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2009 Mazda MAZDA3 - Consumer Opinions

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Edmunds user
2009 Mazda3 GT (Sedan): Quick Review

...chrome door handles, modern interior and exterior trim/dash design, climate control, nice front grill, curvy where it counts) support the feeling that I got a...

Cars.com user
Great little hatchback!!!

...Plus we really like the car at the gas pump - ZOOM-ZOOM forever!!!"...

Edmunds user
Almost Perfect!

...It was the handling that sold me and the expensive/sporty look of the trim. The Corolla was everything I expected it to be, but the Mazda 3 surpassed what I...

MSN Autos user
Mazda 3 Disappointment

...The imports must rate their horse power differently. Overall: Average car! Would not recommend...

Cars.com user
My first car

...The only problem is that mine doesn't have any power lock, window, seat,mirror, which is always thumbs up, but I can survive. Love the car, great money."...

Edmunds user
First Time Mazda Owner

...Later that day, I test drove a Mazda6 and instantly fell for it. I decided on the Brillant Silver w/ Moonroof & Bose package. I didn't get Navi because I have...

MSN Autos user
FEELS LIKE I AM FLYING A SMALL AIRCRAFT.

...TWO (2) THINGS THAT I NEED TO KNOW ARE: DO ALL BRAKES ON THIS CAR GO ALMOST DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD? AND DOES ANYONE HAVE THE OWNERS MANUAL? THAT I CAN...

Edmunds user
worst car I have ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...The car was useless. In summer of '91, I sold the car for $300 to my cousin. He owned it for 2 more months and gave it to a scrap collector at the dump. the...

Edmunds user
Try To Beat It.!

...All the performance features (brakes, acceleration, handling) are top-notch. The I-Value package gives you all you need. BMW for a cheaspskate...

CarGurus user
Why Does The Mazda3 Exist?

...I wonder why Mazda still makes the Mazda3 when a car such as this Civic exists...


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Why should I also consider these? X

The Hyundai Elantra is a good value in the compact range of cars, and while you might be attracted to its price and warranty, the Elantra is not as refined as the Mazda 3.

However, the Elantra Touring is an extremely versatile and sporty vehicle, rivaling the five-door Mazda 3.

The Honda Civic could be the Mazda 3's closest competitor in terms of quality and on-the-road character.

You may or may not like the Civic's two-tier instrument panel, so try it first.

The Ford Focus is another competent competitor and a likable mainstream product aimed at mainstream shoppers.

Neither its styling nor its handling is as sporty as the Mazda 3's, but the Focus does offer a two-door coupe body style and an attractive, comfortable interior.

The VW GTI is a robust and enjoyable two- or four-door hatchback that feels a bit more mature than the 3, even though it’s about the same size.

Finally, the Civic Si is an alternative to the Mazdaspeed3; it isn’t nearly as fast, but with its high-revving engine, great handling, and excellent tactile experience, it’s a blast to drive.


 
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