Used 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Great car
Jerry, 03/16/2022
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
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I have the 2.5L and it is fun to drive. The handling is great and makes for a ride that is easy to maneuver. Tight cornering and turning radius. I have had to do the following maintenance other than the usual: rear shock mount (one of them broke), motor mounts, ac compressor + filter/drier + expansion valve, control arms. While I feel that a Honda or Toyota may have less maintenance required I still have no regrets because of the way this car handles. I drive in southern Ontario in Canada and it handles winters well. It is helpful to have the 2.5L engine with the ability to “manually” change the gears when you need more traction. Sound system is nice but the bluetooth has some lag with what your phone is sending out. I am at 265000 km and looking to keep it for another 2 years or so.
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Really want to love it, but...
kermitbtys, 10/19/2011
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
2nd review on this vehicle. At first I couldn't say enough good things about it, but the good feeling is gone. Clutch completely destructed at 38K and warranty is only for 12K. I got over 100K on my pervious honda clutch and it was not a $1350 dealer quote to fix it. This is not an uncommon occurance with numerous postings on the web with an average malfunction mileage of 28K...on a year old car no less. Now, my driver side door and hatchback will not unlock with remote, key, or manually. Needless to say, I am not going to continue to climb into the car from the passanger side and lower the rear seats to gain access to the trunk. I just cannot recommend this vehicle anymore.
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Great drive on a budget
Jesse, 07/16/2009
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
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I was looking for a less expensive car to replace my C-class and came down to the Mazda3 or the Acura TSX. Ultimately the Mazda was more fun to drive, but with a less refined interior, for a much lower lease payment. The 5 speed transmission is every bit as brilliant as the MB 7- speed, and shifts a lot quicker in manual mode. The engine is a bit coarse, but low end torque is impressive. Most importantly, the car wants to be tossed through corners. The interior is a bit busy, especially the redundant stereo controls and the outer vents that could have been integrated much more seamlessly into the dash. I like the black exterior (hides the grin a bit) with tan leather.
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L-Dub, 07/20/2009
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I don't think you can beat the performance of this car for the price. I have to agree with other people, that after driving this car I have a big smile on my face. The car handles great (it was better than I expected.) The quality interior is a great value and you can't beat a 6 speed manual. Another surprising trait was the lack of road and wind noise inside the cabin. The A/C is cold and the fan speed is sufficient.