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Love it!
Colleen, 02/22/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Love this car! It is fun to drive has a lot of power for a small car. Good on gas (but not as good as a scion or fit). Can't say enough about it. I am so glad that we decided to purchase this one over the scion or fit. I don't have any Major issues with the interior or exterior. The Bose stereo is awesome! Love the features.. This is my first Mazda. I bought a manual and love the way it shifts. It is very smooth! Zoom, zoom, zoom for sure!
Great inexpensive car
Phil K., 03/03/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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If you are looking for an inexpensive car with lots of features for your money, then this is the car for you. Handling is good, but you have to watch it in the snow belt when the rear end would like to trade places with the front on snowy roads due to it's light weight. Acceleration is adequate with the 2.0 engine. There is plenty of leg room up front for 6ft. tall drivers. Trunk space for a car this size is good. Fit and finish is exceptionally good.
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Try To Beat It.!
David, 03/11/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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If you like sporty cars, you can't beat this one for the money. Blows away all the competition. This is my third Mazda of this type (323, Protege, and now Mazda3). All the performance features (brakes, acceleration, handling) are top-notch. The I-Value package gives you all you need. BMW for a cheaspskate.
What a car!
kdizz, 03/20/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Just bought this vehicle for my wife 3 days ago. Prior she had a 4dr 1995 mazda protege and though she liked all the features what a step up! It matches all her wants and needs. Very sporty in look, feel and handling. Nice sunroof, sound system and interior. Feels like your driving a luxury car. It's also very easy to handle and park. Great value for the money especially since the 2010s are out and dealers are looking to move the 2009s! Highly recommended.
Great Car for the money
mazdantech5, 03/25/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Being a honda and toyota guy for many years. I have finally step foot inside a Mazda dealership to check out the final year release of the 2009 Mazda 3 hatchback. Hey ,they are practically giving these away right now & with 0% APR. I like the styling , boy racer look thats me. I couldn't understand why I have bought and sold my previous 08 4 door civic si and 09 corolla s within 6 months time, their styling was not really my cup of tea. I quickly got tired of the 6 speed manual and ridiculous righ revs on the honda and the boring ho/hum corolla styling, and its slow/weak acceleration. Mazda did a great job with the exterior and interior styling. I added the 18"mazdaspeed wheels and I am done
Civic Who?
Phillie86, 04/04/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Honestly, best looking interior car in its class - Civic has nothing on this. Exterior is very stylish. 2.3 could do better on fuel economy, but it's still much better than a 6 cylinder. This the best car for bang-for-your-buck. You get so much - safety options, toys and gadgets and styling all in a very reliable lil car.
I love the 09 i touring value!!
Sonny, 04/17/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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There is no better looking car in this class, or more fun. The engine, even at 2.0, is peppy, fast and ready to go. I love how sporty it is, both outside and inside. Lots of headroom for a car this size. Feels and handles like a BMW 3 series, but you are paying $10-$15K cheaper! Its sporty and fast enough and yet, it still gets good gas mileage. Between city and highway, I averaged 29- 31/gal. and the stereo which comes with the i touring sounds really good, nice acoustic and full bass. I am 6'1 and I bump my head when getting into a BMW 3 series, but no problem at all with the Mazda 3. Its tight, its firm, and feel you are in control all the time. Its just an awesome car all around!
Maza wasn't even on my radar screen
Gulf Coast Florida, 04/19/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I test drove a 2009 Corolla and Honda Civic and this Mazda 3 offered more of what I wanted than either of those cars. The gauges are easy to read, the buttons make sense on the dashboard. The Honda Civic has a tachometer as big as a pie plate behind the steering wheel taking up a sizable portion of the dash. Maybe that is great if you are a 16 year old boy, but as a middle aged female I didn't like it and I thought it was a stupid design placement. The Mazda, on the other hand, is user friendly in terms of the interior and had more personality on the exterior than Corolla or Civic. I got a great (GREAT!) deal on my car and I may be a Mazda fan for life now.
Additional Comments to My Last Review
Fun2Driver, 04/20/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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More comments here of Mazda3 for buyers/owners to note. Again this is a great car, simply the best in class. Few improvements here but all are minor. Exterior styling is great. Head lights should be pointed slightly higher. On downhills, the lights fall a bit short. The red tail lights are a bit dim and small. Should be brighter for safety reason. Though the bumper reflective tapes help a bit. For s model, you get black plastic in real bumper. But it's more scratch resistant, good when loading cargo. Real bumper does flex a bit.
2009 I Touring Value
Cyp, 05/04/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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After my previous kicked the bucket I was in the market for a new car. I test drove a couple of other vehicles but after getting in the 3, I knew it was the vehicle for me. I did quite a lot of research on every possible vehicle and was originally planned on a economy car. However, the price, performance, and quality was exactly what I wanted. The Mazda 3 is a great car, and does exactly what you would like it to. It loves to be driven, it looks beautiful and stands out (without being ostentatious), and is a dream for someone who prefers smaller sized fun driving cars. Sure you could buy a better mpg, economy car. But for the price you will NOT find a more fun to drive vehicle for the money.
THIS IS A GREAT CAR !
Mike, 05/10/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I test drove this Mazda3 and a 09 Corolla S. I was very disappointed with the Corolla. For about $900 more i got a great handling fun to drive hatchback with a 2.3L engine,5 speed auto w/manual mode,4 wheel disc brakes,DSC, and 17" wheels,crystal pearl white paint to name a few. This car pulls strong through out the whole rev band, and handles like a go cart. I am very satisfied with my purchase so far. Just wish it had a little more cargo room. Kinda tight fit for my golf clubs.
Living Up to most of the other reviews
Staten Island Sr, 05/13/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I found the Madda 3i touring Value Sedan had the best overall interior quality look and feel, and the standard equipment package included everything I wanted. Driving it over the past few weeks confirmed that I made the right choice. The seats are very comfortable, the car is nimble, very maneuverable and a pleasure to drive.
Recent Purchase-So far, so Good.
SI Steve, 05/26/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Have this car for about a month. So far, wife and I are very pleased with the seat comfort,interior materials and design. I also like the quick pick up from a red light that makes it seem as if there's a much larger engine than the 2.0 L 148 HP standard mill. Very nimble cornering and turning... I avoided a stuck car in the middle lane of a major highway with it's quick steering response, but steering is too sensitive at 60 mph + and requires constant minor corrections to stay in lane.
Best bang for your buck
zoomzoomz6, 05/26/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Test drove the Civic before deciding on the mazda 3. It is faster, more fun, better build quality, and does not feel like you are driving a spaceship. If you want to be bored of your car, buy a corolla. Civic is still a good well built car but nowhere near as much fun as they used to be. The engine is very strong for its class and is just a great example of how good Mazda is.
My New Mazda 3 Sport 5 Door
Andy, 06/05/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I recently purchased a Mazda 3 5 Door Sport after leasing a Honda Accord for the past three years. This car is GREAT! I had a couple friends recommend it and after the test drive I knew it was the car for me. It's got great styling, good fuel economy, and is fun to drive. The Sport version is loaded with a ton of standard features that were upgrades on other cars I looked at. The 2.3L engine has plenty of power both off the line as well as to get up and go on the highway. I went for the automatic (for my wife) but the manual shift option performs very similar to a manual transmission, giving you a little more control. All-in-all I am fully satisfied and would recommend this car!!
Okay Car, Not Built as well as Protege.
John, 07/08/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Owned previous vehicle(Oldsmobile)7 years, owned this vehicle only 6 months. Purchased because we were very happy with our 2003 Mazda Protege. Interior quality lacking relative to Protege. Plastic scuffs easily and rear seat fabric fraying after only 2,000 miles and 3 months. Fuel tank holds 14.5 gallons. Reads 3/4 full after 2 gallons used and 1/2 full after 5 gallons used. Road noise evident. Extremely small trunk relative to competition and other Mazda. As a conservative driver highway mpg is great at 35 mpg, but local mpg at times in low 20's. Audio system subpar relative to other Mazda. A/C does not blow very cold compared to older Mazda. Dealer service was terrible on issues.
Zoom Zoom
jumpback, 07/31/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I test drove just about every small car available. None drove like the Mazda 3 Grand Tourer. This vehicle is just snick, snick great. The interior especially is upscale for a small car. If you are looking for value and a not just another boring econobox check this baby out.
So far so good.
Kevin B, 08/03/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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All of the features have been covered in other reviews but have two complaints. 1. Someone else mentioned the dirt/rocks issue....for some reason, on this vehicle, the rocks and dirt you pick up from the road rolls around in the wheel wells and is very audible..more so then any other vehicle I have had, even a Toyota Pick UP..so that can be somewhat annoying..I purposely avoid sandy parts of the road cuz I don't want to hear the rocks rattling around for the next 10 seconds.
typical mazda, great for the $$
mike w, 09/22/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have owned a number of Mazdas over the yrs, all good except the American built 1999 626 - it was junk. Mazda 3 is recommended by me and i do lots of driving. problems ... rear view mirror set too low from dealership, almost wrote off car on third day due to blind spot ... hesitates on a damp mornings going up hills. dealership said knew nothing about it, until i gave them a list of 4 other mazda owners with same problem, and they admitted they all do it. I can live with it, but am careful to put in decent brand name gas, that helps. .... seats are a bit worn after 18 months and underside of glove box all scratched otherwise, its fantastic, too bad they changed the body style this yr
Love my Mazda
buckeye 4ever, 01/16/2010
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Decided to buy my first Mazda after studying Consumer Reports - so far not disappointed. Like others, the road noise is very noticeable but the car is alot of fun to drive. Only have had 2 issues with car so far (very minor). Was told that the brakes accumulate rust every morning with the humidity but after applying the brakes a few times, is gone (was told this was normal with Mazda's)and also thought had problem with braking system (icon was lite) but turned out to be low tire pressure. Icons almost identical (not good) and was told at dealership they get someone everyday with the same issue. Otherwise, this will be a great car for my daughter when she starts driving. (ugh the thought)
Clear headed
JIBMRJ4W, 06/30/2010
2009 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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This car drove nicely on flat normal freeways. Decent mileage. When driving back from Lake Tahoe on I 80, we experienced an unusual problem. The force exerted by this car, when going down hill on I 80, at or > 60 mph, was quite strong when turning toward the right, ~ 20 to 35 degrees. It felt as though you were going to be pushed out the door of the car. I slowed down and the sensation went away. Thereafter I drove this car at ~ 55 mph when going down hill from Tahoe Our agent said there was no accident with this car, therefore it suggest a stabilizer type problem for this car.
Luving our s Sport
clearwaters, 08/24/2010
2009 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Bought this '09 automatic to complement my '08 5 spd. My mother drives it mostly and amazingly loves the power of the 2.5 as well as the gas mileage. we have noticed the tires seem to pick up a lot of nails, I don't know if that will change when I switch to (probably) Continentals. The interior design is great except for the odd speedometer numbering and map light switches which blend in too much with the interior to "feel" them in the dark. I'm amazed that the Auto is just as much fun and Zoom as the 5 spd, that's more than rare! Car handles well, the safety features are incredible. Sad they changed the whole platform for 2010. The Stereo in the '09 w/MP3 kick a lot more Bass!
Great Bang for the Buck
RonW, 11/28/2010
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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While I'm a big Honda fan, I've also owned three Mazda and couldn't pass up an end of year deal on my 3. Great exterior styling, this car looks like more money. Handling is a bit stiff but also responsive. Smooth engine but get the manual transmission for the 2.0 engine. While mileage could be better, I can't complain. Just came back from a 500 mile trip to FL with no problems. The instruments and ergonomics are quite good on the Mazda 3. Only niggles I have are the poor OEM/Goodyear tires, minimal grip and lots of noise. Gas mileage could be better and build quality a touch below Honda. But still an amazing deal for the price, I paid under $16K brand new...
09 Fun Car!
mjcromp, 12/16/2010
2009 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Overall fun car. We picked this up at a dealership while searching for another car. The salesperson showed and had us test drive and we drove it home. We got rid of our 04 Escape. We now get better MPG, handling and all around fun!
Best car I have ever owned!
parolee, 05/31/2012
2009 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought used at 35,000 miles. This car is exactly what I was looking for. My hatchback is a manual transmission, and I love how it takes hills. Even in cruise control, it doesn't skip a beat. The steering is responsive. It's a fun little car to drive! Drove around the other day with 5 people in the car. One person 6'2 the rest 5'3 to 5'11. Everybody was comfortable!! IF you're any taller than 5'11, the backseat might not work for you with a fully loaded car. We still had plenty of storage in the hatchback to boot! The engine did not miss a beat. Slight loss of power out of 1st, but did fine other than that. For the class of car, this is the best option. Period!
Do not try to drive this if you are 5'7''or taller
allie, 09/21/2017
updated 03/27/2018
2009 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
That is is fine for a city car but gets uncomfortable quick. The steering wheel is hard, the seats are uncomfortable. Within mos of buying it the visor broke off, the truck interior latch broke. I had a wreck in my neighborhood (a lady pulled away from the curb right into me), I was going no more than 15 MPH and the whole left front end crumpled in. Pretty scary.
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A very disappointing piece of junk.
Dissatisfied , 10/13/2023
2009 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Admittedly I paid too much for this car as I needed something quickly. It burns a lot of oil and things are falling apart on it. (Heat shield, sway bar link, exhaust hanger.). It also has rust developing above the left rear wheel. I would have given it 1 star but I believe it is somewhat a lack of care from previous owners. It is decent on fuel mileage but lacks features, mpg and reliability of my previous car, a Pontiac Vibe.
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Fun to drive but mileage suffers
TheAsianRacer, 04/13/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Previous to this, I had a Mazda Protege5 and that was fun and I had gotten great gas mileage regardless of how I drove it. Recently I got a Mazda 3s and it is fun to drive but my protege was more fun. The biggest issue I have with it is yes, we get more performance but your gas mileage suffers greatly depending on how you drive. My style of driving has been the same and yet I'm getting just barely 22 mpg around town and if I'm lucky I'll get 28 on the highway. The car is a blast to drive but the 16in rims and tires make the car feel less responsive but otherwise it's a great car.
Mazda3 Touring Value Manual 5 speed
Ronald in Virginia, 10/27/2008
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just bought it. Already put fifty miles on it. I got the manual because it gets better mpg than the auto. I narrowed it down to a Malibu and a Corolla Sport and for the money this is a much better car. I test drove a loaded Corolla Sport and figured the Mazda3 was going to be too small for me but I was wrong and it is a blast to drive! I got the six speaker six CD disc that would cost an extra grand with the Corolla and this car has ABS and traction control. I recommend this car to anyone.
Sporty Looks and a Quality Drive
tippsy12, 11/07/2008
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I bought the 3i Touring Value Edition in Galaxy Grey Color and paid 16489 before taxes and tags. The engine is very upbeat and peppy. Pretty good acceleration for only the 2.0L engine but I think its helped by a manual transmission. It handles very well with a tight wheel that is very quick to respond. I've been getting about 35 mpg on the highway. Gearbox is very smooth. Although on very steep hills there could be a little more torque in 2nd gear. The TVE upgrade comes with 17" alloy rims which are great looking. Ride is a little on the louder side, but feels like a sports car. Bottom line is great buy for the price.
4th Mazda
blkjk52, 01/14/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I turned my 2001 protege ES over to my son, it has 157,000 miles and not a problem. I just filled up the tank (half empty) looks like 28 mpg (city & highway). I love the ride, handles like a sports car, not a problem and don't expect any. Bought car for my wife because she loved the other Mazda so much (I get to drive it once in a while). Going to tint windows; it warmed up pretty quick inside. If I had to pick one word for Mazda it would be "Quality".
Part III of My Reviews
Fun2Driver, 04/20/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I decided to write a PartIII to my reviews. PartI compares Maz3 to 2 major competitors. PartII adds more details on Maz3. PartIII will add more comments and answer two critical questions for buyers/owners. Handling is the selling point of Maz3. But on center feel is not as good as German cars. Above 70mph, you better hold onto the steeling wheel tight. The P205/50VR17 stock tires provides adequate grip. But wider tires with directional patterns will sure improve traction more. Understeer is presented in high speed. DSC is not available unless you have the touring model. Zig-zag shifter needs get used to for straight shifter users. Trunk design can be simplified to yield more usable space.
2009 mazda3 2.0L 5spd
joey, 05/02/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It seems to be a great little car. I purchased it because its a bargain. I won't mention what I paid for it, but I will say it was more than $2,000 less than the corolla, and the cobalt. Interior and exterior are better looking than the aforementioned vehicles. The gas mileage could be better.
2 thumbs up
Mike, 05/29/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Great car overall. Have both a 06 mazda 6 and this 09 mazda 3. although the interior is a bit inferior of that of the 6, the 3 is very well built and has seamless lines. The 2.0 litre is very peppy and I imagine the 2.3 would only be better, as my 6 has a 2.3. This 3 has very tight steering and has been successful to living up to mazdas' zoom zoom motto. Excellent exterior as well, much better at turning heads than a civic and corolla in my opinion. Mileage is decent, although the civic may get a few more miles/ gallon (possibly 5 or so). Overall a great car for people who like to drive. Definitely recommended!!!
poor miles per gallon
girvin, 06/22/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
just got a 09 mazda3 for my wife i love the design and the dash lights are cool the only thing that i really dont like is the miles per gallon it gets it only has 1100 miles on it not sure if these have a break in period or not other than that its a great car
Love my M3
Ed, 01/23/2010
2009 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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My Mazda M3 is more than I could ask for in value. As a previous Protege Owner the M3 is great. I am having problems with the clutch pedal position and think other comments about finding the gears is from the pedal being too far forward and you have to lift your from the left side foot rest. I am looking for an alternate pedal or will actually modify it myself. The pedal needs to be further back behind the foot rest so you can pivot with your heal, and not have to lift your foot forward and bring your knee up. That is why people are having a hard time finding the gear because they are clutching the way they should but the throw is off on the pedal/
Best car ever
Riley Enders, 12/10/2016
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Great car, fun to drive.
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Meh-zda
Hs seagram, 07/05/2017
2009 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Middle-of-the-road in most ways. Would not likely buy again.
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Just a 3
Steve, 07/22/2010
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
Edmunds pushed me to buy a Mazda 3. I had intended to buy a Civic to use as a commuter car. Honestly, the car is what Edmunds said it was but it is still somewhat disappointing overall. Basically, the Mazda 3 lacks the zoom- zoom promised by Mazda. This is just a commuter car with poor fuel mileage. There are some nice aspects however such as attractive interior and exterior styling. But overall it is not worth the money. It's just a Mazda 3 after all.