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    no no thank,,,

    i dont like this mazda car,,,

    not pretty design and weak body / bumper

  • Why does the heading say it's a 2010?

  • @guyNbluejeans Because it's a 2010.

  • @TheKylud Okay, thanks. They did say it's a 2010 after all.

  • I have a 00 mazda 626 and the mazda 3 is my next car :)

  • @italiankilla58 I envy you. I was about to purchase a mazda 3. I put down a deposit and then changed my mind at the last minute and went for the Ford Focus 2012. Big mistake. I so regret it.

  • @zagabel Haha thanks :) and i know how u feel its the carworld we live in dealerships and car companys will do anything now a days to get u to buy their cars

  • Test driving one next week!

  • I have an 03 protege that has been flawless. I went to buy a 2011 Mazda3 and I didn't fit (I'm 6' 3"). What a disappointment! Strabge, I fit in the 03 protege but not in the 11 Mazda 3. I wished they had designed it for taller people.

  • WOW this poor dudes face! fuck the review!

  • i love the 2010 mazda3 its so cool :) i acculy like the sliver on the mazda its more nicer and classier

  • Don't like the current exterior, the previous gen was better in looks.

  • I love my 2010 Mazda Axela

  • i love my mazdaspeed 3

  • It doesn't matter which car you buy if you live in Canada where there might be more snow than other places you should opt for the undercoating. I live in the West Coast of Canada and we have more rain than snow. I undercoated my car and every car I have owned. It helps with the sound factor and protection. I understand what some people are saying about the paint reliability on the car. My experience is not good, we have alot of semi trucks on the 401.

  • @2010mazda3gte hey what up buddy, how is life in Canada? we are bout planning to move there...

    thanks

  • @whatever0481 I love living in British Columbia-where r u from?--Yes we do have more rain than snow here..but, we also have the beautiful mountains,rivers,lakes.-I live in the Fraser Valley which is about 1 1/2 hours from Vancouver. I choose to live in Chilliwack because my family lives here and it is affordable. We also have a wonderful community with wonderful views all around.

  • 11 months new into my car and still loving every minute I'm behind the wheel. I stand back from a distance all the time just to admire how much I love the new style of the sport gte. I think it is one of the best looking compact cars out there and for sure the most fun to drive.

  • Love the exterior, but the huge whale mouth front end kinda not as attractive lol

  • @Ainaloa true but Mazda designed the big smiley face for a reason. First, its so there is less wind noise along with wind resistance and second is because the big smiley face allows more air into the engine thus creating higher fuel economy.

  • Looks like it can talk.

  • i just got a mazda 3 its freaking dope

  • I'm not Imagining these thing's...they are true fact to what I am experiencing.

  • just brought my car into Mazda today they are ordering me a new sunroof seal..all covered under warranty The mechanic said he had seen something similiar on another 2010...don't get me wrong I love my car to death....it is so much fun to drive...wouldn't want any other smaller car out there...

  • on a research made in europe.... wich was called some like The best used car to buy..... (the research was made on compact and executive class in the same range of price) and the mazda got first place and vw golf wich is considered the best car of all times got second place..... don't blame mazda for thing that you just immagine

  • My seal on the driver's side of the sunroof is ripping away and the passenger side is starting to do the same. When I run my fingers into the track there are sharp metal pieces there. Have an appointment for next Saturday to have the mechanics at Mazda to look at this defect. Hopefully mine is an isolated problem...watch your seals if you have a sunroof...

  • I have owned my Mazda 3-GTE since October 2009-bought it brand new. I have to say the paint job is very thin and poor! Get a touch up pen right away! The ride is very harsh and noisy, probably due to the low profile tires..not sure.-Very responsive car that is for sure and lot's of power with a 2.5. Lot's of toy's and sound system is excellent with the 10 speaker Bose package. Gas mileage is extremely poor...averaging between 27-29 mpg...bad compared to other cars in it's category.

  • @2010mazda3gte Harsh and noisy? One of the points I like about it, is that its such a smooth quiet ride.

    But yeah, the 2.5 doesnt get the same milage...although, it makes up for it in the fun-to-drive factor.

  • Mazda 3 is really nice. Mazda is it's own company. Ford just shares the frames and engines with them on some vehicles, not all, just some. Like the Focus has the 3 frame and engine, Fusion has the 6 frame and shares 6's engine too, you get the idea. I do my research, lol :)

  • yeah I agree with krunelune, I just saw a mazda 3 , wasn't even a 2006 and had rust starting around wheels

  • why do americans pronounce mazda, marzda? theres no R in mazda.

  • @dirtygore We do? I always say Maz-da

  • @jayjessiejay well it seems like you guys do.

  • @dirtygore they also pronounce nissan neezahn.

  • @dirtygore probably his ACCENT, not all americans sound the same.

  • Are this Mazda made by Mazda japan? Not Ford? I have a '04 Mazda6 that was built by Ford, it's got too many problems! engine stalls, mist on the dashboard etc... I end up gettin' a lemon attorney and got my money back.. I wonder if this Mazda3 any better?

  • if u have a collection.. you should leave them stock. Its like an action figure, if u open the box it loses its value. oh well.. its ur collection not mine.. just a thought.

  • 2005 model still looks best - even today.

  • Just watch out for corrotion on mazda and fords. These companies tend to be cheep on proper paint jobs and undercarriage anti corrosion treatment.

  • @krunelune what are you saying man.... volvo made the body of the m3.... theres no talk about corrosion and mazda is waaaaaay over ford....

  • Is it mean the body of Mazda 3s or other Mazda products rust easily?

  • @imacbing I agree, why does it seem that automakers are making such weird designs? I feel the same way about the Nissan Murano. Only company that seems to be getting better with designs is Hyundai/Kia.

  • I was looking at a Mazda 3 2005 the other day. Took my camera with me to look at some of the problem areas of Mazda 3 and indeed Mazda 6 ... Rust around weel arches and the undercarriage. The 2005 model was plagued by rust on the undercarriage. The dealership said that was not a problem, all cars have rust on the undercarriage.

    On this car the rust was starting to flake on the undercarriage... a 2005 model! It was also treated for rust on all(!) weel arches.

    Mazda uses sub par paint

  • I am picking up my black mica tomorrow at noon!!!

  • every time i look at this car shes smiling at me and i dont have 2 buy her dinner lmao

  • i dont know why but i think ill get mad at the front after a while. almost like the cars mocking u at times

  • lol..I own own one and the damn thing is always happy.

  • ruined the face of the car

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  • This car has a perfect smile

  • I don't much care about how the car looks. If I can hit 40-50 mph in tight corners and put a grin on my face that's the car for me.

  • rear of the car looks pretty decent. Front of the car looks ABSOLUTELY RETARDED!!! WTF is up with that G*Y-AZZ dorky smile on the front bumper???? Mazda TOTALLY screwed up with this aspect and it will drive alot of people away.

  • no maltrate su alma y su personalidad por tantos anos para obtener un mazda 3 consiga un carro mas faborable si eres pobre y el tiempo te dira si algun dia podras obtenerlo con tranquilidad y paciencia .lo mismo pasa con los que quieren abiones ,mansione.etc.

  • just bought 2010 mazda 3 gte sport 3 weeks ago. Love this car too death..handles like a dream...all options, push button start, sunroof, bose surround, everything...drives effortlessly..drive one you will say the same thing. BEAUTIFUL CAR...gas mileage sucks...get rid of cd player....sirius radio free for 6 months..awesome will subscribe.some blind spots. bluetooth and vavigation on steering wheel excellent...compare what you get...you will love this car...just try it out.

  • The only bad think about Mazda is that it is own by FORD....!!!

    FORD doesn't deserve nice brands like Mazda...!!!

  • Dont say that!, at least ford is the only american company that is surviving well the crisis. They gave us the explorer, the f150, the mustang, dont be so cruel with our friends at ford.

  • I have to agree. Ford is doing so much better than it's competitors right now. They have a wonderful line up right now.

  • really wonderfull line up. I have to admit that i prefer toyotas relliability, but ford is ahead on ergonomics, design, fun. Where is the splash, that was a cool pick up!,

  • Wait till the Ford Fiesta comes out. This small car will sell very well for Ford. As well the Mazda 2 will sell just as well.

  • my boyfriend just bought a 2009 ford focus SES.top of the line, leather,sunroof,heated seats,sync by microsoft,everything you can imagine with only 27000 km...he got this car for $15,600..now you show me another car maker that can offer these same features for that price. WAY TO GO FORD...very similiar options as the Mazda 3

  • 2010mazda3gte, the only thing I can answer to this is that Ford is not as reliable as Mazda and you don't have a 2.5 engine in the Focus.I can also say as a Mechanic that the Focus has many glitch.

  • Ford owns 13% of Mazda you retard.

    how is 13% = 100%?

  • its not owned by ford anymore. ford sold off a huge chunk of mazda when the big 3 were all looking at bankruptcy

  • да чё вы гоните тачка что надо !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • That grille is rancid. Zoom-zoom your asses back to the drawing board and fix that terrible blunder. We all make mistakes, so swallow your pride, admit that you were on meth while rendering that design, and we can all move on and put this behind us. As for the rest of the car, I don't give a shit, I'm too upset about THAT FUCKING FUCK GRILLE!!!!! FIX IT!!!

  • I like it.

  • @roderick2007 Yea I think it looks sporty and fun.

  • then you're part of a minority of people who think this grille is acceptable

  • God is this thing ugly! 3's make up 1/3??? I'm willing to bet they blame abysmal sales in `10 on the recession, the `11 convinces them they screwed up, and `12 becomes a complete redesign. ... That front end is hideous and why I will probably end up buying either a Jetta or Focus.

  • I love the way it looks (especially the hatchback version), so it's all about personal taste. And I think the fact that 3's make up 1/3 proves that your taste is pretty weird.

  • weird vid! I prefer the work my girlfriend does with her camera and me as the subject

  • its beautiful

  • i have an 08 mazda 3 sedan and love it, its only the base model with a 2.0L but its quick, responds well, and good on gas, cant say one bad thing about it and cant say enough good things about it.

  • well its a hideous front end

  • Agreed. It has a grin like a cartoon car.

  • prefer the mazda 6

  • does anyone know the colors that this comes in? orr whats the color of the car shown here?

  • yeah it comes in like 6-7 colors, like graphite mica, celestial mica, velocity red, liquid silver, gunmetal blue, copper red, crystal white pearl..

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  • the first mazda speed is much better have more horsespeed and the look is mor cute i have a m3 turbo so u know

  • Mazda engines blow all the time. Bad buy.

  • I actually really like how the new grill looks.. I'm getting bored of that classic sedan front, and this new 3 gives a fresh new look.

  • the only thing i don't like is the center console thing(where the radio is) is very big, i feel like they could have made it so it could store stuff inside? and the big grille is really ugly. but i think my dad is going to buy a mazda 3 sport. fun car to drive, though.

  • interior looks good, but that grill is awful, looks dumb

  • I got mine last week its a 2.5 Graphite Mica her name is Geisha : )

  • Yeah? Well I'm broke.

  • oh my shit ? What is that ? ohhh....

  • I got mine this morning. Mine is a speed 3 when I test drove the car before buying it, it's like WOW!!!

  • I own a 2010 wite hatchback, the MPG kinda sucks but I love my car.

  • I just purchased a Black 2010 GT for myself.

    This is the 4th Mazda my family owns. What can I say, we appreciate a quality car.

  • i love it!!!

  • i got mine yesturday and i LOV IT. i got a white baby!

  • What's it doing as far as gas mileage? I know Mazda tends to sacrifice just a little on the MPG to make a more fun car to drive but still want to get an idea on that...

  • because they put the more powerful engine in it it took away from the gas mileage but they redesigned the body so it would be more aerodynamic which added it back on. i agree on mazdas sacrificing but this year they've seem to notice it and actually have done something about it which is good. Its estimated 25/33 which is a spec away from the civic sedan

  • my moms with the 2.5 litre engine which is the least fuel efficent enfine gets about 8.5 litres per 100km which isnt bad

  • i got one couple of days ago its the s sport type, i love it zoom zoom zoom

  • test drove one. I've driven a lot of new cars lately and I can see giving myself excuses just to hop behind the wheel. Wonderful car.

  • It's a fun ride. Definitely nice. I rented one today for the week and its so smooth, it turns to the road to butter. The power isn't that big a deal to me right now with the gas prices how they are. The mpg in this is like 30 highway, which is decent enough. I like the dash layout.

  • omgoshh i am in love with this car.

    I WANT IT:).

  • ME TOO!!!!!!! :(

  • @x5tephani3x it's not that big a deal man..I have it fully loaded ..it's kinda sloooooow man....

  • @Hamizmad well what do you mean by slow because from peoples reports its pretty quick for a hatchback car thats under $20 starting price? Would you say that it lacks power compared to a v6 or what? im questioning you because im 19 and this is the car i, getting pretty soon if i give them the final yes.

  • @policeman10019 hey man sorry for replying late I just saw the mesg

    ..yea the hatchback is fast but the seadan is damn slow man..trust me i have the car guy it's slow killing slow im talking about ,,and yes it lacks power compared to a v6,,but the car is amazing from the inside and outside...how much did the car cost you?

  • Where are the pop up head lamps? No guts no glory. When Mazda can make a couple with pop up's it will be "back" till then it looks like shit on the outside to me. I like RX7 not this look. Sucks. boring.

  • Pop ups? That's all you care about? Where do you live, 1980's Florida? Do you drive a Pontiac Firebird with T tops, too? This is a very decent version of the 3. It's not stripped down to the RX7 style, but its not as cramped, that's for damn sure.

  • needs more power

  • looks a little too happy i wish it looked a little more intimidating

  • Try mitsubishi lancer mabye? I think its its closest competitor.

  • 2007 mazda 3 better then the new one

  • Car would have been perfect without this ridiculous bumper. Why would they do that?

  • I have a 2007 Mazda 3 and personaly I like the overall design on the 2007 mazda 3 better then the new one

  • all looks fine except the front smile bumper thing, but i like the hatchback better

  • ill get the cerato forte instead. sori

  • I like its design and style....I am in love with the Mazda3 5 doors.... I think I will be buying this car if I dont buy the 2010 Tucson.

  • haha a tucson?! what a peice of junk the ONLY decent car hyundai makes is the genisis

  • Are you ignorant or what?....Tucson has been one of the best sellers from Hyundai all around the world....Read more about the new coming model and the new Diesel R Engines from Hyundai.

    Do your homework, then say something about them. Hello, the motor world has changed a lot since 1995!! Get Updated!!

  • I just bought this car in the s sport 2.5 (light blue) and I love it. :-)

  • i want this car so bad!

  • this car is soulful

  • the new 3 looks fab, we had the old mazda 3 and that was a slow boring pile of utter garbage, it felt so heavy and hard ride hated it with a passhion, but now we've got the mazda 2 the new one which is great. And the new 3 looks ace

  • have 05 masda 3 cant wait to get my hands on  it here in ireland this year

  • ,,I thought those crappy Euro Fords were all the rage in Ireland !,,,lol

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  • I really really really hate this car. i love my mazda 3 (2007) and the car looks really bad ass.. but they made the new one slower and ugly. i really like the interrior tho. but hate the car..i mean it llooks like its beggin to get rapped up the tailpipe or something..

  • i think it looks amazing, no offence but from expirince the old 3 was a pretty awful car to drive and to look at and to be driven in

  • thats the happiest car ive ever seen hahaha. i like the mazda3 even tho the grill looks kind of funny or in this case happy.

  • i had this on sports, dual exhaust, moon roof, fog lights,17 inch alloyed wheel and ofcourse... the audio system?? ...uhmmm....."BOSE" i certainly believe and asK me the sound? OMG....a twist of sports and luxury...for only $18900. ASK ME Why? coz my uncle is a BAD ASS DEALER!

    it's smile really made me smile,price and package wise

    TO ALL THE HATERS OF 2010 MAZDA 3: if you got nothing to bluff about this awesome piece metal, go get up you lazy ass and ride your OWN rusty bicycle!

  • Where is the mazda 3 produced? What country? Are there any mazda plants in the u.s?

  • ofcourse

  • Where at in the US?

  • Anyone know if this car comes with an optional or standard sunroof or if its offered at all?

  • Yeah it's optional but reviewers have said its intrusive to the cabin

  • Just the smiley bumper is the only issue. You could probably fix that by waiting for an aftermarket bumber to be made

  • I got one of these 3 weeks ago in black, and I must say the front "smile" isn't as prominent when against a darker paint. It's the best car ive had, the interior is awesome and the smoothness and handling of it is amazing. It took me a while to warm up to the new shape but now I love it!

  • Oh Yah man completely agree. They took it to a horrible level and made boxier lines that don't work welll with the original design. I have a 09' M3, And I"m so glad I got it. Close up the 2010 is nice but from an overall look, it's bubbly and gross

  • Thanks. I'll definitely need to take another marketing course as I was up to date on the latest trend to make products look like ass in order to increase brand recognition.

  • they ruined it! just like honda with the civic

  • the new Mazdaaaa 3 looks soo koooooooooll!!!!!

  • Smiley grill. What were they thinking?

  • It's called "branding". Take a marketing course or something.

    You will notice that many japanese cars have a "face" to them, and usually it is happy. It follows normal human patterns of recognition and is an easy way for manufacturers to gain brand appeal / recognition.

    However, it is the mazda3, which is already very well known, makes you wonder exactly what mazda are up to.

    Check out the new mx5/miata, same deal.

  • I can't wait to get mine!! and ppl who are complaining about the front i suggest you go for the iTouring becuz it has a nice chrome accent on the grill that will take away that big mouth look. I think they should of put the chrome accent on all the models. but ima stick to the itouring.

  • Ha we will get used to the smiley face! i think the back is rad! I have a 2007 mazda 3 2.0L. I test drove the new 2010 mazda 3 2.5L yesterday. I t had a lot more power and new buttons on the sterring wheel. I will buy the 2010 in a month

  • I will buy one of these, too. XD

    I just love the crispy handing from a Mazda!!

  • i drive 2005 mada3 and i tell ya no problem. i do wanna test the new mazda3 2.5 wonder how that feels.

  • So i dont like that either but compared with the smily face da interior thing is nothing. MAZDA CHANGE THAT FRONT! a better answer is on the previews sketches, Da 6 has a great Front DO da SAME!

  • I dont understand mazda designers... Da CAR was ALMOST perfect! BUT WHATS WITH THAT SMILY FACE! It is really Desappointing and Everyone since to notice.Da interior is great altought there is a divorse btwn shape and funtion at da dvd displayer, why do i say this well there is a lovely curve which define da dash but,it seems to be no more than a good looking thing cuz when we go to da displayer it actually is a very small square thing ,and most of da space created by the curve is miss used.

  • The front end grows on you, it has for me, the car is brilliant, and has the best overall package for what you pay for.

  • can you help me, we want to buy a car.. i want a fiat bravo but my mum an mazda 3...what would you say?

  • i say you should get the mazda 3 i have one had no problems great drive you kno what they say (mom's kno best) i hope this helps

  • Thanks rabbitts3... but my mum see, that this car have a too small cargo bay. she "found" the Fiat Croma and said: "this is the perfect car for us"...... but although thanks for your information, i think both cars are good cars ;D

  • buy the mazda. I did and do not regret it at all.

  • big smiley face,big butt....hope that such thing can produce a brute force behind it's ridiculous face

  • even the rx8 has a smiley face sigh...sry bout double post

  • omg everyone is making a big deal about the front...would u buy a lotus??? i would. compare the fronts, it has a smiley face too

  • the only "not good" about this new mazda 3 is the smiley face on the front. it really messed up the mazda 3. i prefer the old mazda 3 than the new one. it really looks like a kids toy with a smiley face on the front.

  • sorry i wouldnt want a car with a stupid faggy face on it.

  • Sigh...no ones happy

  • does the gx (base) have the touch button start?

  • nope.

    they only offer it on the GT model and even then you have to get the Luxury package.

  • Well, looks like the front end is ruined.

  • your face looks ruined nigga.

  • i love the new look! was gona get a rabbiit now decided on the mazda 3

  • I went to go look at this car in person recently. Overall, it's pretty nice, but...

    A few things that I found that were not as good as the previous model: Glove box no longer locks on any of the models; on the models with auto transmissions, the housing around the gearshift is VERY cheap looking plastic and metal - it looks like total crap. Also, Mazda used to boast about the fender turn signals that all models used to have, only the S models have the turn signals on the side mirrors now.

  • 2010 mazda3 or 2009 mazda6 ?

  • 09 mazda 6 PERFECT!!!

  • the front end is cutting edge, and the back resembles the older mazda 3 model, but the "mean look" of an 08-09 lancer.

  • Copied Lexus IS

  • cry about it

  • Good car anywayzzz!!don't wanna cry....

    Mechasam

  • mazdas v6's are fords but there fours and rotary are still japanese

  • Ford dosen't own Mazda anymore, right?