Mazda Mazda3 2003-2018Change

I love this car. It has been nothing but good to me. I drive 100km a day for work. Highway/City driving and the fuel economy is awesome.

I have the GT trim with the 2.5L engine.
It offers a fun driving experience, zippy engine performance, great safety scores, and a near-luxury interior; I feel like I'm in a Audi. Soft touch where it's needed, very little gross scratchy plastic.

I have had this car since new and have had 0 issues, just routine maintenance as needed. The one thing I will note is Mazda doesn't have very good rotors so I will be needing to replace those sooner than I should and I will be buying aftermarket brakes and rotors due to this OEM Quality.
The leather seats are very comfortable while I sit in Vancouver traffic, they do start to become a little uncomfortable on a 7.5hr road trip but that's acceptable in my opinion.

Paint quality is good, I choose the Soul Red paint and I knew going in this paint was one of the more poor quality paints and it does chip easily with rock chips. I have choose to go with lots of wax and sealant to help maintain my beautiful paint.

I drive this car in the winter and got some Michele snow tires and this car does just fine though the deep snow in the Kootenay area of British Columbia. I drove through a snow storm on a mountain pass and the car did just fine keeping up with trucks. I managed to pass a few people having problems in the snow and some in the ditch so this was a win for me.

Amazing car, great comfort. Just a bit noisy. I can hear the noise from outside. That's the only problem I see with this car. I would recommend it as a first car.

i never saved so much in gas, i went from Toronto to Montreal with one full nonstop. The car is a bit small especially the backseats you cannot totally fit 3 people on there but for a single person its ideal. I love the nav system the bluetooth is easy and i enjoy my car so much wallahi

This car is pretty good on gas, you wont be worrying about having to pay for gas every week! The inside isnt the best but it seats 5 comfortably but it maintains that sporty feel inside. Stereo system is very good. Trunk size is great. The car is moderately fast and looks really cool.

This car was my first manual and I love it. So easy to drive, and the perfect size. Lots of interior space and trunk space too! The handling is incredible and I can drive back and forth from each end of the city a dozen times without even thinking about filling up. Best car I've had.

Great performance, look, quality. Only issue is it is not well isolated against road noise. Sometimes have to increase volume to hear the radio.

I love my car. Even tho it is a low price car, i love it and i do think that people with a budget like mine should get this car

Driven this car since new & never had a problem other than replacing tire due to poor road surfaces & bad luck other than regular maintenance as followed by the manufacturer owners book.

no complaints really. love this car to pieces! fun to drive and good on gas. great car to learn standard on

I have had my mazda 3 since the last 4 months and I have had no problems with it so far. It is a reliable and comfortable car. Worth every penny. It is fuel-efficient and environmental-friendly. Its interior design isn't too fascinating, but I love the car for its great fuel economy, and comfort. It is an overall fun car to drive. The steering isn't too stiff and feels like a race car. It is a nice, quiet, and spacious ride whether on a long distance trek or day to day living. I recommend the mazda 3 to everyone who wants a comfortable as well as stylish car that is even within their budget.

It's a city car more than anything else. I own a red one which looks great. As far as looks, it's modern enough and has a sleek look. I really like their dash board design including their speedometer and shift stick.

Best car to date, very reliable and comfortable.

Only issue is when battery is taken out car needs to relearn programming.

great car for trasporting almost anything, a bicycle fits inside if you remove one wheel, just fold the rear seats. car is fairly reliable.

The 2011 Mazda 3 Sport is a reliable vehicle. However, I am not a fan of the handling during snow and ice conditions due to the sporty low-rise tires. It definitely requires snow tires as it is fairly lightweight. It's size makes it easy to find parking. All in all, a decent car for the price.

Great on gas! Rarely have had issues with the car and have been driving it for years. Comfortable interior and great looking exterior.

This car is affordable, fun to drive, and is reliable. Even in Montreal winter weather of -30 degrees, the car starts and drives without any problems. I have had the car almost two years and have had no problems with it at all

This car is so reliable. I've never had any issues. Maintenance is very affordable and only requires regular up keep. It's a dream.

Perfect first car for young family it did not cost much in repairs and it lasr well over the last payment.

Reliable
Great on gas and mileage
Small trunk space and compact but that is perfect for me
Handles really well you do feel the road as compared to a Toyota corrolla that I owned previously.
I found my car using auto trader to compare prices

I drive half an hour every day to go to work and again to come home in my Mazda3. This car has been faithful with minimal problems. Although no recommended, I had a ball installed and have had no problems towing small loads. There has been some rust and electronics issues, but nothing major and nothing that you wouldn't get with any other car. Great on gas, fill up once a week only. All and all, i love my Mazda3 and will most likely buy another one when that time comes.

Wonderful looking car! I would buy another one. It has everything you could ask for in a car in this class for a decent price. The fit and finish exceeds expectations.

I have had my mazda 3 for about three years now and it has been a very reliable car. Only had to do scheduled maintenance, and the fuel economy has been good as well.

Excellent, car has never let me down. 4L per 100km on premium gas. Always making sure that gas purchased is really premium with proper octan rating and clean gas. Per documentation from gas supplier. Castrol oil changed yearly, Engine flush every 3rd year. Fule Injectors cleaned May 2017
Transmission oil changed and flushed every 5th year. Still using original brakes, tires and spark plugs to date Aug 12 2017 56000 km
AC maintained personally filters interior and under hood changed yearly. interior very easy to clean No smokers children or pets inside.

This has been a great car overall. Good (not great) on gas, excellent handling and fun to drive, even with the 2.0l and auto trans. The seats are comfortable, even for longer drives and there is plenty of room for 4 or 5 if they are little ones in the back seat. Decent trunk size.
Some issues
1 - rusting. These cars are bad for it especially around the rear
wheelwells, trunk and rockers. I have managed as best as I
can with frequent Krown spraying.
2 - lousy audio system for reception, both AM and FM
3 - now that it is 9 years old many noises from the rear
suspension - replaced 2 springs and still harsh over bumps.
Overall been a great car - almost 200km and never let us down!

Very comfortable and nice interior design, Sleek outside. Nice power and gas mileage. Mod-able care. Would definitely reccomend.