The 2014 Mazda 3 range of configurations is currently priced from $5,990.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist David Morley had this to say at the time: These are very good cars and should definitely make your short-list if a conventional hatch or sedan is on your radar. In fact, even if you think you need a small SUV, try the Mazda 3 first. It drives well, has a great reputation in the trade and is a solid all-around buy. Fifty million P-Platers can’t be wrong.
You can read the full review here.
This is what David Morley liked most about this particular version of the Mazda 3: Quality, Reliability, Refinement
The 2014 Mazda 3 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mazda 3 is also known as Mazda Axela (Japan and China) in markets outside Australia.
The Mazda 3 2014 prices range from $5,940 for the basic trim level Sedan Neo to $15,400 for the top of the range Hatchback Mps.
The fact that everything comes on when you stop and restart, albeit briefly, suggests that it could be a problem with the car's computer.
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They are of a similar age, so there shouldn’t be much between them in terms of accumulated mileage. The SP25 is better equipped and sportier model, but I would still go for the Maxx being newer and a little cheaper.
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The CarsGuide crew, among others, have highlighted road noise as a rare negative on a classy car that's also been a long-term favourite with Australian buyers.
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