Used 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 for Sale

The Mazda Speed 3 has a lot of power in a front wheel drive platform. Provides above average fuel efficiency for cars in the same category. It is a thrill to drive and will sometimes have you driving a bit too spirited. Although the interior is lacking, the responsiveness and feedback from the vehicle while driving is above average. This car will give others like the SRT4, GTI, GLI or Subaru's a run for their money. Stock parts have lasted me for over 95K miles and only normal wear and tear items have had to be replaced. AC is running strong in a high heat climate with a very large amount of usage. Build quality and design have both been great and have definitely lasted through harsh weather and a few children. I would recommend this car to my friends and others.

I have the manual transmission bug - it's basically the only car that I will buy. The speed3 has a six-speed manual, and the previous owner installed a short throw shifter. With that super tight and short throw, it's incredibly easy to row through all of the gears. The car also has a Stage 1 tune which pushes power and torque numbers both to around 290. Stabbing the gas will get you some wild wheel spin. In the power band, you can still get some wheel spin in fourth gear. The amount of torque is absurd for a front wheel drive car. It's definitely too much, but I wouldn't have it any other way. If you can avoid the wheel spin, the acceleration that this thing makes driving it a ton of fun. It stays solid and planted on the local twisty roads. The interior has pretty solid build quality. The buttons for the radio and on the dash feel solid and give actual feedback when pressed. It has bucket seats made of cloth and leather and they seemingly are pretty wear resistant. Overall, yeah, the car is pretty great.