2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 Consumer Reviews

True Red Terror

Written by: Max on 12/27/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 Grand Touring 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

The MS3 can can be a little terror, or tame; a Jekyll and Hyde type of car. It's amazing how much performance is packaged in a car at this price range. The handling, acceleration and practicality are all superb, not to mention the tough sounding exhaust note. I've also been getting pretty decent gas mileage in the mid 20s.

Favorite Features

Very supportive Alcantara/leather seats, very powerful motor with an amazing amount of torque, attractive looks and great practicality, automatic windshield wipers, HID lights, True Red color (one of the brightest reds I've ever seen)

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A little monster.

Written by: 09Spd3 on 11/13/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 Grand Touring 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Purchased my Speed 3 about 2 weeks ago and so far it has been a blast to drive. It handles extremely well with little torque steer when you want it to really go. Tons of torque and horsepower to play with. Little to no turbo lag when driving aggressively. Gas mileage so far has been about 20 in the city and short highway trips with a mix of spirited driving and just tooling around. The interior is comfortable and clean. Seats do a great job at holding the passengers when cornering. Plenty of room for hauling stuff with the back seats down. Recommend getting the rubber mat for the cargo area. The mirror with compass and homelink is easy to synch with garage doors. Most bang for your buck.

Favorite Features

Obviously the ridiculous amount of power it produces. Climate control, Seats, sound of the exhaust, the aftermarket customizability of it. The ability to be a sports car and cargo carrier.

Suggested Improvements

Better springs to help minimize wheel hop.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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TOO MUCH FUN!!

Written by: wrxforlunch on 11/10/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 Sport 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

If you're looking for a car that was built for the love of driving this little burner is the one for you!! It has it all - acceleration, top speed, handling, and braking!! And as added incentive, it's got all the room and usefulness inherent to hatchbacks (in case you have a family to haul at times)!! As an aside, I've gotten 26, 26, and 25 mpg on my first 3 fill-ups in mixed driving... can't beat that!!:-)

Favorite Features

All the performance aspects... that's why someone will buy this car after all!!

Suggested Improvements

Offer all-season tires as standard and the summer tires as an option.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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An amazing car at an amazing price

Written by: BHazard on 10/31/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 Grand Touring 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

The '09 MS3 is a blast to drive. I picked up the True Red GT and it turns heads. It's quick, handles like a dream, stops on a dime, and gets pretty good gas mileage. I had a Mazdaspeed 6, and the 3 drives much better, with an easier clutch to work with. This car begs to go fast.

Favorite Features

MPG computer, auto climate control, throaty exhaust, no turbo lag, lots of torque, comfy seats, 6 CD MP3 changer, aux input, HID and LED lights, price

Suggested Improvements

The Bose system is terrible, no bass whatsoever.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Love It

Written by: djakimczuk on 10/20/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 Sport 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Just recently picked up an 09 in pearl white. Love it, fit and finish and overall car is just great quality.. plenty of power to get me into trouble and will be a great DD and a good autox toy. The LSD in this car works great. and with the big brakes it makes it real easy to have the back end come around on hard corners. LOVE IT

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2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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