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2006 Mazda MAZDA3

2006 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: 4.2
Exterior: 4.2
Interior: 4.2
Overall: 4.2

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

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2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 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 2006 Mazda MAZDA3

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

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Submitted 2006-11-18 08:49:56


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
everything

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
nothing

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
100%

Submitted 2006-11-11 19:38:35


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
1.excellent road handling
2.have experienced 35.5 to 37.9 mpg on extended road trips in the 3I

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
1.Traction control 2.Make ABS and side curtain airbags standard equipment
3.leather interiors option for the 3I, and choice of leather colors in the 3S 4.Better sound system speakers and amp for the 3I 5.improve crash test ratings.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Bought the 3I in shimmering sand, no leather option so the dealer had the interior done at a custom shop in matching sandstone color leather--really nice. The 3I is a very nice handling car with decent fuel mpg. Test drove a honda civic- no power. Test drove a toyota corolla, the wife pulled over after 1 mile and said I should drive. Test drove a 3I just right! Notice how the toyota and lexus models now resemble the 3's front architecture!

Submitted 2006-11-09 11:34:16


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Build Quality, Handling, Features, Styling

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
More Torque, better rear wiper, trade the red gauages for something more legible in bright daylight.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Fit and finish are excellent, very agile throught the twisties. Solid engine performance but could stand a little more torque. Have driven over 5000 miles without NO problems, not even a rattle. An excellent balance of performance and practicallity.

Submitted 2006-11-09 09:54:17


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Upscale styling inside & out, great drivetrain, top-notch fit & finish

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Needs remote trunk release and a trunk grab handle, MPH numbers on speedo should be repositioned

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
I've owned Audis and BMWs, and this is almost as much car for far less $. Looking at my Mazda3 priced in the high-teens, the Germans should be ashamed to charge $30-40K!

Submitted 2006-11-02 10:13:34


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Plenty of zip and go with the 2.3 liter engine. Good suspention if driven aggressively. Styling is sporty without being over the top.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Hard plastics inside. Rear wheels get covered in brake dust while fronts stay clean?!? The shifter is a little rubbery and inprecise.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
I have owned two Mazda 3s; one 2.0 sedan and now a 2.3 wagon. The Sedan was great except for the oddly shapen trunk (I'm a musician) and the wheazy engine. Opt for the 2.3 liter if there is any addrenaline in your blood stream. The wagon has a very usable ammount of cargo room with power to boot. Now I just have to convince myself I don't need the Mazdaspeed version!

Submitted 2006-10-22 10:04:40


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Handling, style, build quality

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Needs a trunk release, more rear seat legroom, improved quality carpeting and sunvisors.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Simply a wonderful car to drive with taut handling and great performance. The car is a standout among compacts and offers great value. Drive one, you'll buy it and love it.

Submitted 2006-10-12 16:33:18


 trkbstr

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Great handling, adequate performance, adequate fuel efficiency, great brakes.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Better tires, traction control or electronic brake distribution, oil filter is a mechanic installed item (that sucks)

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
drives nice...25-28 mpg in town. handles very well, accelerates well, brakes are good.

Submitted 2006-10-10 08:09:07


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
the styling on the in side

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
crash test, my car was totaled at 35 MPH hit to the driverd frint corner

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
i did have a 2006 at one time!

Submitted 2006-10-08 17:41:30


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Absolutely surprised by handling and performance with our 5-door Took it to HPDE events and ran with cars I thought would leave me in the dust considering I was using the shiftable automatic. Cornered with Miatas and Minis, just got out torqed on the straights sometimes.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Tire is hard size to find. And when you do take out a loan. Set of 4 OE Good Year RSA's will knock down over $900 by the time you leave the shop. $1,000 if you put on the road hazard coverage.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Car is more fun than it looks. Measured the inside with seats down and then measured my folks Ford Escape no real difference. Have used it to haul loads from Home Depot with no problem. Would seriously consider the new Speed Three for HPDE events but my wife wants to keep the one we have.

Submitted 2006-10-06 01:58:54


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Styling, Peppy, smooth and refined engine, and excellent handing. Car is fun to drive.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Paint chips to easily, no remote trunk on key fob. Excessive brake dust on rear wheel.

Submitted 2006-10-05 09:08:59


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Reliability

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Available 6 speed manual for S models.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Best car I have ever owned!

Submitted 2006-09-29 19:45:33


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
everything

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
tires

Submitted 2006-09-24 18:16:47


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
The styling and the fun of the drive

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
less road noise and better safety

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Best car in its segment

Submitted 2006-09-05 18:00:36


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Performance and handling. Fit and finish of interior components

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Remote trunk on key fob. Better tires.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
This car is very fun to drive, it is indeed a sports car at heart. Great bang for the buck!

Submitted 2006-08-26 17:53:24


 adrianbo

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Great handling...great gas mileage...great looks!

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Let me think....nothing!

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Iam very happy with my Hatchback!

Submitted 2006-07-25 22:06:37


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

3

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Great interior styling - good performance - overall great deal when you consider an entry level vehicle with pep; plus allowing for luxury options like Leather and Nav..

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Wish it had Civic's exterior styling. That would be dangerous!

Submitted 2006-06-19 09:36:52


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
performance is great! inside is very clean and neat. Great price

Submitted 2006-06-01 08:26:34


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
great little car for all around use.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
6-speed MT for 07 to lower cruising rpm

Submitted 2006-05-08 12:51:08


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
THE GT MODEL HAS GREAT GET UP AND GO. THE EXTRAS ARE MANY AND ARE SUPER.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
SOFTEN THE RIDE. YOU FEEL EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD. ALSO, WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ROAD NOISE IS TRULY A BOTHER.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
I LOIKE THE CAR VERY MUCH - BUT I WOULD LOVE IT IF MAZDA COULD SOFTEN THE RIDE SO THAT YOU DON'T FEEL EVERY LITTLE BUMP IN THE ROAD

Submitted 2006-04-25 10:23:08


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
Its stylish inside and out, inexpensive, great gas mileage

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA3?
There is a terrible blind spot because how the car was designed.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Review:
Car is cheap, you get what you pay for. The gas pedel on mine sticks only when it is floored, so your supper screwed. Unsafe car, and tire traction is not the best.

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