Used 2014 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Kevin H., 12/12/2019
Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Here are some things to consider if you are looking to purchase this vehicle. I own a 2014 Mazda 3 GS Sport (Hatchback), 2.0l gas engine with automatic transmission. I have had this car in my possession for a little over 2.5 years. Keep in mind I bought the vehicle used in 2017 with 30 000km Pros: - Sportier ride compared to other vehicles in it's class. The chassis is impressive on how it likes to be tossed around. - Good acceleration (even for a 2.0l) - Seats are quite comfortable and supportive - Nicely designed and somewhat upscalisssh interior - Intuitive infotainment (I love the feel and position of the central control knob) - Handsome & mature exterior styling (In my opinion) Cons: - Very noisy vehicle (If you decide install cheap tires on the car....good luck!) - Firm ride since its tuned a little more sportier. - Gas mileage is not great and seems to get worse with time (Pretty disappointed considering this was a key reason I bought the vehicle). Note, the engine is Direct Injection which means with time you are prone to carbon build up which would explains the gas mileage and performance decrease. Things I had to repair since my ownership: - Front struts at 50,000km - Key battery had to be change twice since I have owned the car A few weird things with the car: - I have had the engine struggle a few times on a cold start (Has happened a handful of times, brought to Mazda, they were not able to reproduce). - Lots of little creaks and cracks inside the cabin - A weird little front suspension thumb from time to time (Mecanics claim there's no issue with the suspension).
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Great car with a couple concerns
wayne100, San Diego, CA, 10/25/2013
Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
A great car overall for it's class. You should definitely test drive one if you are considering a similar class car. You'll be impressed.
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Fantastic car except for one thing . . . . be forewarned
wayne100, San Diego, CA, 09/12/2014
Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 28 people found this review helpful
Performance, comfort, ride, the interior design and overall quality of this car is fantastic. The BIG ISSUE to date is it's INFOTAINMENT system. As of the writing of this review, I've had two updates to the software for the INFOTAINMENT system. Many bugs have been fixed over the first years of frustration, but then MAZDA does something REALLY STUPID! They grey out and disable the local search feature on the GPS as well as the ability to wifi hotspot your phone to the system to get uptodate traffic and and weather. Basically you are now stuck with a GPS that has less features than a $100 Garmin you can buy on NOMORERACK.com Neither owners nor any MAZDA dealership knew this.
Reliable little car that's not a Corolla or Civic
Chris, Chino, CA, 03/05/2019
updated 09/08/2020
Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had two Mazda Protégé 5's before purchasing a Mazda 3 and am still an owner of a 2003 P5. It was great timing as I was in the market for a new daily driver as 2014 was when Mazda 3 first came out with the new design. At that time, the SkyActiv engine had already been out a couple of years and I have had great experience with Mazda products in terms of reliability, so it was not a hard decision to go back to Mazda even though most of my friends and/family members were driving Civics or Corollas. Those are definitely great cars , but I wanted something that handles well, saves gas and looks cool at the same time. The Mazda 3 has not disappointed even as of today as the vehicle was purchased brand new almost 5 years ago. Throughout my years of ownership (M3 Hatchback I GT ~56K miles), I have only been to the dealership twice - once for a recall related to GPS map update or something while the second visit had to do with a the hydraulic belt tensioner leak which were both covered under warranty. The hydraulic belt tensioner was replace by the dealership but it started leaking again after another 10K or so. If anything, the tensioner leak is the only complaint that I have with the car. The Mazda infotainment system has also acted up a handful of times (frozen screen), but it would fix itself after restart. The most recent maintenance item was the rear brake pads which were replaced at 56k. I believe the rear driver-side pads were seized for some reason which caused premature wear as the front pads were still the OEM pads from factory with healthy amount of pads left. I could have fixed the issue earlier as the rear driver-side wheel was always covered with the most brake dust but I was too lazy to inspect the pads. The Mazda 3 has never left me stranded and has been a comfortable commuter. Everything in the car is still working perfectly fine as day one. My favorite part of the car is the blind-spot monitoring system. it's especially handy during pouring rains. The heated seats are also a plus. The infotainment system is intuitive and user friendly. I love the fact that the reverse camera's parking guide doesn't turn when you turn the steering wheel as a lot of cars on the market do (personal preference). The visibility is not as great as the older cars as the rear windows are smaller. The 2.0 liter engine is not powerful, but it's sufficient for what the car is built for, a gas saving commuter. The engine noise can be a bit noisy going uphill or accelerating with 4 passengers; however, there's plenty of power to get the car moving for highway merging at around 3k-4k rpm. The interior of the car is well built and cabin noise is well controlled. The materials used and fit and finish of the car is solid and probably one of the best in its class. Trunk space can be limited if you have a growing family (i.e. strollers...). Overall a great car! In August 2019, the Mazda 3 was sold to a family member and a 2019 CX9 was brought home. As of today (9/5/2020), at around 64k, the oem tires and the battery are the only items that will need to be replaced. My opinion on the car still has not changed. Great little car that looks great, feels great (interior), drives and handles well.
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John Thoreson, Clive, IA, 01/12/2016
updated 10/30/2017
Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
The dealer never got the very expensive technology package to work correctly after several attempts. The GPS rarely worked and other technology features were unreliable (HUD wouldn't work, entertainment system would freeze, etc.). I got tired of continually bringing the car into the dealer and being without it for days so I got rid of it with only 17,000 miles on it.
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