2006 Mazda 3 review from United Arab Emirates
"Good choice, but better with a larger engine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At around 50K, I had problems with cold starts. I would turn on the car, it would shake violently and then turn off. I turned it back on and it would work without a hitch. The dealer was not able to find the source of the problem, though the problem started to dissipate after they cleaned the fuel injection.
General comments?
Great car to drive, though I wouldn't recommend the 1.6L engine.
Overall, the car is quite sturdy and handles well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 56000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault 18 |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2008 |