Some 3rd generation Mazda 3s have popped up for sale and the prices are tempting for a nearly new car. What is the long term reliability for these cars? Been on sale since 2013 so a few must have enough miles for there to be some verdict. I heard bad things about the Mazda Connect infotainment system but not much else. I love the looks and handling characteristics already.
Mazda reliability
Angel Martinez
Leo Smith
They are very reliable. My family has owned 3 Mazdas from different gens and they were all flawless for 100k miles+.
Oliver Howard
Yea their good cars. Their skyactiv engines are very reliable and give you good fuel economy with a naturally aspirated engine when every other company is resorting to cheaply turboing cars.
Adrian Richardson
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Gabriel Fisher
what wrong with your current car?
Gavin Reyes
If it fits your budget and you like how it handles, then go for it
Skip those that are made in 2015 and early 2016, because back then they just moved the assembly line to mexico and the transition was chaotic
Jonathan Nguyen
Just get a civic for 3k or fix your current car.
Nathaniel Foster
The engines are very reliable. One of the most reliable engines that are being built new today for the US market.
They don't end up dropping MPGs and power after 30k miles like so fucking many engines these days do.
They keep running so smooth and quiet.
But there are other bits that are less so reliable and quality about the cars. Seat motors, the fitment of interior pieces becoming a little rattly(but nothing like FCA), etc.
Nolan Morales
Mazda 3s are the best compacts you can buy right now, I'd say go for it
>I heard bad things about the Mazda Connect infotainment system
Also the fact that the screen position looks so half-assed and it doesn't fold down into the dash
Luke Peterson
Buy the 2017 ones, Safety pack is factory now which helps so much with the big blind spots of the new 1s + other shit etc. They drive really nice especially in manuals.