2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Awesome and affordable...beautiful car...neat styling very quick and fun to drive... great handling and awesome brakes make you feel completely and comfortably in control...great gas mileage,packs plenty of cargo. This nimble chariot does all i could ask and more ! I love my Mazda 3...Get the stick shift, and drive one soon :) ********gets my vote for best in class*********

I bought my Mazda3 in July of 2008 after I had rented one when my previous car was in the shop. I immediately loved it. When one drives this car you get the sense of driving a race car while maintaining the funtionality and comfort of a 4- door sedan. I opted for the hatchback because this seems to increase this sport feel and look even more for me. The car is very well built in all areas. since this car is a 4-cylinder great gas mileage is assumed and maintenance is low but cost of ownership really depends on how you drive the car. My only complaint is about the stock tires. These are Goodyear Eagle RS-A's and are great tires is you area a fast aggressive driver, but poor for the rest of the world. I'm coming up to 13,000 miles and am already down to 7/32" and will have to replace them before I get to 15,000 miles. Other than that I am still completely blown away from this car. The inside lights up beautifully at night and on the outside you have HID headlights and LED taillights. this car is by far the best choice in its class. Oh and if you decide to buy it check out the Costco Auto program.

Ive owned the car for a year now. Every time I look at it, turn the key, and stomp on the pedal it makes me as happy as it did the day I drove it off of the lot. It has physical and power appeal. Its quick (2.3S) but not a gas guzzle (30+ mpg), roomy but not a boat, and elegant yet subtle.

This car has been to most reliable car I have ever owned! I had so many more corky issue with my Accord but this car since has had no issue other than wear items that need replaced. This is also a great car for hauling, traveling (especially with pets), and actually doesn't handle terrible in the snow. If you're looking for something fun but practical, this is definitely the vehicle for you!

I loved the sporty performance and handling along with great gas mileage. It's a perfect size for a family of four and plenty of room for their luggage. We are no longer a family of four and I must say goodbye to a great car.

Fun, safe, and smooth is just some of the few words i can use for this car I've taken very good care of this car very clean inside and out. Room for family and friends and great from home to school to work to where ever you want to go this car will get you there prepared.

Nice car for the cost... Good suspension & stability on the hatchback version. Interior is way superior to its competitors. Very fun to drive. Some issues with stock front shocks and oil leaks from the transmission box. 2.3l engine drives pretty good.

Performance is hands down the best I have seen below the $30,000 mark. Mazda 3 leaves the line in a hurry, but also owns the corners... this car sticks to the road like nothing else. Definatly a worthwhile buy! I am amazed by it every time i get behind the wheel.

Performance : - Get's to 60mph in just under 8 seconds - Hatchback = more body roll, will understeer then give off some snap oversteer (Depends on throttle position) - Braking is best in the class Build Quality : - Known issue panel / interior plastic rattles - Hatchback offers superior versatility Appearance: - Absolutely stunning - Mine is modded so I'm biased :) Cost of Onwership: - Good MPG (I do ~30 all town) - No excessive maintanence Fun Factor: - Infinite - 5 speed manual has close ratios - Powerband in the 2.3L is very linear, torque is available instantly for an i4

With its beautiful Ute red paint, all who behold it are instantly jealous. Indeed, the attitude of this baby comes out in its ability to communicate to the driver confidence and control. From initial looks and feel to performance and economy, this car screams, "I am your car!" It's no sports car (and it won't cost you anywhere close to one), but it gives you the best driver-car relationship anyone could ask for for under 17 grand.

Not fast enough. Needs better acceleration.

The Mazda3 5-door is what I have and it has great performance for the size. There's a 2.3L 156hp I-4 with a 5sp tranny. I have the Sportshift automatic, which is an automatic with a manual mode. It's really fun to play around in manual mode, especially when driving on a road that has several curves and straights. There are 17in alloy wheels, auto xenon headlights and auto wipers. There are square foglights, LED taillights, and side repeater lights. The hatch opens high and wide for easy loading of cargo and has an integrated cargo management system with a cover as well. There is a trip computer which gives you MPG info. There are steering wheel controls for the audio and cruise control. There is an auxiliary input for MP3 players and 6 speakers. There is a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, heated perforated leather seats, and door bottle holders, as well as a CAVERNOUS glovebox. Overall, it's a great car and I love it!

From the color to its sporty hatchback style, this car is great for someone who doesn't necessarily want a really fast car but wants style, comfort, and a decent amount of spunk and acceleration. It's fun to drive especially since this one is a 5-speed!

This car is still lasting me for a while. Havent had any engine trouble, knock on wood. Has 60000 miles on her now, and she still purrs. Insanely good looking and hot as can be. This is a very fun car.

I have the 1.6 active model, its perfomance is quite good, great handling and breaking, I like everything about this car, the interior is wonderfull as the axterior, but still I hope to own the 2.0 model :) a little beast. p.s mazda 3 is also very good looking car!

The performance is good for the class of the car, the gas mileage is great, I really like the styling of the car, it's got a good look to it. It's a little bit expensive for what's in it. This car is so much fun to drive, it's worth it. The interior is very well done. The seats are comfortable,It's roomy enough for four people, and the trunk space is quite impressive. It's an easy car to upgrade, both audio and performance wise.

Sweet, sweet handling due to awesome chassis and suspension, funky and head-turning good looks, interior lighting matches the car's chracteristics, decent acceleration and braking, quite decent 5 speed manual tranny although the position of the box is somehow a bit awkward for a RHD car, high Japenese build quality, ok gas mileage but MEGA fun to drive!

Great Performing Good Looking car for the money. Rivals many cars twice the price! Gets Good MPG. Sport shift, suspension, etc make it very fun to drive.

After about a year of owning the car I can say that I am happy with my purchase. The car looks great, drives like a top level car, and is filled with options. The car struggles a bit with heavy winter driving, but that was remedied partially with the addition of Blizzak winter tires. This car turns heads and is a riot to drive around any corner above speed.

Great sporty family car! Plenty of room, plenty of power, plenty of speed! ZOOM ZOOM! Jensen Head Unit with Nav and Bluetooth, intake, tinted windows. The 2.3L is a great engine and provides plenty of power for this little hatch.

0-62mph in 6.8. Great brakes, superb handling, not great gas mileage, fun car to drive, rally car guts. Gas cap on 2008 models get stuck. 4 times to be exact. Tires wear quickly, but grip well. Solid engine and power-train.

The Mazda 3 s Sport Hatchback is a good first car. It is not too fast but handles very well. Also plenty of room and with the seats folded down it really can hold almost anything you would need to transport. Although it does lack in speed the semi-automatic gearbox still gives it a fast feeling without actually needing to speed.

I absolutely love it, has good acceleration, 2.0 liter 148 hp, fuel efficent with 32 miles per gallon. Got the Value Edition with some extras, looks well built has some nice features such as volume controls on the steering wheel, ABS / EBD, Side Air bags is nice. Breaking and handling is solid, no odd noises or anything out of the ordinary. Its a blast to drive. Got mine for a deal, 0% and for about 17.5k. Not bad for a nice car.

i got this car on june 23rd 2008...this car is so much better than a Civic or a Corolla.. Smooth engine, smooth ride, great handling, great braking, stylish interior, awesome odometers, amazing radio design + sound quality, stylish exterior....I can keep going if you want. i just love my mazda 3!

I've had the car 2-1/2 months, logged a little over 13,000 kms on it, no problems, no noises. Car is very well built and worth every penny

nice performance for base engine, economic, top brakes (4 disk) , good handling, top build quality more than expected in this price range, great interior and exterior finition, low maintenance cost, nervous and predictable car, have more fun for the bucks than any other in its class

Love everything about it. Looks great handles well even in high speed. Handles like a dream honestly. Would totally reccommend it to anybody. Stands out more than any other car in its class. Absolutely love it . Zoom Zoom for life

Overall a very nice car. Gas mileage is excellent as long as you don't nail the gas. 0-60 is around 8 seconds, though I think it may be a little less if you shift manually. Interior is very nice, and the back seats fold down which is great for skis. Radio tuner is terrible though, but the speakers are decent.

I put off buying this car for two years but it was the best decision I have ever made concerning cars. It's a blast to drive, carries all of my friends when we go out, and looks sexy rolling down the road. I would recommend one of these cars to everyone I know.

Interior is very modern and impressive for a car that price. Wouldn't change a thing Exterior is very attractive and has potential for some aftermarket additions

For car with this price of range it offers good performance, sleek appearance and reliability. Running cost is also affordable. The only thing that bother me is this car always beep if you forget to buckle up. Overall it's fun drive

Great handling. The power could be better but for a 4 cylinder I guess i can't complain. It get's going pretty fast and you can drive about 100 and feel like you are going 60

Smooth ride, nice trunk size and back seat sitting space.

beautiful styling that is so different than most on the road very clean looking interior very comfortable the only thing thatg has been the problem is the tires dont last and if you drive it in aa spirited way at all you go thru gas fairly quickly

Its a very good looking car, great drive - especially the handling..the performance is great no aqua planing on wet roads, not too costly..still affordable, its a fun car to drive it makes me look young...no repairs thus far..touch wood...

I love the car, but it tends to go through tires quickly. Somebody said it might be due to the way I drive it. Oh well, just the price of fun I guess! So far I haven't had any non routine maintenance/repairs, and have over 45K on it already.

Champagne/tan with black and tan interior. Bra on the front, standard Mazda accessory. 2.0L 4-cyl automatic trans, stock, no frills. Base model. For now. Zippy enough, even for a daily driver, but I really am hoping to get the 2.3L from the Mazda6 put in. This car puts me in-line with the Mini, without the childish "we're a fast car" British ego. Triptonic manual is fun but useless with a 4-speed car. Thank god for the aux jack and power adapter in the console!

Great car good on gas.Good looks.overall great car. When in accident it crumbles very easy.Its a easy right off car.Air bags are a good feature in it as well. Cheap payments a month.Great stero sound.I love this car over all. Would recommend to all my firiends. We got our car in black. Would have likes the copper red color.

I own a 2005 corolla s. I own a 2008 mazda3 hatchback touring. The mazda is better for comfort, style, power. The mazda offers many options toyota does not. I think most toyota dealers have the attitude if you dont meet our terms someone else will. Try the mazda before you buy.

It was a stylish economy sedan, the best of its class, way ahead of its competition. it ran nicely but the suspension was firm for a small car like this. A reliable car, convenient and economic. the interior space was little to accomodate a family and the boot space was terrible.