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4.4 Overall rating

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Lane R

4.0

Reviewed a 2004 Mazda s on Sep 7, 2009

Performance- Acceleration is good for a 4-cyl, but the fact that it's FWD isn't the best. Braking is very good, and handling is fantastic. Even with a mediocre set of tires, the Mazda3 is practically glued to the road. Build Quality- There are some rattles, specifically "glovebox rattle", a common occurrence in Mazdas, I've heard. Easy to fix, but obnoxious nonetheless. Appearance- Interior is very tasteful. Build specifically for drivers. Good amount of interior space, too. The 2004-2009 front fascia is much more aggressive than the new, smiley 2010s. Cost- Great gas mpg, cheap maintenance. Overall, awesome. Fun Factor- This car is a blast. It will surprise you how great it handles on back-roads, and is very nimble.

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Chad F

4.0

Reviewed a 2004 Mazda s on Oct 31, 2008

It's a pretty good car. I like small performance sedans and this one fits the bill. I wish it were 200lbs lighter, had more camber adjustablility and had more supportive seats. I would consider buying another one, but only if the next genneration is lighter and has 7 inch wide wheels instead of 6.5 inches wide...

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Ilan M

5.0

Reviewed a 2004 Mazda s on Oct 26, 2008

super fun to drive, spot on , gives fast feedback, spacious has a nice booth i fell very secure having 8 air bags around me , abs, esp. its a very low car so i have a low center of gravity good for fast turning and sharp corners . finally i recommend it for young people like me. have fun !

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Blake B

4.0

Reviewed a 2004 Mazda s on Mar 31, 2008

Comes stock with a 2.3l 4cyl engine with 163 hp and 158lb/ft. Mazda never fails to release very nice cars that are fun to drive without a huge price tag. The interior of these come stock with cloth bucket seats. A 6cd changer. 6speaker system (w/ option to upgrade to a Bose). Keyless lock, pl, pw, CC and audion controls on the stearing wheel. Anti-theft alarm and protection. Drive well although not the quietest I've ever had it is still a sharp car.

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