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  • Price Drop
    $3,990
    great price
    $1,406 below market
    • 142,537 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 21 City / 29 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Wind Rider Auto Outlet (Woodbridge, VA)
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    Located in Woodbridge, VA / 1,369 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    2010 MAZDA 3 s SPORT!! *Passed VA safety inspection* *16 Service history records available* *Back-up camera* *Bluetooth* (THE PRICE YOU SEE IS THE PRI...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1S58A1289610
    Stock: 35368
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $5,995
    good price
    $1,367 below market
    • 112,555 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • VIP Auto Sales (Franklin, OH)
    • Bluetooth
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    Located in Franklin, OH / 1,065 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    The 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport is a stylish and fun-to-drive hatchback, offering sporty performance and practical versatility. Powered by a 2.5L 4-cyli...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1H5XA1261833
    Stock: 12187
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 09-06-2024

  • Price Drop
    $6,495
    fair price
    $1,226 below market
    • 112,940 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • VIP Auto Sales (Franklin, OH)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Upgraded Stereo
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    Located in Franklin, OH / 1,065 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 S Sport is a sporty and stylish compact sedan that delivers an engaging driving experience. Powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1S52A1286430
    Stock: 12059
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-10-2024

  • Price Drop
    $5,499
    fair price
    $784 below market
    • 149,913 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • GQ Motorsports (Algona, WA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Upgraded Stereo
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    Located in Algona, WA / 1,765 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    For faster response call 253-948-0101 Family owned & operated dealership! Come in as a customer & leave as family! We accept trades & offer financ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1H60A1312751
    Stock: 1602
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-24-2025

  • $6,395
    fair price
    $70 below market
    • 124,233 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Hugh White Honda (Columbus, OH)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    • Stability Control
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    Located in Columbus, OH / 1,134 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Accident Free CARFAX History Report, USB Port, Local Trade In, Low Miles, Limited Package, Luxury Package, Popular Package, Preferred Package, Premium...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SF3A1274103
    Stock: H0863A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-18-2025

    • 208,644 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Car World (Tucson, AZ)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Tucson, AZ / 760 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Extended warranties available on all vehicles 20 years and newer and under 200,000 miles. Please inquire at dealership about these offers.

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SG0A1126578
    Stock: 5497
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-19-2025

  • $4,450
    good price
    $549 below market
    • 153,914 miles
    • 1 accident, 5 owners, personal use only
    • 21 City / 29 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Auto Land Inc. (Fredericksburg, VA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    Located in Fredericksburg, VA / 1,352 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    We offer bank financing. No Credit, Bad Credit - Its ok. All sales are based on cash or certified funds, processing fee $599, Tax , Tags , finance cha...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1S55A1131497
    Stock: AL-7517
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-27-2025

  • $6,900
    fair price
    $858 below market
    • 90,424 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Brothers Motors (Canoga Park, CA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Upgraded Stereo
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    Located in Canoga Park, CA / 1,217 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    JM1BL1SG1A1276053 Y635465 90,424 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 i Touring Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Manual Mode FWD 4 4 Sedan Gasoli...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SG1A1276053
    Stock: Y635465
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $5,991
    fair price
    $565 below market
    • 126,410 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Trucks Plus (Seattle, WA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    Located in Seattle, WA / 1,784 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 S SPORT Two owner, well maintained, local trade with clean title, great carfax, and great options! Has AC, cruise control, automat...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1S59A1279538
    Stock: 279538
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-28-2025

  • New Listing
    $8,999
    fair price
    $701 below market
    • 73,894 miles
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Ohio Car Mart (Elyria, OH)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Elyria, OH / 1,236 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Experience the perfect blend of style, performance, and luxury with this 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring Hatchback. Cloaked in a striking Copper Red...

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    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1H58A1321026
    Stock: 321026A01
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-29-2025

  • Price Drop
    $5,875
    fair price
    $155 below market
    • 128,317 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 33 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Safford Brown Mazda Chantilly (Chantilly, VA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Chantilly, VA / 1,367 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    JUST ARRIVED - MAZDA3 I TOURING - MANUAL - AUTOMATIC - BLUETOOTH/16' ALLOY WHEELS/KEYLESS ENTRY/CRUISE CONTROL/POWER (WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS)/UPGRADE...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SF4A1173622
    Stock: 1784758A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-23-2025

  • $6,995
    fair price
    $407 above market
    • 113,073 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Bold Motors (McHenry, IL)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    • Stability Control
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    Located in McHenry, IL / 1,059 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    All our inventory is ready to deliver an good driving experience. Whether you're looking for something stylish, practical, or high-performance, we hav...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SF5A1144050
    Stock: 144050
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    • 62,464 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • National City Auto Center (National City, CA)
    • Five Star Dealer
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
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    Located in National City, CA / 1,117 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Sleek, sporty, and built for excitement, our ONE OWNER, LOW MILES, SUPER CLEAN, CAR FAX CERTIFIED 2010 Mazda3 s Sport Sedan is a STUNNING SHOWROOM BEA...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1H63A1325882
    Stock: 14119
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-31-2025

    • 251,839 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Roger Beasley Mazda Central (Austin, TX)
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Austin, TX / 79 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Clean CARFAX. Black Mica 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring FWD 5-Speed Automatic 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVTNeed Financing? We have competitive fi...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1S52A1141727
    Stock: 30901A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-17-2025

    • 85,600 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Hayward Kia (Hayward, CA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
    • Aux Audio Inputs
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    Located in Hayward, CA / 1,461 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Prices do not include government fees and taxes, any finance charges, dealer document processing charges, electronic filing charges, and/or any emissi...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SGXA1229314
    Stock: 1752
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-17-2025

  • $8,500
    fair price
    $611 above market
    • 76,537 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Lexus of Cerritos (Cerritos, CA)
    • Five Star Dealer
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
    • Aux Audio Inputs
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    Located in Cerritos, CA / 1,186 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Black; Cloth Seat TrimGraphite MicaThis vehicle includes a Money-Back Guarantee* and passed our precise inspection process. Best of all the price ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SG2A1155323
    Stock: A1155323
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-19-2025

  • $6,550
    fair price
    $98 above market
    • 119,534 miles
    • 2 accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Cartown (Manassas, VA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    • Stability Control
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    Located in Manassas, VA / 1,364 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    All our Vehicles goes through VA safety inspection before listing for sales. Fresh oil change and filter (Mobil 1) and all fluids have either been cha...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SG9A1223567
    Stock: CTI1689
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    • 253,728 miles
    • 2 accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Ed Martin Chevrolet (Anderson, IN)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Anderson, IN / 1,034 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    22/29 City/Highway MPGEd Martin The Only Name You Need to Know!!! 800-395-8014. Providing exceptional care to Anderson, Pendleton, and surrounding cit...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1S50A1171342
    Stock: 436804C2
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-12-2025

  • New Listing
    • 88,690 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 21 City / 29 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Bob Penkhus Mazda (Colorado Springs, CO)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Colorado Springs, CO / 739 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Get acquainted with our Accident Free, One Owner, Low Mileage 2010 Mazda3 s Sport Sedan that's sleek and sporty in Copper Red Mica! Powered by a 2.5 L...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1S56A1197928
    Stock: 25MC134
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-09-2025

    • 89,117 miles
    • Frame damage reported, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Timeless Motorcars (Stafford, VA)
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Aux Audio Inputs
    • Fold Flat Rear Seats
    • Audio and cruise con...
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    Located in Stafford, VA / 1,359 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    Timeless Motorcars we Thrive on our Customer Service and the capability to Provide cars to the community at a Fair Price. When you buy from Timeless M...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Issue reported

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: Yes

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1SG7A1349877
    Stock: 349877
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $5,000
    great price
    $1,276 below market
    • 156,130 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 33 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Knapp Auto Sales (Norfolk, VA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Upgraded Stereo
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    Located in Norfolk, VA / 1,385 miles away from San Antonio, TX

    2.0 4 cylinder engine with a MANUAL transmission156k milesBT/AUX RadioSunroofJust passed state inspection good until 04/26Lots of cargo roomGrea...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1VF5B1469648
    Stock: 469648
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-15-2025

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diehard080, 02/16/2015
2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
When I purchased this car I was under the impression that car's would continually be made to last longer and longer as technology improves. Well that does not appear to be the case and this is why it will be difficult to ever let go of my Mazda 3 SGT HB A . I appears many cars these days are built more cheaply than ever and have a planned obsolescence built in where sometime before 100k … major issues arise which cause owners to " just get a new car " . Well thats bunk / because any good car manufacturer has the technology to build cars that can easily last 300k . They often wont , and pack the car full of technological garbage that they sell people on needing instead of using those resources to put better parts in areas of the car that matter, like the engine ...for starters. Self parking , blind spot intervention, etc etc are computers that cost $ , fail at some point , make it more likely something will break and ultimately make people worse drivers by letting them falsely think they dont need to pay attention or learn how to parallel park. Whats really happening is the consumer is paying the auto companies to do R&D on your nickel for the inevitability of self driving cars / anyway- This 2010 Mazda GT was indeed a rare bird that you will likely NEVER see again . Thats why I will never sell it . It was a car that was built to last and was sold right before all the tech stuff you dont need, would have automatically be on ANY car that was at the top of the option spectrum . My GT has leather, Bose , Sunroof , Led Lights and bluetooth ..Which just barely made it into that year . So where did the rest of the $$ to build a $24k car in this class go ? ( and mind you there were many cars $10-20K more that weren't built like this one ) - Alloy rims , yes , Sport suspension, yes and of course all the other handling tech that did improve driving and could be turned off DSC , Abs etc - But heres the kicker that blows the german cars and other 50k cars away - the engine - No not the most hp (167 ) not the best gas mileage 25mpg avg. but the bulletproof components that car makers have all but cut out to save $$ , because after all who keeps a car 300k miles ? ..I DO . Mazda had a well build 2.3 liter 4 cylinder 16 valve dohc that was being used in thier Mazda 3 successfuly for years . in 2010 Mazda had already began work and massive investment into thier skyactive systems which eventually were launched in 2013 . They needed to spruce up the existing Mazda 3 and make it good enough to last until the skyactive line launch in 2013 - So Mazda decided to give it a few nice body tweaks and then address one complaint of 3 owners prior to 2010 -power ! So to save $ they took the existing 2.3 in 2009 , bored to 89mm and stroked up to 100mm making that bad boy into a 2.5 ! pumping out about 17-20 more hp and more torque , but even better - they made it literally indestructible. They took thier aluminum alloy block and forged in 4340 steel molybdenum piston sleeves to reduce friction and deliver high-heat resistance - making this engines cooling fan seldom ever kick on . Since it was bored and stroked they upgraded to a forged steel crankshaft with 8 counterweights. There is a flexible joint between the crankshaft and the flywheel for resonances reduction at the middle and high revs (2,000-5,000 rpm) of the engine. The engine has a cassette type balancer unit as well. It has two balance shafts driven through a gear directly by the crankshaft. Bottom end also received forged powder-metal connecting rods and new aluminum pistons with graphite-coated skirts. !!! god damn !!!! Take that BMW ! The engine has an aluminum alloy cylinder head with four valves per cylinder. On top of the head, there are two overhead camshafts driven by a maintenance-free timing chain equipped with an automatic chain tensioner. The valvetrain has shimless, mechanical bucket tappets (no hydraulic tappets). Intake valve lift is 9.1 mm; exhaust valve lift is 7.8 mm. The 2.5-liter engine is equipped with variable valve timing system for the intake valves only (Mazda's Sequential Valve Timing or S-VT system). Like the 2.3, the 2.5 has a plastic variable length intake manifold. The system name is the Variable Induction System or VIS. The VIS provides long ports layout for low revs and short for high engine revs. Those manipulations increase the pulsing effect of the airflow and draw more air into the cylinder for better efficiency and performance. The 2.5 engine has an electronically controlled sequential, multi-point fuel injection and ignition system with individual direct ignition coils. The exhaust gases go through a stainless steel exhaust manifold/header with a heat-insulating layer and the catalytic converter. Unbelievablely reliable engine for a car that can be bought for under $20 k in the base model ! So the upshot is , that its one of the most trouble free reliable engines built by any car company and rivals the legendary 22re engine that toyota
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