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Brandy New

Joseph Z, 05/14/2018
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful

Only own the car for two weeks so it is difficult to rate some thing. These I gave an Okay. I am very happy I bought this car!

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The only thing I'd change...

dashaffe, 04/29/2021
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This may sound ridiculous, but for a car that is so well designed around comfortable, engaging and exciting driving, one tiny decision makes an outsized difference. The decision on the Touring trim to include a power-adjusted seat for the driver without memory of preferred driver positions is completely beyond me. My wife and I are nearly 9 inches apart in height and like to drive in different positions, relative to the wheel, dash, etc. As it stands, it is nearly impossible for us to find and reset our most comfortable settings in a reasonable amount of time (less than 3-5 minutes). Frankly, we'd be better off with a traditional manual adjustment, having to settle for the best of the available positions. It's a minor annoyance, but one that never really goes away when driving. On a car this sophisticated, with so much attention paid to other details...why was this one left out? I'd gladly pay the additional $50-100 for a button that returns the seat to my position and lets me go on my way in complete comfort. Aside from this...Bravo! By far the most fun car to drive that I've ever owned.

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No power. Uncomfortable

Montar, 09/22/2018
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 138 people found this review helpful

Doesn't accelerate. Head hits roof (I'm 5'6"). Seat uncomfortable (hurts me all over). Very jarring on bumps. Noisy on road. Cumbersome music knobs. Statick radio and satellite sound. Crap speakers. Confusing how to turn off/on car, pkg brake, music. Random dash lights appear. Chirps distract more than help. Worst is it's slow acceleration. Blind spot at front corners (too big). Steering ferls jumpy, insecure. Worst is it's slow acceleration. Dangerous. Worst car I've ever owned.

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Nice but .....

B.Matt, 09/04/2018
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 41 people found this review helpful

Interior options limited

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2018 Mazda 3 = TOP NOTCH

John, 12/13/2020
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Couldn’t be happier ! Stylish, gas mileage, handling !

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Dog hauler

Mr andy, 08/14/2021
2018 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Base Mazda. Dependable. 32 mpg combined. Not real powerful but excellent base vehicle. Road noise a slight distraction.

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2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback

Rich consoli, 12/13/2021
2018 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have owned the car for9 months and am in Love with it got it with 20600 miles and now has 28500 on it handles like a sport car unbelievable gas mileage interior seems to be out of a more expensive car this is the first compact car I've ever owned have had 2 chevy blazers for the past 20 years and this is great on long trips.

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Fun to Drive

Frannie, 04/13/2022
2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great small sedan! Reliable and great gas mileage!

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Such a fun car to drive

Martha, 08/05/2022
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Loved loved my Mazda3 hatchback. It was a touring but had a sunroof and Bose speakers. It had luxurious features inside and those nose speakers make a difference. Only had it for 2 years because we needed a bigger car for our growing family. Traded it in for another Mazda and have to say this is now our 3rd Mazda and love that it’s not your basic car. They are a great price and can get luxury without the high price tags that come with luxury. Never had any issues with my car while I had it. Also, the way it drives and picks up speed was the sun part.

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MyMaxda3

Jeff Adams, 11/25/2018
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2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Best in its CLASS !

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Mazda3 tpouring pkg

Sloozie, 04/07/2019
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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Got the touring pig instead grand touring cause dont want moonroof. But loaded with navy. I'll tell u something about this is the only compact without turbo and tiny engine issues it's the choice to drive it hard it's a blast!! Sedan with 6a is better choice. Switched to this model from mercy sl 230 is waaaaay better quality and price.

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I like the mazda 3 hatchback but I w/asedan

Chris Choe, 03/18/2019
2018 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 30 people found this review helpful

I test drove a 2016 mzada3 swdan the night before and filled put out all the paperwork but because Of traffic I was a hour late-thwy had had the nerve to sell the car right from under us. I have had 4 Mazda’s rx-8-3 mazda 3 sedans and they were all hreat cars-I will will never buy a mazda again-period

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