Car and Driver Long-Term Test - Mazda3
Fuel economy was a solid plus for the Car and Driver editors, along with the outright reliability of the engine and other mechanics. The long-term Mazda test is now well over 10,000 miles, and there have been no out-of-pocket expenses outside of the scheduled service at 10,000 (which was only $51).
Performance on the road has been wonderful. The editors mention its “surprisingly playful demeanor” and the shifting “light, smooth action, which make the long commutes to the office much easier”. It is quiet and refined on the highway, and the 43 cubic feet of cargo space has helped out on more than one occasion in delivering a copious amount of supplies for a few camping trips in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
So far, the professional car magazine editors have had a struggle to find any fault with the vehicle. This shows how much attention to detail goes into the building of these things, and what an absolute value is to be had with the Mazda 3 and all other Mazdas, for that sake. It has won over the Car and Driver staff with its greater levels of refinement and fun-to-drive nature, marking this one of the best values for someone shopping for a budget vehicle that still has a lot of gusto under the hood. Check out yours today at South Mazda.
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