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3 out of 5 stars

Very noisy interior

Issac, 12/19/2021
updated 12/20/2022
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My 2016 Mazda 3 base is more noisy than my 2008 one. The inside cabin road noise is really annoying. Also my transmission makes alot of noise. The 2.0 L engine is a little weak but very fuel efficient. Steering wheel emblem started fading after a short time in my both CC-5 and 3 and infotainment system gave me a lot of headaches. Overall It’s a nice looking car but not as reliable and long lasting as Toyota.

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5 out of 5 stars

my 3rd mazda

david, 04/23/2019
2016 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

this is a 2016 Mazda 3 touring sedan. Purchased on a lease. great program. using the computer in the vehicle I average about 33 MPG over all. I can get up to 40 on the highway in perfect conditions. The 2.0 4 sings and has a fun feel with the 6 speed manual I selected. Road noise is expectable for a small vehicle and the driving dynamics are exceptional. Had a 626 and a Mazda 6 with manual transmissions. As a friend said "if your not shifting,your not driving". The safety features are perfect and I added the navigation system on line. The vehicle is relatively quiet for the class and the sportiness of the vehicle makes everyday driving fun and engaging. After 25,000 miles in 3 years I have had no service issues. Mazda ha always been my vehicle of choice. great options, fun to drive and so far reliability has been perfect. I am 70 years old but still love to drive. Handling, performance, features and affordability are the combinations I looked for. Feel like I had the perfect fit. Tried Toyota, Honda and Subaru. All great vehicles. But for me , the Mazda 3 was the perfect fit.

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Poor man's sports car

j mc monagle, 04/08/2019
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is not a family car. For a single person or for a couple it is great. A really fun car to drive. Lively but not powerful. The handling is top notch. And it looks great.

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Mr Mazda 3

Mr. Mazda 3, 07/16/2018
updated 01/21/2025
2016 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The gas mileage is awesome and the sport button when ingaged makes this car very quick. Drive quality and comfort are great. Price was on the high end compared to others in the class. I avg. 37mpg and when I want to, the car takes off very quick and passes with ease especially with sport engaged.

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Awesome car with two small annoyances

JMA, 06/03/2017
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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I have owned a 2015 and 2016 Mazda 3. Everything works amazing and is exceptionally efficient. The pandora/Bluetooth can be glitchy and the wind noise is high at speed. They have added some instillation to the 2017 to solve the noise. Otherwise, you will not be disappointed. I have owned my sports cars and this is entertaining to drive, but super fuel efficient. The sport level has all of the features you need and I would argue the steel wheels give a better ride.

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