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If you like driving, you'll love this car
Griffin, 09/12/2016
updated 05/26/2022
2013 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
38 of 38 people found this review helpful
My wife bought a 2013 Mazda3 i Touring manual sedan used with about 6k miles. We liked it so much I bought a 2012 Mazdaspeed3 (manual hatchback) with about 40k miles. We've put about 50k miles on each of them since, and love these cars. High-level pros: fun to drive, cheap to run/maintain. High-level cons: cabin noise a little high. Performance For its class, the i Touring's 155 hp keeps the small car zippy. You're not blown away, but stepping on the gas puts a smile on your face and lets you merge with ease. The clutch and shifter are light and excellent. My gripe about the manual is that 5th and 6th gear ratios are too close together, making 5th almost worthless. Handling If you enjoy the act of driving, at least test drive this car. It'll make you wonder why anyone buys a Civic/Corolla/Elantra. The responsiveness is great and the brakes induce confidence. The agile handling comes at the cost of a stiffer ride, but if you enjoy driving, you prefer feeling the road instead of floating over it anyway. The seats are comfortable enough for none of that to be jarring, and they have enough bolstering for you to really enjoy taking curves at speed. Interior This is mostly personal preference, but I find the interior a nice place to be. Controls are easy to access and intuitive, and the bluetooth works reliably. The seats were comfortable even when driving 15 hrs a day on a cross-country trip, but I'm a skinny 5'8", so I can't speak to fitting larger people. The road noise is more pronounced than I'd like, so rough roads are tiring on the ears. Note that a new set of quieter tires has significantly improved road noise compared to the OEM tires, but it's still no Lexus. The engine is fairly quiet during normal driving, but has a nice sound when you rev it up. A few minor rattles have sprung up already, but they're only noticeable on certain roads and when paying attention for them. Trunk space has been adequate, but I don't often need to haul much. Cost to run/maintain The manual Mazda3 i Touring got about 38-39 mpg highway on a cross-country trip, with LA city rush hour mileage (averaging about 20 mph) closer to 26 mpg. With only 64k miles, a couple things have broken: a transmission mount failed, and there's a known issue where the dashboard buckles and creates a gap around the screen. Mazda extended the warranty for that item to 8 years but ours buckled after 9, so they only offered a discount on the expensive repair, which wasn't so great.
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Bye '13 Focus, Hello Skyactiv!!
mazda3_2013, 10/14/2013
2013 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I traded my '13 Ford Focus (that I bought brand new), for my brand new Mazda3. Let me tell you this car is better in all aspects. The Focus was very nice, but could not get used to the Dual Clutch transmission. I was in heaven when I test drove my Mazda, it drives better then the Focus, it shifts better, handles better. Everyone says how the Mazda3 has hard plastic all over the place on the inside, I don't know about you but I don't drive and tap my fingers on the dashboard at the sometime. Yes, somethings could of been made and/or placed different, but I've never seen a car where everything is perfect, but the Mazda3 comes pretty darn close.
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The Fun compact
ChrisMo, 11/15/2016
2013 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Picked up a 2013 3 Grand Touring S sedan as a daily driver about 5 months ago (June 2016) and I am pretty impressed. With less than 13,000 miles on it, I feel like I'm driving a new car. At the time, I compared it to a 2014 3 2.0 Skyactiv and I found the 2.5 felt so much more powerful and torquey. It's almost like a small V6. My complaints are few. The 2.5 returns less than stellar mpgs, especially in the city. Because of my very short commute, I estimate only around 20mpg. Highway economy is much better. The last couple years of this generation also have a mishmash of red/blue/white instrumentation. The oem tires seem loud and the ride is a little firm. But that ride helps make this car fun to drive. In top of the line Grand Touring guise, this car is equipped like cars costing 2-3x as much. Bose audio, blind spot monitoring, bi-xenon adaptive front headlights, LED tail lights, navigation, & heated seats are some of the impressive features list. I've been looking at the new 2017 Mazda 6 as a potential replacement but then I think to myself, what am I really getting over my 3 to validate the purchase? Bottom line, why anyone buy a Civic or Corolla over a 3 is baffling.
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Pretty hot hatch
junglist724, 05/29/2013
2013 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
I recently got the i touring hatchback version of the mazda3. The steering is very precise, unlike a lot of other cars. Skyactiv is a must. The improvement in performance and fuel economy is worth the extra cash. Stay away from the base trim for the 4 door. The car is pretty fun to drive even at low speeds.
pretty good so far
abqrich, 04/25/2013
2013 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Driving this car is a pleasure. Great engine and transmission. Had it for one year with no problems. 38mpg on 5k road trip. Not good on bad roads. Noisy at highway speeds. Dorky console.
AMAZING!!!
dolphingray, 07/27/2013
2013 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is one of the best car i ever bought. It's incredibly good performance, slick, compact fast and very fuel efficient at 28/40 mpg! that's amazing. It has all the technologies in it "skyactive" there's nothing more i can ask for.
Outstanding Value
Ron Gladden, 03/18/2017
2013 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car gets better gas mileage on the highway than the EPA estimates. It handles like a sports car. The only downsides are a small back seat and more road noise at 70 mph than I wish.
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Best car I've owned
robb, 07/29/2015
updated 08/01/2016
2013 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Good vehicle. Not great at anything but good in all. A solid 4 of 5 in ride, Comfort, steering, acceleration and mileage.
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Great Car Zoom Zoom
Scott Connors, 03/14/2016
2013 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Leased this car brand new in July of 2013. Have almost 40 thousand miles on it and I love it! It's sporty, roomy, comfortable, great stereo, phenomenal fuel economy! I have to say this is one of the best cars I've ever owned. It's great on long trips and very comfortable, the car handles great on the highway and around town. The absolute best feature of this car is the consistent 30+ mpg it gets! I would highly recommend this car for anyone who's looking for a sporty, safe, reliable vehicle with great fuel economy.
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Econo Star 2.0 SkyActiv
Accelrgreat, 02/13/2021
2013 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
These are more driver oriented than most of the competition and I'm extremely satisfied with the car, its driving dynamics and overall quality. Owned since new, now at 135k miles. Upgraded to 16x8 wheels and 225 aspect ratio tires which improved cornering but took away a little mpg. Prior to that 39 on Interstate was common. The only negative would be road noise. The Continental tires improved that but the car is still noisy as with most modern budget oriented cars today. Otherwise it has been very reliable and the ONLY item replaced to date, besides maintenance items has been the battery. Original brake pads, clutch, alternator, sensors, everything! This replaced my 2000 Protege with 247k miles and I'm a big Mazda fan so if you're considering one for yourself, I recommend driving one and if you like it, buy it.
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Best little car Ive owned other than a 1987 626
hartnhc, 01/21/2022
2013 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Quick steering very predicable, reliable abend precise and a very comfortable arms out sporty car type driving position and too it has gobs of electronics to keep me buzzy learning to properly operate em
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Mileage is tops
james Clancy, 04/06/2016
2013 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Rides great and 42mpg hi way, 30 city
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my mazda 3
terry, 04/08/2018
2013 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
really like this car. handles well great gas mileage
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Great used car made by Mazda
Tam Finney, 08/18/2022
2013 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought from private seller 2013 Mazda3 Grand touring 4D sedan 115k , fully loaded excellent condition in and out for less than 9k . Run beautifully.
Way to go, Mazda!
acade, 06/26/2014
2013 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I recently bought this car used, having searched for a GT with manual transmission. I had bought a 2012 Skyactive GT with auto since the manual was not available. Wow! What a difference the transmission makes. Drivability is greatly improved with such a slick shifter and smooth clutch. It's the best manual I've driven, having previously owned 06 and 09 Mazda 3's with manual. Engine power is modest but made more than bearable due to excellent handling and truly outstanding gas mileage. Add to that a fully functional in-dash touchscreen navigation, blind spot monitoring, keyless entry and ignition, auto wipers, and articulating headlights and you have a great automobile.
Great Little Car
Ray, 10/30/2017
2013 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very reliable. Sporty look with a sunroof added. It has been trouble free the whole time I’ve owned it with no problems at all. Fun to drive and comfortable.
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Careful with the mazda lease offers
Michael Vatter, 07/05/2016
2013 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 18 people found this review helpful
I strongly suggest staying away from their lease deals. We leased a 2013 Mazda 3 with a 36,000 mile limit on it. Returned the car a month ago with 24,000 miles on it. Car had normal wear and tear on it and then we received the final invoice from Mazda. They nickel and dime you to death and now we have a $ 1,000 bill to pay. I leased cars before but nothing comes even close. I couldn`t believe it when I got the invoice. We returned the car with 12,000 miles less than allowed and always brought it to the dealership for maintenance ( top dollar). Good thing I waited with a new one until final bill arrived. Mazda? Never again. We actually where never impressed with the car but thought it`s a cheap car to go to the store. Just don`t drive more then maybe two hours or your back will hurt so bad that you have to stop. Worst seats in a car I ever and it`s so underpowered it`s ridiculous.
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Dont do it
wendy, 02/05/2019
2013 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
Ranked really high for car insurance. I paid more to insure my mazda3 then I did for my brand new charger. They are easily damaged and costs a lot to fix. They smash better than a coke can.
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Zooms past Hyundai
myzoomer, 03/17/2013
2013 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 23 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased after trading in Hyundai Veloster. Like night vs. day, this fun vehicle is far superior to the Veloster. Acceleration, Handling, Comfort, Bluetooth, etc. can't be beat. This is my third Mazda and it was a mistake to think that Hyundai could be anywhere near as good as a Mazda. Zoom Zoom
Michael Gilchrist
gilxunlimited, 04/12/2013
2013 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great no complaints
An all around review
zoomzoomalabam, 04/28/2013
2013 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2013 Mazda3 after loving our 2009 3, and this car is far better, with a 160 miles round trip commute daily, the car truly get 37 mpg @ 65mph highway. The bluetooth features lets me talk hands free all the way home, and I can listen to my favorite tunes with pandora, or bluetooth. The interior lighting is nice, with the blue LEDs lighting up the console and door handles at night, the downside on our model with in dash navigation, is that in the daytime, with headlights turned on (ie rain) you have a dimmed stereo console, so it makes it hard to see the radio and all in dash features. The bose sound is great, although the bass is only responsive at higher volumes,
Don't buy if you have bad roads
steve333, 10/24/2013
updated 10/29/2018
2013 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 40 people found this review helpful
I actually wanted a sporty handling car, at least for a compact. However, I was not prepared for the horrible ride quality the 3 has on anything but perfect roads. The car feels unstable, the freeway ride is awful with the car tramlining all over the place. 2 dealers told me that's just the way the car rides. Biggest mistake was buying this car over the Chevy Cruze. Update-Steering was the car's best quality and now that feels loose. Ride worse than ever, very loud, and Automatic Transmission shifts really poorly. Car hesitates at times and the dealer won't fix it because Mazda is horrible with covering warranty issues. First and last Mazda Update-27,000 miles and while reliable otherwise ride still sucks and transmission still sucks Update-31,000 miles and transmission hesitates when shifting from reverse to drive Update-Mazda finally replaced the transmission when it acted up at the dealer. Now the front end bushings are leaking.
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Ok
Forte, 01/31/2016
updated 08/09/2017
2013 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
It's a good intermediate car
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