Used Mazda Mazda3 hatchbacks for sale near Berkeley, CA

After visiting several Mazda dealerships, I found that Fremont Mazda offered the best customer service. The salesperson really took their time with me and went above and beyond to secure the best price, which turned out to be the most competitive I found. If you’re looking for a new car, I highly recommend Fremont Mazda!

This car feels very neutral and smooth in corners at any speed. Sometimes, it feels like it's too easy to go too fast in this because the grip is so confidence-inspiring. I have the non-turbocharged model, which has plenty of giddy up to it. I'm not sure if I regret choosing it over a turbocharged variant but there's plenty of power for my needs. The gearing is pretty tall and you need to plant your foot to let it rev out and find the right gear, but doing so is rewarded with a very responsive and surprisingly smooth engine for being a 4 cylinder. I was feathery on the gas at first, so it was underwhelming but I adjusted to the inputs. The car feels plenty sporty and the grip makes cornering feel amazing. The rear suspension is torsion beam and you will notice it on very poor roads, but everyday driving on decent roads feels super refined, quiet and grip is not affected by this suspension arrangement. I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm 6'3" and fit pretty comfortably in the car even with the sunroof right above me. I've been in cars with more front legroom and have been less comfortable than I am in this car. Seat bolstering could be an issue for those with wider shoulders. I'm someone who loves a low driving position, so this car is a godsend in a world of soulless, blobby SUVs. I think this is the best all-around compact car you can get.

Andrew was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Very honest and got me my dream car! All the staff were friendly. Thank you Toyota Vallejo!!

This is no luxury car but if you are looking for a smaller car with great reliabilty and lower maintenance costs this is a great option. I am a petite female and the car is quite comfortable for me. I drive 18 miles one way into Minneapolis and the ride is enjoyable enough. This is my 2nd Mazda 3, ironically same color as my previous only because of availabilty. This model year all wheel drive was available and served me well in our Minnesota winters. Standard safety features are appreciated. I don't need all the bells and whistles but I do like connecting my phone to my car.

I am writing this review to express my deep appreciation and gratitude for the outstanding treatment I received from Napa Ford in purchasing my new 2024 Maverick XLT hybrid pickup I bought from them in February 2024. Sean Atkinson, the Sales Manager, is to be commended for his extensive time and work in obtaining an extra $3400.00 private offer from Ford to apply to the purchase price of the truck. I am a 55 year loyal Ford customer, having owned and driven an 850,000 mile ?68 Mustang, which was the only car I owned and drove for 50 years. My car received considerable media attention and publicity due to its special and unique history, including a letter of commendation from Bill Ford, Jr. Unfortunately, my beloved ?Blue Beast? was demolished in an accident in 2017, and I have been driving an ?89 Ford Ranger that belonged to my mechanic since then until I decided what vehicle to buy to replace it. After considerable thought and research, I decided I wanted to purchase a Maverick hybrid truck because of its high mpg and contacted Napa Ford to place an order for the Maverick. To my surprise, Sean had an opening for an order. With the high demand for this hybrid truck, buyers have been waiting 1 - 2 years for their truck to be built and delivered. Buyers whose orders were rolled over from 22 to 23 to 24 received private offers from Ford to compensate for the increased cost of the 24 model. Buyers who originally ordered a 22 model were to receive two private offers as follows: $2750.00 for the 22 model, and $3400.00 for the 23 model. I only received the $2750.00 rebate, and contacted Sean to inquire as to why I had not received the additional $3400.00 rebate. Sean worked tirelessly for two months to try to get the extra $3400.00 added to my account and was finally successful in doing so just before the truck was delivered to their dealership. These two rebates totaled $6150.00 that made a significant difference in reducing the purchase price of the truck. I would not have been able to buy the Maverick without those two rebates since I was paying for my truck with the insurance settlement I received after the accident. And, to top it off, my salesperson, Dina Chavez, personally delivered my Maverick to me on February 16, 2024, and spent two hours giving me a tutorial on everything I needed to know about driving the truck which is entirely different from my Mustang and Ranger to which I was not accustomed. In conclusion, I am now the proud owner of a beautiful new blue Maverick which I look forward to driving and doing some traveling to national parks this summer while I am still in good physical health. This is only the second new vehicle I have ever bought in 55 years, and I waited six years after the accident with my Mustang to finally decide what vehicle to buy to replace it. I owe a debt of gratitude to both Sean and Dina for everything they did to make this buying experience a positive one. I highly recommend Napa Ford to anyone who is considering purchasing a new vehicle. Not all car dealerships are created equal, and they are first-rate for their professional, courteous, and respectful treatment of customers and will go over and above the norm to provide a satisfying experience both before and after the sale.

I purchased a 2022 Mazda 3 Select from Cochran Mazda in Wexford, PA. The sales lead Ben Schuster was awesome to deal with and really knew the product. The car is amazing, a step up in quality over the German made 2015 car I was driving: more power, better mpg, better fits, the best modern tech, and all the comforts.

I would buy another vehicle from Walnut Creek Ford without hesitation.

The sound system is amazing. I upgraded my old Mazda 3, 2015 to a 2023. The inside is much quieter. I love my heated seats. We've owned many Mazdas and have loved them all. The reliable little cars with great gas mileage.

Purchased a 2021 sedan premium plus turbo AWD in 2022 with 11,000 miles. THE BAD: At 17,000 miles I discovered the front end would wobble when I applied the brakes. I was told by the dealer that I needed front and rear rotors and that the cost would be $1,000. When I asked why I needed brakes at only 17K miles I was told it was because the rotors must have gotten wet when I drove through a puddle when they were hot. Really? He obviously thought I was an idiot. It ended up costing me $600 to have a local shop do the work including an upgrade on the quality of the original factory rotors and pads. At 29,000 miles the car left me stranded in a parking lot when the battery died. A replacement battery cost me $280. At 30,000 miles the original manufacturer tires were badly worn and needed to be replaced (and yes I rotate them in fact EVERY oil change as opposed to every other). I purchased 4 Michelin tires which cost me $1,200. Also at 30K miles a rock came up from the road and cracked my windshield causing me to spend my deductible to have it fixed ($500). Nobody's fault I understand, just one more expense with so few miles.I have also noticed that I often get a "safety and driver support systems temporarily disabled" notice. It seems to be random but is annoying nonetheless. Shouldn't be happening at 32K miles. At 29K miles I apparently hit a pothole and the front rim was badly bent. The cost to straighten the rim was $140. The lane departure safety feature is annoying. Every time I even begin to leave my lane it violently pulls me back. Even when I need to go around an object in the road it pulls me back. Also, the tone associated with lane departure only works when it fells like it which is probably a good thing. Another issue is that it takes forever for the interior to get warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The car needs to warm up for at least 15 minutes before the temperature gets where I need it to be. The problem with that is that when using the remote start through the Mazda App, it only allows the car to run for 10 minutes. Also, you can't make any adjustments to the temperature from the app. ... THE GOOD: This vehicle is a blast to drive! It sounds great and it has plenty of power and I am still in love with the exterior appearence. The interior is done so well and as YouTube car reviewers say, "it's a great place to be". It has every option I would every want except for wireless Apple car play. It handles great and the AWD seems to work really well in slippery conditions. Currently I am at a crossroads. Do I sell my Mazda3 while the value is still high and get something else or do I keep it and hope nothing else goes wrong? I really like the car but I want to love it. One issue is the fact that when I purchased it I got 2.9% financing. I would be lucky to get 6.9% with todays rates. Also, if I sold it what the xxxx would I buy that has all of these features, a turbo engine and AWD that wouldn't cost me $35-$45K?!

Most reliable car in my 37 years of driving! NO problems. Biggest negative are brakes grabbing at parking lot speeds. Biggest positive 39 mpg average. I had software upgraded and replaced USB module from Walmart for Android auto and Apple carplay

Had a great experience with Emily Sinkford. She was very nice. Super knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. She’s professional and personal. This was the best car buying experience I’ve ever had! Thanks!

I bought the 2016 Mazda 3 with manual transmission brand new. Since then I've driven 280,000 miles through new York City traffic . I've just change my original clutch at 278000 . Most reliable car ever owned!