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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun little car to drive

heffay6, 10/06/2011
2011 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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Just bought an i Touring sedan and it is a blast to drive. This car replaces a worn out Cadillac Catera, so I'm expecting much better service than the often broke down Catera. Haven't had it long enough to report on gas mileage, but the acceleration is great for a small 4 cylinder car. Cabin is a bit on the smaller side but we do not anticipate having back seat passengers very often. The fit and finish is very good for a car in this price category. Good job Mazda. The wife and I are enjoying our 3.

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5 out of 5 stars

So far so good

chrisjwelch, 09/18/2011
2011 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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Owned my Mazda3 about 1 month now. Everything is fantastic. Surprisingly large in the front seats. I would not personally feel comfortable sitting in the back seat, but since I never do, it is not an issue. Great gas mileage. Fun to drive. Well priced compared to similar sedans I looked at. Looking forward to having this car for a while.

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Ms. Jazz

Mychael, 04/25/2018
2011 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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i have purchase my 2011 Mazda 3 back new and it be nothing but a amazing car since day 1!! now it has 145k miles on it and it runs just as great as the day i brought her home!! If you want a very very reliable car and give you performance and luxury at the same time- CHECK OUT THE MAZDA 3- ANY YEAR IS A GREAT CAR!!

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Robby Mazda 3 I touring

Robby, 08/23/2023
2011 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had this car for 12 years and I love it. I haven't had any mechanical problems and it has been well-maintained. I only have 50,000 miles on it because I don't drive to much anymore.

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3 out of 5 stars

Base model Mazda 3 lacks cruise control!

Cathy Jenkins, 02/16/2017
2011 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I expected better fuel economy. It has mostly been around 20-25 mpg, but the last tank of gas only got 13.36 mpg. It looks nice and (in black) gets compliments. My biggest shock and disappointment is that it doesn't have cruise control. After years of having cars with cruise, including a 1998 Pontiac, I'm having trouble adjusting to having to constantly keep an eye on the speedometer on trips of 40 minutes or more. I got my first speeding ticket on the one-month anniversary of getting this car. Having driven my dad's 2004 Mazda 3, I really expected to love the 2011 model I just bought (only 19,084 miles on it). I'm sad to say that I don't love it.

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William

William Homontowski, 06/10/2019
2011 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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5 out of 5 stars

Great bang for your buck!

missourimazda, 01/18/2011
2011 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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I have owned my Mazda 3 i Touring Sedan for almost 2 months now and I absolutely love it. It is fun and comfortable to drive, gets good gas mileage, and does very well in the Midwestern snow. Some people may not like the tight suspension. Personally, I love it. It gives the car a sporty feel, I think. For what I spent, I got great power and lots of features like cruise control, power windows, traction control, etc.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

James , 11/02/2020
2011 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this as my first car - amazing purchase. Zero issues

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