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I got to test drive the '11 or '10 model with 2.3l (not sure about actual disp size, but it was larger than a 2.0l) with an auto. The car was for my gf. I actually enjoyed the way it drove. most things from the steering, throttle, suspension, brakes, etc were set up to be quite responsive and on the sportier side. Seats weren't memorable, but weren't bad either. It's fun to drive for sure, also comfy. I think it would make a great daily driver.
Really like the skyactive engine. It's very good fuel economy without having to go hybrid or diesel, & the power sacrifice isn't huge. There's no reason to get any other engine imo.
I think it's not bad looking, it's just the mazdaspeed 3 that seems overdone, imo. If you're going to the mazda dealer, might as well give that (and the Mazda 2) a test drive too.
There's going to be a lot of fun cars that get 30mpg. I think the Mini S, the Civic Si, and the Mustang V6 already do that. Maybe the Fiat Abarth 500 & the next GC, the BRZ/Scion counterpart as well. I would wait if I were you, but if you had to get the 3, it is a solid choice imo. I would not mind having one myself.
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