Love Mazda 3s! Reliable and long lasting, easy to drive, snazzy looking inside and outside, not too small but not too big, I love the hatchback version, but overall great car that I would reccommend anyone to purchase!

Dont get the skyactiv engine its not fun to drive its super slow on the take off and you can feel the gears shifting which Im not a fan of. If you get the regular engine its the funnest car in the world! I think the last model with the regular engine is the 2013. The skyactiv ones say it on the back there is a little badge

Absolutely great car. It gets great gas mileage, it handles well, and the 6 speed manual transmission makes it really fun to drive.

love my new car!!! the perfect little reliable daily commuter i was looking for ❤️ missing my heated seats and moonroof but still amazing

The 2012 Mazda3 i Touring Hatchback has just the right blend of features and practicality, all while getting about 36 MPG combined. The car is very reliable and has only needed the transmission control module replaced, and maintaining the car yourself is fairly easy if you have some ramps at home. My only complaints about this car are the interior buttons, some of which have stopped working or function intermittently, and the seat comfort. I previously owned a Nissan Altima, and the seats are much less comfortable in the Mazda for longer road trips, especially for someone who’s on the taller side. Between the sedan and hatchback, I would definitely recommend the hatchback for more space, though the sedan has an adequate size trunk. I enjoy having Bluetooth and the well layed-out steering wheel controls, though I wish I had opted for a model that had push-button start and keyless entry, which isn’t standard. Overall, the car is great for someone with a mid range commute (30-45 minutes), has plenty of space for everyday needs and the occasional road-trip, and has great features and styling for a relatively inexpensive economy car.