2007 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed review from North America
"quicker and cheaper than a VW R32"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dashboard rattles
General comments?
Great car with more power than you need. The handling is pretty good, but not like RWD sporty cars. The torque steer is really minimal for a FWD car. The gearbox is however not the greatest, and kinda sloppy. The car is however incredibly fast, and you can be doing 200+ easily. The sound system is mediocre for being BOSE, but works well. The interior does have some annoying rattles, but that's something many Mazda's and other cars suffer from.
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| If the Mazda 3 was a lady, she'd have the total package |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L MZR turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 14000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda MX5 |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2008 |