2014 Mazda 3

[kirito]

Guys, what's your idling rpm when engine is fully warmed up w/ no aircon? Noticed mine at 800 whereas it was just 700 from previous weeks.

[istan]

Guys, what's your idling rpm when engine is fully warmed up w/ no aircon? Noticed mine at 800 whereas it was just 700 from previous weeks.

Maybe its just a dirtier air filter.

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Guys, what's your idling rpm when engine is fully warmed up w/ no aircon? Noticed mine at 800 whereas it was just 700 from previous weeks.

Maybe its just a dirtier air filter.

[travajante]

I always ask Shell to clean it. =)

But their squeegee drips all over.

[testament11]

hi, may powerfold ba un side mirrors ng mazda 3? btw its a 2.0 maxx model tnx

2.0 Maxx? Are you talking of the 2nd gen Mazda 3, the one prior to the Skyactiv 3?

[aRTie]

2.0 Maxx? Are you talking of the 2nd gen Mazda 3, the one prior to the Skyactiv 3?

hindi kaya nasa Australia si sir? There never was a 2.0 Maxx released in PH, even on 2nd gen

[travajante]

Maxx here, to me, ranks higher in deceitful names than the mazda3 speed. I innocently thought twas some special limited edition or something. Me, the hobo gullible.....i couldn't believe they extended the MZR's run.
I'm almost positive though that every Maxx Mown3r out there was not lectured thoroughly on what SkyActiv is all about. This honestly saddens me.

[aRTie]

I'm almost positive though that every Maxx Mown3r out there was not lectured thoroughly on what SkyActiv is all about. This honestly saddens me.

The thing is, I think majority of car buyers don't care what's under the hood. I'd bet that most drivers in PH don't even know the compression ratio of the car they are driving, or even know what that means. Even if you tell them that skyactiv has 13:1/14:1 ratio, that won't give as much impact as saying that this unit is a lot cheaper.

I believe you can buy the 1.6 MZR Maxx at around 100k less than the 1.5l Sky in cash. For me, it is still a good alternative especially if you are shopping around for subcompacts. Also, 100k is a lot of money. For some (including me), that's already 2 years worth of gas.


Just my opinion sir trav. i don't have a 3rd gen yet, hopefully by next year :D

[Hot Hatch]

But their squeegee drips all over.

Haha.. Nahuli mo pa yun, bro travajante, certified ka! =)

[vinrem]

I clean the car everyday, too much dust where I'm living 😞, if it won't rain, I just use a microfiber duster, if it rains kahit na konti lng, I wash the car, sometimes I wonder baka sa sobrang wash ko ay baka masira ang paint 😥😥😥

[travajante]

Haha.. Nahuli mo pa yun, bro travajante, certified ka! =)

Haha....I know not many remember Gil Grissom.... I can so very well relate to his eccentricities.:D

[travajante]

I clean the car everyday, too much dust where I'm living 😞, if it won't rain, I just use a microfiber duster, if it rains kahit na konti lng, I wash the car, sometimes I wonder baka sa sobrang wash ko ay baka masira ang paint 😥😥😥

Don't worry, you're not alone, vinrem sir.:D
Just make sure you use the 2 or 3 bucket method or.....let this be your gospel:
http://tsikot.com/forums/auto-painting-detailingtalk-157/tamang-oc-lang-newbies-guide-car-appearance-maintenance-77542/

[travajante]

The thing is, I think majority of car buyers don't care what's under the hood. I'd bet that most drivers in PH don't even know the compression ratio of the car they are driving, or even know what that means. Even if you tell them that skyactiv has 13:1/14:1 ratio, that won't give as much impact as saying that this unit is a lot cheaper.

I believe you can buy the 1.6 MZR Maxx at around 100k less than the 1.5l Sky in cash. For me, it is still a good alternative especially if you are shopping around for subcompacts. Also, 100k is a lot of money. For some (including me), that's already 2 years worth of gas.


Just my opinion sir trav. i don't have a 3rd gen yet, hopefully by next year :D

Truly respect opinions, aRTie sir!
I will never pretend to be gifted w/ marketing savvy.
I'm sure Mazda has to fill the gaps to cover competition & the void left by unavailability of Sky units....& Maxx owners will never know what they're missing.....
Is ignorance really bliss?
This 1 is for Berjaya to answer!:D

[vinrem]

Yes, I agree sir Travs, mzr Maxx owners will never know what they're missing.

[JohnM]

Yes, I agree sir Travs, mzr Maxx owners will never know what they're missing.

They'll feel it in their wallets though. The previous gen's engine and tranny are not as efficient as the Skyactiv system. Still 100k is 100k.

[travajante]

Yes, I agree sir Travs, mzr Maxx owners will never know what they're missing.

And should they slap on some rims & install ModFath3r's DRLs, they might even think us, Sky Mown3rs, as the biggest suckers.:D
Just kiddin' guys....Sky or not, we're all brothers here.

[vinrem]

My dream are installing those nice led headlight and rear lights 😂

[Yatta]

hindi kaya nasa Australia si sir? There never was a 2.0 Maxx released in PH, even on 2nd gen

Australian nga yan. The Maxx is the mid-level trim of the Aussie Mz3.

[testament11]

Truly respect opinions, aRTie sir!
I will never pretend to be gifted w/ marketing savvy.
I'm sure Mazda has to fill the gaps to cover competition & the void left by unavailability of Sky units....& Maxx owners will never know what they're missing.....
Is ignorance really bliss?
This 1 is for Berjaya to answer!:D

Brah, Boss Steven already answered this question on the FB group.

But, the Maxx model today has very nice looking rims! Looks better than what the 1.5V has. Saw one display model at V-Mall Greenhills and my friend, who has a 1.5V HB said "Bakit mas maganda rims nito kesa sa akin eh hindi naman ito Skyactiv?"

The rim is multi spoke in gunmetal finish. The size, 16"...

[JohnM]

But, the Maxx model today has very nice looking rims! Looks better than what the 1.5V has. Saw one display model at V-Mall Greenhills and my friend, who has a 1.5V HB said "Bakit mas maganda rims nito kesa sa akin eh hindi naman ito Skyactiv?"

The rim is multi spoke in gunmetal finish. The size, 16"...

Saw that Maxx also last weekend. Baka upgraded rims na yan.

[Joseph Madera]

Saw that Maxx also last weekend. Baka upgraded rims na yan.

nakita ko ito from mazda QA upgraded rims daw worth 20k sa maxx pwede rin raw sa 1.5 ewan ko lang kung same price