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For those navigating the vibrant streets of Sacramento, CA, the Mazda CX-3 emerges as a compelling option, particularly… for urban dwellers and weekend adventurers alike. Its compact size makes it ideal for city driving and tight parking situations, while still offering ample interior comfort for passengers and luggage. The engaging driving experience that the CX-3 provides is particularly enjoyable on the scenic routes near the Sacramento River or when heading out for a day trip to nearby parks and vineyards. With impressive fuel economy, it proves to be an economical choice for both commuting and leisure travel, allowing drivers to explore the area's attractions without frequent stops at the pump.
However, potential buyers should consider the limited cargo space compared to larger SUVs, which might pose a challenge for those with bigger families or extensive gear for outdoor activities. Additionally, while the CX-3 is well equipped with driver aids and active safety features, those seeking the latest technology and a more versatile interior might find it less appealing when compared to newer models in its class. Despite this, for individuals or couples who prioritize an attractive, comfortable interior and a spirited driving experience in a compact package, the Mazda CX-3 remains a strong candidate for exploring the lively and diverse landscape of Sacramento.
Located in Fairfield, CA / 39 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKBC71G0112039 Stock: 26505181 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Sacramento, CA / 8 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFC71J1322987 Stock: 27189283 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Golden, CO / 876 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFB79K0424367 Stock: 27120708 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Lancaster, PA / 2,390 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFB77K0440423 Stock: 27361969 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Tallahassee, FL / 2,171 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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
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31 Combined MPG (29 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKDC75H0158194 Stock: 26859932 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Lexington, KY / 1,996 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFB79K1420345 Stock: 26531405 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Renton, WA / 615 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFD79G0128124 Stock: 27148354 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Smithtown, NY / 2,541 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFC73J0310863 Stock: 27379470 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Santa Rosa, CA / 67 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFD76H0163172 Stock: 27235876 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Costa Mesa, CA / 391 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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
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29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFC78G0128908 Stock: 26903111 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Houston, TX / 1,595 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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
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31 Combined MPG (29 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKDD77H0174668 Stock: 27348984 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in East Meadow, NY / 2,523 miles away from Sacramento, CA
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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:
29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: JM1DKFC76J1305960 Stock: 27184379 Certified Pre-Owned: No
This car feels like a hybrid of a small tank and a porsche. The car handles excellently and because of the way this car handled and steered on a test drive, I picked the CX3 over a subaru crosstrek - an uninspired driving disappointment, by comparison. The CX3 is not quite a utility vehicle. It's more like a station wagon that's a little jacked up higher off the ground and has AWD. It … feels powerful with a 2L engine and has good acceleration if you drop the pedal. In the snow, it bites and drives great. Bad weather is no match - snow, ice, rain - it can handle any of that stuff. Several inches of wet snow and going uphill - barely a slip. It's a little beast. On the highway its smooth sailing and very good MPG. You don't get a huge gas tank - max range is about 295-300 miles. Comfortable interior and lots of USB ports and stuff for phones and other junk you want to plug in. the touch screen has good visibility and all the functions work well - good ergonomics with the console dial, voice control, rear camera and steering wheel buttons. The inside climate control is a little wonky - it's not easy to get it just right for some reason. either you get ice cold air or something that doesn't defrost your glass or something that's hot....odd. Sometimes my kid likes to sit in the middle of the back seat when I drive and he's very close to me there - like a parrot on my shoulder - which I'm not crazy about. The back seats are not huge. He says they're comfortable. A USB port or two back there would be cool instead on me having to run a wire from the front. the cargo area is big enough for me to carry 2 hockey equipment bags for both my kids and most other bulky stuff but it's not huge, either, which is something I happily accept for what the car is. It has a small sub-section under the floor so you can make it a little bigger, if you want. Stereo may sometimes have a little buzz if you set the bass all the way up to max. My pet peeve with the CX3 is that the outside back of the car gets FILTHY with road stuff and spray. I suppose a set of mudflaps would fix that. If you're driving on wet and salted roads, the back of the car is coming home covered in a filthy grime of road salt. Not nearly as bad in summer when roads are cleaner. Even a good car wash has trouble eliminating all that filthy grime off the back so there's the Achilles's heel of the CX3. - update - at 40,000 miles needed new tires and new brakes. Mazda just rolled out Android auto and upgraded USB ports for this car at a cost- will update that too. I added Michelin Defender tires to the car and that cut down significant road noise. Car itself is on the noisy side. If you're in the car during a rainstorm, it sounds like you're in a tin can. The handling and performance of the car remains excellent. With top of the line tires on the car, it excels in bad weather handling and is superior on dry roads. Interior holding up well. Stereo buzz was a faulty speaker that Mazda fixed for free so, no more buzz.
Update at 65,000mi - cars back brakes will wear out before front brakes, which seemed unusual but that's what happens. Car is on 2nd set of tires - michelin defenders -which are excellent. First set wore out around 35k, Mechanically, the car has been very sound and the handling, traction in snow with AWD and overall engine performance are still top notch. All regular maintenance has been done at correct intervals. Added the carplay/android auto update when it was available about 2 years ago which brought the car up to a modern convenience. Fuel efficiency is excellent. Overall. still solid tank of a car and has been a fun to drive reliable workhorse for our family that we have no plans to change out.
