The things I like about the Mazda 3 are, the interior is nice and the features are great. I love how it has Bluetooth, I can listen to Pandora all the time in my car. I like the lights at the bottom of the floor, gives the car some character. It also gets some pretty good gas mileage. It rides smooth for the most part, but it seems the tires lose air pretty quick. The engine is nice, I have never had any problems with the engine. The trunk is pretty deep, just not tall enough length wise. My husband has a hard time fitting in my car, he is taller, and he doesn't like to squeeze into the car. I would say if you are a taller person, this car is not for you.

When I originally purchased the car it was barely used by someone who put all the features in for a rental, then returned it a week later. The car itself has yet to malfunction, or need any major repairs. After 6 years of ownership only the brakes have worn. The car handles great, and for those who like to "feel" the drive, you don't have that gliding air feeling at all. The car has a major visual flaw, and once its seen, it can't be unseen. The front bumper has a strange half moon crescent "smile" and if you have a white license plate- it kind of looks like a buck tooth rabbit. Gas mileage has not been a problem, though the window viewing area could be larger - the dashboard is a little on the huge side. On the plus side, living in the Midwest we get a lot of hail and I've yet to see a dent. Overall its a great car, though you're not going to be turning heads or showing it off at a competition.