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Frequent & Costly Brake Repairs
Dale, 11/08/2022
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was sold a new 2016 Mazda3 off of the dealership lot. However, I was not sold the expensive and frequent brake repairs that would come with it. I only have 63,000 miles on this car and have had my brakes depleted to metal on metal nearly every year. I have had my brakes replaced at least 4 times. Do not buy this car if you don’t plan on spending nearly a quarter of its value on brake repairs. Not worth it.
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Best bang for your money
Debbie Terry, 02/21/2018
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had another Mazda 3 Sedan before purchasing the 3i Sport and believe it or not I was rear-ended in both vehicles. The first Mazda was struck dead center by an old Ford Bronco....the Bronco lost its grill and the radiator was spewing fluid. I had a 1 inch gash in my bumper but the stabilizer bar had to be replaced. I wasn't injured at all. The second accident was in 2016 with my new 2016 3i Sport. A Hyundai Elantra rear-ended me and then a F-250 pickup truck rear-ended the Elantra which shoved the Elantra into me again. I did have neck injuries from that one. The bumper was replaced and nothing else. The Mazda 3 is an incredible sturdy vehicle. I live in Brevard County in Florida and people love to stop in your backseat out here....I hope that no one else rear-ends me again but if they do I am glad I have a vehicle that can endure it.
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2016 Mazda 3 for sale near you
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- i Sport 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $11,590In-stock online
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Excellent Car Outstanding Value
Tammy Nelson, 11/20/2016
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car combines all the economy of a smaller car with the fun & style I've not seen in other smaller cars. Excellent choice! I'm very happy.
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Great Experience with the 3
Amit N, 10/10/2016
2016 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought the S Grand Touring hatchback and love all the bells and whistles as well as the power and handling of the car. Great interior layout and good sound system as well.
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Mazda - Never Again
Calvin, 04/30/2019
updated 09/15/2020
2016 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
April 2020 Update After refusing to cover the emission control system malfunction that was under warranty, the Mazda dealer eventually repaired the problem so I could have the car smog checked for the registration renewal. The ride has gotten worse and I feel every bump. Mazda recalled the touch screen on the dash and replaced it. They updated the software as they were replacing the screen and the old software became corrupt. Mazda charges to update the vehicle software and it can only be done at a Mazda dealer. They connect a flash drive to the USB in the car to upload the software. They also charge a lot to update the maps in the built in cumbersome Navigation which I declined as I can use my phone instead which is easier. Other manufacturers allow owners to download the software onto a Flash drive, plug it in, and update. A good car for going from point A to point B in town, but it isn't good for long trips on the freeway because of the roar from wind and road along with the seats not being supportive enough for a long trip. The terrible resale value has kept me from selling it and it is good for a second car to go to the grocery store as it always starts. Mazda customer service is still awful and I have the maintenance done at the tire store. I wouldn't buy another Mazda. Nothing but frustration dealing with Mazda dealers and Mazda Customer Care. Emission control system didn't last 50,000 miles. Interior noise is too high at highway speeds and the noise makes listening to the radio difficult without turning it up. Navigation system is difficult to use as the destination address has to be typed in line by line and Mazda wants $400.00 to add Google maps. I regret buying a Mazda and there is a reason the resale value is low. I got what I paid for. Update - September 2020 The struts and springs had to be replaced at 63k miles. Then the rear passenger side brake caliper broke and the part can only be ordered through Mazda for a high price. Mexican made Mazdas have different parts than the Mazdas made in Japan. The broken caliper and defective emergency brake caused the passenger side rear brake pad to wear down faster to 10% than the other brake pads as it was stuck on the rotor. The rear brakes had to be replaced.
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