Mazda 3 Hatchback (2013 - 2019) 2.2d Sport Nav (Leather) 5d (2014/64) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Impressed by design but sensible with money.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They would have picked a more expensive car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes it's the best option in the market that meets our requirements but is not ridiculously expensive.

What are you likely to buy next?

Mazda 2 to local driving trips.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£19,750

When did you buy the car?

September 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Had lots of test drives during the summer so we knew exactly what we wanted. Mazda 3 diesel was the best fit to our requirements. Decided on model and looked for quotes online to understand what discount we should aim for. Went to dealer in September and stated what we wanted - dealer matched price asked for.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

OK reluctant at first to let us have an unaccompanied test drive - but this was not unusual in our experience. Once we agreed a price there was some limited attempts to lock us into getting the car serviced with the dealer.

What's it like to drive?

Powerful enough on motorways. Reasonable in town given the engine size. Noisier on the motorway than I would like. The entertainment system takes time to adjust to and tethering to a smartphone can be tricky.

What's it like to park?

Sensors essential but otherwise no problem.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No

What's most practical about your car?

Keyless entry - no fumbling with the key fob while trying to load the car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Keyless entry. Front and rear parking sensors. Bluetooth and USB connectivity with smartphone. Power-adjustable driver's seat.