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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Jul 08 '04 - Updated Nov 20 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Acceleration, handling, Interior Quality, Exterior Design, Options.
Cons: s trim price tag not for everyone.
The Bottom Line: If you are willing to shell out a few more grand for
a great economy car, then I highly suggest checking out a Mazda3s.
The Mazda brand is not exactly known for producing extraordinarily great economy cars. From the infamous 323 line to the bland Protégé Sedan, Mazda's entry level cars have almost always suggested point A to B transport versus excitement or anything ...
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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports, - Top 10
Feb 14 '04 - Updated Jun 17 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Upscale look and feel, power, refinement, handling
Cons: Some styling details, rear seat room, where did the extra six inches go?
The Bottom Line: Surprisingly upscale look and feel for the price. Performance and handling are both very good. Mysteriously, less rear seat and cargo room than the Protege.
In November 2003 I bought a Mazda Protegé5 (P5). Because that car was about to be replaced by the Mazda 3, its price was very low. But should I have waited, and paid a few grand more to get a better car? I recently test drove an automatic Mazda 3s sedan ...
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by drive571 in Cars & Motorsports, - Top 200
Mar 25 '04 - Updated Apr 18 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tight, buttoned-down handling, excellent steering, crisp engine performance, outstanding interior quality.
Cons: High pricing, imperfect clutch feel, firm ride may put off some buyers.
The Bottom Line: The Mazda3 feels a bit less lively than its predecessor, but its technical excellence and firm, precise feel over the road are more than fair compensation. I want one!
My Experience I test-drove a 2004 Mazda3 S five-speed wagon at a local dealership. My test drive lasted about forty-five minutes and covered city streets, the freeway, and winding secondary roads. Performance When equipped with ...
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by jumperless - Top 500
May 14 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, Handling, Interior
Cons: Rear Space
The Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a sporty answer to a sedan or wagon, you should give the 3 a look.
On a bright, warm Saturday, I was working hard on a Habitat for Humanity house, when my cell phone started ringing. It was my fiancé telling me he’s in the process of buying a new car, a Mazda 3 Hatch. Strange, I thought, he had just started ...
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by tch7 - Top 500
Mar 09 '04 - Updated Nov 09 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Strong performance, nice interior & exterior, decent price
Cons: A few interior flaws, road noise.
The Bottom Line: If looking at purchasing a new economy car, you should definitely check out the Mazda3, which is sure to please.
When I started seeing the Mazda3 and hearing quite a bit about it, I shifted out of neutral and investigated it. I absolutely loved it, but financial concerns screwed me over. Instead I bought a '95 Toyota Tercel from my neighbors for a great ...
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by mycouponz - Top 1000
May 04 '04 - Updated May 14 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, responsive ride. Lots of 'zoom-zoom' for the buck. Very attractive interior & exterior.
Cons: Not much room in the back seat, no security system & other minor quibbles.
The Bottom Line: Take a Mazda 3 for a test drive - you won't regret it! It won't be long before the Mazda 3 is a benchmark.
I'm car crazy. Ever since I started playing Project Gotham 2 for Xbox, I've been fascinated by cars. Before, cars were just tools to get from one place to another, but now I enjoy comparing them and learning how they work. I like to describe the Mazda ...
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by romasuave - Top 1000
Feb 20 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Impressive sleek styling, power, performance, smooth ride for a manual, fuel efficiency
Cons: Rear legroom a little tight , wide dashboard design, narrow rearview mirrors
The Bottom Line: A great automobile for the money, more powerful than competitors in the same class, fun ride.
I’ve been on the market for a new car for a few months now, trying to replace my 1995 Nissan 200SX coupe, a good car that’s been reliable for almost a decade, but as the car was winding down its life I was looking into buying a more ...
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by lawman67 - Top 200
Mar 24 '04 - Updated Apr 06 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, smooth, quiet, refined
Cons: Lost that Mazda-ness that made the Protege so much fun
The Bottom Line: The best compact car on the planet, but lost some of the unquantifiable fun of the Protege
Deja Vu For 1990, Mazda changed the name of its small sedan from 323 to Protege, and along with the name change, came a radical shift in character. The 323 was a very nice small car, with ride as smooth and quiet as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla ...
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by kfgecko - Top 1000
Feb 23 '04 - Updated Apr 20 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Huge bang4buck, great sport compact wagon package, steering, suspension, 160hp and 32mpg, stylish
Cons: Small trunk, cost cut materials in a few places, overly stiff shifter
The Bottom Line: Great deal sport compact 5 door wagon sporty package with Japanese reliability delivering 160hp and 32mpg for under $20k.
The 2004 Mazda3 has been alluring me to defect from Honda for awhile, and I finally got to take a test drive. My wife and I have been loyal Honda drivers for their bang for the buck, reliability, utility, and comfort/ergonomics. However, my 97 Civic EX 4 ...
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by kleung21
Jul 30 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, high quality interior trim matched by a strong Engine and performance. Great value.
Cons: A few initial quality issues. Also AC and heating are a bit weak.
The Bottom Line: Better power and value than other Japanese cars; it sets a new standard. Definitely recommended.
Mazda has traditionally run a little behind of it's Japanese peers in Honda and Toyota. However, their new Mazda 3 sedan sets the bar for the subcompact segment. This review is based upon 8 months of ownership of the Mazda 3 2.3 L GT sedan in Canada. ...
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by a790
Mar 16 '04 - Updated Mar 18 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sleek looks, great insides and enough "oomph".
Cons: Instrument cluster (annoying gauge outline), the weird speedo orientation.
The Bottom Line: A great, inexpensive and economical choice for the young person looking for a good looking and quick ride.
Let me say the following: I am a 17 year old male living in Canada. However, I am purchasing the Mazda3 as my first vehicle after careful consideration and thought. My "Titanium Grey Metallic" GT Sedan should be here within a week. About six ...
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by internut21
Jun 09 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great blend of performance, economy, reliability
Cons: AC is a bit weak, replacement parts are expensive.
The Bottom Line: I consider this vehicle a good purchase, since it gives a good combination of the features that most people want. Reliable, quick, and economical.
I purchased the Mazda 3i back in December of 2004, to replace my dying car. I was looking for a vehicle that offered a good power to weight ratio, while also giving good fuel economy. After testing vehicles such as the Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic, ...
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by klynam1
Feb 26 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling. Turning. Braking. Comfort. Awesome to drive!
Cons: Interior noise. Interior appointments. Storage space.
The Bottom Line: If this car were quieter inside, had real carpet, and electric seats, I'd give it an A for total value, comfort and enjoyment. As is, a B overall.
Here's the real scoop on what I call our first Luxury/Economy/Sport/Compact car... Luxury: We bought the top of the line Mazda3 5-door, literally right off the showroom floor. If you don't get this model, you can skip the luxury aspect. Ours has full ...
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by gabysdad
Apr 15 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cool Styling, Excellent Seating, Great Engine, Driving Enjoyment
Cons: 'non-carpet' floor covering, odd brake balance, anemic AC
The Bottom Line: Looks, drives, and is much more than the sum of its price-- an excellent new car value!
Hi, my name is Mark, and I'm a confirmed "car-aholic" ("Hi, Mark"). I have owned more than 60 (sixty) vehicles in my 25 years of driving. Among all the cars, motorcycles and occasional rusty truck, I have been the original owner only a few times. First ...
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by violetzebras
Nov 01 '04 - Updated Nov 03 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Huge trunk
Auto passenger airbag shutoff,
Sexy styling,
Cavernous glove box
Cons: No trunk popper on key fob
No lights on vanity mirrors
The Bottom Line: I recommend this vehicle because of its unique styling, as well as its responsive handling. Form and function for a fraction.
The Mazda 3 (4 door, 2.3, Strato Blue) is my first ever new vehicle purchase. I was initially drawn to it by its styling. I also hadn't seen many around, so I thought it would be exciting to be one of the few for awhile, rather than just another one of ...
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