My daughter’s going away to college soon, and I want to get her a car that’s sensible, safe, and dependable. I’m considering surprising her with a Mazda 3—are they a good reliable choice for a college student?
The 3 is rated an above-average 4/5 by RepairPal, and is ranked 9th out of 36 for compact cars as far as reliability goes. Major issues are uncommon for the Mazda 3, so it’s a great worry-free choice for a college student that should last well beyond graduation day.
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