Car financing: 2008 Mazda Mazda3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Mazda Mazda3 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
What to check when buying the 2008 Mazda Mazda3
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 303 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (117), tires (42) and wheels (33). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V329000 | 2011-06-15 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEN OVER TIME THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE... |
| 10V374000 | 2010-08-12 | steering:electric power assist system | MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Mazda Mazda3?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2008 Mazda Mazda3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Engine and fuel
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Who rents the Mazda3
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
The Mazda3 in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Mazda3 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the Mazda3 for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Your move
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 Mazda3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Mazda Mazda3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Mazda Mazda3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Mazda Mazda3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Mazda Mazda3?
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 Mazda3 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 Mazda3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
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.