2012 Mazda MAZDA3 - Consumer Opinions
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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 28 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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| #1 |
Zoom Zoom for RealSource: Cars.com...It feels like a performance European automobile. The handling, braking and acceleration feels German. The fuel economy is not the best, but it's 33MPG highway, so what's there to complain about!The Sport model provides all the essentials; without breaking the bank. Mine did not have a single option, and I don't miss a thing. It's Automatic, has a nice stereo, keyless entry, ABS, traction control and fold down rear seat. I hope to be driving this vehicle for many many years.Yes, the Skyactiv power train offers better performance, but I could not feel the difference on a test drive. It's more... |
| #2 |
2012 Mazda 3 with 1200 miles on it now.Source: Edmunds...I love this car. I upgraded from a 2004 Passat. The SKYACTIV-G engine truly performs. I've been getting a combined 34.8 mpg with mostly city driving but with a few long distance bouts. On my distance trips, I've been getting 40-44 mpg at around 70 mph. I generally drive like a grandpa but it's difficult NOT to accelerate quickly in this car! The seats are not nearly as bad as what other people say. I'm 6'0 and they fit me rather well. As for the complaints about the interior controls, I find them rather intuitive. In regards to weird noises from the engine, I haven't heard anything... |
| #3 |
It has been few days but I really like this car!Source: Cars.com
..."I was looking to get a hatchback with a manual transmission. |
| #4 |
Great CarSource: Cars.com..."I bought the 2012 Skyactiv Mazda 3- The mpg is very close to the advertised amount! It rides so smoothly and looks super cool"... |
| #5 |
we now own twoSource: Cars.com
..."We purchased a 2010 M3 sedan and have just loved it for the last two years and 25k miles. |
| #6 |
2012 Mazda 3Source: Cars.com
..."Just an alright car. Gas mileage not great, about 25 MPG so far. |
| #7 |
Very ImpressedSource: Edmunds
...I spent a whole day with my father test driving cars. |
| #8 |
My Fourth Mazda and the Best Yet!Source: Edmunds
...I bought this after finally retiring and selling my 2003 Eclispe, that was still running strong after 200,000 miles. |
| #9 |
Mazda3Source: Cars.com
..."I love my car! Mine is a 2010 pearl white Mazda 3. |
| #10 |
BMW wannabeSource: Cars.com
..."Great handling (BMW like) - love it! The car feels very secure and solid. |
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