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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  SO HAPPY! - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By SP23 4speed auto - July 10 - 11:33 am

  Ive only had the car for 24 hrs but it drives spectacular! Inside, people say its more luxurious than my cousins 2002 BMW 330! I have saddle brown leather and navigation in mine. The auto shifts super smooth and the manual mode is nice. Another cousin of mine says its quieter than his 04 RX- 8. I just love the car. A bit pricey for its segment $23,700 was my final deal..but I did get every option available (sunroof, nav, spoiler and aluminun gas cap). The rims look nicer than the RX-8s too!!! My sis has a Corolla S 04 and the ride in my 3 is so much sportier but not too sporty. Id recomend this to anyone wanting beamer quality 4 around 23k. Back seats both fold for a HUGE trunk 2!! :)

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  I love my Mazda3 - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Jess - June 28 - 11:36 am

  I decided to buy myself a birthday gift in 2005 and got this car. It had all of the features I wanted and is the best looking hatchback on the market. It is so much fun to drive and has never had a single mechanical issue in 2.5 years! I will drive this car for many many years, even if I could afford a higher performance vehicle. I mean it isnt as much fun to drive as a Lotus Exige S, but for a hatch that can easily fit snowboards (and a bunch of furniture from Ikea) it is the best option!

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  running great and fun to drive - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By adam - June 27 - 11:53 am

  I bought my Mazda in March 05 and now have 33K on it. I havent had a single problem. Only routine maintenance. It drives great and is fun to drive.

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  Nearly perfect! - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Dan - June 16 - 4:46 am

  I was debating between a (Toyota) Scion TC and a Mazda 3. After researching, testing, and spending some time with each car, my only regret is that I wasted so much time with the TC. I settled on a 2004 3s (2.3 engine and trim extras). The quality of the parts and build is simply amazing for a car in this price range. If you spent 10 minutes in either car, the difference is night and day. Anyone in the market for a sedan under 25k should look everywhere else first, then when you see this car youll be even more amazed at what they offer you for the price. For the gas mileage people: im getting BETTER than rated (im at 28/35) at 1,300k...so its not even broken in yet!

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  Awesome! - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Kristina - June 16 - 3:50 am

  I have absolutely loved this car! It is fun to drive, pulls uturns on a dime and is so comfortable that 3 people for 15 hours in the car was no problem. I am so happy with this purchase!

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  Good times - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Kory - June 4 - 10:40 am

  Its a great car. I have loved every minute of it. The drive is fun and the manual is smooth.

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  How fast am I driving? - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Waldemar - May 31 - 8:43 pm

  The Mazda3 is fun to drive and gets good mileage. I bought it fully loaded with automatic, ABS, and side air bags. I like the cars handling, feel for the road, and the manual mode on the automatic transmission. On the other hand, a nearly fatal flaw is that the speedometer and other gauges are so far recessed into the instrument panel and unlit that theyre extremely difficult and tiresome to read on sunny days within 3 hours of sunrise/set or driving in and out of shade. I have to stare at the instrument panel for a second or two to let my eyes adjust to the darkness before I know how fast Im going. The gauges are fine on cloudy days and fantastic at night.

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  LOVE MY 3 - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By G-MAN - May 30 - 6:40 pm

  Love this car. Bought the lava orange with a five speed and have no complaints. Had a Jeep and just could not afford the fuel to drive it. I drive at least 60 miles a day to and from work. Been on a vacation to New Jersey with my fiance and our two friends with a baby; we live in Ohio.

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  Mazda Sp 2.3 - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By culinarykid - May 13 - 9:40 pm

  I love my Mazda3 SP 2.3. I have the navigation, Bose system, 18 inch rims and brown leather. I am telling you for the price of the car and the things you get, its a awesome car. I can not tell you how many people roll the windows down on their car to tell me how sharp my car is. The color is great too. The color on the SP you can not get on any other Mazda car. Thats what also makes it special. If I had to tell anyone who was looking into a new car I would totally tell them to look at the 3.

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  Mazda 3s - 2005 Mazda Mazda3
  By Bob - May 5 - 3:03 am

  The car is a great car for the $. I only have one real knock against this car; it has too much road noise. Mazda really needs to work on this - it should be a simple solution and would dramatically improve the driving pleasure!