2008 Mazda 3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Mazda 3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2008 Mazda 3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 212 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $13.95 | $14.57 | $15.19 |
2008 Mazda 3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,790 | $2,914 | $3,038 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Mazda 3
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Mazda 3?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2008 Mazda 3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2008 Mazda 3 for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the 3
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The figures, translated
Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 26 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.7 L/100 km combined rating. Every 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the 3 suits
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Room inside
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. For luggage, 481 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Questions first?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Mazda 3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Mazda 3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Mazda 3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Mazda 3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Mazda 3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Mazda 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2008 Mazda 3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.