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4.63 out of 5 stars

LOVE my 3...

Christy, 08/25/2008
2008 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I traded in my CX7 for the Mazda3 and love it! The 3 is fun to drive and is very sporty. I am surprised it doesn't get better gas mileage though considering it's size. The fit and finish of the interior is surprisingly nice for the price. The exterior style is far more trendy than others in its class like the Sentra, Corolla, or Civic.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Warm Weather Car

David, 01/29/2009
2008 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car in June 08, loved every mile i drove behind the wheel sing its praises to all my family and friend. Until winter of 08 and it snowed. This is by far the worst front wheel drive car I have ever owned or driven in any type of slippery condition. The anti lock brakes are always on and off at every stop and go situation as wheels spin out of control. I love this car in good dry weather, but this is not a car for upstate NY. I spent $900 for snow tires, didn't make any change in performance or handling. This car will not make it to next winter of 09.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Honest Humble Masterpiece!

Damian35, 01/29/2009
2008 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 12/07 (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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All in one top car for its class. Power when you need it, MPG's are adequate enough, Stops on a dime, Frontal chassis & great suspension provide a great ride. Interior features only lack cruise control, gps and a driver's seat with height position ajustment but the telescopic steering wheel make up for it. The center arm rest and compartment console position you perfectly and even when the seat quality is less then the top model it extends on it's side to hold you in place. The sound system rocks, I especially like the dash design and everything to go with it, fit and finish is perfect. Passenger space is adequate for a car its size and I vehemently disagree with others the truck is big.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mazda 3s GT Hatch is fun

RS, 08/21/2008
2008 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I have enjoyed the car for 5 months and over 7000 miles. On a 7 hour drive the car proved comfortable and peppy. Fitted heated side view mirrors. Overall mpg 21-26, which is okay. The car feels steady on highways - does not sway. Overall a very good car. Mazda should shorten the rear bumper depth and may be improve trunk space or the rear seat space by a few more inches.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

M3 5 door--Budget Sports Hatchback

B. Hunt, 02/03/2009
2008 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The only car in its class that I seriously considered. I wanted a real nice, fast, sporty handling hatchback with great reliability and decent fuel economy that wasn't more than $21,000 in my driveway. That's what I got with the Mazda 3 GT 5-door.

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