Overview & Reviews

All new for 2004, the Mazda 3 receives only minor changes for 2005. The four-door "i" model gets a new 15-inch wheel cover design, and Sirius Satellite Radio is now available on all models.

• 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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  ZoomZoom - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Scott - August 2 - 5:40 am

  I have the 05 Mazda3s 4 door and I love it. Its nice on the inside and out and fun to drive. Im 18 and commute to college on Long Island. I get compliments on it all the time and with the JL audio speaker upgrade and the addition of subs and a 2000 watt amp really makes the difference. I have neon under the dash and in the side door panels with lambo doors. 15% tint all around really looks great on the silver. I got new 17" rims and put the stock tires back on because they were fine. For around $22K with $5K in add ons you cant beat it. I will have this car for a while.

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  value with zoom - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By andy lyon - July 20 - 5:46 pm

  The new mazda 3 five door special edition makes the 3 an even more enjoyable delight to drive. Grab hold of the leather bound three spoke steering wheel, press your body back into its supple leather, and turn on the seat heater. You would think that you where in a new 3 series bmw. The value of this amazing machine is far beyond anything else in the market today.

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  Zoom Zoom....OH YEA! - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By londonblue007 - July 20 - 3:33 pm

  I totally love this car. My brother actually wants to drive it over his Miata with a brand new mazdaspeed engine in it...go figure. Awesome handling, great for pulling high speed corners on New England on/off ramps. Drove to Virginia and back getting 35 mpg on regular gas! I am still in college, and this is the perfect car for someone who is on a budget but wants a new, stylish, sporty car that is reliable. Still runs just as good now, as it did 18 months ago, and it has 28,000 miles on it! I love the looks I get from people when I drive around campus or into Boston....so many people are shocked to see the Mazda symbol....Zoom Zoom!

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  Goodbye Focus, Hello Mazda - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Jon - July 19 - 4:53 am

  I recently traded in my 2000 Ford Focus for a custom ordered Mazda 3. The difference is night & day. The 3 handles beautifully & the power is great. No problems merging on the freeway here in Los Angeles. The interior design & quality is what you would expect from a car costing twice as much. I especially love the blue backlight for the instrument cluster. Overall, this car turns heads & gives a satisfying feeling even when parked. Highly recommed it!

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  best hatchback for $20k period! - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By logan42 - July 12 - 11:46 am

  Beats the stuffing out of the Focus, GTI, Matrix, PT Cruiser, Hyundia, Kia, you name it! I never thought Id be able to own a car this nice for under $30,000.

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  A gamble over the Civic and Corolla - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By sockejewa - July 7 - 9:13 pm

  I gambled by purchasing the 3 over the Corolla and the Civic and it has paid off so far. Never before have I owned a vehicle that is this fun to drive and with the features that came on my vehicle I really feel special. Xenon lamps, navigation, it has it all. Its reliable, has "giddi-up" and is a real looker too. I am very happy with my purchase.

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  What a blast - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By kmh030 - July 1 - 7:26 pm

  This thing is so much fun to drive. Get the 2.3 motor (not the 2.0). It is so much fun to drive everyday. I couldnt ask for more car at $18,600. Its well built, handles like a dream, quick off the line and you can fit a piano in the back. Big strong brakes and a great chassis offers a stiff yet surprisingly smooth ride. The automatic transmission could be a bit more smooth but its not bad. It boots around the city and whips easily into any parking spot. On the down side the seats are not comfortable. The seat hurts after 1.5 hours and it gets worse. Im going to buy an aftermarket seat. The cockpit ergonomics could be better too. But I dont care and you shouldnt either.

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  best one ! - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By hamada - June 25 - 10:00 am

  very best compact car

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  by far the best small car out there - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By gary - April 27 - 2:13 pm

  This car is awesome and the only car Ive ever had that I have truly loved. Go Mazda go.

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  Great handling car - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Dom - April 22 - 5:13 pm

  I have driven small sports cars or SUVs my whole life. This is the best blend of performance driving and utility that you can get, even if it is front wheel drive. The interior is fantastic and the electro-hydraulic steering is an undersold point in these cars. Its a very smooth driving car that livens up the instant you begin to push it. Awesome throttle response in 5th gear on the highway for a 4cyl. The seats are the quality that you find in much more expensive cars. Gripes: speed sensitive volume control on the stereo is useless, power windows/sunroof only work with ignition on, not accessory.