sacrifice a smooth ride for some sporty handling I would recommend this car to anyone!
My car
nan lomeli, 01/25/2008
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I live in a cold climate area and this car really performs well in the snow. it is easy to manuever and you can practically park this car anywhere!!
Tons of features, short of the leaders
Vince, 07/15/2008
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Slow, very unresponsive engine below 4K. The 2.0 liter in my RSX Type S feels much stronger than the 2.3 in this. Handling is good when driven at 7 tenths, but gets sloppy when pushed to the limits. Very long list of features, but quality is extremely disappointing:driver's seat squeaks badly (driver is 100 lbs), dash rattles horribly, driver's side window slams into frame when rolling up and rear left door vibrates badly when opened and is extremely hard to shut. I now know why Mazda offers so many things on this car; it's b/c they cannot match Honda and/or Toyota in terms of quality and refinement.
Still Love It
MazdaManiac, 08/26/2008
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had wanted this car from the instant Mazda unveiled it. I love small sporty sedans. I researched cars for four solid years before confirming that this is the one I wanted. Almost two years of ownership and I'm still in love with this car! I think it's one of the most underestimated cars on the road today. It doesn't belong in the economy class, it needs to be bumped up somewhere well north of the land of Focus and Cobalt, but just south of entry-levels from Acura, BMW, and Audi. It rides perfectly, it handles great, it looks beautiful inside and out. The engine is faster than many V6s I've driven. I've had zero problems with it. I'm VERY happy with it.
An Econo-Car Like No Other!
Matt, 04/12/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, I have to say that I made the smartest purchase, having cross-shopped the Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg edition, the Toyota Carolla S, and Honda Civic. More features for the price point and class of vehicle combined with vehicle performance were the top factors in my ultimate decision. Zoom Zoom!
My 2007 sGT Mazda3
Kelly, 04/23/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far the car has been wonderful. Handling is magnificent, very little body lean, the car sticks right to the road in cornering. The traction control is great in the rain on wet roads. Road noise is a little loud compared to other cars I've had, especially on the highways, but not a major problem for me. Overall, I think it's a fun little car to drive. So far, it's a keeper.
Awesome Mazdas. Can you say ZOOM ZOOM??
STALLIONRE, 04/05/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I first saw this car for the price, I said NO WAY!! How can Mazda sell a car that is 100% made in Japan with all these options for this low price? This car rates like a higher end car with all these options and heated seats!!! I am blown away of what you get for the price. A car like this in this class would be over $28,000. I test drove this car twice and totally fell in love with it. My wife even loves the colors (instrumental panel) at night. I agree this car beats most. I bought the Mazda3 S Grand Touring fully loaded. Awesome!! I got all the options that were avaliable. I would highly recommend adding the cool air intake unit, the front mask, wheel locks, cargo mat, seat covers, front and rear dash covers, all weather carpet mats, rear lip spoiler, and of course the Bose 6 CD changer that is built into the dash. Just simply awesome!!
Very safe car!!
Kimmie, 04/05/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is such a safe vehicle! I lost control of this vehicle on a windy and bumpy road. It rolled at least four times. The passenger compartment was for the most part intact! It protected me and my other 2 occupants. Cops say that we should be all dead. But thank goodness I had chosen a very safe vehicle! So I would personally recommend this vehicle due to its fun to driveness, its safety, and its handling. This vehicle had so many memories in it. You will create so many. You will absolutely love to drive this vehicle so you get your moneys worth out of it. I would say buy this vehicle for sure! I miss this car even though I now have a Mazda6 S Grand Touring Sedan. Very safe!
All other compacts - eat your heart out
Sandi, 05/02/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Mazda3 at the beginning of November & so far have had NO problems but lots of fun! This car is fun to drive, has room for all 4 of my family, and a cute sporty look to it that gets constant comments.
Dream Car
Brian, 04/17/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great styling! Beautiful handling. MPG not bad. Great pick-up! Love the safety features. So comfortable to drive and very smooth on the road. Hugs corners like no other! I feel like I am glued to the road!
Pros and Cons
Tin, 01/12/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 15 people found this review helpful
I just bought my Mazda 3 about 3 months ago and I will give you guys a full feedback. 2 months later, I got rear-ended on I95 at 70 mph by a SUV and I'm ok. The trunk is crushed and rear window is shattered. Overall, this showed me that the car is extremely safe. I must say that out of most sedans out there, this is probably the safest car out there. The airbag DID NOT pop, so not sure if that's a good thing? PROS - Got the car for $24k with Nav + 6 cds + moonroof. Takes 87 octane gas (yay!). 18" rim a plus. Spacious trunk. CONS - Fairly noisy engine. Expect a bumpy ride - cheap suspension. I know it's the Mazda3 (not 6) - don't expect a lot of backseat room.
Fun car
Lori, 12/27/2006
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After having a very disappointing experience with my previous cars performance and reliability (2001 VW New Beetle) I am very pleased with how my Mazda3 drives and the quality of the vehicle. It just seems to be built better better than the VW. It's a fun car to drive and I get a lot of compliments on it.
Mazda3
James, 01/03/2007
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only had this car for around two weeks, but so far it's a blast to drive. A lot of oomph in the first three gears, but looses some of it in 4th and 5th, but you don't really need it then. Handles great, fairly smooth ride, even for Michigan roads. The mileage seems to be pretty good, though I've only checked it once (only filled up once). I got around 30mpg with a mix of freeway, highway, and a little city. All in all a great car.
Great love it
Hallprojectamazingcar21, 05/25/2021
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good on gas perfect no need for a big boat house size car
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2007 Mazda3
Bret, 12/27/2006
2007 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 36 people found this review helpful
I have never had a backache in my life till I bought this car. Now I have a brand new car and I am hobbled over with back pain. What a joy that has been! The car handles well, and it is designed nicely, and really looks nice from the outside, but I just can't get comfortable in the seat. The MP3 Player jack has a slight hum when I connect it to my satellite radio and that stinks, plus the interior black paneling on the doors gets random black marks all over the place. Sometimes the brakes squeak. Not to mention Its been in for service at least once now in the three months I have owned it. The dealership was very nice and friendly, but I hate the car.
Mazda 3's Leak oil
Vic Gallant, 01/21/2007
2007 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 10 people found this review helpful
Mines a lemon. It has an oil leak that the dealer can't fix. They've tried to repair it three times already. I've owned the car for less than three months. It's been in the shop 20% of the time. Stay away from this car and if you have one check it for oil leaks.
a better compact car
good car, 12/23/2009
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well my wife decided on the mazda 3. I believe it suits a female pretty good, although I've been driving the heck out of it lately(6'2 220lbs). It surely beats my jeep's(11-13MPG) getting on average 29-31 MPG. Its peppy with plenty of commuting power, not a race car though. Very comfortable and very stylish inside. Overall its a very good car to own and drive. Although I've been leaning towards the hybrids-45-50MPG. I'm commuting on average 200 miles a day with the mazda 3...OUCH!!! I strongly believe this car gets above average MPG for a car this size and non-hybrid.
My 2007 Mazda 3 i Touring
Kprice_79, 01/16/2009
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this vehicle. I bought mine July of 2007 and absolutely love it. When it is time to trade this one in, I will definitely be getting another Mazda. The only thing I don't like about it, after a certain amount of miles (low mileage) the tires seem to make a loud noise after accelerating to a certain speed and when slowing down. I would also put at trunk release on the keyless entry pad. Would be a great help.
Headlight Problems
Brittany, 01/22/2010
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for three years this Feb. and so far, I'm content. However, I've had to replace my front headlights, two times each, and my tail light once; within a year! I'm really annoyed because the dealership charges $36 for the bulb and $40 for labor! Then they said bulbs only last a year's time. I'm not so happy with this. Plus, I've had instances where the driver's window wouldn't go up when I tried the first time. The second go around, it worked, but it becomes temperamental.
Many More For Me
Chris, 06/14/2008
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a 2007 Mazda 3 GS (which is second from the top of the line) this is a beautiful car. This car preforms at an extreme level and it has plenty hoursepower for a 4 cylinder automatic. When I needs to pass a car up hill or down the Mazda can pass it with no hesitation. I would definitely recommend a Mazda3 to anyone who was thinking of purchasing a fun car. The only problem I have with this car is that there is a squeak in the center console which Mazda says they can't fix. And after a night of the car being parked, the back brakes stick and then squeak for a few minutes, not a big deal but very loud. Besides these little problems that I found, this is an awesome and fun to drive car.
It's just OK
andi, 09/09/2008
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my Mazda for a year and a half. Had some problems with the tires, they say that "that's just how they're made", so I am having to replace them after 33000 miles! And I've already replaced one due to a blow out! Love to drive it. But it's much too loud. Lots of road noise. Lots of fun features.
Excellent car but not for winter
Happy Mazda Owner, 01/19/2010
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've been very pleased with my 2007 Mazda 3 Sedan. We had a lot of difficulty finding a car with decent MPG that my 6'4" boyfriend could fit in. This car has been a joy to own and over the last 2 years I've only had to replace the battery and do regular maintenance. She has been very reliable and I would change very little about her. I live in Montana and would not suggest this car for winter conditions if you drive much. We manage to get by using our second car for the worst days. Being 2 wheel drive, low to the ground and light in weight is not a combination conclusive to safe winter driving.
Zoom all the way
shawn, 01/25/2009
2007 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my 3 for 2 years now and would have to say it's a great little car for the money. It's cute and I love the color of mine it's phantom blue mica. I get lots of complimets on the car.
Great car
Shawn , 04/14/2010
2007 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my three in Jan of 2007 and it has been a great car in in the past three years I haven't had any issues with the car I would buy another any day.
love this car
quakk, 05/01/2010
2007 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i read the reviews here before i bought this car used, and i have not been disappointed. i love this car. it's fun to drive, rather zippy for a 4 cyl, stylish, great stock sound system. cup holders are poorly placed right behind the shifter or in the doors (ok for a bottle, but not for a cup with straw). both back seats fold down, and i fit my 62cm road bike in the trunk just this morning. i get 28mpg in the city, 34mpg on the highway in the arizona mountains.
OK car
tom, 06/07/2008
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had the car almost a year and have enjoyed the handling. The very first thing is the fuel mileage is very poor. In town is 20.7 and interstate is 25, not at all what I expected from a 2.0 engine. Took a trip to AZ and was surprised at handling in traffic, and it felt roomy. I found nothing extra in the mountains as far as power. I guess the engine is a little small, which brings me back to poor mileage. I love the dash at night, doesn't blind me when driving.
56K and still going
js1, 10/06/2008
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It will be two years in March 09 and this car is tough. 56k and still drives like the day I drove it off the dealership lot, save for new tires at 40k and rotors that are worn, but I do push this car to the limit. I think if you are looking for a dependable used car that gets 35mpg and is fun to drive this is for you. Previously drove 97 honda civic and 93 honda civic and like the car better than previous two, much more reliable.
Motorized Perfection
cmdrscotie, 02/15/2009
2007 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Test drove a used model and decided to give a new Mazda a try (never owned one before). Nice lines, tight chassis, looks like a BMW knockoff. 3.9% financing was a nice bonus.
Good for the Money
Sarah, 05/21/2010
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2007 Mazda 3 (manual transmission) is a fun and peppy little car. I have had several problems with this car, though. First, this car is horrible in the snow, and in the rain, too. I have feared for my life many times in this car. Second, although the Bose stereo system sounds great, the CD player has never worked properly. When I brought it to the attention of the dealership while the car was still under warranty, they said they couldn't see any problems with it. Now, the CD player does not work at all and they won't fix it. Also, the stereo buttons randomly fell off. Finally, I've had sporadic problems with the car not starting on the first try if it has been sitting in the rain.
Satisfied with room to improve
Davey, 06/11/2010
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new and now have almost 50K on it. Only had one problem crop up so far with a bad sensor that ran me about $250 at the Mazda dealer. Never left me stranded. I took my stereo out and but in a JVC nav head unit. Great pick up for a 4- cyl 2.3 engine. comfy front seats and rear but short on leg room in the rear for 6 foot people. Truck is a decent size as well. Great chassis and suspension holds the road like nothing else
Mazda 3 is a great car
Aidan Doherty, 04/01/2009
2007 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Handles and performs much better than my last car, a Civic, and has much nicer interior styling also. A great value for the price.
Great Car
Ken Demarest, 08/06/2010
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With the kids all grown, I no longer needed a midsized car for 95% of I need a car for. The 3 seems just the right size and is a lot of fun to drive. I like the go-cart feel, and I really like the steering and suspension feel and sound on this car.
Awesome Car
Car Driver, 01/18/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is downright fun to drive whether it's long distance or a trip to the grocery store. The 2.3L engine packs enough punch to warrant the zoom- zoom label. Handles great. The exterior is superior to any vehicle in this class. Exchange the Mazda labels for BMW, and people would believe you. Interior styling is beautiful, especially for the price. Aux input jacks prevents burning a million CDs. Nothing against Civic, it's a great car, but everyone has one. They are a dime a dozen. Go for the Mazda3 if you want an athletic and affordable car that stands out on a road crowded with "blah" economy sedans.
A must look in the small car class
mikeman075, 04/06/2009
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After years of driving a thirsty pig of a Nissan Maxima, I decided I wanted something smaller and more economical. The thing is I was not willing to give up the fun to drive factor. After looking at many different cars, I always came back to the Mazda 3. It provides by far the most fun in its price class. In the nearly three years I've owned this car, I've been very impressed with the overall performance and quality. The steering and handling in particular are outstanding providing nearly BMW style feedback. I love this car as you could probably tell by now. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a economical car but can't stand boring cars like the Toyota Corolla.
Beautiful, sporty, and inexpensive
Martay, 01/30/2007
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the Mazda3 because I thought that its price was a bargain, and because Mazdas have a good reputation for reliability and good handling. The car has delivered in every respect. One thing I hadn't planned on was how nice looking the car is. Mine is red, and people constantly comment on how nice the car looks. It has a nice stance and good lines. I'm a fairly big guy, and I fit into the car easily. The seats slide very far back and there is a lot of headroom. I strongly recommend this car to anyone in the market for a smaller car.
Satisfaction
David Nolen, 01/28/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my M3 for two weeks and I must say that it is the "smartest" vehicle purchase I have made to date. To be sure, I've owned vehicles from all of the major manufacturers, starting with a Ford Fiesta, all the way to the gas gobbling Dodge Durango. The Mazda M3 is good looking, sporty, responsive, engineered like a Swiss watch and great on gas. Given the concerns we have today concerning foreign oil and the associated fluctuations in price, the M3 is a real "no brainer".
Great Car - Fun Ride
Ben, 01/26/2007
2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! I've been extremely pleased with it. It runs very smoothly and is fun to drive. For me the suspension is perfect, it's not too soft, so you can feel the road, but soft enough that the ride is still smooth. I love the speedometer display, the layout of the thermostat and the audio controls (note: the Grand Touring thermostat controls are different than the lower models). The fuel economy isn't the best, but you get a peppy engine in return. This car offers a lot of features that you wouldn't expect in an economy car. I think the Mazda3 is a great car and I have no regrets about my purchase.
Great purchase
LarryA, 02/11/2007
2007 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a new Mazda3. Had a wonderful buying experience getting the vehicle for $300 under invoice. So far it seems like a great vehicle.