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Continue to love my car
DJ, 05/04/2016
updated 06/03/2020
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
I am the original and only owner of this car, which I bought in the summer of 2010. I wanted a car that was somewhat "pimped out" (reference to the MTV show, Pimp My Ride) from the factory and was fun to drive without being priced higher than the middle $20K. After looking at and test driving various sporty (and affordable) cars, the Mazda's interior, handling, reliability record, and it being fun to drive won me over. I use the car mostly to commute to and from work and it makes the commute much more enjoyable than when I was driving my previous car (Honda Civic). My Mazda handles well; has a tight turning radius that makes it easy to park (or do a U-turn); can more than handle two bags of golf clubs, two backpacks, and two large suitcases (when a rear seat is down); has really comfortable seats and reliable bluetooth; and gives me good feedback regarding my average miles per gallon. My maintenance costs have been great. I am shorter than average and the driver's seat easily adjusts for me as well as my husband who is average height.
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catastrophic clutch failure at 14k miles
natdallas, 06/15/2011
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
I've really enjoyed driving this car. I've driven two manual hondas, one subaru and an old datsun. Never any clutch problems. My 2010 Mazda 3 had a tight clutch one day, and then in the course of a day and a half, the clutch engaged the gear only partially--losing power--and finally, with a snapping sound, no power at all. Miriam Stevens (at Mazda North America Customer Care) gave the impression that Mazda does not care about premature clutch failures on this car. I mentioned the many web-postings about customers with similar clutch failures that appear out of nowhere, ending in sudden failure. This issue is not the result of wear and tear. Want to call lawyer.
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tazbird, 09/01/2014
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
No adjustments required by dealer from day one to present. 55,000 km and have only replaced the battery. Two trips from Ontario to Florida, and one trip to Virginia. Excellent value and fun to drive. My third Mazda.
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diehard080, 10/12/2012
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have revirewed my 2008 versus this 2010 and already have concluded it just that much better. I will focus on the passing of time,servicing and performance continuity. I replaced the Avid-Yoko's which I found on the harsh side like the previous 08-09 suspension set-ups but slightly more ameinable to all-around driving with a bias towards all-out sports car tuned firmness. I installed Bridestones new Pole Position S-04's and even though the overall tire is heavier at 70-90mph this car is silent and super-stable at 85 I'm turning 2900 rpms and its not even breathing hard -this damn 2.5 wants to be ridden to 120+ and sprout wings. Everyting else is tight and right ! Just oil/filter and gas .
Mine is the 5 door Grand Touring Edition - loaded
Hoss Cartright, 05/11/2020
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My first Mazda - (Toyota person for many years) Bought it with 43,000 miles in June 2015 and it now has 75,000 miles. Zero problems, pretty sure mine is as max-loaded as it gets? Even leather. Mine is Grand Touring Edition black with black leather. I do not like the "smile" of the grill design and the black body color erases this common styling complaint, so for that, I feel fortunate. My first car with blue-tooth and I use it for phone and music. My wife and I use it primarily as a once per week "grocery getter" to the city. I have had the back seats folded-down since day one and use it like a little "go-kart mini-van".. I love the headlights that self-adjust and turn when cornering. The 10 speaker BOSE sound system is incredible. At 60,000 miles first replacement set of tires. I do my own oil changes every 5,000 miles and use synthetic. I will miss this car, am handing-it-down to a Niece this month of June 2020. For a ten-year-old car, it still holds-up with the features of the new models.
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