I don't make any money off the site, but you can help change that ;- Shawn, The roof rack attaches to the car via fix points. Or see more new inventory at. It has 125,000K on it and has yet to cause me a problem. I have also heard of several other cases where people have had the same bizarre problem. Maybe check out an ad or two. Primary Use: Commuting to work Sporty Daily Driver — This car has been to most reliable car I have ever owned! There is no backup assist camera available on this 2008 Mazda, and an anti-theft alarm system is available only on the top-of-the-line Grand Touring trim as standard.
Sporty Feel, Great Gas Mileage, Quality Car — After about a year of owning the car I can say that I am happy with my purchase. Hang on, because the Mazdaspeed3 will take you for a great ride. Wipers Std Rain Sensing Wipers Std Security Alarm Std Anti-theft System Std Original Warranty An original warranty is the warranty associated with a vehicle when it is brand new. I do carry heavy loads 400-500 lbs occasionally and have a small utility trailer and a small sailboat trailer that gets towed once in a while. The Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass are both mini-wagons that offer the flexibility of slightly taller body designs and plenty of interior room. The power steering pump was replaced on recall warranty and I had to replace the steering column clock spring due to a air bag fault light. If you step up to the superquick 2008 Mazdaspeed3, the engine is a turbocharged 2.
They do, however, feature a pump lever to adjust seat height. Mazda 2008 3s are tuned more for sport handling, and that influences its ride. You have to select the podium foot that you want two different styles will work and then the load bars two different styles here too — one for each podium foot. With a decent amount of horses and torque released by the fuel injection, the car never seems to lag or be at a loss for power. Will certainly miss it, but no longer need two vehicles. That handling prowess is assured via MacPherson struts in the front and a multilink suspension in the rear, with 17-inch wheels and tires. I have picks of rear cargo carrier.
Stop dillydallying -- shift gears and go. I write about anything and everything. And a great feature is that the center shoulder belt can be tucked away into the headliner, so that it's not in the way when carrying those big items. Don't like what I have to say? Model Review The sporty and fuel-efficient 2008 Mazda3 is offered in three trim levels Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring and in two different body styles a sedan and a sleek five-door hatchback. Roadside Assistance: The level of service differs greatly with this warranty, but many manufacturers offer a toll-free number that helps provide assistance in case you run out of gas, get a flat tire or lock your keys in the car. The five-door hatchback is available only in s trim, with the 2. Primary Use: Commuting to work Fun Car, Great To Drive — Loved the look and it was very comfortable.
Safety All Mazda 3 models have front airbags, but only the s and the Mazdaspeed models have standard front-side and curtain airbags. The sedan's trunk holds 14. We can still fit a large jogging stroller. I traded in my 2008 caravan too big. The only change to the lineup was the standardization of side and curtain airbags on the s Sport model.
If, however, you plan on having 3 or more kids, look elsewhere. The Mazda3 looks ready to do battle with the compact sedan giants for another couple years before the next generation model arrives. There are color choices to fit most palettes, with 8 color choices. I appreciate the effort to guard me from my own stupidity, but. Cost of ownership except for the gas has been on the lower side of things, with easy maintenance and low costs.
Fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and side and curtain airbags are among the upgrades over the i Touring. The only problem is the rear shocks. Both wear a cleanly styled nose that has a contemporary look. I had so many more corky issue with my Accord but this car since has had no issue other than wear items that need replaced. The original stock tires wore out a little quick about 30,000 miles but the front brakes went until over 40,000 miles of spirited driving, with a good mix of stop-n-go in-town driving.
Also new are restyled 17-inch alloy wheels. Every year, the Mazda3 and the related - and more powerful - MazdaSpeed3 gained small, subtle changes. Getting up to 650km of a full tank of fuel on the highway doesn't hurt either. Primary Use: Commuting to work Love It, Love It, Love It! Ranked in the top half of its class, the Mazda3 proves to be a smart choice for anyone wanting an. The stereo is new and updated so my kids are easily able to plug their iPods or phones in and we can rock to their awesome music! Another great feature allows for different levels of brightness to the cluster, controlled by both a push button and a dial to dim is all down if the red is too bright for you.