2006 Mazda 3 s review from North America
"Very pleased with my purchase, I feel the Mazda3 is the best sub $20000 car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
NONE.
General comments?
I purchased the Mazda3s 5 door manual transmission after considering the Matrix, Vibe, Golf, Accord, Tuscon, Rav4, Corolla, and Aero.
The Mazda 3 is without compare behind the wheel, it is very sporty and feels very connected to the road.
The car feels very well built and the interior noise is very quiet.
I absolutely love the interior design as well, it feels much more expensive then it is, and when compared to the interior of cars like the Corolla or the Tuscon it feels like a Lexus.
I am only on my 2nd tank of gas in 3+ weeks, and I don't drive like a grandpa either.
Time will tell about reliability, but I have owned 4 new cars in my life that cost well more that the 17,500 I paid, and the car just feels well made.
The only drawback is a problem 95% of all cars share, which is the pathetic absence of an aux mini jack for MP3 players, but I guess I will look into FM transmitters now for my ipod which is a vital component to any car.
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  | Great car! Drive one! |
| Fits the perfect niche! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 500 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Outback |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2006 |