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jclives22, 07/04/2018
updated 01/10/2023
2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just purchased 9th of June with 51,000 miles one owner. Very pleased with total package. Small, but steers and drives with good pickup, smooth shifting automatic. I wanted a reliable hatchback that had some sport, good handling and good mileage. The rear storage is small but adequate with flat folding of rear seats. I read reviews and found that some reviews were unfounded with criticism of dash and navigation. I find it very user friendly and deem it a good and wise choice. Thanks for the Zoom Mazda 3, you're not a BMW or Audi but as fun and reliable without excessive cost for repairs. I had an old 626 in the day. It never asked for anything but gas and oil changes and served my family well. Thanks Mazda!! 4 1/2 years later our Mazda 3 is going strong. I just replaced tires in summer, oil changes only so far. Very pleased, everything works and yet again Mazda makes a vehicle that zooms for the long haul. Only complaint if any are the plastic headlight lenses that fog but I have treated and they are not really bad as many other makes like Mercedes and BMW. We like Mazda and would highly consider another, possibly a hybrid. And the Zoooom goes on!!
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Still loving my Mazda
Laurel Abreu, 06/09/2016
updated 06/16/2022
2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Update: I've had my Mazda for 6 years now and I love it as much as I did when I got it. I've had to do normal maintenance on it: tires, brakes, shocks, etc. But it still runs beautifully and it now has about 120,000 miles on it. I really feel I can get another 5 years or more easily. The car's strength is definitely it's performance. It's a manual transmission and it accelerates well, it handles the curves well, it shifts well. It's a lot of fun to drive. The main issue would be the size and comfort, but it's what is expect with a small car. The front seats are comfortable for short rides, but for long rides I need a cushion. The rear seats also are comfortable but don't have a lot of room. The ride is a bit bumpy. The trunk is small. Mechanically, it's in solid shape and it still is fun to drive. Over 100,000 miles on it and I still don't have any trouble with it. I'm still loving my Mazda.
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So much fun to Drive
niskoman, 01/25/2014
updated 07/29/2016
2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love everything about this car.I have 26 k on it and runs like a champ! 2,5L engine makes such a difference ! Received so many compliments about my car.Most people loves Mazda's design. Handling by far is the best feature in this car and it makes it so fun to drive. The seats could be more comfy but it is a sports car! Raced a guy with Golf GT Turbo and zoomed him out lol . Interior is very appealing and cool. Bose speakers absolutely ROCK ! The sunroof is cool for the summer. To save gas strongly recommend to use cruise control and drive around 60mhph. I'm a huge fan of MAZDA and would recommend this car to everybody.
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Really nice car and great fuel economy
moog555, 06/05/2013
2012 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan w/SKYACTIV-G (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have been driving this car for a month now. The fuel economy in this thing is really incredible. I've had five Honda civics in the pass... but this little Mazda beats them all !!!. Also handles the road really nice.. This Sky-activ engine is super smooth and refined... The value in this car is hands down unbeatable.
If you have a highway commute...
mattman44, 05/30/2013
2012 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Hatchback w/SKYACTIV-G (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
...set cruise @ 65 through one full tank. Since then my last 5 full tanks have gone from steady 37-38 to over 40mpg, peaking at 42.5 (doing math). It can be done you just have to be smart. Cruise helps more than I thought. Lifetime computer average @ 38.3 after 13k so far. Traded Rio after Kia lied about mpg. 3 is bigger, more fun to drive and much more efficient. A few more standard features would help but my smartphone covers most I would want. Easiest self oil change car I've owned. Next gen looks better but probably more $. Seats more for sport than comfort. Feels solid/reliable. Ride slightly harsh, but drove NJ-FL without chronic injury. Space is useable, lower cargo floor would help.