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- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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The dealership was clean and Christopher Walker, our
The dealership was clean and Christopher Walker, our salesman, was very professional and kind. If I buy a car I will come here!
I bought this car brand new in 2012.
I bought this car brand new in 2012. Paid 17k. Worth every penny. It has 63k miles onit right now. Have never done anything other than change the oil and filter. It runs like it is expected. Slow and easy. You won't win no races with it. But it gets my wife to work with no issues. { 5 miles} Rain or snow. We have taken it on several road trips. Including a couple 1000 plus mile trips. Running wide open the whole way. It has no problem. I am a big guy. Very un comfy in most cars. But this I fall right into it and am able to climb back out with ease. The interior is cloth. Its starting to fade. But still no tears or wear marks. Theres nothing fancy about this car. But my wife loves it.






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TRUSTWORTHY… They care!
I bought a pickup truck from them about 4and years ago and was very happy with the quality and price. This month I went back to look at pickup that was priced right with low miles. They gave me a very fair price on trade in.You can’t go wrong buying here, they are honest and caring and treat you right. I tell everyone I know to shop here first, you won’t be disappointed!!
I purchased this car with just under 117K miles in late
I purchased this car with just under 117K miles in late 2023 and wrote my first review after just 1,000 miles. Currently, it has 141K, so this is more of an ownership review than just first impressions. I haven't done much other than regular maintenance (oil changes, brakes, etc.) although I have replaced the exhaust. It always starts and returns excellent fuel economy. I get about 32 in the city and 42 on the highway, with an overall average of 36. For a small car it is stable but also has very agile handling. My only gripe is that it is very, very slow. It takes anywhere from 8 to 10 seconds to get to 60 MPH and can be scary at times when you really need to step on it and there's barely any power until 4000 RPM, but it's the sacrifice you'll need to make to get those high fuel economy figures. The Mazda3 is a great alternative to a Civic or a Corolla, while also offering a manual transmission on every trim and many available features. On the GT trim you can even get blindspot monitors and adaptive headlights!






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Shapoor was very courteous.
Shapoor was very courteous. The experience of buying a was easy and fast. We test drove the car, paid for it, and drove home.
Great compact car
I’ve always stuck with Japanese import cars because of their reliability and overall quality. The 2012 Mazda 3 is the first Mazda I’ve ever owned. I bought mine 4 years ago just coming out of a divorce and needed a good reliable vehicle that wasn’t very expensive. I’ve put over 50,000 miles on my 3 and the only thing outside of regular maintenance I’ve had to replace was a serpentine belt. For me, the car is perfect in size because I’m quite petite but if you’re a tall person I could imagine you don’t have much leg room since it would s a compact sedan. If I ever decided to trade my car in, I would definitely buy a much newer Mazda 3. They’re great on gas, gets about similar gas mileage to a Civic or Corolla and it’s a perfect car for daily commuting.






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Good prices
The process was very easy, quick, and painless. The prices are good. Total vehicle, down payment, and the monthly payments. I would definitely recommend going here if you’re looking for a reliable vehicle.
Best First Car
Got this as my first car with 116K miles. It now has 118K and it performs very well for its duties. I use it to get to and from school, visit family, and take joyrides. Although it rides smoothly, the interior feels a bit cheap, as to be expected for an economy car. I love the feel of a 6-speed manual, something I was looking for in a vehicle. I can get up to 37 miles per gallon just driving normally, and when I'm in the city, it's closer to 30. The seats are reasonably supportive and good for multi-hour trips but do not have any lumbar support and could be softer. It's easy to steer the vehicle but that becomes a problem on the highway when it is easy to drift into another lane since there's not much feel in the steering. My grandmother has a Honda CR-V and it has tighter steering, but that also means that it is harder to turn the wheel when moving slow or stopped. I love that it has a quality audio system and steering wheel controls for the radio and Bluetooth system. I never expected a sub-$20K MSRP car from 2012 to have Bluetooth. Sure, my dad's 2008 Highlander had it, but it was not great and did not support music. All in all, I love my car and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, fuel-efficient, reliable little car!




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GREAT PLACE TO BUY A CAR
all around great people to work with . Buying my 2ed car from them could ask for better people to work with . thank you Big Dan Vinal
It’s taken me to many places.
I have owned this car for 8 years and have put over 115k miles on it myself. I currently has 131k. It has been an amazing car, very little issues, if any at all, just regular wear items replaced. I’ve always followed the regular maintenance and replaced things when they need to be done. I will agree with another review, these cars do wear through tires faster than most cars, make sure you rotate and balance every 6k






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I had a great experience with Action Auto!
I had a great experience with Action Auto! My new car is exactly what I wanted for the best deal out there






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The dealer was very honest about the vehicle.
The dealer was very honest about the vehicle. So we did brought Audi Q5 without warranty but AS IS. I really hope the vehicle last is a long time.






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Great FOLKS!!!!!
I don’t really like to write reviews but I had nothing but good things to say about this place I will be back soon when I need to get my son a vehicle.






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I found Sam to be very patient, helpful, and not too
I found Sam to be very patient, helpful, and not too pushy. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to buy a vehicle.






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I was looking to replace my 2009 HHR that was in great
I was looking to replace my 2009 HHR that was in great shape. It was my "forever car". I found it at Kirk auto, after looking within 3 states. The selection of used cars on the lot were all in great condition and the owner was amazing! When he says no additional fees he means it. I would highly recommend kirks auto if your in the market for a great used vehicle. Thank you Dusty for the great experience, we have been on several road trips already and it is a great ride.






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Hailey at Sunset Audi was so helpful today when I stopped
Hailey at Sunset Audi was so helpful today when I stopped by. I appreciate her professionalism and admire courteous people.






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Ted was very helpful with helping me buy my new car, the
Ted was very helpful with helping me buy my new car, the service was great and everyone was very friendly!






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Found the car I was looking for.
Found the car I was looking for. Good price, great car. Has to replace all 4 tire pressure sensors.






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Great and easy to work with!
Great and easy to work with! They have great knowledge about trucks and know your needs.






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We had an excellent experience with Kevin and Pedro
We had an excellent experience with Kevin and Pedro buying a very nice, very competitive priced and well maintained, Ford F-150. They got us a very low/fair good rate on credit, and they also were very friendly, professional, honest and quick with the process. There were no surprises or issues or switches. Very reputable and trustworthy dealership and I’m really glad I bought the truck! It’s running great






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Jose Ponce the porter/ salesman from orland Park is the
Jose Ponce the porter/ salesman from orland Park is the best. He was so helpful in my sales process






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Amazing experience!
Amazing experience! Axautos made car buying stress-free and enjoyable. The team was attentive and answered all my questions with patience and expertise. I drove away with a fantastic car at a great price. Highly recommend!






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I have only positive feelings after purchasing my car
I have only positive feelings after purchasing my car from Premier Automotive Group. My sales agent Alisha was very responsive and helpful since the very beginning. I highly recommend this dealership and her personally to buy from.






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Finally a car dealership you can trust
Amazing guest service, HONEST, jimmy is great went of his way to make sure we left with a car that fit us our budget, comfortable no pressure the other gentleman made us feel welcome I will be buying my car and my daughters car here now , no question I trust them and will recommend to everyone.
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Mazda Mazda3 prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2016 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport | $2,989 | 23 Great deals |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport | $4,995 | 17 Good deals |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport | $5,049 | 6 Great deals |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport | $2,800 | 8 Good deals |
About the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport
i SV shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 28
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 148.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport cost?
The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport price depends on several factors, including optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Mazda3 i Sport is $6,280, with pricing starting at $995.
What is the MPG of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport?
The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport offers up to 28 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 32 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport?
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Is the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport reliable?
The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Mazda3 owners.
Is the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport a good sedan?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Mazda Mazda3.
- Comfort 4.3
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 4.4
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 4.5
- Reliability 4.7
95% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.3
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 4.4
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 4.5
- Reliability 4.7
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