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4.75 out of 5 stars

Mazda 3 Wagon: happiest Car on Earth

JAGGER1024, 01/19/2010
2008 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Had a Mazda 6 Wagon. Loved it. Went to replace it, but 6 wagons were discontinued. Tried out a 3. Loved it. Comfortable, zippy, no problems whatsoever. As much as I liked my 6 wagon, it did have a faulty gas tank. No issues with the 3, however.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Sweet Ride

Uncle Stu, 03/01/2010
2008 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought my wife an 2008.5 grand touring hatch, manual transmission new in 2008. So far no problems aside from once, the power steering failed then started working again (about a year ago). I have a g35 but I take this car on the weekends -- it handles better.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

my life post-BMW

stasia miaskiewicz, 03/01/2010
2008 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 12/07 (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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i am a 50-something woman. 10 years ago i got my midlife crisis car, a BMW 328i. I loved that car. eventually, rather than repair, decided to move on...I must have driven 10 different types of cars before i settled on the mazda3. went for the 2008 because i think the rear lights on the newer models look sinister - just me. it's been 8 months since purchase and i really like this car! - it's fun!! drive one, you'll agree!

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun car to drive-excellent car

Luis, 06/30/2008
2008 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was looking into getting rid of my chevy s-10 truck and getting a reliable sedan. Mazda is that car and more. I love the car and have owned it for 1 week. It drives like an expensive sports car and the feel on the road is excellent. You cant beat the price and the extras that the car comes with. If you need or are looking into a new car, test drive a Mazda and you will see what I mean. Love my Mazda 3.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great First Car

Tyler, 07/24/2008
2008 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I have the 2008.5 Mazda 3 GT sedan. I have one semester of engineering school left and I am so happy with my first vehicle (and first big purchase). This car is fully loaded and I couldn't ask for more. Car handles great, corners great, and has good acceleration (which you can improve with the automanual). The black leather seats are very firm yet very comfortable and the heated feature works very fast, ~30 seconds. This car has the best turning radius of any car I've ever driven. I could say a lot more but just know it is a great car and you really can't go wrong purchasing it.

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