Used 2008 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Yet another engine failed
densem, Stamford, CT, 05/17/2013
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
"It must have love but it's over now..."Just as so many of them, my engine failed at just 28k very light miles. Bought the car used (Certified) at d Mazda dealership with only 19k miles. No warning signs, no lights, not even signs of oil consumption. Noticed a subtle rattling noise over 2500 RPM, took it to the dealer - death certificate issued in 2 hours. The car was still under Mazda power train warranty. Mazda Motors of America refused to honor it. Used top shelf synthetic oil, name-brand filters, never seen jiffy-lube places...kept all records and receipts and yet - warranty denied due to "lack of maintenance". Save yourself the trouble, do your research, on the 2.3l engine. Don't buy.
2008 Mazda 3 Sport GT = Problems
darkface23, 04/03/2014
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 46 people found this review helpful
I can't believe any of these reviews I'm reading, so I am moved to write my own TRUTHFUL review. I bought my 2008 Mazda 3 Sport GT new off the lot. I made that mistake once, and I won't make it again!
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At this price point, the choice is clear
gsr, 12/14/2008
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Mazda3 hatchback. It looks good both inside and out. It scoots around well enough and shines on the twisties. A lot of car for the money. I paid $17k with a year-end $2000 rebate for the S model with an automatic. I would have preferred a stick but had to compromise with the Mrs and opt for the auto - I've been very pleased with it though and have zero regrets with this choice of transmission. The best word to described this car is "zippy". I always look forward to getting behind the wheel. My anyone would rather buy any other car in the same price range is beyond me - but I'm glad they do because 3's aren't as ubiquitous as they should be.
Mazda 3 Wagon: happiest Car on Earth
JAGGER1024, 01/19/2010
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Mazda 3 - great comfort - poor dashboard
WVMazdaMan, 08/17/2008
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I wanted to move down to a smaller car to get better mileage, but I still wanted room, so I started looking at 5 dr wagons. I'm a big guy 6'3" and after checking out all of the competition (focus, matrix, versa, astra, etc) I found the Mazda 3 by far the most comfortable. It looks great, good price, and has been averaging 29 mpg at 75% commute, 25% interstate. While the instruments, controls and displays are well laid out, the back lit orange display leaves something to be desired. The radio display is hard to read in many lighting situations, and is almost impossible to see with sunglasses on. It would have been really nice to see an MPG readout.