Overview & Reviews
Front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are now standard on all 's' trim levels.
- Athletic handling, refined and zippy engines, sharp styling, top-notch build and materials quality, sharp styling, hatchback utility, luxury features and ambiance at a budget price.
- So-so fuel economy with 2.3-liter engine, top safety equipment is optional on lower trim levels, tight rear legroom.
User Reviews:
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An Excellent Car for a Surprising Price - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By TexasGuyJD - June 24 - 12:36 amThis car has many refined features and amenities of much more expensive cars. I would much rather drive it than my moms pristine Lexus. This car is nimble, versatile with the back hatch, fold downs, and comfortable. I get compliments all the time on it. It is Metropolitan Grey Mica; sun/moon roof, heated power seats, Bose stereo independent suspension and a computer for about anything you can thing of, this thing just ROCKS. It is plenty quick and comfy at 85+ on the expressway if thats your bag. I stayed away from the turbo charger because the dealer in my home town wasnt certified to work on them, so I didnt want to chance it. I get 30+ M mixed driving! The AT, with manual mode is fun.
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Best value for fun and economy - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By woofer - June 13 - 10:00 amGood looking, fun-to-drive, low purchase price, and good fuel economy make it hard-to-beat for the $. Much more of a drivers car than the Civic, Corolla or Sentra. MPG is usually 32-35 MPG (combined) after break-in, and already saw 39 MPG, all highway miles. No rotor warp as others have stated: a torque wrench MUST be used when tightening lug nuts! No issues to date, only service has been oil changes.
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I love this car - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By Lee C - May 30 - 7:43 pmI have been having a lot of fun driving my Mazda 3 since I purchased it. I dont travel very far each day, but it is always a pleasure to get into it, except for the trunk issue where I stow my gym bag every day. I am getting pretty good gas mileage - at least what was expected - or better.
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2008 Mazda 3 GT Manual - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By Mazda 3 GT - April 18 - 3:56 pmI researched vehicles in this class for about a year and chose the Mazda3 as best option. I am very pleased thus far. I got 38.9 miles per gallon on initial interstate trip 1000 miles and it rolled right down the road without exhausting me. The glove box holds a lot, and it has nice little cubbies and cup holders. It has good pep. On my way home from work I have a terrible entrance ramp to get on to interstate and it is scary. My Mazda gets right out there with plenty of pep. I added a few little accessories to doll it up, like a spoiler and a mask, and it actually turnes some heads.Two improvements would be key fob for trunk and better quality carpet. I am very pleased thus far, ZOOM ZOOM!
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Nice car - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By Jack - April 18 - 8:40 amGot this car last month. Its amazing. I like its engine - much better than 1.8L Honda Civic. Definitely would recommend. Totally worth the price.
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I LOVE MY MAZDA3 - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By Dobermanlvr - April 8 - 7:03 amI bought my MAZDA3 about 3 months ago and I love it. It is a pleasure to drive every time I get in and start the engine. My husband has a new 4 door jeep and he even loves driving my smaller economy car. The pick-up is fantastic and the exterior styling is so attractive! I could not have purchased a better vehicle!!!!
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Great Car - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By Jct06 - April 1 - 1:26 pmI just got rid of my 98 E320 Mercedes and I could not be happier. I only have 35 miles on my new Mazda and I love it!! I will never buy a Mercedes again and I should have bought a Mazda years ago. It is a very fun car and I can now rest and not worry if my dash light check engine is going to come on. I am really digging it and for those of you who are reading this and are not sure I say go do it. Buy a Mazda. If you want fun and sporty check out the 3s.
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Thrills on the cheap! - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By revhappy - March 24 - 8:33 amI have owned this Mazda for four months now and have loved every minute of it. This Mazda hatch has it all compared to other economy cars in its class. Superb interior fit and finish, European inspired exterior, crisp handling, and sporty stance. The Zoom-Zoom of this 3 really differentiates it from all others. The 2.3L loves to be revved and the manual transmission definitely helps squeeze every ounce of power from the four-banger. I was debating whether or not to get the navigation system but decided against it as is not worth the $1500 price tag because it does not even have the touchscreen like the CX-7. At the end of the day, this car is near perfect for the price at around $20K!
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Mazda 3 = Good Choice - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By anb153 - March 23 - 9:50 pmEver since I first saw the Mazda 3, I knew I wanted one. As soon as I saw the interior and took it for a test drive, I knew I wanted it. I was a little worried about the way the car sounded on the road, but Im used to it now. For all of the features, I think this car is at the perfect price. My friends and family love riding in my car, and it is definitely more fuel efficient than my old accord!
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First Mazda - 2008 Mazda Mazda3
By BBK - March 18 - 3:06 pmI had to buy a new car. Weve purchased Hondas since 1980. A lot of bang for the buck compared w/ a Civic. Solid build quality. Great drive experience. More standard features than Civic. Bigger engine.
