Used 2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Worst car purchase ever
PBE, 11/12/2010
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had my Mazda 3 for a little over a year now. Since day 1, it has average around 15mpg. The car quivers at high speeds, has too much oversteer, and there has been a rattling sound coming from the steering column. After taking it in for service (at University Mazda in Seattle), they said that the fuel economy is due to the 'break in period' for the engine; they said it takes 15k miles for this to happen, which is total BS. The whole Mazda experience has been terrible, and I cant wait until my lease is up to get rid of this car.
Good Value
10mazda3, 11/21/2010
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall a good value, Great styling and sporty, just hate the road noise, keep the radio up loud. very noisy on uneven pavement. Suspension on bumps is horrible. Would rather have bought German, vw or bmw, this car very light and tinny. Paint quality not great, chips easy. Had an 08 sedan, salesman told me it would be quieter? oh well, will have to live with it for a few years.Yes, there are many features that you will love. If they put in more insulation and better suspension they will have a superior product.
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Wasn't on my radar screen
Scott, 08/13/2009
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a Honda, as I've had several over the years. I stopped by this dealership because he was a friend of mind. Frankly, I had forgotten he sold Mazdas (he's primarily a VW and Audi dealer). To be neighborly, I took a test drive and loved the way it drove. He had a silver one in his show room and I thought it looked great and had much better features than the cars I was looking at (Civic, Fit, etc.). I like the peppier engine and how sporty it is.
Boring
wassock, 03/06/2010
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With financial challenges looming I needed something less expensive to run than my Lexus IS250(which I loved).The styling and alleged reliability of the Mazda3 checked the right boxes.Unlike those who chose to write a review after a few weeks, I have waited 9 months so as to be more subjective. In a nutshell, the car is boring, gas mileage has worsened slightly, the engine is noisy, the center display is inaccurate..avg speed has not altered since day 1,outside temp gauge is erratic and virtually useless (the dealer says it is operating normally!) No big deal I know but it should work. That aside, I love the styling, the pearlescent white works well, and the car starts every day.
No more Hondas after driving this car
jake, 07/10/2009
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is great. Smooth ride for a smaller car, nice and zippy. Getting 27mph combined and hopefully better after a few thousand break-in miles.I have been a Honda guy forever, but this car beats any Honda I have driven. Good choice if you like a quick car that has some cargo space and better than average gas mileage.I was impressed with the suspension, soft for a smaller car, with a Honda you feel every little crack on the road.Love it!