Mazda Is America's New "High-Volume" Premium Crossover Automaker

Premium car manufacturer should have a premium service department not the one like in Farmington hills Michigan.
They do have a recall for control arm 3 years ago, and its get bad again. 2009 Mazda cx7 control arm been replaced 3 times. Overall Ok but not premium!

I had a 2010 Mazda 3 and I am currently driving a basic model 2015 Mazda 3 Skyactiv. I've driven a Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ford, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, and Chevy....I have to liken my Mazda to the upper class vehicles, even with it being 6 years old. I got the car from a Georgia dealer with 18k miles on it and one previous owner, no accidents.

Since I got the car in early 2018, I have only had to make routine replacements, such as the oil, tires, coolant, battery and brakes. I'm so impressed with this car that I actually consider it to be better than my former 2004 BMW 325i, which handled in much the same way. Firm, friction steering. Moderate brakes (not touchy), excellent stamina and grace on turns and curves, and Mazda has always been great for long term driving. I am on the road nearly 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, so I get a bit more wear and tear than most drivers. The meter reads 114,461 miles now. The only issue I've really had was with the electrical system, which may not even be common, as I had an accident in the vehicle before it started happening. I had flickering interior lights, a reduction in battery power, some surges, but it went away as the weather warmed up.

My car does not have the horsepower or gadgets that the GT version hatchback has, but it's a fantastic car and I wouldn't want anything else. This is great if you're looking to gift a car to your first-time-driver and you don't want them fiddling with touch screen devices and hundreds of buttons while they drive, or having too much power in their hands...155 HP tops. I might also add that I've been in two severe accidents with both of my Mazda vehicles and the cars took it like a champ. Hardly any body damage for what had actually occurred. They're like steel cages during impact. Watch some of the crash test videos on YouTube.

Overall I give Mazda 5 stars and would really push the idea for teenagers/new drivers, old folks, people with pets and kids (they're super spacey), and anyone on a budget. I'm a mid-20's driver myself and as I've learned to drive more maturely, the car has been my best friend on the road. Just make sure you're taking proper precautions when you're buying one. Try to buy from a dealer that's located in a wealthy city or town...affluent folks are more willing to start a ruckus when dealers sell them low quality vehicles, and lawsuits arise simply because those people love money. Think smart. Also, have the vehicle inspected before purchase at a mechanic that ISN'T near the dealership...I once had an issue with a dealership being in cahoots with the mechanic across the street. They lied to me and cleared a vehicle that had severe rot and rust from being submerged during a hurricane. I was charged full price and not notified on my title about its condition. Test all of the gadgets before you buy, drive it, feel it.

Most of all, make sure you take care of the car. Get filters replaced on time, keep up with the maintenance on a regular schedule. I change my oil out every 3,000 miles on the dot, regardless of what anyone tells me. No issues at all. Keep the tires and brake pads up to date or you may have issues with a set of dash lights that show TRAC and TPMS...if left untreated it can cause the gear shift to freeze up and start/stop button may not function. If you have this issue it's either brake light sensor or brake pads. Try to keep one kind of gas in it...top tier detergent. Don't go for the cheap option. And my last piece of advice...be gentle. It doesn't like being forced.

I lease a 2018 Mazda 6 Turbo and own a 2021 Mazda CX-30. I am currently in Regina driving my Mazda 6 Turbo from Toronto to Canmore, Alberta. So in the past 2 days I have driven about 2700 kms, in weather ranging from 17C to 34C, bright sun to nighttime darkness and thunderstorms. So this car has covered 47,500kms, is all original, has had only normal servicing and Mazda covered software updates, has white leather interior which still looks and smells like new. My gas consumption on this trip so far has been 7.1L/100kms over the 2700kms and used no measurable quantity of oil. My running average speed has been about 100kph. Try that in your Kia Optima!!

We currently have 3 Mazda’s: ‘14 Mazda3, ‘16 CX-5, ‘08 MX-5. Absolutely no problems with any of them as it should be.

My experience with Mazda began with a new 2003 Protege5 for my son who drove it through college and law school. Flawless from day 1 and still in service. I leased a 2010 Mazda6 Touring and bought it at lease end, also flawless. My daughter drove it for several years. I then picked up a new 2016 Mazda3 GT 2.0 Touring, same experience. It drove like a BMW 3 without the sticker shock or service aggravation. It was fun but a bit cramped, so I traded it for a 2018 CX-5 Touring, which I just bought off lease because it is as close to perfect as a vehicle comes. I hope to drive it until I exit stage right. Mazda builds great cars with great driving dynamics. I’m a little concerned because I disagree with their strategy to go upmarket, especially in these times. Another premium brand is unnecessary, there are more than enough luxury vehicles with bloated price tags. Mazda should stick with what they know: build high quality entertaining cars at an affordable price. Oh, and two things more: make the 3 more spacious, and do not stop selling the Mazda6. SUV mania will die down eventually. I feel smart when I buy a Mazda. It’s the thinking man’s BMW.