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2.5 S - $25,135 MSRP
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$24,4873 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in OH thru 6/2/25
Final assembly in Mexico or Japan
Mazda 3 is luxury-sporty car at a reasonable
MD, 11/20/2024
2025 Mazda 3 2.5 S Select Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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First of all, I don't like SUV's! Second, I'm not a NASCAR or Formula 1 guy but I like compact cars that feel and drive like cars and can squeeze in tight spaces! Third, I'm 64 years of age nearing retirement! Here ar a few points that might be helpful for car shoppers. A quick note: (FYI) this is my 3rd Mazda (i.e. 1 Mazda 6 and 2 Mazda 3) since early 2000's. So, there might a bit of a bias in favor of Mazda. This time around, I was considering buying a Honda Civic, Accord, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, or Camry. But, I didn't want to pay those crazy prices and/or didn't want go with a compact Corolla. I even looked at Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V. Excellent economical and dependable vehicles, but they are not for me! So, once again, I ended up buying another Mazda at a very reasonable price with a total bill a bit north of $25K, taxes etc all included! I mostly agree with all the other reviews. The engine is responsive and powerful. The infotainment was not my #1 priority, but dependability was. BTW, the infotainment works just fine, and the control knob is nicely positioned, very user friendly, and intuitive. The interior is almost luxurious! Also, I was looking for a fun-to-drive car. Mazda 3 checked all those points! The 2.5L Skyactiv ICE sounds great and very responsive even in the ECO mode! On the downside, yes, the ride is a bit stiffer but hey it's luxury-sporty car. It feels like you driving a sport car with classy and stylish interior. Also, the height is 1 inch shorter than my previous 2011 Mazda 3, which was an excellent car. (FYI) After 13 years, I sold my 2011 Mazda 3 to my mechanic for $1,500 to give you an idea how dependable the car was. Only minor issues but "0" issues with the 2.0L engine or the transmission! Just regular oil changes and breaks after 7 years of daily usage. There is no question or doubt in my mind that this is a powerful and very stylish car. Would I buy it again? Yes, I would without blinking! Ona final note, -as a suggestion- given the 2.5L ICE, Mazda's KODO designers could design a new Mazda 3 could fill the gap between a Mazda 6 and the current Mazda 3. But, currently, the market wants SUV's and trucks. So, we'll see what happens. Hope this helps.
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bargain classy sport sedan .
old ktitz, 05/28/2025
2025 Mazda 3 2.5 Carbon Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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i purchased a zircon mist carbon turbo sedan back on april 7 and currently have 1200 miles on it . the car is beautiful inside and out , with an interior that would match an audi . i got a good deal on it at 31480$ which is about 1800$ under retail . it is very fast , nimble , outstanding quality, and quiet . my gas mileage has been 26-29 mpg and i haven't had it on a trip yet .very sporty in character and yet very luxurious . space is not an issue as there is just my wife and myself . up front there is plenty of room and in the rear ,room is adequate for 2 adults . the trunk is large and it has fold down rear seats . the handling and driving dynamics are great and the car is so much fun to drive whether you are putting it through its paces or tooling around town , or cruising for an hour or so . the car is equipped with just about everything a driver could want . i am truly pleased with this car .
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