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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one great mazda - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By dallas1 - June 1 - 10:00 amMy sixth mazda and by far the best one yet for looks performance and features. At 64" legroom is critical and the 3 has the best drivers space of any cars in its class with more legroom than my wifes volvo S60. Outstanding handling and precise and sure stopping. 5-speed is smooth and shifts are 2-click exact.Leather seats are firm and yet comfortable. Watching for excessive rear wheel break dust which may reduce after some mileage on pads and rotors.
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Love My 3! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By Matthew Smith - May 26 - 10:00 amIve had my 3 for 3 and Im still in love. Its one of the most fun cars Ive ever driven, definitely an enthusiats car. Remember, at its heart its an economy car, so dont expect ferrari like performance, but its soul is definitely zoom, zoom. Handling is great, its got plenty of power. Ergonomically its great, all controls within easy reach. Shifter has a nice short throw, clutch is smooth and weighted just right. ABS is responsive. Interior is roomy, backseats too. Cargo aplenty and versitile. Love the giant glove compartment. For the money, I dont think you can get anything better. And it looks great too, inside and out!
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A WINNING SMALL CAR ENTRY - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By JOEGFED - May 26 - 10:00 amTHE SURPRISE IS THAT IT DOES NOT DRIVE HANDLE OR LOOK LIKE AN ECONOMY CAR. THE INTERIOR FOR ITS CLASS IS OUTSTANDING. THE 17 INCH WHEEL ENHANCE THE RIDE AND APPEARANCE. THERE ARE NONE IN THIS CLASS THAT GIVE YOU SUCH VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR (IE THE LIST OF STANDARD EQUIPMENT IS IMPRESSIVE).
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My Mazda - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By MazdaMom - May 20 - 10:00 amIve had my Mazda for two weeks now and I cant stop smiling. :) Every day I discover new reasons to love it. It handles like a dream and I love all the extras that come standard and all the extras that were added. I feel like I got a car that is pretty much loaded for only about $3000.00 extra. How in the world did I ever do without radio controls (which came standard) on the steering wheel? I love the zoom from 0- 60. My only problem is trying to set a good example for my teenagers. I want to race down the street in this car everywhere I go but I hold myself back. When I do cut loose on a stretch of highway - IT MOVES! I feel like a kid in a candy store.
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The only economy part is the price! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By Nick - May 15 - 5:03 pmThis is a great vehicle! We lost our 99 Maxima (great car) in a wreck in October. We checked out the Mazda 6 first, then the 3 and fell in love. I cant remember the last time I had this much fun driving a 4 door. It goes wherever you want ... stops before you think it can, and begs to be pushed harder. Its never a boring ride in a 3.
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2 year review - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By Mark Skinner - May 8 - 12:00 amhave owned for 2 years now - no unscheduled trips to dealer. Great reliability, very comfortable, the 4 doors and hatchback are very useful. Only wishes - about 40 more horsepower, a better stereo, and a 5 speed auto.
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my zoom - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By ohio mazda - April 30 - 3:00 pmI have not had any problems with this car. I currently have just about 25,000 miles on it. Fun to drive.
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Zoom-Zoom-Zoom - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By Jays98978 - April 24 - 2:00 amJust like the commercials say this new Mazda 3 goes zoom zoom zoom. I Love my car. I test drove both engine types and found out that the 2.0L has a little drag so I decided to go with the 2.3L and was very pleased. The car has great suspension and great turning. The driver side has plenty of room but if youre tall like me (60ft) then its difficult for a passenger to sit behind you. The interior is hi-tech and flashy. Overall the car is great and fun to drive. Expect to pay close to sticker price because this car is selling quicker then Starbucks coffee. Enjoy!
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Best car for the buck! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By lucaspl88 - April 15 - 11:20 amI recently bought a mazda 3 hatchback with manual transmission. It was a used car, and the only words that came out of my mouth when I drove it for the first time were OH WOW!! Car is incredibly fun to drive, great gas mileage, and it also looks great. Great torque, no need to down-shift when passing someone up on the expressway. Great car, fits all my friends, and the most important, fits my personality.
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Nice Little Sedan - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By reed jones - April 13 - 10:00 amI currently have 2 Mazdas in my driveway; a Protege 5 and a 3 sedan. Why? Because Mazda builds a great car for the money. Fun to drive, handsome, decently built, well equipped; whats not to like? Yes, my new 3 has a rattle in the door to be looked into and some parts of the car are executed better than others, but the sum of these parts is simply not to be beat at its price point. More soul than a Honda or a Toyota, fewer quirks and better reliability than a Subaru, less over-the-top styling than a Nissan, WAY more reliability than a VW: in short, Mazda is on to something. Vroom-Vroom!!
