Mazda 3 MPS (2007 - 2008) 2.3T 5d (Aero sports kit) (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Different from the crowd and quick off the mark!

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

Awesome and has great street cred with daughters friends

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not due to high cost of running re tax, insurance and petrol

What are you likely to buy next?

Possibly another Mazda 6 TS2 diesel or possibly BMW 3 series - not sure yet

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£17,500

When did you buy the car?

October 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes as they gave a good price for the Mazda 6 and gave afew extras free too

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted a smaller car than my previous Mazda 6 but wanted something fast and a bit different.

What was the dealer like?

Helpful, friendly

What's it like to drive?

Quick to accelerate, excellent brakes, brilliant handling round corners and on country roads. Equally good on motorways.

What's it like to park?

Parking easy although rear window view is a little restictive

Have you had any problems with the car?

Have had to have 2 alloys replaced due to some pitting, had to have the stereo replaced and the glove box creaks from time to time. Also had 2 front deatbelts replaced due to creaking noise.

What's most practical about your car?

Fits all the family in easily and boot space is good too. Seats fold down easily when required (ferrying daughter to uni and back!)

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Bose sound system, aero kit looks amazing