2014 Mazda 3

[jut703]

On second thought, is it worth it to buy the mazda3 speed, or even the regular mazda 3 2.0 given that you can already buy an suv at that price point?

It depends on your needs. Most people will go for the SUV especially since you can already get a Montero Sport GLX for that price.

If I had a 1.3M budget, I'd also get a Montero. Then just get a secondhand sedan for fun drives.

I love the Mazda 3 and I take spirited drives more often than most, but the Montero is just so practical and affordable that it's so hard to ignore.

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[mang_pogs]

Right, I think practicality wise suv is the way to go. Anybody here who would argue to get the mazda 3 over an suv?

*Artie - yah saw that bose specs. Very nice. I just didnt have the chance to try it inside the car. I wonder how it sounds comparing to the original speakers of 2.0. The dvd is a welcome addition would be fun to play some mtvs while driving :D .

[ratchet23]

How about the value proposition of the 2.0 R Sedan * 1.195M? What do you guys think? all I got to haggle is free 3 year LTO and no DI.

[jut703]

How about the value proposition of the 2.0 R Sedan * 1.195M? What do you guys think? all I got to haggle is free 3 year LTO and no DI.

Still really depends on what you're looking for. The Montero GLX is only 1.3M with big discounts so the difference between that and the Mazda 3 is less than 200k..


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[yaxbo]

Hi guys, I test drove a mazda 2.0R sedan and was really satisfied with the power and handling. But I felt a strong vibration when I was about to park it. The vibration is felt in idle even on the passenger side. The feeling is like the engine is idling low or misfiring. The mileage of the test drive car was around 4.5k. What I did is to turn off the engine and started it again then the vibration went away.

Did anyone experience this? I am really contemplating to get the mazda but the vibration I felt is what's holding me back. I'm not sure if this would be a problem long-term since I owned a mazda familia before and it had some idling issues as well.

Thanks in advance.

[NewbDriver]

Hi guys, I test drove a mazda 2.0R sedan and was really satisfied with the power and handling. But I felt a strong vibration when I was about to park it. The vibration is felt in idle even on the passenger side. The feeling is like the engine is idling low or misfiring. The mileage of the test drive car was around 4.5k. What I did is to turn off the engine and started it again then the vibration went away.

Did anyone experience this? I am really contemplating to get the mazda but the vibration I felt is what's holding me back. I'm not sure if this would be a problem long-term since I owned a mazda familia before and it had some idling issues as well.

Thanks in advance.

I experience this a little bit in my 1.5 as well during idling.
I'm not sure if I just didn't notice it at first, but mine goes away after a while then goes back. I don't think it's (general engine) misfiring as there seems to be no problem with acceleration. Unless the timing is off on low idle.

I'll have the casa check it up when it goes for PMS.

[jut703]

Right, I think practicality wise suv is the way to go. Anybody here who would argue to get the mazda 3 over an suv?

Much better handling, more power, more comfortable ride, more refined interior, more features.

If have an SUV already in your garage, the Mazda 3 is the best second car I can think of for the price.

If you asked me a year ago, I'd have taken the Mazda 3 in a heartbeat since I'm the target demographic, but for some reason the practicality of the Montero marginally trumps the driving fun of the Mazda 3.



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[mang_pogs]

Still really depends on what you're looking for. The Montero GLX is only 1.3M with big discounts so the difference between that and the Mazda 3 is less than 200k..


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Right, if you have the chance to purchase a 1.3m car, would you pass up on buying the mazda 3 and follow the practical side you? Or would you rather get that car now that will satisfy ur daily driving experience? You may have the desire to get the car that you want now but i guess long term, practicality would matter.. it would be a hard decision if u think about it. but at the end of the day, you should be happy with the purchase, regardless what you get.. (i think im gonna go with mazda with that last statement :D)

Anybody here with recent fuel consumption figures driving their mazda 3 2.0? And how😕 the driving experience so far?

[MDB]

Right, if you have the chance to purchase a 1.3m car, would you pass up on buying the mazda 3 and follow the practical side you? Or would you rather get that car now that will satisfy ur daily driving experience? You may have the desire to get the car that you want now but i guess long term, practicality would matter.. it would be a hard decision if u think about it. but at the end of the day, you should be happy with the purchase, regardless what you get.. (i think im gonna go with mazda with that last statement :D)

Anybody here with recent fuel consumption figures driving their mazda 3 2.0? And how�� the driving experience so far?

We get 11.3L/100km on a mixed highway/city driving. Driving experience is amazing especially on spirited drives. Our 2.0 R sedan (deep crystal blue) has been with us for almost 3 months with 2000 km.

Choosing between Mazda 3 and Montero, it's a no brainer for us since our old drive is an Innova.

[subzro14]

I have the 2.0 hatch. So far, after 10 full tanks, I have an average of 7.9 km/l. This is mostly city driving (once ko pa lang nadala out of town). Everyday route is Pasig-C5-BGC-Makati and back (average speed is 11-14 kph). The highest I got is 9.5 km/l while the lowest is 6.95 km/l.

Hope this helps :D

[mang_pogs]

Hmm, that's an average of 8-9km/liter. A far cry from mazda's press release of 14-16 km/l for the 2.0.. i wonder if that will still improve after sometime.. thought the i-stop ans i-eloop would make a lot of difference.. now im having 2nd thoughts :/ Our vios is averaging 15km/l combined city and highway (edsa-slex). But how's ur driving experience so far? Is it really fun to drive? How different is it to drive a mazda 3 vs the altis or civic?

[mang_pogs]

Choosing between Mazda 3 and Montero, it's a no brainer for us since our old drive is an Innova.

What do you mean by spirited drives pardon my ignorance. Given ur experience with mazda 3 now.. would you still choose it over montero say you don't have the innova before?

[jut703]

What do you mean by spirited drives pardon my ignorance. Given ur experience with mazda 3 now.. would you still choose it over montero say you don't have the innova before?

Spirited drives - think going down Tagaytay with no other cars oncoming, taking a corner at speed and flooring it whenever the roads are straight enough.

In tagalog, hataw.

[MDB]

What do you mean by spirited drives pardon my ignorance. Given ur experience with mazda 3 now.. would you still choose it over montero say you don't have the innova before?

Jut703 is right. Masarap siya ihataw. When you fully depress the gas pedal, it will not go down all the way to the floor when normal pressure is applied. Push a little bit more and you will hear a click that activates the kickdown switch and that's where the fun starts.

It depends on the reason why you're in the market for a new ride. If I didn't have the Innova, I would still get the Mazda 3 over the Montero since my objective was to get a car. I could consider getting an SUV on the next vehicle purchase. MU-X or Trailblazer perhaps.

In hindsight, if we added a little more to the budget, we could have gotten the lower variant Camry.

[mang_pogs]

I see, if I buy one, hopefully in the next two weeks, I would try that spirited driving I guess you won't have the same fun experience with the 1.5 variant?
By the way, *MDB, what color is ur mz3? And would u consider buying the mazda 3 speed if it was offered 3months ago?

[MDB]

I see, if I buy one, hopefully in the next two weeks, I would try that spirited driving I guess you won't have the same fun experience with the 1.5 variant?
By the way, *MDB, what color is ur mz3? And would u consider buying the mazda 3 speed if it was offered 3months ago?

We have the deep crystal blue. Do the dealers say that all colors are currently available?

I'm not sure if the 1.5 variant also has the kickdown switch. Ask your Sales agent to be sure.

I would still choose the regular 2.0R over the Mazda 3 Speed. Considering it's price, it would bring me closer to the Camry.

[mang_pogs]

Got it!
I saw a mazda 3 1.5 aluminum metalic in covered parking area earlier this afternoon and it looks stunning! Which is better for u guys, red or aluminum?

Also, is the price diff b/w the 1.5 and 2.0 variant super sulit if you get the higher priced 2.0 variant? From the outside not much of a difference, unless you get the mazda speed. Infact you may not be able to tell if it's a 2.0 variant unless you notice the rim size. What do u guys think?

[NewbDriver]

Got it!
I saw a mazda 3 1.5 aluminum metalic in covered parking area earlier this afternoon and it looks stunning! Which is better for u guys, red or aluminum?

Also, is the price diff b/w the 1.5 and 2.0 variant super sulit if you get the higher priced 2.0 variant? From the outside not much of a difference, unless you get the mazda speed. Infact you may not be able to tell if it's a 2.0 variant unless you notice the rim size. What do u guys think?

Red pa rin mas maganda for me. Red looks good in any lighting condition. The aluminum looks washed out in extreme brightness (during the summer days when Mazda promoted the Mazda 3 in BGC), and perhaps during heavy downpour.

I have the 1.5 and if I only had an extra amount of money, I would have gotten the 2.0.
The seats are great, sunroof, i-stop/i-eloop, larger rims (pero mas maganda ride comfort ni 1.5 because of smaller rims)
Although I am not a fan of the raising HUD.

[LeoMarley]

At night you'll notice since the 2.0 has a projector headlight afaik.


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[mang_pogs]

Red pa rin mas maganda for me. Red looks good in any lighting condition. The aluminum looks washed out in extreme brightness (during the summer days when Mazda promoted the Mazda 3 in BGC), and perhaps during heavy downpour.

Good point. I think lighting condition is a huge factor. In covered areas the aluminum metalic looks very good, the yuppie/executive looking. Saw one test drive aluminum metalic which looks faded in the open parking lot. Or maybe its just really too dusty.. hmmm. But If i were to choose its either the aluminum metalic or red. What color did u choose btw?