2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Consumer Discussions

2010 Mazda3

Fuel Economy & Resale Value

Written by: igozoomzoom on Sep 13, 2009 04:31 AM

Consumer Reports is also a great source of real fuel economy ratings! Based on their tests, here's a look at the Mazda3 and some competitors- City/Highway/Overall Average (all tested on the same roads, same speed, etc.) Corolla LE 4AT - 23/40/32 Civic EX 5AT - 18/43/28 Mazda3 i 5AT- 21/39/28 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4AT- 18/36/27 Nissan Sentra 2.0S CVT- 18/34/26 ... Read More...

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Best deal on 2006-08 Mazda3?

Written by: sigamy on Sep 14, 2009 08:21 PM

I'm looking for a used Mazda3 Sport with under 35k miles. I'm very near Wayne Mazda in northern NJ. They have a ton of used 2006-2008 models that would work for me. These are listed from $13,995 to $16,995. One specific car is a loaded 2006 Sport with 30k miles for $14,995. How much room I have on these used models? What would be a good deal? I'd like to be at $13k OTD. Is ... Read More...

New to us 2006 Madza3

Written by: grinnin on Aug 27, 2009 08:59 AM

We are now officially a 2 Mazda family. In addition to the 2004 RX-8 in the garage, we bought a 2006 Mazda3s with 18K on it for $13,000 from a private party. It is copper red, has a 5sp manual, sunroof, leather heated seats and a few other goodies. Another plus is 2006 was the last year mazda offered the 48 month/50,000 mile mfr warranty, so we are covered for the next ... Read More...

Mazda 3 Accessories & Modifications

Thule Roof Rack NHTSA Recall

Written by: howardru on Jul 22, 2009 06:46 PM

This just in.... NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E011000 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MAZDA / CX-7 2007-2009 MAZDA / CX-9 2007-2009 MAZDA / MAZDA3 2004-2009 MAZDA / MAZDA5 2006-2009 MAZDA / MAZDA6 2003-2009 SUBARU / FORESTER 2009 SUBARU / IMPREZA 2008-2009 SUBARU / IMPREZA STI 2008-2009 SUBARU / IMPREZA WRX 2008-2009 SUBARU / OUTBACK SPORT 2008-2009 Equipment ... Read More...