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2.88 out of 5 stars

rattle trap

girvin, 06/14/2010
2009 Mazda 3 i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought the mazda3 about a year ago and have driven it 26,000 miles never had a major problem with it other than a rattle in the trunk area cant seem to locate it and the dealer couldn't find either the tires that came on it new were horrible they wore out at 17,000 miles

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it!

chickie, 07/13/2009
2009 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I owned a 95 Mazda Protege for 13 years before getting my Mazda 3. I am really enjoying this new car. Looks nice and I receive many compliments on it. Rides wonderful and handles wonderful....sporty feel. My hubby remarked how comfortable the front passenger seat is, and he's a big guy. Love the stereo system. Only thing it needs improvement on is gas mileage. Could also use a little more room in back seat. Don't know what the reliability will turn out to be, but gave it a high score based on my 95 Protege. Test drove 5 cars in its class, and this one, by far, was the best. Some felt junky, cheap interiors, handled lousy, or too expensive. This one is best value for the money.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Right Choice

leisney , 10/09/2008
2009 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I believe the Mazda3 is the best buy for the buck. Great acceleration and just simply fun to drive. Highly recommended.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

An all around great car

LMF, 12/22/2008
2009 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car after a lot of research and test driving (I think I drove the dealers nuts with all my questions!) and I have to say I am satisfied. The car is so much fun to drive and looks beautiful. I almost didn't get the S GT but was talked into it by another mazda owner. Am I glad I did! The heated seats are great, the Bose sound system is wonderful, and I love my sun roof. Don't bother getting the auto dimming rear view mirror, it's a waste of money. Although if I would do it again I would have gotten heated mirrors. If you throw snow tires on it it can also manage the nasty New England winters pretty well.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best I could do to replace Acura Integra

mhouse, 01/05/2009
2009 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After owning Integra for 17.8 years, finally found something to replace it with. Nice size for one person, nice luxury features. Not as fun to drive as Integra but handles just as well, even better on fast curves, like it's on rails. Quietness masks real acceleration compared to Integra which was "throatier". A lot has changed in cars since 1991 so I'm still getting used to things like position of steering wheel (further away), thickness of steering column (limits leg room), the explosion of new technology, and in my case, four doors. Bose stereo is good but I do have to have the volume way up to level 40+ hear details (deaf in one ear so this may be me not the car). Mileage in upper 20s.

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