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    $7,399
    good price
    $286 below market
    • 106,713 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 27 City / 38 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Vann York Honda (146 mi away)
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    Located in High Point, NC / 146 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Vann York Honda is honored to present a wonderful example of pure vehicle design... this 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring only has 106,713mi on it and coul...

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    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: JM1BL1L84C1651041
    Stock: 94984A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-15-2025

  • $8,495
    fair price
    $483 below market
    • 130,660 miles
    • 2 accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Cars 4 Grab (386 mi away)
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    Located in Winchester, VA / 386 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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: JM1BL1M66C1621472
    Stock: 111711
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $7,995
    fair price
    $61 above market
    • 177,625 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 30 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Capitol Motors (347 mi away)
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    Located in Fredericksburg, VA / 347 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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

  • $6,995
    fair price
    $674 below market
    • 106,406 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • 757 Auto Outlet (334 mi away)
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    Located in Virginia Beach, VA / 334 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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

  • $6,995
    fair price
    $498 below market
    • 143,401 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • CarMart (213 mi away)
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    Located in Knoxville, TN / 213 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Introducing the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring a dynamic blend of style, efficiency, and value that stands ready to elevate your driving experience! With...

    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: JM1BL1VG2C1506519
    Stock: 506519
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-08-2025

  • New Listing
    $14,790
    fair price
    $1,250 above market
    • 65,827 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 30 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana - Atlanta (200 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    • Aux Audio Inputs
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    Located in Atlanta, GA / 200 miles away from Columbia, SC

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    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:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1T7XE1172212
    Stock: 2003650432
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-15-2025

  • $6,995
    fair price
    $62 below market
    • 135,581 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Sann's Auto Sales (434 mi away)
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    Located in Baltimore, MD / 434 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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: JM1BL1V86C1589753
    Stock: 589753
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-24-2024

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    $10,900
    fair price
    $37 below market
    • 39,213 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • Coast Mazda Port Richey (409 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
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    Located in Port Richey, FL / 409 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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: JM1BL1L78C1645248
    Stock: M20292A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-03-2025

  • Price Drop
    $10,985
    fair price
    $674 above market
    • 38,489 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Auto Connection of Lancaster (487 mi away)
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    Located in Lancaster, PA / 487 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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: JM1BL1V89C1564989
    Stock: 564989
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-22-2025

  • $13,095
    fair price
    $86 above market
    • 74,668 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 30 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Mechanicsville DriveTime (316 mi away)
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    Located in Henrico, VA / 316 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Shop at DriveTime: Get started on your personalized car-buying journey today. With no credit impact, you can get approved for your real, personalized ...

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    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:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1U70E1123440
    Stock: 1630091953
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-24-2025

  • $7,495
    fair price
    $84 above market
    • 132,042 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • JDM Auto (353 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Fredericksburg, VA / 353 miles away from Columbia, SC

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

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    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

  • Price Drop
    $7,497
    fair price
    $173 below market
    • 126,193 miles
    • 2 accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • Mt. Juliet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (347 mi away)
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    Located in Mt Juliet, TN / 347 miles away from Columbia, SC

    THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD AS/ISPrepare to inject exhilaration into your everyday commute with this meticulously maintained 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring. Mor...

    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: JM1BL1L77C1526445
    Stock: RJH1357B
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-07-2025

  • $9,995
    fair price
    $155 above market
    • 69,260 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • Shell Motors (390 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
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    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Upgraded Stereo
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    Located in Chantilly, VA / 390 miles away from Columbia, SC

    *~*Gray*~*One-Owner*~*Carfax Certified*~*VA Inspected*~*Fully Detailed*~*Serviced*~*Shell Motors of Chantilly, VA presents this 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Tour...

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    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: JM1BL1L81C1650221
    Stock: 650221
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-26-2025

  • New Listing
    $4,999
    fair price
    $281 above market
    • 179,642 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 27 City / 38 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • EZ Car Buying (392 mi away)
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    Located in Sterling, VA / 392 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Terms of Sale Overview: We retain the right to terminate this listing at any time if the vehicle is no longer available for sale, and sales prices may...

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    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: JM1BL1L86C1615223
    Stock: EC1530
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-13-2025

  • $11,994
    fair price
    $330 above market
    • 86,474 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • 1st Choice Auto Sales (392 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
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    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
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    Located in Fairfax, VA / 392 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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: JM1BM1V31E1117089
    Stock: CM11789
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-28-2025

  • Price Drop
    • 150,215 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Fresno, CA / 2,178 miles away from Columbia, SC

    High Demand,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Leather Seats,Navigation System,Premium Sound,Satellite Radio,Sunroof / Moonroof,4 Cylinder Engi...

    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: JM1BL1W81C1603542
    Stock: C1603542PX
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $8,091
    fair price
    $587 above market
    • 124,016 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Smart Start Auto (494 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
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    Located in Anderson, IN / 494 miles away from Columbia, SC

    2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 I TOURING, Clean title, Clean Carfax (no accident), 124xxx miles, non smoker, The paint is in great shape and condition. There is mo...

    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: JM1BL1V88C1696299
    Stock: 696299
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 01-02-2025

    • 149,940 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 28 City / 39 Hwy MPG
    • Sann's Auto Sales (434 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Baltimore, MD / 434 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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: JM1BL1M87C1699423
    Stock: 699423
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 12-20-2023

  • $9,995
    fair price
    $437 above market
    • 107,982 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 28 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • Midwestern Auto Sales (424 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Upgraded Stereo
    • Trip Computer
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    Located in Middletown, OH / 424 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Get ready to zoom around town in style with this sleek Blue 2012 Mazda MAZDA3! Packed with safety features like Child Safety Door Locks and a comprehe...

    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: JM1BL1V73C1647471
    Stock: B8076
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-22-2025

  • $6,995
    fair price
    $319 below market
    • 141,320 miles
    • 2 accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 28 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • David Family Auto (412 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in New Port Richey, FL / 412 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Looking for a car that's as smart as you are? Check out this 2012 Mazda Mazda3 I G TOUR, powered by a SKYACTIV-G 2.0L I4 engine that's practically a g...

    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: JM1BL1W73C1665452
    Stock: 25-01F006
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-11-2024

  • $8,450
    fair price
    $1,420 above market
    • 129,440 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 27 City / 39 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Car Source (420 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
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    Located in Grove City, OH / 420 miles away from Columbia, SC

    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/39 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BL1V74C1671374
    Stock: 61019
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-22-2025

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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 Columbia, SC Values

Estimated values
2012 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Hatchback w/SKYACTIV-G (2.0L 4cyl 6M) with no options
ConditionTrade-InPrivate PartyDealer Retail
Outstanding$2,992$6,580$8,674
Clean$2,824$6,161$8,059
Average$2,543$5,462$7,035
Rough$2,179$4,554$5,703

The average list price of a used 2012 Mazda 3 in Columbia, South Carolina is $8,825. The average mileage on a used Mazda 3 2012 for sale in Columbia, South Carolina is 115,005. Based on the average mileage of 115,005 for used 2012 Mazda 3 for sale in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, South Carolina to be $2,543.

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