Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 Jul 201335784 km Rear spoiler was loose. Some rust along top edge of windshield too. Upon further examination, warping was evident. With some compact cars you get great fuel economy. The only problems encountered were due to driver error.
A few more have joined the ranks recently, but the Mazda3 remains at the head. But where the roads are salted the rear wheel openings start to rust after about five years. It is very fun and peppy and I like the styling of the controls better, but it is just way too small to put anyone in the back. Even the most basic trim offers color keyed mirrors and 16-inch wheels. But they were very problematic cars and I bought it knowing there could be issues. I have had so few problems of any sort, I do not know how it could get any better. No matter which 2011 Mazda3 you choose, there is a healthy dose of Zoom-zoom in each one.
Primary Use: Commuting to work Good Car, Fun To Drive, Hatch Back Has A Lot Of Space — Purchased at the end of Feb 2011 with 28 miles, now at the end of Dec 2011 I have over 20,000 miles. The Mazda3 sedan also has less trunk space than its competitors, but the hatchback model has a competitive amount of space. Both figures are competitive among hatchbacks. My car before this one was a Camry and I feel like I've gotten 20 years younger driving this car. Send Kelsey an Hide full review. Currently I am getting no power at all to the passengers side. Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2017 Jul 201780473 km Dashboard piece was showing some underlying felt.
It's also tough on your auto transmission because while you're in neutral your tranny, hot from driving, is not being cooled. The nice hooded gauges are great, and with the fat, small-diameter steering wheel give the 3 a little bit of sports-car feel. Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 Mar 201118871 km Noticed green coolant on bottom of engine. Show full review In a field that's exposing also-rans at a torrid pace, the 2011 Mazda3 compact sedan and hatchback still shine. A Civic may have better reliability ratings for the same year, but you're not getting a 2007 Civic for the price of a 2007 Focus. The Mazda3 has great design, modern and a nice body kit.
Most engines do, but it's unusually bad with this car. The Mazda3 trails both; it's worth a competitive test-drive to see the difference for yourself. I damaged it when trying to remove it for diy oil change, so I took the car back to the dealer to have them extract and replace the drain plug. I have even had to replace the weird socket adapters they use. Tranny has been great and shows no signs of failure. It fell inside the hatch. Last year's Mazda3 sedan lacked a stability system in lower trims.
At 45k the alternator needed replaced and the steering fluids replaced, but it was covered under the extended warranty I purchased, so I didn't have to pay a thing other than labor costs and the usual 45k checkup costs. Though it's down 19 horsepower from the 167-hp, 2. Comfy for longer trips and hold you in place if you want to enjoy the twisties. Additionally, the turbo was starting to go. Inexcusable for modern, brand-new automobile!! I am thinking now of heading in the Toyota Corolla direction even though I am not fan of the way its looks or drives. Currently the Mazda Mazda3 has a score of 8.
Trunk volume in the Mazda3 sedan is just 11. The 5-speed auto shifts really well for a serious lead-foot. The Mazda3's basic cloth seats offer decent lateral support but insufficient shoulder and thigh support, though sport seats improve matters in the 2. Move up the trims, and you can get air conditioning, a , alloy wheels, heated leather seats and a. Replaced the camber arms with aftermarket adjustable camber arms and adjusted the camber. I've seen way too many forum and social media posts about the Mazda 3 automatics of that period, and even more from the generation before.
Ride Quality Ride quality marks the latest battleground among small cars, and the Chevrolet Cruze and Elantra are plowing through the competition. We found the Mazda navigation screen is too small and not very user friendly. Inside, the cockpit is sophisticated and plush, with refined shapes and expansive pieces of black and toned plastic The entry-level 2011 Mazda Mazda3 'i' is equipped with a 148-horsepower, 2. I had 0 problems with the 3. If you don't intend to accelerate down a hill it would be silly to use neutral. The five-door versions come only with the 168-horsepower engine. Does this site have incorrect facts? From what I understand my experience isn't typical.
The s levels and both five-doors have the more potent 2. Had to have the front passenger window fixed got loose. However, they agreed that the Civic was one of the most practical 2011 small cars, and that its engine provides good power. As you can see, mostly just normal wear and tear. And although it falls short on ride quality and fuel efficiency, the latter is set to improve with next year's four-cylinder drivetrain, which should get 40 mpg highway. The interior feels solid and luxurious. Maintenance History: 3 x passenger side motor mounts First 2 under warranty.