2025 MazdaMazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus For Sale

I chose the Mazda 3 initially for its 6-speed automatic transmission. Most other manufacturers have gone over to offering only CVTs for their commuter cars. The engine offers a comfortable amount of power for the size of the car, and can be both zippy or economical, depending on driving style. The powertrain is tried and true, which bodes well for long-term reliability. The interior has a premium feel, and the design is both minimalist and tactile. Instead of flashy touchscreens, there are nobs and clicky buttons. The infotainment system is controlled by a wheel and buttons, which is great for minimizing distraction. The car is great to drive. The interior feels like it wraps around the driver. Commuting is a joy.

I bought my mazda 3 new in 2022. I have added an exhaust and air intake which make the car 1,000x more engaging/fun to drive. I average 28.9mpg. I will list the things I've had to replace thus far; Tires and brakes (normal), tie rod ends and sway bar links (premature wear and tear not under warranty), valve cover (warranty), idler pulley (warranty), front struts (warranty), both sun visors (warranty), center console (warranty), coolant leak (warranty), battery (warranty), transmission service (routine maintenance). Almost all repairs I've had to get done were under my 3 years 36,000 mi. bumper to bumper warranty. Overall the car runs great and has never left me stranded. A few small things that I can be critical of is the piano black accents on the doors and center console get very scratched up, as well as the instrument cluster gets scratched really bad. The only quality concern I've had thus far is the dashboard is starting to separate near the air vent to the right of the steering wheel, this is very small and not noticeable but I think it's a sign of what's to come. My favorite features are the headlights turning with the steering wheel, and the heads up display. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a compact sedan with a soul and some pep in its step.

Mazda, in my opinion has always punched above it's weight class. Putting featured into cars that you just don't see at the lower levels. My Mazda 3 is called the select, let's be honest, it's a base model with a fancy name. This base model has really great bucket seats, an eight speaker stereo, padded dash and console(not that hard plastic junk you see everywhere else) and it comes with a sport mode button which is really fun running down some back country roads. I'll admit that I didn't really consider Mazda as a contender till I saw the newer design for the Mazda3. The RED CRYSTAL SOUL METALLIC paint really caught my attention, and this car makes my drive to and from work a little more fun.