2014 Mazda 3

**travajante** · January 26th, 2019 10:56 PM

Here's a good BM/BN DIY Oil Change vid:
How to Change Your Oil for Beginners (2016 Mazda 3) - YouTube

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**go-to-guy** · January 27th, 2019 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Here's a good BM/BN DIY Oil Change vid:
How to Change Your Oil for Beginners (2016 Mazda 3) - YouTube

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Thanks! Though I won't do it on my own anytime soon, it's good to atleast be familiar with it when the time comes.[emoji4]

Originally Posted by travajante

Looking at relative costs between US & Ph pricing, the new BP is expected to be priced much higher than the current BN when they land.
They'll get the same proven Skyactiv engines. AWD offerings? Highly unlikely. The changes raise the Premium feel notches higher. They've opted to 'downgrade' the rear from multi-link to torsion beam to reduce noise, weight & cost, & to increase space out back. Dave Coleman, Mazda's development engineer, explains why the beam is really an upgrade here:
Mazda 3 AWD 2019 | What you need to know about it's AWD system! - YouTube

Buy cheaper the current proven BN? Or wait for when & who knows how much the new BP?
The 'old' gen3 is sorted, figured & aging very gracefully. The great thing about grabbing a new generation model is the novelty of new...BUT, there's a minor thing you should prepare for when getting one early....the risk of having unseen issues pop that manufacturers usually sort thru TSBs & mid cycle refreshes.
Hope this helps you decide....Grats & welcoM3 to the Mown3rship!!![emoji4]

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Very well said. Though the 2014 Mazda 3's didn't really have any major issues. If i were to get the next gen Mazda3 and I'm not in a hurry, I'll get the facelifted/refreshed one.

**travajante** · January 27th, 2019 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by go-to-guy

Thanks! Though I won't do it on my own anytime soon, it's good to atleast be familiar with it when the time comes.[emoji4]Very well said. Though the 2014 Mazda 3's didn't really have any major issues. If i were to get the next gen Mazda3 and I'm not in a hurry, I'll get the facelifted/refreshed one.

Ahhhh...some good wishful thinking....the late gen4 might get the boosted 2.5...who knows?[emoji4]

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**travajante** · January 27th, 2019 11:09 PM

Drive reviews are coming in....And, SURPRISE!!!!....The beam hasn't been received negatively...
From: 219 Mazda 3 First Drive Review: Advancing the Compact-Car Art | Automobile Magazine

"A significant change with this new chassis is deletion of the multilink independent rear suspension in favor of a patent-pending torsion-bar arrangement. Whether this has to do with cost, packaging, or Mazda’s screed about the car as an extension of the driver’s body and soul is unclear. Anyway, we have no complaints about handling, and the predictive and stability-enhancing G-Vectoring Control Plus is standard even on base models. The car turns in smartly on the stiff chassis and is imperturbable. The 18-inch, low-profile Toyo Proxes all-season tires were acceptable in terms of grip, and ride quality exceeds expectations. Meanwhile, the brake pedal is firm and progressive in the Porsche fashion, and it’s easy to bring the sedan to a stop without bobbling your passenger’s head."

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**JohnM** · January 29th, 2019 09:06 PM

New toy :D

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**travajante** · January 29th, 2019 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

New toy :D

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Nice! Grats![emoji4]

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**JohnM** · January 29th, 2019 09:36 PM

Replaced the Boost display with Voltage. Dyahe

**travajante** · January 29th, 2019 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

Replaced the Boost display with Voltage. Dyahe

Try accessing transmission temp.

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**JohnM** · January 29th, 2019 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Try accessing transmission temp.

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Good idea! Added Method 1. Will test tomorrow.

**StockEngine** · January 29th, 2019 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Drive reviews are coming in....And, SURPRISE!!!!....The beam hasn't been received negatively...
From: 219 Mazda 3 First Drive Review: Advancing the Compact-Car Art | Automobile Magazine

"A significant change with this new chassis is deletion of the multilink independent rear suspension in favor of a patent-pending torsion-bar arrangement. Whether this has to do with cost, packaging, or Mazda’s screed about the car as an extension of the driver’s body and soul is unclear. Anyway, we have no complaints about handling, and the predictive and stability-enhancing G-Vectoring Control Plus is standard even on base models. The car turns in smartly on the stiff chassis and is imperturbable. The 18-inch, low-profile Toyo Proxes all-season tires were acceptable in terms of grip, and ride quality exceeds expectations. Meanwhile, the brake pedal is firm and progressive in the Porsche fashion, and it’s easy to bring the sedan to a stop without bobbling your passenger’s head."

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torsion beam.