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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nice Car for the money

phild, 09/29/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My last 4 cars were BMWs. When I purchased the Mazda 3 I expected a great letdown, but boy I am surprised! This car is a joy to drive. Very comfortable and surefooted, goes exactly where you point it. It has many features found on cars costing thousands more. Feels very solid on the road. On my 2nd tank of gas averaging 25mpg. The hatchback carries lots of stuff, just a joy to get behind the wheel.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive, but a real fuel hog!

Michael, 09/21/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Mazda3 in Dec 2009, but ended up selling it just 6 months later. While the Mazda3 was absolutely a blast to drive, I never did fall in love with the goofy "smile" on the front end. The seats were tight and uncomfortable for any trip more than 20 minutes, and the interior styling was just too much black. But the kicker was the terrible fuel economy: I averaged just 25 mpg after putting 12,000 miles on the car. I sold the Mazda and got a Civic. Yeah, the Mazda was far more powerful, but the Civic gets 37 mpg on average, is more comfortable and is overall a wiser choice. Shame on Mazda for poor gas mileage!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it already

i4dboilerz, 03/17/2009
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Traded in a 2000 nissan Maxima and got a '10 mazda 3. $ dr sedan GT with the moonroof and technology package. Fun to drive and has all the features that you would not expect in an "economy car." Room in back for the kids and fun for dad to drive. Yes dear I will run back out to the grocery...what do you need?

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom on down and get your MAZDA!

Ladyv618, 09/15/2010
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recently traded my Scion TC for a Mazda 3i Touring, and don't regret it. I've always driven a coupe,and didn't think I could get away from them. Now I'm in a Mazda sedan and love it! The car is great! The solidness and quality of this car is something to talk about. I've purchased 7 cars in my lifetime, but never test drove a Mazda until now! I think I will be in the Mazda family for sometime now.

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5 out of 5 stars

A Total Redesign

MZDADRVR410, 04/08/2009
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I test drove 22 cars in 5 weeks while I was shopping for a new car. The 2010 Mazda 3 s GT 2.5 was the very first car I drove, and was the car that I purchased. For a car in this class you simply cannot and will not find more available options. Fully loaded this car's sticker price is about 24,000 and it's worth every penny. This car is zippy, fun to drive, and responsive, but still maintains a smooth ride. There are options available in this car that you won't even find in a 3 series BMW.

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