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Take out the tire protection plan

Sportyqueen , 11/13/2020
2019 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

I leased the 2016 Mazda 3– an incredible car. So I upgraded to the next one available, the 2019. The low profile tires are its detriment. Sure she’s beautiful, but these tires have made me afraid to drive this car. On my second new tire, love the car, but you cannot hit any bumps with these. Even without hitting any crazy bumps, I’ve gotten two bubbled tires now. If you live in a well paved area, maybe this isn’t an issue. But something to note.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mazda's Masterpeice

Parky, 03/05/2020
2019 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love this car, 10k miles here is my review. To start off with whats wrong. Easily the Infotainment is sub par. Mazda doesn't want you touching while driving so you use a scroll wheel. Some things are very counter intuitive, say every time you want to switch radio stations it will always start you from the bottom of the list, to make it quicker if you add favorites but they aren't in numerical order. It takes 20 minutes of driving to understand it and maybe a week to get use to the wackiness. However if guests take control they'll have no idea how to use it and it is always funny seeing their shock with how unusual it it. The easy counter to this, just always have Bluetooth on your phone connected, Spotify or Pandora makes it a better radio than normal AM/FM. And second is Lane Departure Warning/Assist. I have actually turned assist off because it has only ever helped once. Many times I move over due to a Semi Truck, or cars drifting in my lane in a turn, or to move out of the way for lane splitting motorcycles, however doing these will result in the wheel moving back towards the object you're avoiding, it can be counter by holding on tight. But the night i turned it off was when i was exiting the freeway. I was in the left lane of a two lane, left turn lane. The camera picked up the wrong lines and "corrected" me turning the wheel to the right, this happens a little to often because it will pick up changes in the road like old painted lanes or changes in the road concrete or asphalt. I just have the noise alarm on, but that maybe still be a bit useless unless i'm in cruise control because i generally always know when i'm near the line because i am doing so on purpose. However Besides those this car is amazing the HUD is a little bare i wish it showed which turn signals were on, but if they are on and a car is in your blind spot the HUD will flash orange. The BOSE sound is some amazing audio. Its not the fastest engine but in Sport mode it has some, not like 350hp, but a little kick when you step on it. Handling is fantastic, its rolling suspension feels like your flying or on a boat in smooth water. It also looks amazing. There aren't tones of these on the road, plenty of Mazda's CX-9 and 6's but with the large front scoop (with a horrible place to put a license) and no fake front vents, sleek aerodynamic lines (Drag coefficient of 0.26) and nice looking headlights and turn signals. I would definitely suggest at least the preferred model. This car is perfect for anyone trying to stand out, loves an open road and the act of driving.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car!

NorCal hills, freeways, byways, 01/12/2021
updated 01/16/2024
2019 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

4yrs of ownership now, and no change to my very positive review. I was looking to replace my replacement of my dying car with an affordable used car that suited me better for a longer ownership. I was looking at used, and had tested, lower mileage, Mazda3. Dealer said look at this new but last year's 2019 model Mazda3 w/AWD, which was new generation. Drove it and bought it. For only a few $1000 more but new car warranty, better interest rate and pay terms. Looks great, drives great, feels great, quieter inside, better basic sound, and noted reliability and safety (especially made in Japan versions). 28mpg w/AWD. Surprising get up and go from base 2.5L engine. Came with surprisingly good OEM tires. Amazing how much variety of stuff I have fit into this hatchback. And with a lower trim, i still got all sorts of safety features. Only reason not to buy are 1. You got more money and want more name and maintenance costs and depreciation and luxury than this near luxury car. 2. You carry more than 2 adults and 2 babies, as rear leg room is very small. 3. You need more than 5 inches ground clearance and more than onroad AWD. 4. You must have better than 28 mpg. 5. Some do not like Mazda dial info system. (Bit to learn, but then easy handle, safer/surer/durable than touch screen systems.) With driver aids, the lack of side-back view easily overcome. Back view is good. Toyota, Honda, Subaru, et al, cannot beat this car. (I had a turbo Subaru, and a nice Hybrid Ford) Warning: the beautiful Mazda paint (red on mine) is very thin and chips easily.

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4 out of 5 stars

Worth it

Tellagram, 03/17/2020
2019 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I traded in my Denali SUV for this small AWD, Hatchback The good..power, quiet, great HUD, more comfortable for long drive, high end look. The bad....blind spots, lack of room for more that two, back seat, nothing you'd be surprised regarding a smaller car. Bottom line: Worth every penny

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2019 Mazda 3 Sedan Select Pkg FWD

Hassan Mohammed, 06/25/2019
2019 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

I love the car, leased it 2 weeks ago on 06/11/2019 had it 2 weeks now, the only issue i faced was a Push to start issue, the car gave me a hard start but dropped it off to the dealer for a service look and it should be all better. I love the luxury interior, feels like I'm driving a BMW and the exterior finishes makes the car look so much more premium, I never liked the Mazda lineup until the 2019 releases!! Mazda have stepped up their game in style and luxury. I gave up my 2017 Honda Civic for this car and no regrets so far!!

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