Used 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Not for Big Folks
At 6 ft 2 in and 217 lbs ingress and egress were difficult. The 5 was Ok.
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Mazda3 = FUN
You’ll never regret this car. By far the best car out there for the cost!
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- Sport SedanMSRP: $13,00020 mi away
- Grand Touring SedanMSRP: $18,99814 mi away
- Touring 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $13,99518 mi away
The only thing I'd change...
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
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 .....
Interior options limited
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