Love My New Mazda3
By Skydancer2007 onWith the cost of gas being so high, I had to make sure that I traded my Saturn in for a four cyclinder model.I didn't want to be eaten up with the cost of gas.It's outrageous and I found out that the four cyclinders tend to get the better gas mileage.The Mazda3 is really great on gas mileage.I noticed that right away, I'm getting better mileage than our Ford Truck or the old Saturn that I had.That is a definite plus for me.
Another thing that I like is the simplicity of the Mazda3.I got the stick shift.It's been a long time since I drove a stick but the Mazda3 is definitely the way to go.The clutch is very forgiving.I can drive it with ease.I never thought that I would be able to say that about any stick shift.But the Mazda3 is very easy to shift and get around town in.
I love the silver color.With all the pollen and dust in season right now, I thought it would show dirt badly.So far, it has done great on not showing a ton of dirt.I love the color and think that with my future cars, I'll stick with the same color scheme.

I've got a 2004 Mazda3. It has been a great car! I've gotten more compliments on the car than any other I have purchased. The great gas mileage was the main reason I purchased the vehicle. I got a silver one also. I got the windows tinted which made the car look even better.
I love the Mazda 3, it was on my list of cars to look at but we ended up going a bit larger. I also love a stick shifat and have one as well.
In this day & age, you are so right-it's so important to have a car that gets great gas mileage & this sounds like this has for you!
I love mazda, I own a mazda. This is a good car.The gas mileage is awesome.
I purchased my own Mazda 3 back in the Fall of 2006 and I love it! It's an '07 model. I got an automatic though but what I liked was that it can convert to a stick shift if I want it. (Not that I would never use it because I don't know how to use one LOL). :o) And yes, it gets great gas mileage!!!
My first car was a Mazda and it lasts us for 25 years.That can tell how reliable Mazda are. Thanks for sharing.
I got one of these as a rental once and I loved it!
The mazda 3 is a very nice looking car.