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At 219000+ miles, finally the end
Bob Issensee, 08/13/2018
updated 08/16/2022
2011 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had no problems with this car. It has not let me down at any time. needed only to change oil, replace tires (on 4th set), brakes (third set) and wheel bearings(at around 120K . at ~ 220000 miles the alternator failed, then the clutch hydraulics. At this point i decided to give up on it. The engine ran fine, I gave it to my mechanic to sell
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Great car! I recommend it.
pwrofjoe, 01/27/2011
2011 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was caught between buying a Honda Civic, VW Jetta or the Mazda3. The Civic lacked substance.. it was simple, not sporty, lacked knobs and features. The VW fell in the same category as the Civic, it was just blah. Dont get me wrong, they are great cars, but their design lacks a statement. It's just another car parked at the grocery store. The Mazda3 has great design, modern and a nice body kit. The interior feels solid and luxurious. Some people like the the front grill and others dont. In all honesty, if you dont sport a turbo charger, a big block engine or some NA performance engine, you dont need to have an aggressive front grill. The Mazda3 is a fun car and should be smiling! Enjoy!
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I love my mazda3.
rob917305, 02/18/2011
2011 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first mazda and I'm very happy. I got my mazda3 two weeks ago and totally love it more everyday. It handles superb. Very nimble, lightweight, and sporty suspension. The manual feature is like a turbo magic button. This is the best designed compact economy sedan that drives like a mini bmw, is cool looking, and not boxy. Oh and forgot to mention, priced right.
Still in the honeymoon phase!!
John Schink, 01/23/2016
updated 07/29/2016
2011 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's almost 8 months later and still loving this car. No issues [kinda]! Fun to drive. The only cons I have about it is the highway noise and wobbly drivers seat. Not sure if it's the tires or the nature of the car, but it's loud at 75 mph. The electric drivers seat rocks back when accelerating. It's annoying. The only work around for it is to lower the seat all the way to the floor. I wouldn't expect these annoyances from a "touring" model. I still recommend this year and model. Go get one. ------------ Original post: I came from a Prius. That was a great car. No issues, great fuel economy, easy to drive and moderately fun :). The lease was up and I wanted to find something different. I wasn't shopping for a Mazda; in fact I was looking specifically for a Honda Element or Subaru. The car came to my attention by fate - it seems. I've driven a few other Mazdas after finding this Mazda 3 GT initially, which I ultimately purchased. I drove newer ones with Skyactiv and some older ones. Those were 2L engines and had noisy motors. Some were sport models (base) and some were Touring . This 2.5L in my GT is not like that. It has a soft huskiness to it. The others had interior materials that felt lower quality. This car has it ALL, too. Most bells and whistles you could ever imagine, except for a backup camera (that would be icing on the cake). I got the car as Certified that carries 7 years 100K miles and 1 yr bumper to bumper. I couldn't be happier. The team at Groove Mazda Centennial Colorado, where I got the car, are great people and easy to talk with and in working through a deal. The thing that first got my attention in driving the car is the nimble steering. I love the responsiveness, tight turns, and ease in which it corners. The motor is the strongest, but it is fun when it pulls you up to speed. The leather seats are snug and keep you in place. The moon roof is quiet and perfect on most any day to have cracked open. There is some road noise that you won't hear in a Mazda 6, but it's not off the chart by any means. The leg room in the back is less than the Prius I had, which was pretty roomy. Larger adults will bump their knees. The ride has firm suspension and makes it feel more sporty. It's a Consumer Reports top rated car. For me, this car is fun for an A to B drive, getting kids to their games, running errands, hopping between cities in Colorado. We may take it cross country in the summer - we'll see :) I see why Mazda coined "zoom zoom"
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Great performer
Ted, 10/08/2018
2011 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2011 3 Sport has 96,000 miles on it and it runs like new car. I've maintained it well and have experienced no major problems whatsoever. Runs like the day I bought it. Peppy, great handling car.
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