2009 Mazda 3 i Touring value review from North America
"Mazda 3 zoom-zoom is a great car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace the pathetic sounding horn with one that was loud.
General comments?
The 3i is by far the best car in its class, and the best value. I originally planned to buy a Honda Civic, but after driving the Mazda 3 there was no way I was going to be happy with a Civic.
The Mazda is far superior to the Civic, Corolla and Nissan Sentra and Versa in performance, quality and driveability. I also happen like the styling a lot better too. It lives up to the Mazda zoom-zoom ads.
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| Simply outclasses every other car in its class |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Year of manufacture | 2009 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2009 |