Used 2008 Mazda 3 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Mazda 3 rocks!
Richard, 11/27/2015
2008 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 12/07 (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car has been absolutely reliable. The handling is superb. It looks sharp. Wish the mpg was better- 26-27, but that's better than many for a comparable vehicle. Tires are expensive as it's considered a sport car. You'll need snows- all seasons don't cut it. I love this car.
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Love Became Hate Relationship
Anneow, 07/09/2018
2008 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 12/07 (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2008 S GT 2.3L sedan brand new due to fun handling. My family has owned a Mazda 323 for years and the quality was really good. We were very disappointed by the quality of this vehicle. Very soon after we took delivery, we saw that the paint was very thin and chipped very easily. We had to put a 3M film over the hood. The carpet wore out int the first few months. Then it was the auto door locks, engine mounts, and struts needed replacement. at 60K, needed new ABS system. Around 75K control arm, cv joint, etc broke. The worst is transmission failure at 79K miles. We don't push the care and put low miles on it. It is very well taken care of; always maintained at dealership. I can't believe the many issues it gave us over the years. We will be getting ride of it at less than 90K miles. We won't be getting another Mazda. They are not reliable anymore.
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Unsatisfied with the Warranty & Dealer
Mazda3 itouring 4 dr, 08/03/2010
2008 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this mazda3 new and 3 months later I had brake/rotor problems. I took it to the dealership 3 times in 11 months, they mechanically fixed my rotors and 1 month later the same problem happened. My steering wheel shook every time i braked. I called Mazda one month later and the dealership and Mazda said i was not under warranty. What? Whatever they did to my car was not sufficient. I am still dealing with the problem and found out today i have a manufactures warranty for 3 yrs/36,000 miles. So, everyone lied to me and still nothing.
I Love My Blue Baby!
Maxine1981, 05/16/2010
2008 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 12/07 (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought my Mazda3 used in July 09 with a little over 6K on the dash. As of this writing, it's a little over 15.5K. I enjoy driving this car! for a little 2.0, it moves just enough for me. (this is my first car ever--don't need it to be any faster ;-) ) I absolutely love the sporty look.. the xenon head/tail lights and spoiler are cool. Stereo has enough bass and treble for me. The A/C could be a wee bit cooler, beige interior is ok, just gotta be careful with stains.
Zoom Zoom!
Melissa, 07/30/2009
2008 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 12/07 (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have had my Mazda 3 for 1.5 years now. Great turning radius-so fun to drive on country roads. The car has a lot of pep even though on Highways when you really need the acceleration it can be lacking (it is only a 4 cylinder:)) I love the design of the car, especially the back end. I do not like the way the '10's look at all as they have tinkered with the unique exterior. Overall, the car handles great and is fun to drive around the city but good for longer trips too. I tried to save money and buy the base model which was a huge mistake (but not mazdas fault). No key fob, no power windows, no power locks, no cruise control, no bose etc etc... Next time!