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    • 119,895 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Spanky's Auto Group (171 mi away)
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    Located in Mechanicsburg, PA / 171 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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: Yes

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1V66C1582512
    Stock: 13586
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $8,990
    fair price
    $177 below market
    • 75,334 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • WS Auto Sales (402 mi away)
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    Located in Hudson, NY / 402 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    This 2012 Mazda 3i Touring Edition has a CARFAX Buy Back Guarantee from WS Auto Sales so you can buy with confidence that there are no undisclosed his...

    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:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/39 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1L81C1615338
    Stock: 615338
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-09-2025

  • $6,495
    good price
    $824 below market
    • 106,406 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • 757 Auto Outlet (152 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
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    Located in Virginia Beach, VA / 152 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    757 AUTO OUTLET is a car dealer that specializes in MILITARY FINANCING AND TO THE PUBLIC. With over 80 Quality used cars in our inventory including A...

    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:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/39 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1L89C1684245
    Stock: AO-575
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    $8,695
    fair price
    $78 below market
    • 71,634 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Z Imports (429 mi away)
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    Located in Indianapolis, IN / 429 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    LOOKING FOR A GREAT CAR AT A GREAT PRICE???? We provide "auto check report" on every vehicle in our inventory. We have been in business since 2000 at ...

    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: JM1BL1V89C1652036
    Stock: maz01236602H
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-25-2025

  • $5,659
    fair price
    $111 below market
    • 139,860 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 23 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • Sheehy Honda (90 mi away)
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Alexandria, VA / 90 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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:

    26 Combined MPG (23 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BK32F681841591
    Stock: H3265ZB
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-25-2025

  • $7,995
    fair price
    $140 above market
    • 177,625 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 30 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Capitol Motors (54 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Fredericksburg, VA / 54 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    2014 MAZDA MAZDA3 FRONT with powerful 2.0L SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-VALVE 4-CYLINDER -INC engine and driven only 177589 miles! Fully loaded and much more! C...

    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:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1U78E1121659
    Stock: CM7236
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $5,999
    good price
    $285 below market
    • 141,512 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Motors East (460 mi away)
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    Located in Cumberland, RI / 460 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    ** BAD CREDIT NO CREDIT NO PROBLEM** ** NO SOCIAL NO PROBLEM** ** YOU HAVE A JOB YOU ARE APPROVED** **HABLAMOS ESPAOL** 2012 Mazda 3 touring with 141k...

    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: JM1BL1L98C1659006
    Stock: NV659006
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-19-2024

  • New Listing
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    $7,550
    fair price
    $573 below market
    • 110,395 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Thelen Mazda (479 mi away)
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
    • Aux Audio Inputs
    • Fold Flat Rear Seats
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    Located in Bay City, MI / 479 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    Clean Vehicle History Report.Odometer is 11405 miles below market average!The Thelen family insists on integrity and strong customer service before, d...

    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: JM1BL1UG2C1594702
    Stock: M8752A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-01-2025

  • $6,995
    fair price
    $275 below market
    • 111,435 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 27 City / 38 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Goble Auto Sales (295 mi away)
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    Located in Newark, NJ / 295 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    Let Goble Used Auto Sales show you how easy it is to buy a quality used car in Newark. We believe fair prices, superior service, and treating customer...

    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:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/38 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1L84C1634790
    Stock: 634790
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-23-2025

  • $4,855
    good price
    $661 below market
    • 137,045 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Wall Street Autohaus (403 mi away)
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
    • Aux Audio Inputs
    • Fold Flat Rear Seats
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    Located in Northville, MI / 403 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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 (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BK343X81178089
    Stock: 178089
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 11-24-2024

  • $7,495
    fair price
    $329 above market
    • 132,042 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • JDM Auto (58 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Fredericksburg, VA / 58 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    BUSINESS HOURS: Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sundays: CLOSED OPEN MOST HOLIDAYS-CALL OFFICE TO CONFIRM OFFICE: 540-373-5847 OFFICE: 703-...

    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:

    33 Combined MPG (28 City/40 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1W8XC1529828
    Stock: 00182
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-08-2024

  • New Listing
    Stock photo**
    $10,000
    fair price
    $500 below market
    • 47,452 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Mirak Chevrolet (490 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
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    Located in Arlington, MA / 490 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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: JM1BL1V81C1650233
    Stock: H5976A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-25-2025

  • $6,450
    fair price
    $204 below market
    • 133,097 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • iDrive Westminster (133 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
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    Located in Westminster, MD / 133 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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:

    33 Combined MPG (28 City/40 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1V88C1649502
    Stock: 649502
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-01-2025

  • Price Drop
    $8,388
    fair price
    $159 above market
    • 100,029 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • Peruzzi Toyota (232 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Hatfield, PA / 232 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    At Peruzzi, our business is you!!2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sky Blue Mica 2.0L 4-Cylinder 6-Speed Automatic FWDCARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX. Odomet...

    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:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/39 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1L87C1590722
    Stock: 250498B
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-19-2025

  • Price Drop
    $8,671
    fair price
    $116 above market
    • 88,525 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 28 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • Ourisman Kia of Alexandria (87 mi away)
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    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Alexandria, VA / 87 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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:

    33 Combined MPG (28 City/40 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1W84C1567037
    Stock: A6262A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-11-2025

  • $8,999
    fair price
    $714 below market
    • 107,967 miles
    • 1 accident, 4 owners, personal use only
    • 30 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Wholesale Direct Auto Sales (122 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Trip Computer
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    Located in Newport News, VA / 122 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1U79E1144755
    Stock: 10748
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $13,998
    fair price
    $1,144 above market
    • 81,669 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 29 City / 40 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • CarMax Ellicott City (125 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Upgraded Stereo
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    Located in Ellicott City, MD / 125 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    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:

    33 Combined MPG (29 City/40 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBM1L79EM112390
    Stock: 26966372
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $5,999
    fair price
    $358 below market
    • 138,904 miles
    • 1 accident, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Car Planet (436 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    Located in Indianapolis, IN / 436 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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: JM1BL1VF2C1514451
    Stock: 514451
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 12-10-2024

  • Price Drop
    $7,090
    fair price
    $215 above market
    • 153,241 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • Shoreline Auto Center (151 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Virginia Beach, VA / 151 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    2012 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 4D i GT SkyActiv 2.0L I4 I4 2.0L Gasoline The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 4D i Grand Touring (GT) SkyActiv is a compact sedan know...

    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:

    33 Combined MPG (28 City/40 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1W77C1647049
    Stock: S647049
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-21-2025

  • $7,495
    fair price
    $225 below market
    • 110,474 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Maximum Auto Outlet (76 mi away)
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
    • Aux Audio Inputs
    • Fold Flat Rear Seats
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    Located in Manassas, VA / 76 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    ***SPORTY AND ECONOMICAL COMPACT SEDAN................................2012 MAZDA 3 FINISHED IN DEEP CRYSTAL WHITE MICA WITH A GRAY INTERIOR, AUTOMATIC...

    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: JM1BL1UG8C1536979
    Stock: C1536979
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $6,995
    fair price
    $63 below market
    • 116,295 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 27 City / 38 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Damas Auto (82 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
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    Located in Chantilly, VA / 82 miles away from Charlottesville, VA

    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:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/38 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1L85C1663330
    Stock: 25061496
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-04-2025

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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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Used 2012 Mazda 3 in Charlottesville, VA Values

Estimated values
2012 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A) with no options
ConditionTrade-InPrivate PartyDealer Retail
Outstanding$4,740$7,784$9,581
Clean$4,474$7,288$8,902
Average$4,029$6,462$7,770
Rough$3,452$5,387$6,299

The average list price of a used 2012 Mazda 3 in Charlottesville, Virginia is $7,704. The average mileage on a used Mazda 3 2012 for sale in Charlottesville, Virginia is 114,326. Based on the average mileage of 114,326 for used 2012 Mazda 3 for sale in Charlottesville, VA and using an average vehicle condition rating, which means the vehicle may have a few mechanical and/or cosmetic problems and may require a considerable amount of reconditioning, we appraise the average trade-in value of a used Mazda 3 2012 in Charlottesville, Virginia to be $4,029.

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