2010 Mazda MAZDA3 User Reviews

Pros

Handling engine power, comfort

Cons

slows down with A/C

Purchased As New

I got stolen my 2007 Mazda 3 and guess what I bought again, a Mazda 3. I love its sporty look, its handling and engine power ahen I need it. The sportstronic gear change it is fun and useful in the highway. I also like the sound system and its ipod aux. Great car, I´ll keep it for years!!.

Pros

great mileage, large trunk, good excelleration, sporty looking car

Cons

would like cruise control to be standard on all models

Purchased As New

I have had my 2010 Mazda 3 for 3 months and love it. My wife drove a 99' Protege for 9 years and we had great performance from it; never had any serious mechanical trouble with it even after 150,000 miles. We also have a 2009 Mazda 6 so you can see we highly recommend Mazdas.

Pros

Sound System, Speed, Interior

Cons

Gears are to close to each other

Purchased As New

I have been driving this car for about two weeks now and I must say I like it alot. It is very quick off the line and looks great. It turns very well and overall it is a very smooth ride. The Bluetooth system is wonderfull. I never thought i would use it but now i just love it. I got the bose package that is fantastic. Their is no need for anyone to have to replace this sound system. I put an aftermarket system in my last car and spent a pretty penny but this one blows it away.

The negaives, I have the 6 speed stick shift and i feel like i am always changing gears because they are so close together. If i could do it over again i would op for the auto with the tiptronic transmission. Another con is I am only getting 23 MPG. I do have a heavy foot though. My last gripe is I wanted to get the Sirius in my car and I found out that it was going to be 800 dollars to do so. So my advice is if you want the Sirius get one that already has it installed.

In closing this is a great car that i fell like i could driver for many years to come....read morehide

Pros

Handles like a dream - like being on a roller coaster - great value for the money!

Cons

Cabin noise, traction with stock tires, seats are too vinyl-like

Purchased As New

A new gunmetal blue i Sport 4-door with 5 speed manual, my fourth Mazda and replacing a Toyota Camry. The car handles better than any other I've driven over the last 30 years. Plenty of power with the 2.0, but the stock tires squeek easily, and the cabin noise at highway speed requires turning the stereo up some more. Some may complain the ride is a little rough, but I'll take the handling over a cushy wallow any day. The driver side cockpit is snug, which translates to me as a sports car feel, and the 3 does NOT have the econobox feel to it at all.

Just driving around the block is a blast. The manual transmission has a short, crisp throw and the gears shift like extremely smoothly. The oil used is 5W-20, so don't expect as much engine braking as older manuals - the car hardly slows down when downshifted. Still seems very peppy, and it's also more difficult to make the engine lug. Super sweet action for a MT, which I prefer mostly for the better feel and handling in the snow.

Quality should be good - my three previous Mazdas ('86 626, '90 MX-6, and '97 Protege were excellent), and the sub $17K price tag makes value outstanding. Very sporty look, and the color turn heads, though that's not a real priority for me.

The seats in the i Sport model are nylon, and though they appear durable, they are little warm and uncomfortable compared to cloth. They remind me of the old vinyl seats of yesteryear, though they breathe better. I bought a micro-fiber seat cover and it helps a lot. If you add an aftermarket seat cover, be sure it doesn't interfere with the SRS airbags in the front bucket seats.

The ergos are good, though not as sweet as the Camry. The posts between the windshield and the driver/passenger side windows are wide, and create small blind spots. The three mirrors don't seem to give quite as "surround view" as I would prefer, though I don't feel unsafe. The stock horn is a joke though, and will have to be replaced for safety purposes. There's no way that can be heard 2 feet in front of the car at highway speeds.

One final modification is a steering wheel cover - the hard pastic stock one slipped a little in my hands, so I forked over a whopping $4 for a vinyl cover. Much improved.

I waffled between the i Sport and i Touring models, and finally picked the i Sport because of the color, and saving $2K. I never use cruise control, but two perks on the i Touring that I would have liked are the cloth seats and the power door locks. Still, 75+ % of time I'm a one-door guy, and the $15 seat cover is nice. Money saved pays for gas for a year.

One final bit of advice - don't test drive one of these unless you're ready and capable of buying. It'll blow your socks off!...read morehide

Pros

Handeling, Transmission, Power, Features

Cons

gas milage, tires

Purchased As New

The Mazda 3s Grand Touring is an incredible car for the money it is loaded with features that cost extra in most luxury marques. It is also a wonderful drivers car, I chose the 6pd manual. I've shifted in gearboxes from BMW and Porsche and this stick feels just as good. The cornering reflexes on the 3 are also top notch, while it might not be the 10/10ths car a Mini Cooper S is it is still great fun on back roads. The styling can take some getting used to but it certainly doesn't blend in in the sea of boring cars. I think the "face" in black looks kind of sinister. The gas mileage cold be better, and the stock tires need more grip but these are minor quibbles. All you Civic and Corolla shoppers, drive the 3 and you'll be hooked....read morehide

Pros

great on gas, very comfortable, perfect size, just about everything!

Cons

the stereo system is a little weak

Purchased As Not Purchased

I really want this car. So when I found out I could rent it, I figured this was the best way to test drive the vehicle for real (especially cuz I drove frm queens, to nj, to the bx and back again). I also had one of my six foot friends sit in the backseat while driving just to make sure my bf wouldnt suffocate or anyone else back there and he was comfortable and so was I. This car is really great and I'm purchasing one by December....read morehide

Pros

First tank average at 25 mpg with mixed driving

Cons

nothing yet

Purchased As New

This is my second Mazda 3 replaced my 2006 GT velocity for the 2010 GT graphite with dune leather int...Didn't think Mazda could do it but made a great car an amazing car from the ride to the comfort to the fit and finish...many of my friends cant believe i got a fully loaded car with all the options that this car offers for 24k....would buy this car all over again today if i had too...if you have not test driven this car do so and if you can afford go all the way for the GT option...also check out in the late evening night time lighting is truly amazing...read morehide

Pros

Power, speed, fuel economy, options.

Cons

Seats are a little narrow in front.

Purchased As New

A great car for the driver that enjoys driving. Handles like a sports car and seems to have more power than you'll ever need. Overall very happy I got rid of my Pontiac Torrent, and went with a reliable car!

Pros

Fit and finish is top notch. All the bells and whistles

Cons

Cabin room seems smaller than earlier models

Purchased As New

First off, I bought my 5 door Mazda 3 S Grand Touring on Saturday, so this is based off real first impression.
Awesome!
The fit and finish of the interior is fantastic. All materials used are very high end and the design is very driver friendly. The exterior looks great, very sporty. This is my second Mazda 3 in the past 6 years and they are just great cars. I would recommend to anyone that wants the most car inside and out for the dollar....read morehide

Pros

Great Handling-Stylish-Blue Tooth

Cons

back seat small for adults-so so mpg

Purchased As New

Our vehicle has the front and rear effects and gets lots of looks from the street, add the fact little car handles like a dream and thats quite the combo. The Bose sound system is excellent, but opted not to get tech package (too expensive). Car seems marketed mostly for young adults which is too bad because it provides my middle age need for luxury and performance. Front bucket seats fits snug and don't recommend for wider folks. Rear seats are fine for teenagers but not adults 6ft or over. If you some want luxury with your zoom consider skipping the boring Honda/Toyota/Nissan brands get the Mazda 3....read morehide