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Noisy car
Nelson, 10/29/2015
2015 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 22 people found this review helpful
I understand that noise perception is a subjective thing. Most drivers may not be bothered by the amount of road and wind noise in this car. To me, the amount of noise in this car is unhealthy, and I worry about long term exposure to this kind of noise. The noise level is "acceptable " when driving at low speeds. If your commute includes driving on freeways and interstate highways, the trips cease to be enjoyable. I can't imagine taking this car on a long road trip. The premium Bose sound system seems to be a contradiction of sorts. It does little to mitigate the noise, and the audiopilot is essentially useless. On the other hand, you can't really appreciate the premium sound system because the car is so noisy. One can appreciate the excellent quality of this sound system only if the car is parked. I understand that there options to decrease the noise in this car, but that would involve considerable expense, which I am not ready to spend after paying for a new car. For now, I've resorted to placing an ear plug in the left ear, and keeping the right ear open for safety reasons. With less noise, the car feels premium, and is a pleasure to drive.
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my three years with my mazda
anthony barbuto, 02/16/2018
2015 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
the car was designed to have a rear TV camera and side alerts re vehicles. I got a car without any of these electronic aids. It is very difficult to parrale park as hyou can't judge your front nor rear end...You really need a rear tv and front bumber infrared warning devices which my car does not have. IF I had it to do over again I would stipulate the TV and the bumper hazardous warning indicators. I can live with just a AM and FM radio I donlt need all the other entertainment features I am missing. Courtesy lits on the doors would be nice I donlt have them again I have the minimum feature package. I always have a pocket flashlight but only havint the over head dome lite is not enough to find things on the floor in the dark. Ther e is a lot of wind noise when you drive withan open window. I diswcover tham most modern cars are now designed to have the widows closed and you drive using climate control. This is too bad as there is nothing quite as nice as having a cool breeze when you drive in the spring. I guess thats "progress".....
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The best...maybe not! But probably fun-to-drive!
Tee Nguyen, 02/27/2016
2015 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have it for 6 months. It still drives like a dream. Trust me! It can put a smile on your face in every corner you drive. The handling, it's perfect. The styling, OMG people around keep looking at you like they want to ask what car it is. The 2.5 engine is pretty strong in this car. I got a S touring (not the top trim). It missing some tech like LED light, real-leather seat... but it still has leatherette seat, navigation, 2.5 engine, paddle shifter, big screen, blind spot monitoring... You cannot find any with those tech around 23k$. Maybe you can but not that price. If you want to know anything bad about it, it's the noise and vibration. But I feel it mostly from the tires, those Dunlop tires that they gave me. It's good in performance but not for daily driving. It can gives you headache.
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To Zoom It May Concern
C K L, 10/27/2018
2015 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
All in all, a zippy, well-appointed car. A few tweaks would make it perfect: quieter tires, a manual trunk release and/or access to the trunk from inside, switchable power outlets that are a bit more accessible, raised cowl for the wipers so that snow and ice don't accumulate in winter. I leased it based on years of great reviews from multiple sources on its reliability and performance. One disappointment for me...I like a sunroof. This one is noisy no matter what open position it is in. I've have cars in which the rush of air is barely noticeable. Not a deal-breaker for most people but I had hoped for better. Beyond that, a sporty, practical vehicle.
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Transmission issues
Sj, 11/26/2021
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had 2. They are nice to drive and the interior is nice. I take very good care of my cars, oil changes on time, tune ups, flushes..ext. both of them the transmission started to slip just after 85k miles. Both of them the front bumpers started to pop on the sides as the clips started to give . This is without an accident or abuse. The shocks were terrible as well and needed replaced. it's my mistake for buying 2. I thought they might have worked out the bugs 5 years later. Mazda could give me no reason other than normal wear and tear. Again no accidents and no crazy driving. This is not normal. I've moved on.
The best of 3
Bill, 05/19/2019
2015 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What you need to know: the 2015 sedan was light years ahead of other sedans. If you’re like to drive, if you like knowing you’re always in control, if you like beating others to the next red or green light, then this is your car! However, if practicality, durability, and room to breathe are on your list, I would look elsewhere. I had this model for a little over three years on a lease. I had the sedan, with the plastic hubcaps and infotainment screen smack dab in the middle of the dashboard. The driver cockpit is cramped, there just isn’t much moving around. It’s pretty dull to look at, too. The seats offer good support but dogs are not welcome in Mazda’s. The interiors are of high quality - good thing - but are not built for adventure. Such as you would find in a Subaru, Chevy, or Mitsubishi. This car is for the enthusiast who didn’t know they were one.
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Great Car
bonanza301, 04/17/2015
2015 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Got this car in Oct last year, its been great to drive! I love it.
Buyer Beware nothing like the earlier models
Daryl Nitz, 03/10/2015
2015 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 43 people found this review helpful
The 2015 Mazda3 is a hassle to drive. It is nothing like the 2012 Mazda3. It is problematic. The radio/navigation does not work well at all. It can NEVER be turned off, just muted. It freezes up, restarts, deletes favorites, and is overall poorly designed. Mazda offers very little solutions. On top of this, the MPG is grossly inflated. I have not gotten over 30mpg ever in 5 months. I typically average 27-29mpg. The gas tank is smaller than the 2012, so total range is less than 400. The 2012 would have a range of 500-600. I am so disappointed that I let my 2012 go for this 2015.
Looks Good But Quality Issues....
Fonzie1893, 09/04/2020
2015 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Within the first year, some of the plastic trim below the interior front passenger door handle broke off. I thought it was just a fluke but it was really an indicator of what's to come. I've had this car 5 years now and it has just 56,000 miles, however, within this time, the entertainment system touch screen has ghost touching issues (there is an open service request by Mazda to fix this issue), horn has gone out, the driver side window regulator went out, and had to replace the purge valve. Furthermore, the car just doesn't sound right. Also, it has a loud interior when driving on the highway, and Bluetooth issues when connecting to iPhone. We haven't had any major issues with it so far, but I would still consider this too many repairs for such low mileage.
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Dream car
Nick, 01/29/2016
2015 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
I believe this car is the best car in its class
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