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2008 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

$13,895–$14,895 MSRP range
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(107 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.5
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Awesome car!

This car spoke to me from the parking lot. Great comfort, great interior and exterior design, awesome value and great handling. I drove this car until I had about 67,000 miles on it. Didn't have a single issue with it mechanically or with the interior. The only issue was the side mirrors were prone to small spiders but other than that it was perfect! I would recommend Mazda to anyone of my friends, family or a random stranger.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I walked out unscratched

I had a 2004 Mazda 3. It was my first car. It never had any problems or issues. I hit a deer at 80 mph. The car was totaled and I walked out unscathed. A little bit of me died after knowing that this car is totaled. It served me for 7 years, 100000 miles! Thanks, Mazda! One day, I will buy one of these models and keep it in my garage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car and the most fun to drive car that I've e

Love this car! Fun to drive! Great handling. Good gas mileage. I haven't had any mechanical issues...knock on wood!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car has the feel of an expensive sports car w

This is a fun peppy car especially for getting around town but still holds its own on the highway . I have owned other cards but this is the best value for the money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great reliable cost efficient vehicle

Had no problems with this car its good on gas and quick too. Brakes lasted forever replaced the suspension at 150,000 and still running strong mechanically.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

One of the best cars I have come across I a long time . Great gas mileage . Besides routine maintance and small repairs it's been a blessing to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Powerful and reliable

Very sleek look externally. Interior is also nice. Love the center console and miles per gallon. A little too low to the ground.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very good reliable car

I like the car so much. It is very reliable and very comfortable. I think the car is really stylish as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A Good Car

The Mazda 3 has been a very comfortable car to own. It's usually very dependable and hasn't given me too many problems. The gas mileage is good as well. The problems I've run into are that sometimes the windows stick, but it's not too big of a deal. I've had to replace one door handle, which was the drivers side. The AC also gives me problems sometimes too. It is an older car though, 9 years, and it was used when I purchased it and I don't believe the person who owned it before me took very good care of it. Overall I really love this car and I think with enough love and care it will last anyone years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Falling to pieces

I loved my car when i first bought it! It was the first brand new car i ever bought, and it was zippy. It's the itouring Mazda3 and it was great for a couple years, then there was a factory recall for air conditioning hoses. That was replaced, then the air conditioning went out completely within a year. Had that replaced. The window tint and stripping started peeling, then two of the power window motors went out, then the air conditioner again. It's starting to become a nightmare with amenities, but we've never had an issue with the engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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