Other Mazda 3 (2004 - 2008) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not a lot.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Don't care.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes due to fun driving and reliability.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Quite possibley another Mazda.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,500

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Top book price part ex for my Xtype. Included rear parking sensors after I said it would be a deal breaker if they were not included.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Great price for a reliable car with a lot of kit.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful and polite not pushy at all.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great fun. Smooth gear change and an engine that loves to be revved.

    What's it like to park?

    No problems.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nope touch wood nothing yet and it gets driven quite hard as I love the exhaust note.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Loads of room in the boot. Comfortable to drive.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Stereo (BOSE), Auto wipers and cruise control.