I got this vehicle mainly because it is one of the few brands that still make a more than base model available with a manual transmission. My parents also still own a Mazda they bought in 2002. It still runs well, so I trusted the brand from the beginning. It was important to me to have a manual transmission along with a navigation system. At the time I purchased it, those two things were just about mutually exclusive. However, I found this vehicle online and watched some YouTube reviews and also looked at KBB. I became comfortable with the idea of purchasing. Overall, this car has performed very well for my purposes. I mainly use it to commute to work or school. For the price you get a lot of features. With my model I was able to upgrade to leather-ish seats, heated seats, navigation, Sirius XM radio, moon roof, etc. Basically, you get a lot of car for the price. The gas mileage is wonderful. Right now I get around 36 miles to the gallon. The controls of the car are reminiscent of BMW or Audi controls. Pretty simple to use. Nothing too confusing. I highly recommend this car in the six-speed manual transmission. There is a reason Mazda's tagline is Zoom . This is a very fun car to drive. She will transition well from city driving to zipping around curves in the mountains.

I absolutely love my Mazda 3! I purchased this vehicle, and subsequently got into a very serious car accident. In an instant head-on collision, all airbags deployed properly and efficiently, and effectively saved my life. I then got another of the same car after the accident because I love it so much! The interior is a beautiful gray leather color that holds up beautifully. The car runs very quietly, making conversation and music even easier! There is very spacious leg room for passengers in the backseat, as well as cupholders. There is also high quality audio connectivity, including Bluetooth, aux jack, and USB ports. I am a softball player and needed a trunk large enough for my very large equipment bag. I am also a softball coach, so I needed space for several buckets of balls, nets, and catcher's gear. I fit all of these things in the large trunk with ease, and this is not even the hatchback model! Also, the soft interior of the trunk was resistant to all of the damage I may have caused with dirty buckets and bags. The leather interior of the backseat also withstood all of the wear and tear of bags in the back seat. The vehicle accelerates quickly and smoothly. I would absolutely recommend this car to anyone looking for convenience, comfort, and enjoyability! This is also a great vehicle for young drivers, as it is the reason I am still alive today.