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Ran Like a Swiss Watch
Cookncajun, 08/14/2018
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
50 of 53 people found this review helpful
This was my commuter car driving 60 miles per day until rear ended and totaled last week. The 2010 engine had good power for take-off and acceleration for a compact fuel efficient car. These cars are well balanced and handle well, especially when I replaced the front struts after 100,000 mi. You need to buy a $30 blue tooth adapter to plug into the stock sound system through the AUX port to use your smartphone but it works great. Replacing this car was difficult for the settlement I got. I wanted only another Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic. They both retain their after market values well. A low milage Civic fell in my lap so I am driving that now.
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Awesome Mazda 3 2.5l.
chaps6, 10/28/2013
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2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
Further update to my reviews below...now done 83k miles. I fixed the annoying squeak! It was 2 plastic clips under the headliner touching the rear window. I broke them off using a wall scraper. Apparently it was a random error at the factory that left them there after production. I now have a car that is better than when I bought it. WOOHOO. Still no issues at all, just flew through it's latest inspection no problems. I still think the design looks cool even against brand new cars...it doesn't look like a 7 year old design. An update to my review below now that it's got 75k miles. I have done 30k miles in 3 years and so far have had no issues at all with reliability. The car runs like it is brand new, the transmission is extremely smooth shifting. The interior still looks great and materials are holding up very well. All I have done is change 2 front tires, the oil and other fluids. The one thing that really bugs me though is a squeaky back shelf when it is cold outside. It is very very annoying and very loud and I cannot figure out how to stop it. Maybe it's a simple fix but I haven't figured it out. The drive in incredible - extemely responsive, very nimble handling and is quick when you want it to be. The tiptronic manual option is a real blast to use. I'd buy this car again if only for the squeaky shelf - but I plan on giving it to my kids in a couple of year as I think it will be a very safe first car. The car is 6 years old, but the design was ahead of the curve, so it still looks like a new car design. I bought the Mazda with 34k miles on the clock. It has all the bells and whistles...sat nav, bose, keyless entry, zenon, bucket seats etc. I have now done about 10,000 miles without a single issue. I hope to have this car for at least another 100k miles...perhaps pass it onto my kids when they are old enough to drive. It feels incredibly safe, very assured on the road and pretty sporty. It's no race car but it really handles well and has create torque when you put your foot down. I looked at all sorts of other cars first golf, accord, mini, jetter, passat, hyundai's etc none came close to the reviews this got which is why I bought it.
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Great Compact Car
providence, 08/20/2019
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Mazda3 Used with around 60k miles on it. I am about to pay it off and purchase a new vehicle but I got great use out of it both daily commute and road trips. It has about 170k miles on it and still runs great. A few issues arose with age but nothing serious and I will share those at the end. PROS: Great Gas Milage!!! Reasonably Roomy for such a small car. My last car was slightly bigger but did not have back doors and the back seat in that seemed way tighter than this one. Pretty Durable - I will go over the issues that arose with age but I never had any serious issues, breakdowns, etc. no expensive repairs were ever needed for this car. CONS: For some reason, the blind spots in this could be pretty brutal. In the first few years of ownership I inadvertently cut people off pretty bad when merging lanes. I just learned to be extra cautious and really leaning to look both in mirrors and turning my head when I am merging in traffic situations. It just seems where the seams between the front and back doors are in this car can really block your vision. My previous car was a 2 door with large windows (comparatively) so it may just be that I wasn't used to it. The ABS easily goes off if you are breaking during hitting a bump or pothole. Sometimes it affects breaking for days after this happens. The breaks get really loose when its triggered making you have to push really deep to stop. One time I even spent money to have it towed because I thought my breaks went out! It just goes back to normal over time for some reason. Issues: Once again, the car never needed extensive repairs but has slowly showed its age. Here are the issues that occurred and an estimate of when they happened. 100k miles - Motor Mount. Likely happened during hitting a pothole, was leaking and car began to vibrate a bit when operating. I never repaired it as it didn't cause serious issues. 120k miles - Rotors needed to be replaced. They got warped and car started vibrating at high speeds and during breaking. 120k Lost a tire during morning commute due to sensor valve stem going bad. Same issue happened again at 170k. For both the housing broke and the tire emptied while driving. No clue what caused this but it happened twice. I also cannot be sure these were OEM or not. 150k A/C stopped working. I thought freon was running out so I added some, did nothing. I have not gotten around to repairing this. 140k I think this is something to do with age, but dashboard mat has really lost its durability. I have had a small dog the entire time I have had this car, and she has always liked jumping up with her front paws, leaning onto the passenger dashboard. Within the past 8 months or so, her nails have really started to scratch this and leave big gouges in the dash mat which looks horrible. This might have to do with having no AC as it is much warmer in the car on hot summer days. This was never an issue until this year. Anyhow I really enjoyed this car and will soon be replacing it but I thought I would leave a review for how it has performed at higher milage. still runs great!
Fun Little Machine
Michael Griffin, 07/16/2015
2010 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
My first two cars were rather large American sedans. A 2001 Chevy Impala and a 2005 Ford Taurus. I decided I wanted something smaller when I suddenly needed a new car in 2013 due to gas prices. I'd always been smitten with the Zoom-Zoom ethos of Mazda's and had liked the styling of the Mazda 3. I didn't have time to wait/search for the hatchback I really wanted, so I settled for a rental-fleet Mazda 3 i Sport. It has been an absolutely wonderful little car. Always starts up straight away. It's not a rocket, and you need to be generous with the throttle when merging/passing on highways, but it has more than enough pep. The handling is wonderful, fun and forgiving. It took me some time to get used to the amount of road feedback that comes through the 3's steering wheel, especially compared to the American boats I drove before. Bad weather handling is also great, especially for such a small, light sedan. The inside is a tad sparse, but everything fits well, and the front seats are comfortable. Getting 4 or 5 adults in the car at once, even if we're all average size, is a squeeze. It's not too bad for short trips around town, but it would not be fun for two guys over 5'10" to ride tandem on a trip of any length. The two things I really wish my car had are power door locks (but it did come with power windows, oddly enough) and cruise control (I will never again get a car without it after having had the displeasure of multiple between New york and New Orleans). That being said, it's a decent car for long trips, tire roar can be a bit loud over 55 mph, but turning up the radio helps. All in all, it's a wonderful little car, that's been great and very reliable so far.
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The straight dirt
CJ, 12/04/2010
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought the Mazda3 simply because it was great on mileage, something my Jeep Liberty wasn't. On a full tank of gas, which is about 375 miles in the Mazda, I'm saving $50 every time I fill up. It's a much smaller vehicle, granted, but that's a huge difference. And as fun as the Jeep was to drive, this is close, and that's saying something. It's quick, it's stylish and comfortable enough. I looked at every other car in its class, and the Mazda3 not only looks better and got better ratings but it's cheaper overall than all of them. Like many other small cars, it has its drawbacks. It's a tight car, but trunk space is good. But i'd definitely recommend it.
The Uncorolla
jazzfocus, 01/15/2011
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Most reviewers for this car seem very content. After owning this M3 for nearly a year I am in that camp. If I ever run into one of those "discontents" I would gladly take the car off their hands at a deep discount for my son or daughter. Handling is superb...power from the 2 liter is fine for my needs...mileage has been decent, not great. Car has done very well in snow and slippery conditions due to esc, traction control, abs. Very well designed body for high wind stability. Ride is rather busy around town due to tight suspension but that's the way sporty cars feel.My wife's 2009 Mazda 6 is much smoother so we use it on big trips. Love that car too. Rear bumper scratches easily in parkin
2010 Mazda 3 Sedan. Beware of Transmission!
SYD, 06/22/2016
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
For the price and class of car, we had been pretty satisfied overall with our 2010 Mazda 3, 2.5L automatic Sport Sedan. It really is zippy..zoom zoom. It was always on the noisy side, but that wasn't a big deal. Why my family and I are breaking up with Mazda...after only 5-6 years, 95,000 miles, the transmission failed. Most cars are lasting well past 140,000 miles before having any serious problems. And if you are wondering, Yes, we followed Mazda's advised servicing/maintenance. As a comparison/data point, I had a 1997 Honda Accord with 165,000 miles that never had a transmission problem or any other significant problem, which we replaced in 2010 for the Mazda 3... We enjoyed the 5-6 years, but paying $3000 - $4000 to replace a transmission after such a short time is completely unacceptable. I do not consider this reliable. So, now we are faced with either buying a new car, or paying for the repair...either way, we are out a lot of money... And i called Mazda Customer Service...they were very polite about letting me know that I would receive NO support from them. We won't be buying a Mazda for a very long time.
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Zoom Zoom to 5 stars!!
Kerri Coudriet, 07/26/2018
2010 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This has been one of my favorite cars 🚗 I’ve owned. Sporty style, duel exhaust with great pick up and speed! Comfortable!
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It was good...until it wasn't
Elizabeth Anne, 12/08/2016
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2010 certified pre-owned Mazda 3 in 2012. It was top of the line with blue tooth, Bose audio, sun roof - all the fun gadgets. I had to get new brakes first year - not a big deal. In the Spring of 2016 my GPS screen went blank. Dealership said Mazda had discontinued that specific GPS model and it was going to cost 3k to replace the screen. I decided I could live without the system. Fast forward to December 2016 - I had just replaced my second battery in a year and decided something was majorly wrong with the car and had an electronic specialist car shop look at it. It took 2 weeks just to diagnose the problem because the computer system is so complicated and intertwined. Turns out a small but crucial part of the computer system had a major short and was draining the battery 2 amps - hence the battery replacement twice this year. Turns out the part will cost $3500 plus labor - over 5k to replace. Decided it wasn't worth pouring that kind of money in to a 2010 and will now sell for 3k while still owing 17K on the car. I now hate the car I once loved. Building a car so the electronic system is all one piece and cannot be easily repaired is a real hardship when the thing stops working. I will never buy a Mazda again.
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Put This on Your Short List
garfield3d, 05/17/2011
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
In short, it's a lot of fun to drive. There are definitely other cars that have more power and finer materials. However, you'll have to pay more money to reach into that pot of gold. And, regardless of price range, few cars can handle the nimbleness of a Mazda 3. If you don't care about your driving experience, a Civic or a Corolla might be better. But, for anyone who likes to drive for fun, this car should definitely be on your list.
Great car, great handling
Kicking_cans, 11/25/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love this car! Accelerates fast, getting 31 mpg, corners great, and... handles accidents well! Plus, mine has push button start, awesome! Going to the gym, throw my keys in my gym bag, & leave them there. Push the button to start, while the bag is sitting on the front passenger seat! I've driven the Dodge Challenger for a day trip; and performance wise, 3 big differences. Mazda gets better gas mileage, and corners better. The Challenger travels at 95 mph better. (At 65/70 MPH, they're the same.) Oh, and I backed into another car, got a 3 inch dent in my bumper. But it's plastic, so pushed/popped it out. Now looks like a light scratch on my bumper, instead of a huge dent!
Zoom Zoom 2.5L Style
Evan's Zoom Zoom, 09/18/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Coming from a mid-size V-6 sedan I was concerned if I would be able to adjust to a smaller car w/ 4-cyl engine. After 7 weeks and 1500 miles I have no more worries about this. The front seats are comfortable and will be fine for most people as long as you're not too tall or heavy. The rear seats are only good for SMALL people or pets. This car has a lot of bang for the buck--tight build quality, well balanced ride, lots of features and good quality materials throughout the vehicle. It looks more expensive than it is--especially the "s" models with the 2.5L engine which have upgraded interior and exterior materials and features.
Economy Car not easy on the Wallet
Liz, 11/02/2017
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I was the second owner of this vehicle. Bought it because my Explorer needed to be replaced after 210,000 miles. At first I really enjoyed the car. It was zippy and handled really well for its economy car roots. Then little things started to happen, strange flicker in the lights, BT connectivity issues. I thought it was just because I was the second owner of the vehicle that these things were happening. Purchased the car with 30,000 miles on it and “new tires!” well, those new tires needed to be replaced after 20,000 miles. Why? Because the camber of the wheels causes intense inside wear. Your tires look great on the outside, plenty of tread, then the inside is worn down to the steel. Did some research and it’s a very common issue. Fixed that concern with an adjustable camber kit to bring the wheels to Zero Degree. About 10,000 miles later, my motor mounts go out and spew fluid all over the engine bay. After that my headlights stopped working because of the wiring. Then, my dashboard started to melt, yes melt. It was sticky and actually forming itself around the A pillar. This was supposed to be covered under a recall, but every time I contacted Mazda about it, they kept saying there were no parts available yet. Next the transmission started to slip gears. That was it for me, traded the car in at 95,000 miles because I didn’t want to deal with it anymore. Little disappointed in the fuel economy too. My V6 Explorer averaged 21 MPG mixed, this little car got 24 MPG mixed. The insurance was more expensive too.
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Dissapointing
Diro, 06/13/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had my Mazda 3 sedan for about 6 months. I wish I had bought something else but I needed a car so. The gps is sub par ( a tom tom is just as good) it needs a rear window wiper. It's under powered and hesitates at freeway speed when you need to accelerate quickly. The power Windows have already failed. The wheels seem to be wearing unevenly. All this mind you is a car less than a year old. Gas mileage is consistently lower than most estimates. Ok I live in California where I do mostly freeway driving. The ride is rough and somewhat noisy.
3rd mazda, 2nd mazda3
bridgetshaw, 10/19/2012
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently traded in my 2011 Mazda2 for a 2012 Mazda3, was a fantastic choice since the 2 is garbage. Then traded the 2012 3 for a 2010 for a little more miles and a lot less money. I got the car with 30k miles on it, all maintenance touched up, and a better deal. From what I know about the newer model I have high hopes for this one. The gas mpg is little shotty after driving the Skyactive engine, but it is even more fun to drive, with better handling. I love the Mazda3, it's truly a unique sedan in this day and age.
Great buy!
terjej, 08/16/2012
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Originally was going to buy a 3 but upgraded to the itouring and it was a wise decision. This car is a solid performer and since purchasing it new, only regular mainenance has been done and no warranty work has been necessary. I have owned full size SUV's and was surprised to see what I can load in this Mazda with the rear seats folded down. it has a wide opening when the truck is opened up. I enjoy going to manual shift and pushing this vehicle to the limits on tight turns. This car has a very good feel for the road and fun to drive. The cabin tends to be a bit noise at highway speeds but the stereo can automatically adjust the volume to changing speeds which is a nice option.
Still Zooming!
Marty, 05/19/2018
updated 05/22/2019
2010 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Peppy good sized car. Only major repair was the ECM, but I have a lot of miles on my car, currently 145,000. Still looks new and current. Great acceleration from the start. Will maintain 80 mph easily on the interstate. Fun to drive! At 160,000 miles and still rolling good, I got new car fever and jumped up quite a bit to a new Genesis G-80. I would still highly recommend the Mazda 3, good gas mileage and very reliable.
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Buy this car
medken, 11/04/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I agree with a lot of the reviews of this terrific little car. I previously owned a BMW 3 series, for ten years, and so I am used to great handling and a few creature comforts indoors. This car, so much less expensive (which in this economy was important for me) made me feel right at home, right away. So fun to drive, I dont want to arrive home. In fact, I drive slower just to prolong the joy. This is my take on the car and believe me I am not prone to giving excessive praise to anything or anybody.
Fun to drive. Economic to own. Reliable.
Bill, 11/28/2022
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nimbal to drive. Easy to drive and park in city and urban areas. Road noise from rear tires can be annoying on long trips. Fuel economy is good. Three maintenance issues in 118000 miles. Anti lock breaking computer changed at 65k miles. Motor mounts had to be replaced at around 85k miles. Automatic transmission fluid takes a beating and needs to be changed every 50k miles (when it begins to turn brown in color.
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Fisrt car i buy, and im very happy with it!!!
alepodj, 04/20/2012
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Coming from an airplane size and noise gift car(1999 Chevrolet Malibu) this is an amazing car,,, i have no comparison with other same type vehicles, but i have no reason to think about changing so far,,, Drawbacks: back seats space, and driver seat when used as a recliner kills your back Cool Stuff: all the features, bluetooth, cruise, sunroof, etc(bluetooth lady is awesome and very funny, somewhat anoying too hehehe) the looks i love it, i putted a 18" rims is beautiful what can i say,,,is worth it,,, sure it is
Truly making it fun to drive again!
Proud Mazda Owner, 08/15/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have to start this review by saying that this car is just plain fun to drive! It will make your morning commute a happy time. The interior is very nice and refined. The lighting on the gauges is, simply put, very cool. For the price of the car it is amazing what you get inside and out. The bluetooth, steering wheel mounted controls, & sound system are a luxury. Above all, the engine rocks! Put your foot to the pedal and you will not believe it is a 4 cyl. Restrain yourself or let it go, it is your choice. It hops off the line and is agile, sporty, and feels like a V6. During my test drive when I hit the gas, I actually said, "that's what I'm talkin' 'bout". Oh yes, Daddy like!
Best First Car!
johnnymize6, 03/18/2015
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2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
For my first car I bought a white 2010 Mazda 3 2.0 liter i Touring with the moon and tune package. It currently has just over 52,000 miles on it. The 2.0 liter 4 cyl. has good pick-up around town, but passing and merging on the freeway are a little strained. It's a fun little car that handles great and has a lot of nice features like a Bose sound system, a power sunroof, and Bluetooth. The ride is surprisingly comfortable on most bumps but on wavy surfaces it bounces up and down a lot. It's pretty quiet inside now that I put new tires on it. Everything is easy to reach while you're driving. It feels really nice and stable on the freeway, and the ride settles a bit as well. Update: It's been two years since the original review, and everything I said before is still accurate. My car now has almost 70,000 miles on it and drives the same as the day I bought it. I've had absolutely zero major issues with it. I still highly recommend this car!
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Impressive performance/quality for price
Chad in NH, 11/09/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm yet another reviewer coming out of a BMW 3 series and into the Mazda 3. I'm stunned to say that this car is just as much fun to drive as my 325i was. Sure, it's not as quiet (the 3s has more tire noise on the highway) and doesn't have all the extra luxuries my BMW had. With that said, the Mazda 3 is a far better value. It's truly BMW-like in performance and offers many options that you normally find only in higher price points-like the automatic rain-sensing wipers my BMW had. If you're someone who enjoys driving, the 3 is light on it's feet, hugs corners, has plenty of power for it's size and great stopping power. With all that and exceptional interior quality, it's the one to buy
Over-Hyped
Zack Harmon, 06/12/2010
2010 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
These vehicles are not well-made. My paint on the hood and whole front clip is chipping off whenever anything hits it from a bug to a grain of sand. The gearshift knob spins. The tilt/telescope wheel doesn't stay where you set it. It is very hard for me (5'-10" and 205 lbs) to get comfortable. There is no ergonomic way to use the armrest while you drive. It is really loud in terms of road noise transmitted up into the car. Now there is a shake in the front end at highway speed. It is simply an over-rated piece of junk. I hate this car more than any other I have ever had. It has 7,000 miles on it, I can only imagine how bad it will be at 20,000.
Mazda 3 S Grand Touring
D, 05/21/2018
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car. Very reliable and fun to drive. A little noisy at highway speeds.
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Till Elk do us part...
Ermac302, 07/25/2019
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife, (who was my girlfriend at the time), decided that it was time to get herself a new car. I had up to this point always liked Mazda vehicles, but they were never anything to special in my eyes. She came home with a 2010 Mazda 3. She had told me nothing of the purchase before or after, she just showed up with a great looking car. That being said it was as basic as you could get this year. It had manual seats, manual locks, no cruise control, etc. She had purchased it new in Oct. or 2009 and it has been one of the absolute best vehicles we have ever owned. I did normal maintenance on it as anyone should. I changed oil every 3000-5000, and it didn't even need new brakes till 121000 miles!!!!! Unfortunately for both us and the car I hit an Elk doing 35-40 mph. If anyone is familiar with a Rocky Mountain Elk they are HUGE!!!! Both my passenger and I were wearing seat belts and were not hurt at all. the car is totaled now but was amazing from day 1. This little car had been my partner in crime since about 2011. I had driven it daily to and from work from about 21000 miles to the 147000 it ended with. I could never express how impressed I had been with this little car.
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Drives as good as my BMW 3!
Franklin, 04/08/2009
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Hugs the roads and feels very 'tight' on the steering. Fantastic.
Luxury on a Budget
JAW, 03/04/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have bought dozens of new cars. You might say I am a poor man's Jay Leno. On Feb. 16,2010,I purchased a 2010 Mazda 3 GT 6sp man. sedan in graphite with 2MC,and 1TE.I got 0.0% financing and Mazda's $500 rebate.The 3 GT's MSRP is $24890,I paid $21920 plus $910 for tax,tag, and fees,total was $22830 O.T.D. I enjoy the driving dynamics, and the creature comfort features, which would cost between $5000 and $10000 in the BMW 3,Mercedes C,Infinity G,or VW CC I have owed. Thus the Mazda 3 GT is definitly Luxury on a Budget.
As time goes on I love my Mazda 3 more!
Adam. W, 10/19/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After my first test drive of a 2010 Grand Touring Sedan I fell in love and knew this was the right car for me. The handling in the Mazda 3 is downright amazing! This car just hangs on and is how every front wheel drive car should handle. The ride is very good for the sporting capabilities of the Mazda 3. Interior is fantastic. Materials are all very high quality, feature content is superb. Seats are VERY comfortable and supportive. The engine and transmission are gem's. The 2.5 engine is so smooth it is easy to hit the rev limiter while winding it out. Fuel economy is good. The power from the 2.5 may feel "soft" initially but once you get it above ~2500 RPM it goes well.
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.
Love the car
Bettina, 07/30/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the first time that I have ever owned a Mazda, and so far I absolutely love my Mazda3 S Sport. There are only two things that I am disappointed with. I think with this vehicle there is ground noise, so it is not as insulated as I would like, and the other is I think that ALL cars should be made to have automatic lights that come on (daytime running) and then evening lights. So it is a little nosier then I would like, but certainly not enough that I don't like the car. It is fun, sporty, and I love driving it. Like their logo suggests: zoom-zoom
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.
Great first car
Nah, 05/28/2021
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2010 mazda 3 S was my first car that I had. I got it in early 2018 and it is a great car. It gets great gas mileage. Very comfortable and spacious inside. I was able to average about 35 MPG on the highway. It handles very well in winters in ohio if that helps at all. My only complaint is that when something goes wrong with the car ots almost impossible to fix at home. My car came with HID headlights so if they went out or I wanted to change them it was virtually impossible without taking the front of the car apart and I have seen people other people talk about how their headlamp will sometimes leak or let alot of water in randomly. Overall a great car, super nice and reliable for a first car
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Great bang for the buck
Steve Breen, 02/20/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've been a pickup truck guy for years as my daily drivers. My need for a pickup has declined in recent years, and I was getting weary of constantly putting gas in the thing. So, I began researching cars that were: 1) Cheap to own and operate 2) Fun to drive 3) good features and finally 4) great value. Well, this car actually exceeds across the board. I looked at the usual suspects in this group, and nothing has the personality and depth of features that this little Mazda has. I actually look forward to driving now, as this thing is a blast to drive. For as little as it costs, it just seems like a steal!
Very pleased.
Joe, 08/16/2010
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really like my Mazda 3. I traded a 2000 Miata for it, and expected a letdown in the fun-to-drive department when it came time to trade. I didnt have much money to spend, and I needed something economical for my very long daily commute. Those criteria dont usually lend themselves to much fun. Or so I thought. The Mazda 3 is great fun to drive. The 2.0 liter engine revs willingly and the five-speed manual shifts smoothly and positively. It corners flat, the steering is precise, and it brakes confidently. And for an inexpensive car, the 3 doesn't look or feel cheap. Materials and build quality are good. There really is something to the "zoom- zoom" stuff.
Pleasantly Surprised
ZMZM, 08/31/2010
2010 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a base automatic as a commuter car and got a huge surprise! The Mazda3 is an extremely well balanced car. Handling is tight and acceleration from the 2 liter engine above expectation and no "buzziness" as found from other products. Interior is base but well thought out. Power windows but not locks and a radio that while not exceptional is pleasing. Design of the entire car is well thought out both inside and out. Compared to my 2008 Corvette, some of the interior trim work exceeds the nearly $60,000 Vette. As a compact sedan, I would be pressed to have done better having spent $15000 for what I think is a bargain. We intend to pass this one along to our grandchildren!
Zoom Zoom!
ML, 11/01/2009
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd Mazda I have owned, and although it's only been a few weeks so far I doubt that I'll have any regrets. I compared the 3 to all it's competition VERY closely before buying, and the Mazda was just plain more fun to drive. Most cars in this class have similar features (see Corolla, Civic, etc.) but if you are going to fork out THOUSANDS of dollars for a car you might as well get something that's actually FUN to drive too! Before this car I had an 08 Pontiac G5, and I never really liked it. Right from the start it just had WAY too many issues. (I bought a "NEW" car to DRIVE it, not to make repeated trips back to the dealer for "warranty" repairs!) Sorry GM, but I'm done. ZOOM ZOOM!
6000 miles in
JR, 11/16/2009
2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
6000 miles and 2 oil changes in and the car is still a blast to drive. The 2.5L is more than adequate for any driving style; averaging 29-30mpg with some fairly spirited driving city/hwy mix. The car has fairly large blind spots which you have to keep in mind when driving; However, I haven't found it that much of a bother. If you do your own oil changes, you will love the drain/ filter setup mazda uses. The materials in the cabin feel like what you would expect in vehicles in higher price brackets; Much better that what i've seen in the vehicles in this class. The seats are excellent; I don't mind staying in the drivers seat for a few hours at a time. Overall a great choice.
I love this Mazda3
CardinalFan_101, 10/23/2009
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm a previous owner of a '06 Mazda3 S Grand Touring, but the new 2010 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring has improved 100 times over. The handling is improved, gas mileage has improved and you get all the great toys that all the top Luxury brands have to offer. Mazda is a top rated car company with a good reliability score. This is a great vehicle and Mazda did a great job with the re-design.
first ever new car
ezequiel, 09/08/2009
2010 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my new sporty ride. It feels great owning a new car. Especially when it is as sporty looking as this. I am a big guy but getting out of this car is no problem for me. It handles great. However the acceleration isn't as good as I had hoped, but it gets the job done. I am very satisfied. You know one of the main reasons I chose the Mazda 3 is the body style. I am just being honest.
north carolina review
john core, 01/31/2010
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
fun to drive. excellent handling and acceleration. much too much road noise.very well built. vehicle is a true quality product exceeding cars of much higher price tags.(I should know I owned a few of them)
Awesome car - couldn't ask for more!
Brian, 04/07/2009
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Coming from an Expedition, the 2010 Mazda 3 has opened my eyes to a completely new world of driving. This car is so much fun to drive! It literally has everything: Navigation, heated seats, HID headlights, sirius radio, keyless entry/ignition, good gas mileage (I'm getting ~28 mpg currently), bluetooth, and much more that I'm forgetting. I literally love this car and am so glad I went with it. I'm 6'4 260 lbs, and I fit in this car like a glove (surprisingly!). I would recommend this car to anyone. It has the features of a high end luxury car with a Honda Civic price tag. Get the Mazda 3, you won't be disappointed. Note: I purchased the 5 door Mazda 3 Sport Grand Touring - not 4 dr
Great...for the first two years
fzyltlsquirrel, 08/27/2012
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was in love with this car. Frankly, in many ways I still am. I have the standard tranny and love the handling. The car really is fun to drive. Except when the gear synchro does not function properly from first to second. I drive 300+ miles a week, and have since I got the car. We live in northern CA and go snowboarding and backpacking often, so this car gets driven a lot. Even so, it is only 2 1/2 years old, and the tranny is clearly going bad. The worst part is that it is an intermittent problem that the dealer has yet to duplicate. I have 5,000 miles left on my warranty so, sadly, I'm trading her in for a CX 5 - which doesn't come with as many features on the manual. Disappointing
Biggest Mistake Ever
fsufan0025, 11/18/2010
2010 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
After being a Honda or Toyota person for years, I bought this car due to a GREAT salesman, and excellent finance offers. What a mistake! Took it in for service, and the next day a hubcap came off. But--hey not the service department's fault. And--we'll sell you a new 1 for $70. Brakes make noise at 14k, and already rattles and noise. Great sales experience, but the cars quality and the service dept ensure that I'll be getting out of this car asap and will NEVER have another Mazda
Sporty look!
Teresita Mudafort, 05/01/2018
2010 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 8 yrs. It has been a good car although total mileage is under 35000 miles. No serious repairs. It runs well but gets noisy when you are traveling in the highway.
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Extremely Satisfied
tmd678, 10/04/2010
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great little car which is fun to drive. Bought it for my wife and serves as our second car. Five speed shifter is one of the best I have used in my more than 50 years of driving. Started with a 1947 Dodge five speed in my younger days. My advice to any reader is be sure to check this one out. On par with anything on the market. We get 30 mpg combined.
Can't go wrong with a Mazda 3!
RoKo, 04/28/2022
2010 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2010 GX sedan (I don't know which trim level equivalent that is in the States) in 2020 when I had had enough of my 2013 Dodge Dart, but I cover that nightmare in its own review. It had 142,000 kilometers (87,000 miles) on the clock when I bought it, which was about 60,000 km more than the Dart had. What a breath of fresh air this car is. Not a single thing gone wrong in the two years I've had it, other than changing the rear shocks, but that was more of a maintenance thing than something gone wrong. I must admit, when this generation of 3 came out, I thought the front 'smile' looked goofy, but I have come to like it. The dashboard with the two large round instruments looks near perfect and gives a really sporty vibe to the interior. I like how the little display says 'hello' and 'goodbye' too. This car has the 2.0 liter engine and a 5-speed manual. With 152 hp and 135 tq, this is clearly not a performance car, but you can feel the little engine trying its best to please you, and I like that a lot. The car has a happy personality and is quite fun to drive. Some might complain the ride is a little too harsh, but it suits me just fine. 55 series tires absorb a lot of the road imperfections while not sacrificing handling too much. The 5 speed manual offers smooth and crisp shifts, and while a 6 speed might be a tad better for highway use, it really is a small point and doesn't deter much from the enjoyment of the drive. Being the GX model, it is more on the basic side, but I actually prefer that. The fewer electronic bells and whistles, the fewer things to go wrong. Then again, not only is this my first Mazda, it is the first Japanese car I've ever owned. If the electronics are as well engineered as the rest of the car, I guess those bells and whistles wouldn't give me cause for concern either. Every day when I'm out on the roads, I see dozens of this generation 3 out and about, Considering these cars are now between 9-12 years old attests to the fact they are really well built, something that is quite rare with modern cars. I bought mine with the intention of keeping it for a year or so until I could afford to purchase a new car, but I've come to like this model quite a bit. Solidly built, basic without feeling cheap, fun to drive, reliable, fairly economical, and maintenance costs are low. You can't go wrong with a Mazda 3!
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Gas Guzzler
Rich, 08/29/2009
2010 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this car since June 2009 - it is the worst car for gas I have ever had! My gas light has gone on on avg. at about 183 miles driven! I do all local driving in Brooklyn , the same as my 96 Camry , which by the way got 345 miles per tank! The dealership refuses to acknowledge that the mileage is far below posted 24 mpg as does Mazda USA. This is the worst car to drive - I thought this was a fuel efficient car - no way. I have pictures of the trip indicator on dash to prove this. Do not buy/lease this car ever! It's absurd to think that a 4 cylinder car gets less than 200 miles per tank!
Worst car ever.
briannnaaaaa, 06/16/2011
2010 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is my first car. I've had it for about 2 years and 2 months. I loved it at first, then things started to break. My window almost fell out on a highway, all my tires have been changed at least twice, and they went bald after a year and 6 months. I've had my breaks changed after a year. My passenger has stopped working, twice. So many more things have gone wrong with this car, I don't have enough room to type it all. I never should have gotten this car. It is horrible in the snow, and just starts failing after a year. I'm never getting another Mazda, and I'm ending my lease as early as possible. The driving is pretty decent, but it's definitely not worth the money.
Will never purchase a mazda again.
coakub, 08/09/2011
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 19 people found this review helpful
words cannot explain how horrible my experience with mazda was. first my clutch failed(due to pressure plate wearing unevenly) with no warning at 19500 miles, after only owning since november, and then the service department treated me like crap, ignored their mechanics who said it was defective, screamed at me to the point i was in tears in the middle of the floor, and refused to cover the repairs, corporate was not much a better experience as they didnt care and wouldnt give me any answers. i contacted the local news stations and everyone in PITTSBURGH PA will know what has happened.