2006-08-16 03:23:24 · 7 answers · asked by carolinagrl 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mazda
I bought one in April, 2006. I have about 7800 miles on it. Consumer Reports rated it second to Honda Civic(by just a hair) as far as reliability goes. I have the 5 door hatchback "s" model. It has more power and I got the 5 speed "triptronic" tranny. That is a 5 speed automatic; and youcan go to manual where you just tap the shifter to shift. Really neat. Consumer Reports tested 5 hatchbacks in August edition. Mazda 3, Audi 3, Saab ?, and 2 dodge chargers. Mazda was at the top of the list.
Really REALLY fun to drive (to quote Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman" it handles like it's on rails). I live on a roller coaster(hilly twisty road) and get 27+ mpg(I tend to be sorta heavy footed)
2006-08-16 16:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend and a friend of mine both own Mazda 3's. One is 2005, the other is 2006. They both love their cars and have no problems with them at all. I wanted to get on, but there are VERY few Mazda 3 automatics left on any lot in Phila/South Jersey. I bought a Mazda 6 for about the same price since there are more out there. Great rebates on the 6 right now.
2006-08-16 06:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by rs2577 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The styling is decent. I read in consumer reports that the mazda 6 uses a ford V6 engine (not a reliable one). Don't know if the 3 has it's own engine but I suspect it might be a ford engine (not that a ford 4 cyl is bad). It is on Edmund's top 10 list of recommended sedans. If you know someone with access to Consumer reports, have him/her look it up for you.
Why not go with a late model camry/accord. They both have proven reliability though the styling isn't as nice as nissan or mazda.
2006-08-16 11:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by Thundercat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mazda is owned by Ford which also owns Volvo.
The Mazda3 is the new Volvo S40. Just has different interior and exterior body panels. Can't go wrong owning a Volvo.
2006-08-16 05:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't own, but I like cars... I prefer Mazda 3 GTS, is cool. This is a new model, I think no body can tell pros and cons.
2006-08-16 03:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by seb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WORK AT A MAZDA DEALERSHIP IN TN AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH A 3 WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT IT YET UNLESS SOME PUNK KID OWNS ONE THAT MOMMY & DADDY BOUGHT WHO DOESN'T CARE ABOUT TAKING CARE OF IT!!!! IF YOU WNAT A MAZDA 3 AND IF YOU LIKE HORSEPOWER ALONG WITH PLENTY OF TORQUE I WOULD SUGGEST WAITING UNTILL THE MAZDASPEED 3 HITS THE LOTS!! IT WILL COME NICELY EQUIPPED AT $22,800 U.S.D. MSRP. 250+ HP EST. & TORQUE TO BE AROUND 280 FT LBS. EST. ALL OF THAT AT $22,800 U.S.D. STARTING OUT AWESOME!!! THE SRT-4 NEON WON'T TOUCH THIS CAR!!!! I'LL DEFINITLY OWN ONE!!!!
2006-08-16 08:46:07 · answer #6 · answered by partsdude584 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wanted one mostly cuz of its style...but ended up not getting it
2006-08-16 12:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by crazayaznboi88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋