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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member1524 I bought this car for several reasons: aesthetics, handling, fuel economy, and reliability. I was not disappointed in any of these after 5 years of ownership. I only ended up trading it in because I needed a bigger car. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Bob R Gaudy. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4055 263 HP TURBO |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4498 Comes with a reasonable amount of standard equipment, and has reams of options that allow to approach luxury car territory in terms of tech features. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member1118 Gauges were hard to read, particularly the speedometer. Transmission was very clunky compared to the Civic. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4320 The Mazda3 has better than average performance for a compact car in this price point. The gearing of the car seems to be optimized for better than average acceleration on both streets and highways. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4164 Most responsive front drive car I have ever driven. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member3960 ALL but 1st gear, after you get into 2nd gear it is ALL POWER, gets on the interstate real quick |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in California, United States Lot of performance for your money |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member1004 tight steering, neutral suspension, tossable |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in Washington, United States Very powerful and fast, yet economical if you drive conservatively. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member894 needs premium gas |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member2958 Aggressive curves, low stance |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons threeputt I have owned Mazdas since 1984 including a 1991 Protege, which is the forerunner of the Mazda3. These cars are built and sold for the world market (as opposed to the 6 series) and have always been good, reliable cars. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons sthomasdakota Excellent steering & responsive handling in everyday driving situations |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member998 drives like it is on rails |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member998 only 22 MPG highway - with a lead foot. My RAV4 V6 gets the same MPG |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member2506 The exterior styling is moderate and would like to try something new. The Hatch was best decision made because I like the style |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member2495 I absolutely hate the torque steer that it has in 1st gear. Honestly 1-2 are pretty useless and the fact that there is wheel spin distrats me from what the car could be. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in British Columbia, Canada |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member1662 Not enough comfort-room for my son (which meant that the Mazda failed the test). |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member1286 The Mazda3 GT hatchback styling is very sporty. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in Alberta, Canada Fantastic, throw-you-back-in-your-seat acceleration. Loads of passing power that often do not require you to downshift, handy for both in-city and highway. |