Advantages: build quality, looks, dash materials, road noise, bose sound system,engine power, rarity, Disadvantages: suspension may be harsh for some, stupid parcel shelf. traction can be poor
Having owned my Mazda now for about a week I believe I can safely say that I am extremely please with all aspects of the car. lets take you through a few areas...
EXTERIOR
From the outside the Mazda3 is a Marmite effort. People either love the look, or you hate it! I for one think it is gorgeous, loosely Represrnting the Unique Mazda RX8 it has pround arches, cat like tail lights (get it TAIL lights "meow" he he, oh nevermind) and a sweeping smiling grill.
This model comes with 17" 5 spoke wheels as standard, and they are alot more attractive than most factory fit wheels. Also being 5 spoke they show of the all round Disc brakes and make the alloys very easy to clean.
BOOT SPACE
Like the Albert hall, this car boast a ginourmous boot space. however the extended bumper on the sport model (longer by 2cm than ts2 etc) can ...
Advantages: Roomy, attractive look, quiet drive Disadvantages: drive is a little dull
When you have a look at the Mazda3 it reminds you a bit of Marmite. You either love it or hate it. I hate Marmite, but the look of this car instantly attracted me. It reminded me of a good woman. Curves in all the right places but ample of it to make it comfortable. It looks modern but at the same time there is something quite retro about it. I have heard it described as a grandad car too, though not so sure about that.
When you get inside it has a great deal of room. You can quite comfortably fit 3 people in the back and as the driver you can move your chair back a good distance without impeding the passenger behind you. There is plenty of storage room, with two compartments in the middle and one of the largest glove compartments I have ever seen. The boot is large but not very wide. I have to put my golf clubs in at an angle which ...
Advantages: Power,Comfort,Sport Disadvantages: I couldn't buy it with cruise control and parking sensor.( Depends from the country)
I drive this car since 2005. I have the model Mazda3 1.6 TS 4dr Activematic - (Auto) with : climate control, 6-dish mp3 player. I love its shape which makes feel young and attract you easily if you are at the age until 30 years old. The driver position makes you feel luxury even if you drive a long distance. Every time you will take your place you will feel spontaneous. You can have a comfortable journey with 5 passenger, with the climate control to affect just a little the power of the car.
The Combined Fuel Consumption seems good as compare with the manual that other friends have and others cars of the same category. It depends and from the driver how gentle is with the petrol pedal. But if you drive until 130 km the consumption is good.
Disadvadage is that I couldn't buy it with cruise control and parking sensor.( Depends ...
