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    2008 Mazda 3 Pricing and Specs

    Price Guide

    $7,258*
    Mazda 3
    Expert Rating
    7.3/10

    CarsGuide has published 3 expert reviews of the Mazda 3 2008. It has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10. Read all the reviews here.

    The Mazda 3 2008 prices range from $2,640 for the basic trim level Hatchback 3 Maxx to $7,480 for the top of the range Hatchback 3 Mps Sports Pack.

    The Mazda 3 2008 comes in Hatchback and Sedan.

    The Mazda 3 2008 is available in Unleaded Petrol, Diesel and Premium Unleaded Petrol. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Hatchback 2.0L 4 SP Auto Activematic to the Sedan 2.3L 6SP Manual.

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    2008 Mazda 3 Specs Price
    Maxx Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $3,080 - $4,730
    Maxx Sport Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $2,970 - $4,620
    Neo Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $3,080 - $4,730
    Neo Sport Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $3,960 - $5,830
    Maxx Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL Price: $2,640 - $4,070
    Maxx Sport Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL Price: $2,750 - $4,290
    Neo Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL Price: $2,750 - $4,290
    Neo Sport Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL Price: $3,410 - $5,390
    (base) Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL Price: $2,970 - $4,620
    SP23 Specs: 2.3L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $3,740 - $5,500
    MPS Specs: 2.3L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL Price: $4,730 - $6,930
    Mps Sports Pack Specs: 2.3L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL Price: $5,060 - $7,480
    SP23 Specs: 2.3L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL Price: $3,080 - $4,730

    Sedan

    2008 Mazda 3 Specs Price
    Maxx Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $3,080 - $4,730
    Maxx Sport Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $2,970 - $4,620
    Neo Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $3,080 - $4,730
    Neo Sport Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $4,290 - $6,380
    Maxx Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL Price: $2,860 - $4,400
    Maxx Sport Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL Price: $2,750 - $4,290
    Neo Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL Price: $2,750 - $4,290
    Neo Sport Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL Price: $2,860 - $4,400
    (base) Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL Price: $3,190 - $4,950
    SP23 Specs: 2.3L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC Price: $3,300 - $5,170
    SP23 Specs: 2.3L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL Price: $3,080 - $4,730

    Mazda 3 FAQs

    My Mazda 3 ran out of diesel and now it won't start

    Many diesel engines don't appreciate being run out of fuel and will exhibit this behaviour if you allow them to run dry. That's because a lot of diesels have a fuel system that doesn't automatically prime itself and start pumping fuel once it's run dry.

    As a result, some diesel cars have a hand primer under the bonnet that allows you to prime the diesel fuel pump and get going again. But modern ones like your Mazda often don't, and priming them involves a specific procedure to get the fresh fuel from the tank to the engine. Most workshops will be able to carry out this job for you, but simply continuing to crank the engine with your fingers crossed will do nothing more than flatten the battery.

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    Mazda 3 2008: Is it a good buy for $10,000?

    A 2008 Mazda 3 Neo would be a good choice, but I would be trying to get it for $8500-$9000, $10,000 is too much unless it is a very low mileage example. Others to consider would be the Honda Civic VTi, which would be my preference, and the Hyundai Elantra.

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    Best first car options?

    Do not buy a Cruze, or buy a European brand. They will prove costly. It's best to go for the cars that are well proven over many years. The Lancer is a good one, but so too is the Toyota Yaris or Corolla, Suzuki Swift, Mazda2 or 3, or Mitsubishi Colt.

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    * Price is the median price of 180 listings for the 3 2008 for sale in the last 6 months. The Price excludes costs such as stamp duty, other government charges and options.

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