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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  Value in fun-to-drive market - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By hemoyt2004 - June 8 - 10:00 am

  17 inches wheels, 2.3L engine, Foglight, in-dash CD changer, leather seats and so on add to such a taut, competent compact yet pratical with the hatch designing, it screams the real value in the compact fun-to-drive auto market.

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  Great car, a couple small problems - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By mlh - June 8 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned my car for about 6 months now and it is really fun to drive.

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  Raises the bar for Compact Cars! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By 04accent4drGL - June 2 - 10:00 am

  Since owning this vehicle i have experienced no problems at all. The engine is great and has excellent gas mileage. The car is refined, and compared to toyota, honda and nissan compacts, this one sets the bar high. It feels to me that Mazda has set the new standard for compact cars, and toyota, honda and nissan better watch out. This car is fun to drive and has a good look to it. I got my 3 in velocity red, with a manual, power package (which included 16" rims, ac, power windows and doorlocks, radio controls on the steering and cruise control), and tilting and telescoping (for this price you dont get that!). good thing i traded my 04 accent in for this car!

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  Great Car - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Dizg8r - June 2 - 10:00 am

  What a wonderful car! I have enjoyed every minute driving it. The handling is spectacular and I love the tight shifting of the 5-speed manual transmission. The salesman at the dealership here in Orlando, Florida, Cory Fairbanks Mazda, was great. I will forewarn ANYONE trying to finance through Cory Fairbanks though, DO NOT!!! Their finance staff was beyond rude, including name calling, ignorant about the product as well as the federal regulations pertaining to financing a vehicle and lied about several details.

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  Awesome so far... - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By dechy - May 31 - 9:10 pm

  Ive had my Mazda3 for about a year and a half and have not had any problems as at all. The ride and handling are awesome. I test drove the Civic, Corolla, Ion and Focus and hands down, the Mazda 3 was an easy winner.

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  Zoom, Zoom - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By detet - May 1 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car for about 2 weeks, and 1000 miles later, I can say Im pretty happy with this purchase. Its been through Chicagos winter already, and It does alright in the snow.

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  Damn! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By charlies factory - May 1 - 2:00 am

  the best 4 cylinder automatic on the market. the new srt-4 neon is nice but sometimes u dont always want to drive a stick and my car gives u an option

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  Better than expected - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By camp1955 - April 27 - 10:00 am

  This car is fun to drive, steering is respponsive. The 2.3 engine has all the power you need for those on ramp merging. Good feel of control at higher speeds. Havent made it to 115mph reported cutout yet.

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  Formula 1 Economy Car - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By The Box - April 27 - 10:00 am

  The Mazda 3 is a high priced european car in disguise. The Suspension feels like a Formula 1 car. The car is definently class king.

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  BMW-like car for Chevy-like price - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Stephen H - April 20 - 10:00 am

  For what you get, this car is a steal. For $19k MSRP my car has leather, side/curtain airbags, 17" alloys, CD, air, power everything, a very slick manual. I got about $1k off MSRP (about $700 over invoice) after bargaining HARD with 5 dealers in LA area (the manuals are very hard to get...dont believe forum postings, you wont get close to $300 over invoice on the 5M hatch). After a week, the car has not disappointed. It is simply outstanding. The handling and performance is suprising--very BMW like in its agility and fun factor. The utility is great (I already have done a Home Depot run with the seats folded), and the interior has high style.