2004 Mazda 3 mazda3 review from Singapore
"Smooth engine and flawless AT gear change unless exhilarating tiptronic employed in the correct way!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None.
General comments?
It's a car meant to be driven by the driver.
You chose the way you want to drive it.
City driving with AT is good enough.
Enthusiastic driver finds the tiptronic override function exhilarating!! can go from 0-60km/hr in less than 2 seconds, but must be very sure you know how to shift the gear properly before trying to do so!
Driving persistently with manual override increases FC to about 10.5km/L.
But average decent driving (like most sunny drivers do) will get you close to 12km/L or better (after servicing)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6AT luxury Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 17000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2006 |