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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Apr 22 '05 - Updated Sep 22 '06
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Sophisticated styling, handling
Cons: Cramped rear seat, ride might be too rough and noisy for some
The Bottom Line: The best all-around compact for those who enjoy driving.
The Top Reviewers and Advisors at Epinions are a fairly diverse bunch, but they tend to have a couple of things in common. They tend to put a high priority on driving enjoyment. And they tend to not have a boatload of cash. So I guess it should come as ...
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by nabdaman316
May 20 '05 - Updated Mar 02 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, upscale and classy look inside and out, safety ratings, Mazda reliability
Cons: Road and wind noise, some small items that seem to be oversights by designers.
The Bottom Line: Well-equipped car that is cheaper that a similarly equipped car in its class.
I purchased a new 2005 Mazda 3s in March because I had lost my first car, a Pontiac Grand Am, when I was broadsided by an SUV. After the aftermath of that settled, I began looking at cars to replace it. I wanted a brand new car that had a good all-around ...
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by mycouponz - Top 1000
Jan 18 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid design inside and out. Fun to drive!
Cons: Small fuel tank,a few minor problems.
The Bottom Line: BUY IT!
This review focuses on features found on the Canadian Mazda 3 sedan(GS in Canada,3i in USA). The first time I saw a Mazda 3 was in the advertisement on TV. Personally,I found the zoom-zoom commercial annoying more than anything, especially that ...
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by castlevermin
Jan 02 '05 - Updated Jan 12 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth and powerful engine, quiet ride, comfortable interior.
Cons: Overdesigned instrument panel, understeer in tight turns at speed.
The Bottom Line: One of the top contenders in the compact car segment.
I recently test-drove a 2005 Mazda3 GT sedan. The "GT" is a Canadian designation for top-of-the-line Mazda3--the one that comes with all the power gizmos and the 160HP engine. Below are my impressions on the car. Engine: The 2.3 liter engine ...
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by Granto
Mar 31 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sporty, looks GOOD, drives well.
Cons: iPod integration options lacking, more road noise than expected.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone. In it's price range, it is an excellent buy.
I recently purchased my winning blue 2005 Mazda3 hatchback, and have about 1000 miles on it now. The options I chose were the color, the manual transmission, and the Antilock brakes/Side Air Curtains. To get that combination from dealer stock in ...
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by maxapenny
Dec 15 '04 - Updated Mar 24 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great looks, performance and comfort. Lots of convenient features for under $20k.
Cons: One minor: No trunk release on remote key fob.
The Bottom Line: The most quality, performance and comfort in any car under $20k. It is one of the best looking compacts on the market inside and out.
Options: We got an S model sedan with a 4-speed automatic. We also selected the moonroof & 6 cd package, and sport package. Previous Cars: We traded in a fully optioned 2000 Ford Focus SE because of extensive mechanical problems. We have also ...
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by psychoart
May 17 '05 - Updated May 30 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: HID, some rear LEDs, Bose, and rain sensing wipers.
Cons: No heated side mirrors. Rear not all LEDs. No storage underneath front seats.
The Bottom Line: Good hatchback to keep for over 5 years.
I have owned two VW Golfs (Golf III VR6, and Golf IV GTI GLX VR6), and I could tell you that the Mazda3 is a hatchback to keep. The Mazda3 hatchback may not be as good as the Golf IV GLX in a few department, but it certainly is a better hatchback to ...
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by ynnek242
Nov 27 '05 - Updated Nov 28 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fit/finish, handling and steering response, Pep, economy, price, styling
Cons: low scores on side impact,OK outward vision/r seat room, No int wipers
The Bottom Line: Standard model represents great value over Civic and Corolla plus it will give you some Zooom Zoom Zoom in the back roads for under 12k!
Today, as I love test driving cars, I checked out the new Protege replacement, the Mazda 3. They had one equipped with just the optional A/C and it was $11,288. Special base model advertised "only 1 at this price" model. The 2 liter 16v motor had ...
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by tv98689
Dec 22 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great performance, comfort, and utility in slick package. A 5 tool player. Unbeateable.
Cons: Engine noise, electric steering at speed, seat fabric, poor side crash test ratings.
The Bottom Line: This player is an all-star with all five tools and an attitude. Unbeatable. Still quality made in Hiroshima, Japan.
I own a Mazda 3 Sport GT. This is one heck of a car. Zoom zoom is the perfect way to describe this car because everything about this car makes you feel alive (similar to what crappy Pontiac claims, but what Mazda actually backs up). This car has so ...
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by riverrafter247
Sep 01 '05 - Updated Jan 31 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Drivability; gas mileage; styling; quality of build; peppy engine
Cons: Rear seating; oil changes (see above); handling in snow with standard tires
The Bottom Line: For the price, I cannot imagine a better built, more enjoyable vehicle. Be aware that you may need to go to your dealer for oil changes
I've owned a number of cars over the years, most of which were sedans with adequate room, adequate comfort, adequate performance and moderately priced. They were also all American cars. The Mazda 3 hatchback is none of those (except moderately ...
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by joela714
Sep 02 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Style, handling, style, road grip, did I say style?
Cons: None really.
The Bottom Line: Great starter car, heck, great car, period. Looks and feels sporty. Wish it had been around when I bought my first car in 1996.
Last year I was looking for a new car to replace my 1996 Dodge Neon. One of the candidates was the Mazda6. Unfortunately, I thought it didn't have enough headroom and I wasn't going to give up the sunroof. (As you'll see, that was the salesperson's ...
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by schmere
Apr 17 '06 - Updated Apr 19 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: - Great handling
- Peppy
- Very comfortable
- Great sound system
Cons: - nothing yet
The Bottom Line: Best car I've ever had - reliable, sounds great, more-than-enough power, excellent road manners.
Our last car was a 1993 Nissan NX. What can I say - the price was right; free. It was my mother-in-law's car, and she gave it to us when my wife and I were starting out. So, after cramming our 6' bodies into this miniature car for several years, our ...
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by laceyshawn
Sep 06 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Beautiful style, modern, compact yet spacious, steering wheel controls, Bose sound system, very smooth handling
Cons: Cons? Not much. Weak A/C system is about it
The Bottom Line: Beautiful car. Very powerful, very good gas mileage (25-32) and a great sound system powerfully overshadows its only known weakness, a weak A/C system.
I am a big guy...6'4, 230, and this car still has plenty of room to give. I was skeptical about it but I couldnt resist when I took it for a test drive. This thing has more power than ever imagined and drives incredibly smooth for its short wheel ...
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by gman1965
Aug 06 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good Handling and Performance. Sporty exterior and interior
Good vision and easy to drive.
Cons: Cold brake squeak and brake dust. Front windscreen wipers could be better.
The Bottom Line: The car excels in handling and performance and has a sporty interior and exterior. Would recommend the Mazda 3 if you are looking a small to medium class car.
I have always owned hatchbacks and this sporty looking hatchback attracted me to this car. Also the Mazda reputation for good handling, performance and quality attracted me to this car. I test drove a number of cars before choosing the Mazda 3 and after ...
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by bluepagoo
Sep 17 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: sleek design,beautiful paint,peppy,economical
Cons: small cupholders,large blind spot,dull interior lighting
The Bottom Line: Recommend purchase if you are looking for a sleek,peppy alternative to a cracker box or tin can.
What really got me about this vehicle was the sleek slight curve near the back of the car. It's a gentle sweep that makes just the slightest, but also elegant statement. It's hard to beat a 4 cylinder, but the peppiness of this lil' ditty is what's ...
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