Still, the 3 stands tall as the enthusiast choice in a segment known for colorless commuters. Quick, nimble handling makes the Mazda 3 or Mazda3 as the company renders it fun to drive on twisty country roads. The steering, shifter and other controls just feel right. The styling inside and out is wonderful. I've never driven a better tuned front wheel drive car of any price; willing to rotate through corners, has lift off oversteer and is very stable in high speed corners. It's laid out well, has mostly red back lighting, and is very functional.
I raved about it, I couldn't help it--it's so likable. On dark, desolate roads, the numbers are too intense, and in all conditions, the uneven backlighting is annoying. The only downfall of my particular model is the fact there are only 3 preset speeds for the windshield wipers slow, fast, and really fast. The speaker system upgraded is especially nice for the price. Everyone who gets in my car asks me about it and wants one.
At the top of the instrument cluster are two buttons; the one on the left is the blackout button. Here's how to disable adblocking on our site. But ads are also how we keep the garage doors open and the lights on here at Autoblog - and keep our stories free for you and for everyone. Units Affected 2323 Our last update complained about how the instrument-panel dimmer doesn't allow adjustment to the orange numbers on the gauge faces. All things considered I'm glad I didn't get the boring Civic or a problematic Volkswagen. Reliability has been nearly perfect; the only exception has been the purge valve sticking open on two occasions.
It's a fantastic car, though I wouldn't like it nearly as much without the sport package. You can't beat the vakue and styling unkess you compare to Volkswagen then you have reliability issues as with all German cars. We notice you're using an ad blocker. The Mazda 3 is sporty, roomy and fun. Reader Eric Meyers wrote to let us know that there's hope. Mazda 3 hatchback interior photos. But thankfully, this isn't 1973, at least when it comes to driving a fuel-efficient small car.
Second Mazda 3 S other was a 2004. Ford fiesta hatchback interior photos. I maintain it vigilantly based on the manufactures recommendations and I haven't had a single major problem with it. All of these features came at a good value price. Looked at a Civic Si too, you can't compare the oprions, interior, exterior to the Mazda though.
It's available as a neatly styled four-door sedan or as a more adventurous looking five-door hatchback. Its completely reliable, and most of all the reviews are amazing as well as the resale value. One well-placed hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and the damage done to oil refineries has changed all that. He went on to say that the short shifter action allows the driver to extract every horsepower from the 2. Sure, at first glance they resemble cars from the bottom of the Hertz and Avis price sheets--and since none of them wears Evo-esque wings, flares, airdams, or other overt signs of swagger, you can be forgiven for thinking these cars are automotive white bread. Ford focus hatchback interior photos.
The S model is a sweet deal! Handles well on the road even in bad weather. I don't see myself needing to replace this car at all. The car looks great on the outside, but I think the interior really stands out. There aren't a lot of features, but that is because I chose to buy the basic version. The trade off is a stiffer ride but it has never bothered me. There's the ''i'' trim level, which comes only in four-door configuration and a 2-liter double-overhead-cam four-cylinder making.
My buddy has a Mazdaspeed 3 and it's so powerful. To go to the menu, press this button — © 2014 ¹ — S8171, E9519, I6028 Copyright disclaimer! If you find that some photos violates copyright or have unacceptable properties, please inform us about it. My only complaint is that the paint chips and scratches easily. The five-door looks more aggressive, but a lot of utility with its hatchback design and folding rear seats. With less weight, the i has a better power to weight ratio than the s. The main thing that sets the 3 apart from its competition is the handling.
The Mazda3, available in four-door and five-door configurations, in two trim levels. I have owned over 10 vehicles in my life. Its not the fastest car of its size but it has a wonderful 2. I anticipate the 2005 will not having any issues as it's the second model year. Don't flip that page just because the pictures show a bunch of four-door econoboxes.