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ccifbonjoviBENTLEIGH EAST
- 9 reviews
- 8 likes
Mazda 3 Neo Hatch Back
My wife brought a Mazda 3 Neo Hatch in 2015, driving it for almost three years now. Mainly between home and work and we almost drive it everyday.
The good things about this car is
2.0 Engine performs better than for example 1.8 Toyota Corolla
The skyactive technology does actually save some fuel
Fuel consumption combined is around 7L per 100KM which is great
Handling is much better than Toyota Corolla
The look and interior design is just one of the best in the business
It comes with everything you need, like bluetooth, air con works great
And we had a good deal from Ringwood Mazda, really like there service and price
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Raymond SAU
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
6 year warranty with 3 years of free services and road side assist. Adam Zhang is helpful and provid
Mazda 3 is a very common vehicle and I decided to buy this car purely because of the Mday offers as well as the extra offers from AMR Adam Zhang.
I paid deposit in August 11 and picked up late August. Easy to control and low fuel consumption as well as the blind spot monitoring and emergency stop is the key features that I chose Mazda 3. Model Touring with tinted window.
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Phil WMelbourne
- 4 reviews
Mazda SP25 - Great car with Terrible Sat nav
This car is a great for getting from A to B. The Skyactive technology is the best thing about this car. It allows the car to be fuel efficient without compromising power ($50-$60 aud fuel can get me 650-700km at our current fuel price of $1.40 per litre).
The only downside is the satellite navigation. I am having issues with the Satnav resetting itself. It is quite frustrating...especially when i am relying on the GPS.
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SucharithaCranbourne
- 4 reviews
Awesome
I bought this car about 6 months ago for my wife. she needed a small car that she can park easily. its a nice little car, got more than enough power with that 2 Ltr engine. very reliable car had no problem so far. enough space in the boot for to fit in all the groceries. Love it
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ChrisBergen
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Great car, dreadful electrics.
I bought a top of the line Mazda 3 Astina hatch in December 2017. Let me first say that it is a well built car, and great to drive. It handles well on the road, and deserves it's reputation as one of the best selling small cars in Australia.
But the electrics (at least on my car) have been nothing but problematic.
1.Since new, the blind spot monitor has given false indications on the driver's side (alarming, when there is no vehicle in the blind spot) The light often comes on for a couple of minutes. This makes the system a little use...Read more
less, because you are unable to trust it. After a couple of visits to the dealer, who couldn't find a fault, both modules (left and right) were replaced under warranty. But the problem still exists. On an empty road, the driver's side still alarms on regular occasions. 2. On occasions, the red 'brake immediately' light would come on, with nothing in front of the car. On the third visit back to the dealer, they found a fault in the forward facing camera, and replaced it under warranty. This seems to have fixed the problem, but it did take a couple of visits to recalibrate the camera. 3. The optional front parking sensors are problematic, in that they come on randomly, while stopped at traffic lights, or simple manoeuvring the car, with no obstacle in front. Mazda must recognise this as an issue, because on the factory installation, they provide a button to turn the front sensors off while driving. Why should you have to do this? In summary then, the car is great to drive, but I would not recommend purchasing the top model with all the electronics on board. The car has done 10000kms, and I am getting irritated by the need to keep taking it back to the dealership for more tests.1 comment
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OzmoddlerNorth Nowra
- 2 reviews
What a fantastic car
The 2.5 litre engine combined with the 6 speed automatic, sunroof, 18 inch alloys, 4 wheel disc brakes, BOSE surround sound speakers with a graphic equalizer makes this a very comfortable car to drive and spend time within. The only issue that I could fault this car is the "ISTOP" feature. This turns the engine off when you are sitting at traffic lights or stopped in traffic, to save you fuel apparently ? I just find it very annoying and a bit disconcerting, so EVERY time I get in the car I have to switch it OFF.
That said great car, saved a lot by buying a 2017 model.
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Customer24Sydney Surrounds, NSW
- 20 reviews
Luv My Car
Bought June 2016 from Mazda Medlow Bath Dealership ... Staff are great, Owners very good to deal with, the Service Team in Katoomba are good ... all round a great experience owning my first Mazda 3 Maxx ... would say that I would keep buying Mazda's for realiability, fuel economy, great driving and comfort (even on long journeys). The only thing that I would hesitate on rating 5 star is the "ambient" noise when driving long distance on a highway.
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David.pMurray Mallee, SA
- 13 reviews
- 1 like
Best small car
This is the best small car in the world . It is quiet drives like a dream and doesn’t use much petrol. The interior is immaculate and well thought out. It is big enough to take 3 kids on a long trip. I love it my wife loves it we all love it
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FrustratedSydney, NSW
- 15 reviews
Faults of Mazda 3
Mazda 3 is one popular model on the road and there are enough supports to show it's a good car so I just add on from my experience in the last 3 months living with it.
Bad:
1) Visibility, especially pillar in front of driver seat.
2) Reluctance to thrust forward from i-start, i.e. from traffic light despite the power is adequate in other aspect
3) Unfriendly SatNav system. Not smart enough. It turns very dim at night.
4) Small boot.
Good:
1) Nice looking
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Sheryl BBrinsmead
- 4 reviews
- BN (Hatchback) SP25 (2016-2018)
- Verified purchase
Great product, just what I wanted
Only brand new, loved the whole experience of buying a new car. My previous vehicle was a Mazda 3, hard to get away from them once you have owned one. This car is very economical and smooth to drive. The toggle button located on the console is very easy to use. Very handy the keyless entry and push button start. Great range of colours to choose from that look very stylish. Definitely would recommend this car to anyone looking.
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Tee
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Great car
Love mazda3 astina. Very smooth to ride. Fuel not too much for 2.5L engine. Very stylish japanese car with great quality japanese car.
The Bose audio system and reverse camera are good quality. Feel safe driving. Everyone loves this car. Very great deal. All the quality materials installed in this car
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Ngoc LamSydney
- 4 reviews
Great valued car
Driving as much smoother than my 2012 mazda 3 neo.
Interior design is simple, clean, and luxury.
Car was bought through a dealership with metallic red and car mats included. Price paid approx $23.5k
Petrol cost is not as efficient as other cars but is average.
Sound system is amazing as always and there's a lot of leg room for all passengers including the driver.
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DavidAdelaide
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
2016 SP25 Overall Very Happy
Looks great, spacious, enough grunt for a hatch.
Reasonably economical, noticeable tyre noise but expected after last car was a Honda Euro.
i-stop is a bit annoying and shuts off occasionally when not car has not totally stopped causing it to stall. Can turn it off but have to do it every time you get in which is annoying. Would like to permanently disconnect it but Mazda won't.
Also lumbar support not adequate for long trips. Given SP25 is not base model it should have come with adjustable lumbar support.
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AnthonySydney
- 7 reviews
Great car
2L engine so it feels on par with my old Mazda 3 2012 neo.
Interior design is highly rated but the screen cannot be adjusted and is fixed on top of the dashboard which is a negative.
Sound system is really good and car is comfortable to drive.
Fuel is poor. Not much kms compared to other motor vehicles.
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Great value
I purchased a Mazda 3 about six months ago. It’s great value. Mazda gives customers a lot bonus features (such as blind spot light, I-stop et. al). One thing I don’t like much is interior. Seating material or door design I don’t like much. Overall, I’m happy with my new car.
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whyvetNSW, 2200
- 54 reviews
LOVE my Mazda 3
I love how well this car drives - it feels so nice to drive because the handling, steering and performance is just what I want and very well suited to Australian conditions. The seats are comfortable, the speaker system has great sound quality and it is very fuel efficient! I love the look of the car both inside and out and I'm very happy with the colour of my car. The treatment I have been receiving from the Mazda dealership has also been faultless, I'm very happy with their customer service.
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TomAdelaide
- 8 reviews
- 5 likes
Great small car
When I bought the car I wanted something small and sporty, reasonable price, but room for 2 kids (there goes the 86/brz I so wanted).
My compromise was a mazda 3 BN SP25. No regrets so far. It is a great car, good handling through the hills, smart leather interior which wipes down well when the kids have incidents (I do love them really)
Economy is good for a 2.5litre. Im sure the 2 litre would be better but I wanted the power, and 140+kw out of a small cheap car is impressive.
I love the manual, but on the downside wasn't all that impressed when I test drove the auto with the padal shift, as there was quite a bit of lag between changes. Anyhoo I didnt get an auto and I am very happy
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TanMelbourne
- 5 reviews
A great economical car
Purchased this during a plate clearance and have not looked back. Absolutely love the way the car looks and drives. I particularly enjoy the safety features the car offers such as rear cross traffic alerts and the blind spot monitoring. The fuel economy is also a huge plus and I definitely notice a difference between this and my old car.
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KevinMelbourne
- 5 reviews
Good for vaue, recommend for daily drive
Mazda builds great cars! I just purchased a new 2015 Mazda 3 GT in Jet Black Mica and it is really beautiful. This is the first car where I have tried "sport" mode and it was awesome. I really was able to drive the car more aggressively and it put a smile on my face. The 2.5L engine and transmission are very smooth and responsive. I love the feel of the leather wrapped steering wheel and this car really corners on rails. The car feels premium and has a firm but really nice ride. I also love to turn back and look at the car when I park it, it makes me feel all happy inside. Take a test drive, it is a really nice car if you want something sporty.
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Cathy ZAdelaide
- 4 reviews
Perfect sized car for daily driving
When I was researching cars for my first car, I instantly gravitated towards the Mazda 3. It’s considered a small car but it’s a little larger than other cars in this category and the internal space of the car is great. There’s good leg room in the back where three of my friends can comfortably fit.
I was aware of the louder cabin noise others have highlighted and I do agree it does have a louder cabin noise compared to other cars, but this doesn’t bother me to the point where I find it’s s signoficant negative.
The fuel efficiency is w...Read more
hat I’ve found one of the best features of this car. I mainly drive shorter distances and city driving and I find a full tank lasts three weeks and my current average is 7.5L per 100/km. Overall it has been a great first car so far and I’ve been happy with it ever since owning it!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Update as at 5/1/19.
en highway, with no traffic in sight. Mazda acknowledge that there is a problem with the system, and they are 'working on a fix'. In the meantime, the system is unreliable.Car has just received a 20000 km service, and most bugs have been ironed out, with the exception of the Blind Spot Monitoring System. The driver's side still activates on an op... Read more