2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed review from North America
"Yeeeeeeehaaaaaaaw!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems yet.
General comments?
YEEEEEHAWWWW!!! If I could use only one "word" to describe this mini-missile.
Phenomenally fast car!
Out handles most cars on the road except exotics.
Slick sporty interior with well bolstered seats.
The stiff sport suspension is a tad rough when bumps are encountered.
Requires premium fuel, but averages 23 MPG even with spirited driving.
Utility with the spacious hatchback is supreme for a Sport compact (this car's official classification).
Did I say fast? 0 - 60 in well under 6 seconds with a quarter-mile ET of around 14 seconds, achieved by nearly all of the major car magazines.
The only other disadvantage is that it is a speeding ticket waiting to happen.
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| Simply outclasses every other car in its class |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 DISI turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 3 |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2009 |