2008 Mazda Speed 3 for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
Rent a 2008 Mazda Speed 3 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2008 Mazda Speed 3 specs
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.65 |
2008 Mazda Speed 3: every figure
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,130 |
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 Speed 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.
The 2008 Mazda Speed 3: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2008 Mazda Speed 3 for sale by us right now. Buying the 2008 Mazda Speed 3 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Before you sign for the Speed 3
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
It is powered by the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated at 11.8 L/100 km combined, so budget about 35 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $61.95 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
The Speed 3 in everyday use
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Luggage space is rated at 566 litres: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who it is for
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Drive it on your own roads
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. If the Speed 3 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.65 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $206.50 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Ask us
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 Speed 3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Mazda Speed 3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Mazda Speed 3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Mazda Speed 3?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one 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 Speed 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 Speed 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2008 Mazda Speed 3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4130.00.
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.