2014 Mazda 3

[vinrem]

Arrived home last night from trip to Shanghai, it was truly an experience that I won't forget, mz3 GPS works great at the expressways telling me where all the speed cameras are located and the speed limits but once we arrived shanghai, it got confused and I ended up driving thru a bus lane and the result was me being deducted 3 penalty points by the traffic police.

Anyway, total distance travelled is 581kms (round trip), used 33.81liters of fuel for an average of 17.18li/km (manual computation), average speed around 80kph, but sometimes I let it reach 120kph

[travajante]

Arrived home last night from trip to Shanghai, it was truly an experience that I won't forget, mz3 GPS works great at the expressways telling me where all the speed cameras are located and the speed limits but once we arrived shanghai, it got confused and I ended up driving thru a bus lane and the result was me being deducted 3 penalty points by the traffic police.

Anyway, total distance travelled is 581kms (round trip), used 33.81liters of fuel for an average of 17.18li/km (manual computation), average speed around 80kph, but sometimes I let it reach 120kph

Wish we had those roads here.

[wrence]

Been arranging 2.0R purchased for this month, still having second thought on discount for subaru xv though. Any two cents guys? i hiked mountains probably just 6 times a year.

[testament11]

Been arranging 2.0R purchased for this month, still having second thought on discount for subaru xv though. Any two cents guys? i hiked mountains probably just 6 times a year.

Well, it will depend na yan sa taste mo. Not an apple to apple comparison dahil magkaibang category sila. Siguro choose between height and sportiness nalang ang masasabi ko dito. Height on the XV, sporty on the Mz3

[JohnM]

Well, it will depend na yan sa taste mo. Not an apple to apple comparison dahil magkaibang category sila. Siguro choose between height and sportiness nalang ang masasabi ko dito. Height on the XV, sporty on the Mz3

Niky said that he likes driving the XV more than the Impreza

[bongzzz]

Been arranging 2.0R purchased for this month, still having second thought on discount for subaru xv though. Any two cents guys? i hiked mountains probably just 6 times a year.

shortlisted the XV more than a year ago together with my 2.0R hatch. Back then the price was somewhat prohibitive since I'm planning on buying cash, but few months after I bought my Mazda3, the XV's price was sliced and leveled with the M3 2.0 that I almost regret it came late(the XV). But I'm still satisfied with my decision, driving one is effortless that I wouldn't mind driving it for 17 hours during road trips.

[wrence]

Well, it will depend na yan sa taste mo. Not an apple to apple comparison dahil magkaibang category sila. Siguro choose between height and sportiness nalang ang masasabi ko dito. Height on the XV, sporty on the Mz3

Thanks man, is 120k insurance premium for 5 years just right for the price of 2.0R? Pardon my query, aiming for my first car.

[travajante]

Been arranging 2.0R purchased for this month, still having second thought on discount for subaru xv though. Any two cents guys? i hiked mountains probably just 6 times a year.

Brothah Testa was on point...you're comparing apples & oranges...(literally if you talk colors:D).
I honestly looked into the XV when it launched.
Utilitarian 1st came to mind.... designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
If it's your lone car, go for the 'orange'.

In my case, I needed an easy econobox/daily hauler. The hobo 1.5M3 gave me way way more than just those....plus the unwelcomed addiction I couldn't kick.
Seldom does a new car thrill me this long really, I'm even surprised.
Subaru's biggest turn off? That ticking time bomb CVT...I'm running as far away from those.
Oh, you must be aware this is an M3 forum....not the best place to seek unbiased advice. Don't get swayed by mutants here!:D
I kid....hehe.
Usually, we're torn between need & want.
In my case, I needed & wanted the same. 'Apple' won hands down, but I got the silver version as red just isn't me. ....Absolutely no regrets!:D

[jp923]

They're absolutely correct. For me it will depend on how I'll mainly use the car. But hands down on your choices sir! We also have a subie forester in the family and having driven both, (m3 for a good 15min) I dont think you'll regret whichever one you choose. But the mazda 3 is a damn good looking ***y beast :D

[wrence]

Brothah Testa was on point...you're comparing apples & oranges...(literally if you talk colors:D).
I honestly looked into the XV when it launched.
Utilitarian 1st came to mind.... designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
If it's your lone car, go for the 'orange'.

In my case, I needed an easy econobox/daily hauler. The hobo 1.5M3 gave me way way more than just those....plus the unwelcomed addiction I couldn't kick.
Seldom does a new car thrill me this long really, I'm even surprised.
Subaru's biggest turn off? That ticking time bomb CVT...I'm running as far away from those.
Oh, you must be aware this is an M3 forum....not the best place to seek unbiased advice. Don't get swayed by mutants here!:D
I kid....hehe.
Usually, we're torn between need & want.
In my case, I needed & wanted the same. 'Apple' won hands down, but I got the silver version as red just isn't me. ....Absolutely no regrets!:D

Thanks much Trav for the inputs, me and my colleagues were also fans of this new M3 too..ohh the wants and needs situation haha.. You're advices are sensible and humurous! Appreciate it. Yup would be a lone car.. Afraid of a pretty M3 being abused of our offroad like city streets might reconsider 1.5V na lang. Silver also

[wrence]

They're absolutely correct. For me it will depend on how I'll mainly use the car. But hands down on your choices sir! We also have a subie forester in the family and having driven both, (m3 for a good 15min) I dont think you'll regret whichever one you choose. But the mazda 3 is a damn good looking ***y beast :D

Damn good looking ***y beast indeed! Hehe! Thanks for your inputs sir

[balongbalong]

guys baka lang alam nyo san nakakabili ng orig accessories for our m3.

i want the rubber floor mats from factory and the metal foot rest pedal.

may nag iimport ba dito sa forums?

[travajante]

Thanks much Trav for the inputs, me and my colleagues were also fans of this new M3 too..ohh the wants and needs situation haha.. You're advices are sensible and humurous! Appreciate it. Yup would be a lone car.. Afraid of a pretty M3 being abused of our offroad like city streets might reconsider 1.5V na lang. Silver also

AnytiM3 sir. Should fate twist you to land a silver hobo, GrandMast3r Geo will be all too pleased!:D

[Geo_S]

Still Soul Red is my first choice bro Travs. Hehe. Mast3r JaM3s keeps on insinuating that it's my favorite where in fact that's the only color he knows. Haha. 😁😁
Anyhow, silver is still a great choice! 👍

[travajante]

Still Soul Red is my first choice bro Travs. Hehe. Mast3r JaM3s keeps on insinuating that it's my favorite where in fact that's the only color he knows. Haha. 😁😁
Anyhow, silver is still a great choice! 👍

You know I was just playing w/ yah, brah!
We, the happy hobos!:D

[Geo_S]

You know I was just playing w/ yah, brah!
We, the happy hobos!:D

Aside from silver & soul red, in no particular order white, black, midnight blue were also my choices but i went with the classic color (other than grey). Fortunately titanium flash was not yet available so it was one less choice to worry about.

Mast3r JaM3s wouldn't consider any other color, do you? 😂😂😂

[travajante]

Gotta warn you, wrence sir....I dunno if I'm the only 1 who has sensed this, but there's that eerie feeling of uncomfortably haunting stares from everyone everywhere...Either it's lost sanity, gained paranoia....or it's just that car.:D
You'll be safer w/ the XV as noone will give it a 2nd glance.:D....right, GrandMast3r Geo brah?

[travajante]

Aside from silver & soul red, in no particular order white, black, midnight blue were also my choices but i went with the classic color (other than grey). Fortunately titanium flash was not yet available so it was one less choice to worry about.

Mast3r JaM3s wouldn't consider any other color, do you? 😂😂😂

I'm color blind. Everything looks silver to me, brah.:D

[wrence]

Gotta warn you, wrence sir....I dunno if I'm the only 1 who has sensed this, but there's that eerie feeling of uncomfortably haunting stares from everyone everywhere...Either it's lost sanity, gained paranoia....or it's just that car.:D
You'll be safer w/ the XV as noone will give it a 2nd glance.:D....right, GrandMast3r Geo brah?

Yes sir, those mean looks, oh no im not used to getting much attention.. Not my personality.

Glad to know i have the same situation with other guys here.. * sir bongzz nice input on drivability coz im a newbie in driving thats why i am concerned on driving a beautiful machine it would hurt my feeling and my pocket and yeah road tripping will be a topmost activity for me also

[travajante]

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This is Mathew Wilson's quoted message:

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Price will be according to amount of people interested.
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