2007 Mazda Mazda3

Rating from Elle

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I bought this "mint condition" 2007 Mazda3 s GT 2.3L 5-speed automatic (with manual shift as well). After 3 weeks of driving this car, it kept jerking me into 3rd gear at 70mph on the highway. Turned out it needed a new turbine sensor control, a new engine mount, and a new transmission control module, all totaling l of $1487 in repairs, just 3 weeks after purchase. The car now runs great and has great performance, but I am finding it literally sucks down the gasoline. I appear to have an 11.5 gallon tank and get only about 230-250 miles per tank. Seems like I live at the gas station. Once I got all these repairs, I love the car but wish the gas mileage was better (way better) and hope I don;t have to put any more money into my so-called "mint condition" car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Mazda 3 S 2.3L 4 door

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Great on gas, stylish, modern, fun to drive, smooth transmission, quiet motor, dependable, reliable, attractive looking car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Adam

(2)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I bought a 2007 Mazda 3 brand new in 07 and loved it for the first 36kmiles. Then the clutch blew at 36100 miles when the warrantee ended. I was driving it normally, and not abusing it. I did regular maintenance on it. After the clutch it still drove great, but was absolutely horrendous in the snow. At 64k the connecting rod in the engine let go and forced me to replace the entire engine. Again, I did not abuse this car and did regular maintanance on it. Shortly after that, the starter blew. And to top it all off, the 5spd trans blew 3000 miles after I replaced the engine. I would say that the suspension sort of loosened up and was sloppy after about 40k, even with scheduled maintainance. I might say I had a lemon, but I think it's just really poor quality, the reason why it only has a 36k mile warrantee. For the amount of money in repairs I spent, I could have bought a better vehicle. I just traded it in yesterday for a 2009 Subaru legacy, and what a difference, I was just stupid not to buy a Subaru before. I will never buy another Mazda, or a ford for that matter after my experience. I will never recommend a Mazda to anyone. My girlfriend has a 04 Mazda 3 and even she has high maintainance. This car is just not worth the money and is not reliable. If you still buy this car you should start saving up for repairs and make sure you have another means of getting to work."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from nan1960

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"fun to drive, sport car handling, nice interior and decent mpg (26) local driving, cons, eats tires and too much road noise."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Chris

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"This car is so much fun that when it was time to trade it I decided to purchase a 2010 model. Unmatched equipment levels for a compact and fun to drive factor cemented my reasons for sticking with the Mazda3."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from BobbyBob

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"Had the Mazda3 for 3.5 years. Fun car to drive, I really get the "Zoom-Zoom" feeling. I average 27mpg overall (mostly highway miles). It is a comfortable car up front, in the back, not so much. The engine had to be replaced at 86xxx, the clutch needed to be replaced at the same time, shocks went after 50k. The brakes had to be replaced at 40 and 80k. Overal reliability not great. Maybe I had a bad car or enjoyed the "zoom-zoom" too much."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Erin

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I LOVE my new Mazda3. I bought it about 4 months ago. It is so much fun to drive, has alot more power than I expected, and I have gotten so many compliments on how sporty it looks. Highly recommend these cars!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Fr8trn

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Well I finally broke down and did it...I purchased a 4 cylinder,boring,gas saving little car. At least that is wat my first impression was until I opened my eyes,the door and the throttle. My 2007 Mazda3 Hatchback is a blast and the gas mileage is wonderful. I have been driving Fulll Sized Trucks or Mid-Sized SUV's for the last 5 years and I finally couldnt afford it anymore. I get sharp styling, plenty of interior room and a sharp litle auto-stick feature, and I cannot complain about getting about 25+ in the gas dept. Between the Lease-pament,Insurance and the HORRIBLE GAS mileage I realized that it was time to get smart about getting economical. I mean Yes I sure do miss my Dodge RAM-1500 but until they can make a pickup that get above 14 mpg,I am afreaid that I have to pass. Please understand that I am not endorsing purchasing a foreign vehicle in point of fact my Mazda was built in 07 when Ford owned them. PLease buy American if you can,however if you are looking for a fun reliable and all around great car try out the Mazda 3,you might be surprised how much fun can be put in such a compact sharp looking package."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from mystikdragon7

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Hands down this is the best and most fun car I have ever owned. I bought my 2007 Mazda3 S Touring about 3 years ago and it still feels and drives like a brand new car. The motor is strong and packs a huge punch when you hit the gas. This car can take charge of the road like its tossing around a rag doll. The stock tires aren't the best so I decided to buy new Toyo Proxes4 and the car will take 90 degree turns at 50mph or more! The interior is very nice and smooth and is very comfortable. For the amount you pay for the car its like getting a diamond in the rough, you get a LOT of bang for your buck!! After buying this car I will probably a Mazda fan for life. I will probably keep this car for a long time but I think my next car will be the Mazda Speed3."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Mom

(1)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"Car was purchased brand new. It is stylish and handles nicely but seems to be a much poorer quality vehicle than I expected. My biggest issue is with the clutch. At 3years and 46000mi.it started to feel a little sloppy and by 58,000 it was slipping. As a middle aged Mom who has driven manual transmissions for 30 years, I was sure it must be defective. But Mazda said it was a "wear and tear" issue! Only a very poor quality clutch could have wear and tear at that mileage with the kind of driving I do.(no riding the clutch, racing, etc.) This really makes me doubt the car's overall quality. Could not recommend this car. Also found Mazda Customer Service to be very unhelpful. Very disappointing indeed!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family