Used 2008 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Fun, reliable and economical car
Jeff in MA, Plainville, MA, 07/15/2019
Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I LOVE my 3i Touring Value. Nearly 80k on it now and nothing but routine maintenance done. Mine has the 2.0 engine with 5 speed manual transmission. I change my oil/filter every 3k with high quality synthetic oil. Gearbox oil changed every 30k again with high quality synthetic. I broke the right front strut on a pothole and replaced the struts. Rear shocks getting weak at 70k so I replaced them. Just did the brakes for the first time and one set of tires. That's it. Once a year I drive to Ontario and on the highway get 34 MPG. Around town about 26-27. Comfortable, sporty, fun, reliable and economical, and a hoot on winding mountain roads. One of the best cars I've owned, and I've owned quite a few.
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Love this car!
EAG, 01/28/2009
Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I spent forever researching cars to buy and I test drove a few (the VW Rabbit, the Civic and the Toyota Matrix) before I was definite on the 3. The test drives clinched it. My mechanic of 15 years was also enthusiastic about the Mazda and now I know why. I am in love with my car. It is so sporty (looks and performance) and I couldn't be happier. I have the 5 speed and the shifting is so smooth, I would swear it was a pricier model/brand. I love to drive but I was looking for fuel economy too and I definitely picked a winner. The acceleration is excellent, but so is the fuel economy. 25-27 in the city, in heavy traffic, and 32-35 on the highway. Nice! You won't be disappointed at all. I'm thinking of buying another for my husband.
New, but impressed so far
timbo, 07/29/2008
Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I looked at all of the standard compact vehicles. Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Nissan Versa. So far I am impressed with this car. I have always been a Honda and Toyota guy and we still have a Tundra and a CRV as our standard drivers. We needed something for gas mileage and went with this car and so far feel very impressed. First day, one hundred mile mixed driving we got a little over 31 mpg (standard tranny). It drips with quality in the interior. I think the only thing that I don't like the quality of the carpets, but overall I think its fantastic for the price. Hope it holds up.
Good Car for the Price
GAJeff, 08/16/2008
Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I replaced my Mazda 626 of 15 years with this new Mazda3. I really want to buy an electric car, so this car is to get me through the next few years. Other than being 20th century technology, it seems like a solid, nice car. I would have preferred to buy a hatchback but did not want to bump up to the wagon with its heavier weight and bigger engine. I've had a difficult time getting accustomed to the clutch -- it seems to engage much higher on the pedal than I'm used to. I've also noticed the air conditioner seems to place a lot of drag on the engine; this can make judging the gas/clutch mixture a little tricky sometimes. Overall, I'd recommend it for the price.
Great choice
mark, 06/02/2010
Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 08 over a Civic and have been extremely pleased. Got rid of the performance rubber for some all- season tires which made the car a lot quieter and less nervous. Handling is still great. I have been getting 35 mpg in the summer and 32-33 in the winter ( I am some what of a feather foot). The 2.0 liter engine spins more easily with every mile, the chassis is still tight, and the car has not had a single issue. I also think it is better looking than the new model.
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