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5 out of 5 stars

My 4th Mazda, and not my last

amandakl, 08/20/2014
2014 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I am in love with this car. I have owned a 2004 Mazda 3 sedan, a 2008 Mazda3 GT sport (hatch), and a 2013 Mazda cx-5. I traded my CX-5 in for the 2014 Mazda 3 and do not regret it at all. The car handles like a dream, hugs the road and corners perfectly. The interior is simple and modern, and the exterior is striking. I am getting 6.7L/100 (or 43 MPG) with combined city/highway, which is more than I expected to get. If you are looking for an affordable car that is fun to drive, gets great fuel mileage and is reliable, this is it. I have the GS (middle model) with sunroof package, and comfort package. I also had custom white leather interior installed.

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4 out of 5 stars

2.0L i touring hatch

war03, 09/18/2013
2014 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
63 of 84 people found this review helpful

picked up and drove it home (1000 miles). 44 and 45 mpg on two stretches (not all flat), 35mpg through high mountains/hills at 65 mph. best handling car i've had, feels like rwd. if you can get the 2.5L model, esp w/ a 6 speed it would be a blast. i couldn't swing the extra money at the time.

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2014 Mazda 3 Sedan iSV-M 6-speed

akdude, 02/01/2015
2014 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought this car in July 2014 after comparing it to the Honda Civic. I have owned 15 new Honda's since my first in 1983. Most were Accords but I had a 2010 Civic coupe. The reason I decided on the Mazda:1)Technology2)Mileage3)Fit and Finish4)Price. Always liked the fact that Honda doesn't have option "packages" but for under $18000 the Mazda is a no brainer, Civic is too far behind in power train technology. The base Civic still doesn't have direct injection, 6-speed manual or a new dash design. The Manual Civic LX can't touch the Mazda on mileage. My average(combined) mileage for the first 5000 miles is steady at 42.8mpg(50%city/50%hwy.Thats in Alaska.

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5 out of 5 stars

A new kind of compact

accord7, 10/22/2013
updated 10/24/2016
2014 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
39 of 53 people found this review helpful

Forget everything you know about compact cars. I traded in my 2013 Mazda 3 for the just released 2014, and it's a totally different kind of car. Interior is fitted with high-end materials for the dash and controls, and feels more like a luxury car. The handling and suspension are both top rate... you can be aggressive with your drive with good steering feel, and the harshness of the prior model has all been eliminated. The 2.0 engine is fine for day to day driving, but it lags a little when full power is required. UPDATE: Three years later now, and the car continues to be excellent. No regrets at all about buying this car and will keep it for years to come.

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3 out of 5 stars

Loved this car until it hit 80K

S. Bradshaw, 10/19/2016
2014 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I am a commuter and I fell in love with this car at first sight. It had everything I wanted: great gas mileage, bluetooth, and even a great look. The first 80k miles were bliss. I recommended this car to everyone that asked. Then it all went downhill. Be prepared for sensor failures to leave you stranded. I am outside the warranty because of mileage (almost completely highway). The brakes feel shaky. This is NOT a car to buy used beware.

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