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Traded in my 2015 for the 2017 - Awesome decision!
Alicia, 02/14/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2015 Mazda 3 GT two years ago this month and loved the car. I'd done a lot of research before the purchase. However, there were a few things I wanted appearance-wise that were just not available in the 2015 model. Fast-forward to 2017 and they are available now! It was an easy decision to trade my 2015 for the 2017 - same exact color and trim, just a newer - more beautiful - version. The update to the turn signals in the side-view mirrors was something I wanted and now I have. The interior is comparable to the Mazda 6 now and is absolutely breathtaking. I feel the car is timeless and I will be happy with this purchase for the next decade at least. The ride is more quiet, too. That was one of the few areas of improvement I felt the 2015 model needed and they have definitely delivered on improving the road noise in the 2017 model. The car is so elegant and looks just like a luxury car without the luxury price tag. The headlights are awesome. I had LED's before but now the fog lights are also LED and the fact that the headlights turn in the direction your steering wheel is going in is such a nice touch. The heated steering wheel is also a welcome addition to this car as I have used it a few times since I got the car a week and a half ago. Also, the tires seem to grip the road more. I drove in rain today and did not have any instances of fear (I am not the best rain/sleet/snow driver, lol; I drive 20 mph on the highway). But I was pleased with the drive. Everything about this car screams class and style. The interior is so much more of an upgrade than its predecessor. I did not like the red stitching throughout the leather seats and this car does not have that (yay). The dashboard materials are nicer and the center console is really nice, too. I have seen complaints about the car not having an armrest - well the entire center console IS an armrest and is not low at all. It feels the same as the 2015 model to me. I could go on and on about this car. If you are interested in it, I'd get it! You won't be disappointed. Even the changes to the digital tachometer and speedometer and the heads-up display lettering changing (it was green and is now white), I really think Mazda paid so much attention to detail on this vehicle. Luckily, I have not had to use the Smart City Brake System yet (fingers crossed I never have to), but I am glad it is an available feature. So once again, if you are in the market for a car and are eyeing the 2017 Mazda 3 (especially the GT trim), you will not regret your decision if you purchase it. Love, love , love mine!!!
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Love the new 2017 sedan!
Kim Dinh, 10/20/2016
2017 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful
Mazda wasn't on my list of cars to research but when I stopped in a dealership to look at a CX5, this 2017 Mazda 3 caught my eyes. The car looks sleek with its Machine Gray Metallic exterior combined with black leather interior, I had to take it out for a test drive. Surprisingly, it drives really nice and quiet, and fits nicely for a small person. Can't beat mileage either especially when I do mostly short distance, city driving. The gas tank is smaller than my previous cars so I do have to fill it up more often, but it can go a distance. One thing I wish it did come with the car is XM radio - I had it for the last 6 years and it was hard to go back to normal radio, but at least you can stream Spotify or anything from your phone using bluetooth connection.
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It's the keys!
JR, 11/20/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
So, this is going to seem like a strange review to most of you out there. I'll touch on a few of the pros and cons of the vehicle itself, but the most impressive feature of this car was the keys. I rented the Mazda 3 during a recent visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. Over twelve days I drove all over the island and got to know the car pretty well. It's a very nice vehicle. Sleek looking, comfortable, handles well and gets excellent gas mileage. I had never used a back-up camera before and now I'm sold on the things thanks to the Mazda 3. The traction and handling in rain and dirt roads was excellent and the vehicle was basically fun to drive. This particular car didn't have navigation, so I can't report on that. The only thing I didn't really care about was the sound/"entertainment" system, which wasn't very intuitive and was kind of a hassle to navigate. It took me a couple of days of fiddling around with it to get it dialed-in. Once I did, the sound quality with the radio and an iPod was quite good. All in all it's a sporty, fun and comfortable car to drive..... I was in Hawaii mainly to do some scuba diving and this is where the keys come in. On one particular dive I went down to 99 feet and spent 50 minutes at or below 42 feet. It was a great dive and I got back on the boat wanting more. As I pulled off my wetsuit, I was shocked to discover that I had left the car keys (Fob) in the shorts that I wore under the wetsuit :( I immediately realized that the keys had been down to 99 feet (significant water pressure down there) and that they were probably toast after the deep dive. They even felt a little heavier, and I was already thinking of how I would have to contact the rental company, explain my screw-up, and (hopefully) still be eligible to rent another car from them. Even the Dive Masters were ribbing me a bit over what I had done. At the end of the day I fatalistically approached the car and tried opening the trunk using the keyless Fob. It worked. At least now I could put my gear in the trunk. Next I tried unlocking the doors and that worked too! By then I knew I was golden; astonished and relieved since the car has a keyless ignition. The keys continued to work flawlessly for the next eight days. So, I can't really say much more about the car, but if it's built like the keyless Fob I'm totally sold on the 2017 Mazda 3.
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Having fun with "sport" mode
Steven Rosengren, 02/11/2017
updated 08/14/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Mazda builds great cars! I just purchased a new 2017 Mazda 3 GT in Jet Black Mica and it is really beautiful. This is the first car where I have tried "sport" mode and it was awesome. I really was able to drive the car more aggressively and it put a smile on my face. The 2.5L engine and transmission are very smooth and responsive. I love the feel of the leather wrapped steering wheel and this car really corners on rails. The car feels premium and has a firm but really nice ride. I also love to turn back and look at the car when I park it, it makes me feel all happy inside. Take a test drive, it is a really nice car if you want something sporty. Update: My Mazda 3 Grand Touring is really an amazing car. The performance and handling is superior and I continue to be impressed after 6 months of ownership.
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Love this car
JoelB, 06/21/2017
updated 12/30/2019
2017 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is an update from my review two years ago. I've now got 40k miles on it. The Mazda 3 is still running like new - no issues whatsoever. I continue to get great gas mileage. The M3 comfortably accommodates 2 adults (I'm 6'2", 200lbs) plus two teenagers. The car handles great and has a lot of features for the money. In my opinion, if you are looking for a smaller economical car, you can't beat the 2017 M3. I bought the car new and test drove it against the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. It was the best of the three IMO and 2+ years later I can testify that I made the right decision.
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A sub $20,000 Maserati?
Joe, 08/26/2017
updated 03/01/2018
2017 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The 2017 Mazda 3 is a lot of car for the money. Interior materials better than anything in this class. (can you say Audi?) The chassis and slick six speed manual makes for an entertaining ride. I'm not sure how the G-Vector control works, but this is the best handling front wheel car I've owned (Previously owned a Hyundai Tiburon, Mitsubishi Eclipse and a Mazda MX3) This is my first four door car and it looks great. Park it next to a $70,000 Maserati Ghibli, and you'll wonder why Mazda doesn't have to pay Maserati a royalty fee for every car they sell. This is a great looking car. Have only owned it for three month so I cant speak for long term reliability. But I've had zero issues to date. Really like this car.
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Perfect first car
Satya Prakash Peravali, 09/20/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I shopped around and found Mazda provides more value for the money spent than any other similar car on the market. It is a fun car to drive and very comfortable at the front.
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Great from the start then...
Bdan, 05/25/2020
2017 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought this car from new. The car has almost 90,000 km now, while i love most aspects of the car there are a few I despise. Weight saving measures are on the extreme here the windshield glass is extremely thin, I think this is a new industry trend but my glass specialist says 1/3 cars he replaces glass on are mazda. By what im saying you can guess the windshield has cracked infact it cracked within the first 4 months. Again at 6 months and 8 months granted they were stone impacts. Many of the other vehicles ive owned have taken hits like this no problem. The next issue with mazda is their paint, dont expect your new mazda to last long in the ways of looking new. We had the car krowned so no rust but any stone impact or other debris impact to the body of the car causes the paint to fleck off in chips. I had the car when new ceramic coated to avoid this issue but im guessing the primer layer isnt bonding with the steel properly. My car at less than 100,000km (60,000mi) looks like a spotted Dalmatian, i regularly fill paint chips but i couldn't keep up with this car. I had a 2010 subaru legacy i had that was traded just before we got the mazda it was black in colour and the salesman thought the car was a year old in black thats hard to do. Every other aspect of the car is very good handling, power. Manual transmission feels and shifts amazing. Overall im happy with the car but would be unlikely to buy one new and take the depreciation hit when the car wont stay looking nice.
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Fun Car for a great price
Peter Giambrone, 09/20/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice design inside and out and has a great price
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Doesn't make much sense to me
Igor, 03/24/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 29 people found this review helpful
After reading and watching a lot of positive reviews decided to test drive. Sedan GT, automatic transmission. Car design both in and out is outstanding. Superior and timeless. A little beauty. However as soon as I got in, my confusion started to build up. First - infotainment system. I am having difficulties imagining myself to get comfortable and safe with it. Ever. There is no way safely operate the car and look for different radio station. Or is matter of time? I don't know. OK. Ride. Ride is indeed superior. Sporty and soft at the same time. I din't feel that I am driving small sedan (and I came to dealership in Acura TL). Better then Dodge Dart, Elantra, Corolla, Cruze. Didn't drive new Civic yet. The only disappointment - that little plastic display of actual speed and speed limit. It is impossible to fold it down if you don't want it. It is there all the time, and it is distracting view. The biggest disappointment is a price. You can lease nicely loaded Toyota Camry, Acura ILX or Honda accord sport for lesser money. So in my view Mazda 3 GT is for real Mazda enthusiasts, otherwise I see nor reason to go for it.
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Happy with My 2017 Mazda 3
Sherrie C, 08/14/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I recently totaled my 2012 Mazda 3 and was in the market for a new car. I visited 3 different dealerships but found that Crystal Mazda in Green Brook, NJ offered the best deal (0% APR for 63 months) and the least amount of hassle.
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