Overview & Reviews

The Mazda 3 is an all-new economy sedan and hatchback that replaces the Protege in Mazda's lineup.

• Fun-to-drive character, stylish interior design, strong engines, hatchback utility.

• Ride might be too stiff for some, a few ergonomic quirks, tight rear legroom.

User Reviews:

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  Great affordable car - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By benpax - September 9 - 2:00 am

  Just bought the mazda 3i today, and drove all over 100 miles for fun. Handles great, smooth ride, and suprise on the acceleration. Drives like a sports car, but only a compact. The 3s have more add ins, but the price of the 3i you cant beat.

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  Great Car - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By wjm - September 4 - 10:00 am

  I drive this vehicle about 1,000 miles each week. For the money there is no better quality, comfortable car on the road.

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  new car good looking and fun - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Cindy Garruba - September 4 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car two weeks ago and really have enjoyed it so far. It is fun to drive and a lot of people have been asking me about it in parking lots and around town. Even my teenage daughters friends like the way it looks.

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  Alot of Bang For your Buck - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By fonzi37 - August 29 - 10:00 am

  Very quick and handles excelent. The brakes are exceptional, probably overkill. ave. fuel economy 31mpg. What more could you ask for out of a $16,000 car. The most bang for your buck out there.

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  An Audi for 20K less . . . - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Miyoshi Chen - July 28 - 2:00 am

  Ive driven many compact and midsize cars over the years, including the Sentra, Civic, Focus, Cavalier, Lancer, and Corolla, as well as the Accord, Camry, and Mazda 6. I will honestly tell you that very few cars come close to the value and quality of this car. Whether you choose the smooth 5 speed or convenient 4 speed, you cant go wrong. This car has the poise to perform in stop and go city traffic, the ability to break free on the open road and through the twisties, and has the build quality to rival cars that cost 10-20K more. With the orange/red accents, you feel like youre in an Audi A4 instead of a Mazda.

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  ALOT OF BANG FOR THE BUCK! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By will1505 - July 28 - 2:00 am

  Mazda could have priced this car several thousand dollars higher and the would still sell...I compared this car to the Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe and the Honda Civic...Way more fun and for my money a tighter car. Handles great, pick up in automatic is good but if you want more you can throw it into the clutchless mode and control the shifting yourself.

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  WOW! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By hitNrun - July 21 - 3:20 am

  I purchased my 5 door S with about 15K miles (2004 model). 5 speed, moonroof/6CD, ABS package, xenon/tpms, Winning Blue. Bought it for commuting with a little fun. So far my mileage is what I expected; 28-30 mpg in mixed driving. The fun-to-drive factor is outstanding! This car gets a lot of looks, while I have actually gotten my 3 kids in the back seat. Ive owned a Protege before, and it was very reliable. If this model meets the reliability, with the added fun factor, Im a Mazda customer for life. My wife is even learning to drive it.

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  Mazda 3 Cudos - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Platinum Master - July 17 - 10:00 am

  I have a 91 Miata that has only had regular maintanance nothing else has gone wrong. Wish I could say that about my two chrysler minivans. So buying my kids two safe high quality cars that will last them all the way through collage with out any worries on my part was a no brainer. Plus all of mazdas are preformance oriented like myself. Why buy my kids two 2004 Hondas (boring - boring) reliable & economical when they can have (zoom - zoom) reliable & economical. If your car is fun to drive your much more likely to be alert and paying attention to where and what your doing. It has a good crash rating if they do make a mistake.

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  No Complaints! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By krappster - July 17 - 10:00 am

  Used to have a BMW 328iS. This car drives smoother, shifts faster (thanks to the short throw), rides softer (while still having sporty handling), and even accelerates faster. Mazda really stepped up the interior materials. This car is the best deal out there. Nobody delivers a better overall package for the price. Ive been looking for the sporty car that has four doors and is baby-friendly!

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  Cooooooooool Car - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By brittany55555 - July 17 - 10:00 am

  Nice handling, nice ride. Definatley getting what you paid for. Cute, stylish, and comfortable and "zoom zoom"