2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by Fkhammer

Handling

handles well, great input through steering wheel. much better than what i thought an economy car would handle.

Fuel economy

carful driving has netted me 37 mpg highway.

Safety & braking

great pedal feel, quick stops even in rain.

Powertrain performance

good performance considering small engine size.

Reliability & durability

Car has a great reliability record according to my research. So far no complaints but my car only has about 5k on it.