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Buyer Beware...Severely Disappointed
KC, 05/15/2021
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
This was my second Mazda 3 purchased brand new. I previously owned a 2014 pre-owned Mazda 3 with approximately 45,000 at purchase. I had absolutely no issues with that car. It was a dream, which is why when it was totaled - I purchased my second Mazda. After about two years of ownership, less than 70,000 miles of highway commute, garage kept and regularly scheduled service/maintenance at Mazda dealerships - the car needs a replacement engine (camshaft retardation, metal in the engine) and a clutch assemmbly to the tune of $10,000. I was astonished. A Mazda forum documented other vehicle owners experienced the same issue but there has been no recall. I contacted Mazda USA for assistance. I shared the forum link with them and they essentially told me tough luck; it's beyond the warranty period; you didn't purchase an extended warranty, etc.
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Great Car for the Price
Emre Afsar, 07/05/2018
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am a car guy and traded in my wife's Lexus NX200t for the Mazda 3. While the MSRP is almost half of the Lexus' MSRP, it is comparable to the Lexus in terms of steering feel, handling, build and materials quality, and overall design. Car is loaded with active safety (FCW, BSM, RCTA, LKA) and convenience (heated steering wheel, HUD, adaptive LED headlights) features. Steering feel is absolutely excellent and performance is more than adequate for a compact hatchback. We love the design and the generous ground clearance rivaling most crossovers. Our only complaint is the road noise that is high even for this relatively cheap class of cars.
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Fun to drive at a great price
Jean-Luc Ronarch, 08/05/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is great little car. It is fun to drive, very good quality feel, all at a great price.
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Zoom Zoom Baby!
AmberRose, 07/10/2020
2017 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2010 mazda3 sedan for the 2017 Mazda3 hatchback. Love it! Smaller engine as my 2010 was a 2.5 and this is a 2.0. But it still gets up and goes. I'm very happy with the 2017 Mazda3 sport! It handles great, drives smooth and very comfortable. The infotainment center is a perfect upgrade. I highly recommend this car and the dealership that I purchased it from, Freysinger Mazda in Mechanicsburg, PA. If you are a Mazda fan like myself then you already know the enjoyment of owning and driving one. If you're considering buying a Mazda3 then don't hesitate, you'll enjoy it! I've had my car 3 years and it's as perfect as when I first bought it!
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Cheap Answer to a Base A3
SHM, 02/21/2019
2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you want European laser steering and terrific handling, great midrange acceleration, CUV like utility without the sacrifices in driving dynamics, this might be your car. It's like a base (even better in areas) than a base Audi A3 at a fraction of the price. Overall quality is excellent. Overall feel behind the wheel is excellent. My 'toy' car is a 500+bhp Corvette Z06. And when I'm unable to drive the Z, this car is a wonderful consolation prize. My main complaints are: the instrument cluster is rubbish. The tach for the manual is a little LCD. Weird because the automatic has a lovely big tach in the center ala Porsche. And there's no interior or remote hatch release. A real PITA in this day and age. The sedan version, however has this. Not the hatchback. Somebody's been smoking something really good in product planning....
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