2008 Mazda MAZDA3

Pros: Handling, performance, and the silly grin you get on your face while driving it.

Cons: Interior storage space limited (apart from Glove-box), insurance costs.

The Bottom Line: When the original Mazda 323 was released in the 70's, it was described as "a car for all reasons". With this model, I think that description is finally justified.

Review: Why did we buy this? Being a family whose vehicles consisted of 2 SUV's and a truck, and whose youngest child was rapidly approaching eighteen, my wife & I began discussing replacing one of the vehicles with a "fun" car for us, but it was ...

Pros: handling, comfort, dash, looks

Cons: size, if you can call it a con

The Bottom Line: For below $20,000 an Excellent Choice, many, many extras.

Review: I traded in my 2007 Nissan Xterra because of the doom and gloom from the gas price forcasts back in May. I really liked my Nissan Xterra SUV, but it didn't like my wallet, 15 mpg. I purchased the hatchback bacause I needed the extra cargo room vs. ...

Pros: Nice styling, fun to drive.

Cons: Needs a better stereo and a spoiler standard.

Review: I bought my Mazda3 the last week in Dec., so I've been driving it about 6 weeks now. I was driving a vehicle that was getting 16MPG and needed a gas saver, so I looked at several small cars. My Mazda3 gets about 32MPG and I really liked the styling of ...

Pros: Looks, cost, value for money,handling.

Cons: It's an economy car.

The Bottom Line: An economy car with pretensions to being more, and a look that supports it.

Review: MY MAZDA EVOLUTION: After my initial Mazda lease -- a sleek but conservative and comfortable 6 cylinder 2000 626 family sedan -- I entered life as a newly single man in 2004 by stepping up to the stylish, sporty and peppy 6 cylinder Mazda 6s. ...

Pros: Nice stereo sound, comfortable and a smooth ride!

Cons: Lots of wind noise on highway!

The Bottom Line: Fix the wind noise and this will be a great little ride!

Review: I recently found myself in a rental car due to a little accident in a parking lot where a lady plowed into my car.  The estimate I was given was about $1545.00 worth of damage and the shop told me that they would have my car for at least a ...

Pros: Zippy attitude at a good price

Cons: gas mileage

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a well-engineered sporty car with good options and low price, this it IT.

Review: When I totaled my 2005 Mazda3 sedan on Valentine's Day 2008, I really didn't think I would be getting another Mazda3. I drive 70 miles a day for work, all freeway driving. My Mazda3 sedan was very light weight and did not handle even the tiniest amount ...

Pros: Great gas mileage, great radio controls

Cons: Noisy ride, deadly choice of packages

The Bottom Line: This car is great. Get it.

Review: For some time now I have had the Mazda 3 Coupe. I got the car with cloth seats (I have never been a fan of leather), side airbags and the mp3 jack. If you're in the market for the mazda 3, you would now from these specs which one I got, since I can't ...

Pros:  I have a place to put a lap top & it locks.

Cons: There seems to be a loud type of blowing noise when I drive it.

The Bottom Line: I recommend purchasing this Mazda 3 for a fun adventurous ride.  It is a calmer version of a sports car but you get to keep that sports car feel.

Review: When I first purchased my Mazda 3 I was so excited!  I bought this car because of it's sporty look & sleek body.  I took it for a test drive & immediately fell in love with it.  The car picks up speed really quick! I was ...

Pros: Handles well, nice lighted dashboard

Cons: limited rear leg room, trunk space is deceiving

The Bottom Line: Would defintely recommend to those with young children

Review: The Mazda 3S was a car that was in our price range and gave us the hatchback option that we wanted when we went out looking for a new car. After driving it for a few months, there are some things that must be noted (specifications aside) by people ...

Pros: Smooth. Easy to handle and use. Decent gas milage.

Cons: Boring. Window on driver side is only auto when you press it down.

The Bottom Line: Good price car, but get all the features you can afford. Excellent car just gets a little boring for the long drives.

Review: My experience with this car is really good. It is a smooth driving car and easy to use. I bought this product because my other car was done. Also they gave me the price I wanted at the right time. I love that the car is pretty spacious and easy to ...