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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Very fun car? - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By AlekPower - September 5 - 10:00 amI love this car so far. It is really fun, and very helpful for road trips. Even though I have had the check engine light on 3 times for minor problems, its a really neat car. Hatchback is very cool and seats are very comfortable.
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Close to perfect - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By DesertDriverInLA - September 5 - 10:00 amStyle drew me to the car and that is definately its best feature. Many people have asked me about it, commenting how nice looking it is. In reading reviews about the car, one thing that kept popping up was that it had weak a/c. Im finding that thats true. You have to put the air vent to the recirculate setting to enjoy any truly cold air. I always start out with the windows down and the moon-roof open to let the really hot air escape and yet it still seems to take an overly long time to feel semi-cold air. Drives like a dream though even though the engine emits a strong odor on occassion like some kind of chemical is burning off.
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Love this car but beware - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By djshame - August 20 - 3:19 amI have had this car since it had 6 miles on it. The only issues i had in the begining was a belt that broke and ignition coils. This car is very fun to drive. However be aware that after 100k the engine starts to burn oil. I wasnt aware of this and didnt feel the need to check my oil on the regular. Hence i now need a new motor. Just a word of advice check your oil levels regularly at least once a week when you go over 100k in miles. Enjoy zoomzoom. Hence i bought a 2013 MSP3. love my Mazdas....
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Its a Canadian Lemon - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By RT27 - August 14 - 3:16 amBy far the worst example of customer service Ie ever experienced. Car is 9 months old, had a hesitation problem from day 1. Been in the shop 6 times for 23 days, couldnt fix the problem then Mazda said it was normal. I requested a replacement and they refused. Went through arbitration, an independent test was ordered and confirmed my complaint that it doesnt run properly. Mazda Canada was ordered to buy back the car. I wanted to purchase another but Mazda Canada is refusing to lease me another because "theyre all like that and I wouldnt be happy with another" Bull, Ive driven 6 others and they were fine. Mazda wont refund the $450.00 extended warranty!
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Awe-some - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By Awe-some - August 7 - 11:40 amThis is a great car for budget-minded car enthusiasts. Fun to drive, good performance for the price. Its not a Bimmer or an Audi but its also not in the same price range. Overall, its a very good balance between price, performance, comfort and reliability, still convinced after more than 85K miles driving up and down both coasts. I would recommend the 2.3L as its more zippy even with higher fuel consumption and the manual as it will allow better management of fuel economy for every day commute. If you take good care of it: dont park it outside, all scheduled maintenance, put good rubber on it, it will love you back 1000-fold.
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Mazda3 for me - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By travisthomas - August 4 - 9:30 pmIn March I will have had this car for 4 years. To this date the only complaint I have is the cloth interior tends to fray with use. The carpet as well could be a little more durable. A drivers foot rest would be nice. Typically after 2 years I tend to get tired of a car. But after four years I am still in love with this car. Mazda has a winner with this car. In this time of high gas prices it is nice to find a car that looks great, fun to drive and gets great gas mileage. My 5 speed tends to get 38 to 40 mpg on the highway and 33 to 35 mpg in the city which is full of stops and goes.
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Love - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By Bure1088 - August 4 - 2:00 amI did about 5 months worth of research to find a car. That all stopped when I found my 3 :). It is a lot of fun to drive and looks great. Im hoping the reliability holds up. I have confidence. I love my car!
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Wow Im Impressed! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By pishii - August 4 - 2:00 amFor the price this was the best value I could find. The look of the car is decidedly European and the handling falls right in line with what you would expect from a Euro car at a much higher price. I love everything about this car and I am sure that once you test drive it yourself you will come away saying the smae thing. I got the 2.4 Liter 160hp s type sedan in Velocity Red and its just awesome. I have been telling everyone that I know how great this car is, which is something I normally wouldnt do considering its an economy car...but man this car rocks!
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Fun car indeed! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By Unix08 - August 4 - 2:00 amI was a bit skeptical when buying one. But im sure am glad to having a mazda. Ive talked with other owners of other compact cars around, and they themselves agree that the mazda is indeed looks much better than other competitions. Though options can be expensive, this car is extremely silent which is a plus!. Might want to be careful driving this beauty, you might get a speeding ticket. :) Corollas and Civics have met their match. Cant wait till the kits for the 04s come out. :)
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Totally Impressed - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
By Mike Crowley - August 4 - 2:00 amThe best shifting and well made compact car Ive ever owned. If you are looking for a compact car dont waste your time looking at the Matrix or Honda SI. take this car for a test drive and if you dont like it your nuts.
