2012 Mazda Mazda3

Rating from Jarjarbinks

(5)
Comfort:		5 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:		5 out of 5

"Bought this car because my roommate has the RX9 model. I love the styling and sportiness that beats all the competitors. I've had a Honda and will never own a Toyota but this car delivers. The gas is great and it turns heads. Mazda knows how to build their cars and with the new SkyActiv line, even better! I plan to keep this car for a very long time til it dies so taking care of it wouldn't be a problem. Everything is great and I have no problems what's so ever.. however I wish they plugged 190 horsepower into it. Still, very peppy! Never regretted my purchase and I'll continue to buy the Mazda line."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from my 43rd purchase

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

"Comfortable and roomy inside, small and efficient outside. Outstanding fuel efficiency (It delivered 45.5 average mpg over a 150 mile stretch of interstate ) considering this is a non-hybrid with 44 cubic feet of hauling space. Excellent all-purpose vehicle that is well-equipped and affordably priced."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from JFP

(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 purchased this vehicle brand new right off the show room floor. Its the hatch back, fully loaded with a bose stereo system in it. Great car for the milage and the sportiness. Has plenty of room for long trips. I plan on keeping this car for a very long time.."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from AZ

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

"I bought a 2012 Mazda3 and I deliver pizzas with it fulltime. In the first year I've already put 20,000+ miles on it. I really like it and still think it's fun to drive. For the size of the engine, it feels really sporty. I get around 25 mpg while driving around town and can easily get 40mpg on the highway. No problems so far, i have a feeling this thing might last for a while. Only minor complaints are a really small back seat, and the front windows are a bit loose and rattle at slower speeds."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from bob

(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:		5 out of 5

"Purchased 2012 Mazda 3 HB with MT and now have 5500 miles on it. When it was warm outside I was easily getting 40 MPG, now that it is cold I average about 37. The seats can get a little uncomfortable on long drives of 2 hours or more. The only other thing I do not like is the idiot light placement, the high beam indicator and Cruise Control indicator are blocked by the top of the steering wheel. Other than that I am extreemly happy with the car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Parysa

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

"I bought a 2012 Mazda 3 with a 5-speed manual transmission 14 months ago. I am a good driver and have been driving manuals for 10 years. The clutch has shredded and is "not covered by warranty" because it's over 12 months old. It's also had issues with the power sterering. I will never buy another Mazda again. This is my fourth one and their quality has drastically suffered."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Angie

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

"I LOVE my Mazda 3 hatchback! It's a comfortable ride, with plenty of space or passengers and cargo. The hatchback makes it very easy to load/unload cargo. It's great on fuel. With the SkyActive engine, I average 33mpg, highway I can get as much as 42mpg. It handles extemely well, turns on a dime. I love it in tight parking lots! The only negative thing I have to say about it is it doesn't have extendable sun visors. But, I love it & highly recommend it!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Sarah

(5)
Comfort:		5 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:		5 out of 5

"Purchased my 2012 Mazda 3 new and now has 400 miles on it. Very comfortable and gets great gas mileage. The engine is very peppy, but I'd like more power. But what do you expect in a compact car? Others in the class are sluggish in comparison. I love it and plan to keep it for a very long time!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Wanted high MPG

(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

"The Mazda 3i gives me 37 mpg driving around town. On longer trips, it's a 40+ mpg vehicle. Good acceleration and great brakes for the car. It's a little small for my comfort, but the high mpg's was what I wanted. My daughter and son love the car. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable vehicle with updated styling on the inside and out."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Nick94

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

"For a 10 hour drive from San Francisco to LA in the day and night, rain and wind, this car struggled to push. It moved well at highway speeds, but it was an uncomfortable ride in the cheaply made seats that really killed me. The stereo was pretty low-rent, too high on bass and not enough settings. The interior in general was pretty cheap feeling. The handling was good for a compact sedan though. If I had to rent a car again, I would avoid this, if you want to buy this, you may want to look at a Jetta, Elantra, or Focus instead."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: N/A