2006 Mazda 3 s Touring 5-door review from North America
"'Zoom-Zoom' isn't just marketing hype!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car performed flawlessly until 49,200 miles (800 miles before the warranty expired). A noise from the engine turned out to be a bad connecting rod, so the dealer said the engine needed replacing. I provided my oil change receipts and they ordered the engine. That was 18 months and 20k miles ago and all is well!
General comments?
The interior is great (except for the cheap carpet). The seats are very comfortable, but firm, and they still look new after several years.
The handling of this car is amazing, better than any of the Hondas I've owned. It's very fun to drive and I am already planning to purchase another new one later this year!
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| Great car! Drive one! |
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| Good Value, more fun that other compacts |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 22nd May, 2009 |