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Is a Mazda 3 a good first car?

My daughter wants to buy her first car, so I thought I’d carry out my parental duty by giving her a helping hand. She has her eye on a Mazda 3, which I’m fairly certain is a good option for a young driver, but I want to make sure. Is the Mazda 3 a solid first car?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Helping your daughter
buy her first car
is definitely a lovely gesture. Fortunately, the Mazda 3 is a good first car for many reasons and is certainly something you can put on your radar.
Some of the top attributes that make the Mazda 3 a good first car include:
  • Cheap car insurance
    , whether you buy a new or used model
  • Top Safety Pick+ distinction from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
  • Affordable entry price
  • Cheap to maintain, as most mechanics are familiar with the car and parts are readily available
  • Around 30 mpg
  • Available all-wheel drive adds another layer of protection and handling for your daughter
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