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2005 Mazda MAZDA3

2005 Mazda MAZDA3
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 24-28/29-35 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 150HP
2.3L I4 160HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.6
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.5
Overall: 4.4

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2005 Mazda MAZDA3

  1. Styling inside and out
  2. Audio controls on steering wheel
  3. Excellent handling
  4. Engine
  5. Quality of workmanship

Top 5 Cons of 2005 Mazda MAZDA3

  1. Better tires
  2. Traction control
  3. More rear legroom
  4. Better wipers
  5. Reliability

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Submitted 2009-02-07 23:36:52


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Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
1. I love the lines. I think it looks gorgeous.
2. The hatchback with folded seats allow me to move stuff if I have to.
3. The interior lighting is nice, especially the center console effects. The glove box is huge. The trunk panels are very creative.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
1. Air condition sucks when you leave the fan on "1".
2. This car is way too hot during the summer seasons in Seattle if you don't use AC.
3. It doesn't have enough horsepower.
4. Despite being a front-wheel drive, it handles really poorly in the snow compared to my 2005 Scion XB.
5. The trunk is too narrow to handle golf bags, or in my case, a shinai bag.
6. The horns are ridiculously weak, there were times when I honked at folks veering into my lane, and they don't even notice.

2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
This car would be perfect if it has slightly more horse power, a wider trunk, and better airflow/AC system.

Submitted 2008-02-19 13:07:28


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
STYLISH, INTERIOR, LOOKS LIKE A BMW

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
I GOT 05 MAZDA 3 AND GOT 42000 MILES AND MY HEADLIGHT GOT DISCOLORATION ANHD I WENT FOR WARRANTY ISSUE BUT MAZDA DIDNT CHANGE MY HEADLIGHT AND TO THINK NOT EVEN 3 YRS OLD YET IT LOOKS OLD ALREADY WHEN YOU LOOK THE FRONT SIDE OF MY CAR BECAUSE OF THAT FADED HEALDLIGHT AND MY QUESTION IS ....WHERES MY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARANTY ?????

Submitted 2008-01-27 12:17:49


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
The car has great mid-range acceleration, which helps against those pushy drivers behind you. I mean, just accelerate and get out of the way. Handling is crisp and helped avoid a potential accident under slick conditions. Good perfomance to fuel economy tradeoff was big reason for satisfaction with car. It's styling is very contemporary, but this is a matter of opinion. Passenger and cargo space were not a big consideration in buying the MAZDA3, but it was a plus in making the decision.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
Traction control can improve. It is too easy to spin the front tires on takeoff from stop. Brakes should not squeal. Manual shifting controls can be incorporated on to steering wheel.

2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
If value is what you're looking for, then this car is for you. This is commonly known as "bang for the buck."

Submitted 2007-10-31 09:06:07


 kevin_pyle

 

Performance:

2

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
Very stylish, sporty, and fun to drive. Also has better than expected fuel economy.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
First and foremost the rear end. Once the vehicle had approximately 22k mi., the rear calipers (sp?) went to sh*t. With 50k now on the vehicle, we are fixing to purchase our 3rd set of tires along with an additional $400 for an aftermarket (not Mazda) part to "rig" the calipers. So much for Japanese durability.

2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Very, very disappointed in vehicle quality. I could be a little more understanding if the vehicle had been driven on "country roads," or "improved surfaces," but it has strictly been driven in town and on main highways.

Submitted 2007-09-24 08:05:51


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
I drive a manual Mazda 3 Touring, this car is in not only a cool look, it also gives you an exepcinal control over the road. What I like the most is the a stability this car offers. Ther is nothing to envy at VW Jettas or Honda Civics.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?
A little bit more torque.

2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Fantastic gas economy.

Submitted 2007-09-19 12:06:58


 john_kusiak

 

Performance:

2

Exterior:

2

Interior:

2

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
I own a 2004 mazda 3
parts that had to be replaced between 53,000 and 55,000 miles:
transmission
tensioner arm
starter
gas cap
door liners coming apart
drivers side visor broken

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