Fuel efficient, reliable, nice styling, somewhat sporty, fun to drive factor of 10 in this price category! Small enough for ALL parking spaces but big enough for 4 average adults.....AND it has a trunk for groceries! Had a 2006 that got totaled, and the 2008 is an improvement in almost every way. Mazda 6, you're our next target!

Loved the look and it was very comfortable. Suprisingly felt bigger than it actually was. The gas mileage wasn't as great as other smaller cars, but the tradeoff was the great ride and handling. Mazda ZOOM ZOOM for sure. Maintenance was low and when needed was very cost effective (always took to Mazda dealer). Great acceleration and braking. Felt very safe and in control at all times. Very fun to drive and was sad to see it go.

I don't think there is anything I didn't like about this car! Great look, great reliability, great pickup, great everything. I test drove the Honda Civic which is about in the same category. It was better on gas but this Mazda was wayyy much more fun to drive!

I LOVE HER TO DEATH The whole car is very soul driven, this is not an ordinary car, you buy this car because you love this car. Shifting the gears is such a soothing feeling. Racing away from the lights gets your heart pounding. Flying around on back roads is very settling, this car corners exceptionally. The interior is great, especially when you put the time in to keep it clean, and the exterior looks great from all angles. I sometimes just stop and admire her beauty for a couple minutes. Even when you red line her and push top speed around on highways, i still can get 28 to 20 mpg, great car! SO MUCH FUN! LOVE HER

This is my current car and I love this one too. The performance of the car is pretty decent, it has a decent acceleration, has amazing breaking, rated first in its class, and the handling is very good as well. The build quality is very good. Its quiet, loud when i want it to be, and overall pretty cool. Only repair needed was the power steering pump system which was a standard repair for 2008. The appearance of the car is awesome. Its real sporty looking, and the interior of the car is also remarkable. The gas mileage is better than my Tacoma, but not remarkable better. All maintenance is covered by warranty. Overall the car is a great pick, and is awesome to drive. Its a great drive and I fully recommend it.