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2008 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

$13,895–$14,895 MSRP range
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(107 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.5
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First car I had

The car before my Mazda6 was a mazda3 which by the way I didn’t buy from Arizona car sales. This car was great it took my from point A to point B but with little issues here and there. I am glad Arizona car sales was able to help me with my new car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, good shape, good daily driver all around

Good all around car, no problems since I bought it. Great daily driver. Good in bad weather. Has aux and great stock Bose stereo system

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I’ve ever owned.

Super fun to drive. Smooth ride. Very comfortable. Decent amount of room. Goes pretty fast. Reliable. Bought it used, and is still in excellent condition

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Commuter

I purchased this vehicle specifically to commute to/from work. Although I bought it used with over 92k miles, it has been very reliable. havent had to do anything but routine maintenance. Highly recommend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Small family car

Front seats has good space. Large trunk. Tiny back seats, fits for kids only. Engine and transmission are reliable. 2L engine sometimes not enough to accelerate fast. Body rusting fast.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love love love my Mazda3

I?m at 180,000 miles on my manual 2.0l with no major issues- possibly some suspension work due soon. Considering trying to put three car seats across the back instead of purchasing a van. It?s just so cheap to drive this fabulous car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good used car

I love it! Definitely a great little car. Not perfect but so far is very reliable, a little rough over bumps and not super quiet, but overall good. Way worse on gas than expected, I don?t go crazy when I drive and i?m avergaing 19mpg.... But other than that it?s great! Yay

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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a great used car

A solid, reliable used car for a reasonable price. This is the second preowned Mazda we've purchased and would not hesitate to buy another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car

Reliable car and fun to drive. Comfortable & well maintained. I have had zero issues or problems with it sense the day I bought it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A decent vehicle

A good reliable car with excellent fuel economy. It is not the best car in the world but if you want true value for your money in my opinion this is a good choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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