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Used 2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Doesnt get any better for $ vs Hp

don_83, 04/25/2011
2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

You get 280 lb/ft at from a car that costs 23k to start. Mazda has made a true winner here and the car has a lot of plus points. Its comes loaded in standard form and Interior is very well laid out for a compact with true seating for 5. The handling is very sharp and the ride is on the stiff side. The only downside is the exterior styling which doesn't cut it for some buyers. 6 speed is precise and its never hard to find the right gear. I think its a great platform to improve on and sort out all the quirks for the next gen. The new ECU is not as easy to mod as prior years even though the motor is the same. I would give the speed 3 a serious look before pulling the plug on any other hatchback

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4.88 out of 5 stars

ZOOM ZOOM is Correct!

mazdaman2011, 12/28/2011
2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Traded in my 97 Miata for this MS3 Black Baby...was a bitter sweet trade as the roadster gave years of fun, but wife would not drive it so... Stock MS3 is all that is needed to be sure, but if you need all the "gadgets" go for it in the "Tech Package"! Power, Style, and Driveability in one package, no more need be said other than price is outstanding for what is provided. Compared and test drove regular MAzda 3 and similar vehicles and decided to go for it without hesitation.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

tires wear out at 17,000 miles

bryanp98, 04/19/2012
2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my vehicle in january 2011 at Cerritos Mazda new. 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 Black mica, Exellent performance but you will need to buy new tires at 15,000 miles each tire will cost you $250. or more and also you'll need an aligment because my tires they were wear out from the inside. warranty will not cover poor aligment or tires wear out to early.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mr.Mazda

Todd Peck Silt,Co., 06/09/2025
2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I currently own 4 speeds had rx-7 turbos rx-8s mx-6 GTs rx-2 ,the speed 3 at least new in 2012 was the best buy,/ bang for your$ YOU Could BUY IN AMERICA PERIOD if I had a hour gauge that showed hrs. @ max 15 lbs. Of boost with 220k I would be a 4 digit # bone reliable living in the mountains of co. & Being a little bit crazy & competitive no one beat me up to the Eisenhower tunnel!!!!! Love these cars Mazda needs to make more !!!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Silver bullet

serezhkin, 05/17/2012
2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It's been a year since I got my MS3 with Tech Package. I come from 96 5series/ 01 Infiniti so I expect a lot of features, quality interior and ample power, plus I wanted utility. MS3 delivers all this, and for only $25k. Checked out WRX (poor interior) and GTI (not many features and low power). MS3 won hands down. Love every minute of driving it, even a year and 6k miles later. The ride is pretty firm - you feel a lot of the road through the sit, and bumps can shake your soul out , but it corners like on rails and steers like a go cart. The torque steer is very manageable, and is a minor bother in 1st gear only. The audio system is great, climate control works like a charm. Great job, Mazda!

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