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!

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.

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!

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