2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by winston.teo+truedelta

Powertrain performance

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.

Handling

Razor sharp. Handles like a go-kart - very little body-roll from sharp turns to darting from one lane to another. Steering is accurate and requiring little correction, especially on the highway.

Cargo capacity

Hatchback style offers great accessibility to move big items, especially with rear seats folded forward.

Exterior styling

Great aggressive look over the regular 3 Sport, but subtle enough not to attract too much attention.

Fuel economy

Runs premium, burns through fuel fairly quickly with a lot of spirited driving.

Quietness

"Sporty" exhaust drone will sound great to enthusiasts but may difficult to handle by others.

Ride smoothness

A tradeoff to the sharp handling is a rougher ride over bad roads, speed bumps, pot holes, etc.

Discounts & incentives

Not much to be offered because it is a low-volume model.