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4.25 out of 5 stars

The 3 is go-go

tom-tom, 10/06/2010
2011 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was going to buy a Honda fit sport but was concerned about the lack of hp, 4 wheel disc brakes, useful sun-visors and tight legroom for my 71 1/2 inch frame. For a bit more money the Mazda 3 hatchback addressed all of these issues and rides and looks better too. (the smiley grill is livable, and I prefer a happy car) The only trade-off was settling for less gas mileage than the fit offered, but the rewards are worth it. I call the Mazda 3S hatchback "Honda Fits' better looking big brother".

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

VANESSA DELUNA, 04/25/2016
2011 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Drives great. i purchased this car a month ago and I'm very satisfied with it so far. The backseat is a little snug but its no big deal. The sound system is great and I love that the bluetooth automatically connects when i turn on the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

A nice change

lanpingd, 02/23/2011
2011 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought this last month and has put on 600 miles. Had to say goodbye to our 2000 year Ford Taurus, it's working fine but we relocated to SF bay area and parking was a headache. My wife is the main driver and she feels happy to make this "size" change: enough acceleration, relative spacious interior and trunk, stylish inside and out, and the parking can never be easier. The first two tanks averaged ~25MPG, mostly local with heavy traffics. Looking to keep this car for long time and we expect it to be no less reliable as the previous taurus. Good car for a budget-limited young couple!

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2 out of 5 stars

Unreliable, lots of annoyances, poor mileage, noise

wschloss, 02/15/2011
2011 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 58 people found this review helpful

This car is annoying and high maintenance and sorry I bought it. It does have good power and sporty handling and can be fun at times, but "low profile" tires, counter-intuitive controls, and features that sound good on paper but are poorly implemented, make it expensive and annoying to drive on a daily basis. Gas mileage is quite poor. For instance steering wheel radio controls don't have the ability to "seek" or "scan" stations, only to go to the next or previous programmed channel. Cargo area is REALLY small, tie-downs are poorly placed, and the opening mechanism poorly implemented. Key-less remote is non-tactile and not illuminated. Very disappointing.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Love it and hate it

iaintdeadyet, 03/27/2011
2011 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 19 people found this review helpful

I owned a 2005 3i for 5 years and it fit me like a glove.My 2010 3s 5 door is a much better car,quieter,smoother riding and much faster. Only problem is the economics are out of whack.The power window switches are too far away,(I keep opening the rear window) and the telescoping wheel does not come back far enough with the seat all the way back,I'm 6'2"

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