2014 Mazda 3

[travajante]

grabe ang tagal..

zoomed long routes.

How wide was your grin, sir?

[travajante]

The Best Car Interior Available for Under $30,000 Is in a Mazda

Michael Simari

BY*MIKE SUTTON

FEB 24, 2017

The*Mazda 3*is a model of simplified excellence; an affordable, everyday car that's stirring to operate and pleasing to sit in. While our praise, including two consecutive 10Best awards, often highlights the car's tossable chassis and eager engine, it's the 3's interior that allows its driver to fully enjoy those elements.

That's no small feat given the Mazda's pricing, but the 3's cabin is as clever as it is classy. Mazda nailed the seating position and primary-control relationships. And the 3's minor controls are designed to minimize driver distraction, allowing eyes to stay on the road. In Touring and Grand Touring 3s, a flip-up screen atop the instruments places vehicle speed right in the driver's sightline, while a large central tachometer dominates the cluster. The navigation-and-entertainment unit takes its cues from luxury cars, with a bright, seven-inch center screen parked high on the dash and controlled via an intuitive knob on the console, or, if you prefer, by tapping the screen itself.

Mazda's interior décor is well-wrought, clean yet interesting, and has just enough detailing to feel upscale but not overdone, much like the 3 as a whole. It'd still be a good car if it had a simpler—and cheaper—cabin, but the fact that it doesn't is, in part, what makes the 3 such a winner.

The Best Car Interior Available for Under $3, Is in a Mazda

[carnage]

4600 lang sir! Kung sakaling bumigay sa akin within 1 year, ok lang sa akin kesa naman sa overpriced Motolite battery ng casa.

Sir, pwede malaman exact model ng Amaron battery gamit mo? Need to replace mine for M3 2.0R bought May 2014. So lapit na rin mag-3 yrs stock batt ko. I'm already getting the 'battery management system malfunction' warning signal.

I've checked with Makati branch, aside from the motolite battery cost, they also charge 2K+ for reprogramming of car computer. Pasig branch didn't mention any cost for reprogramming. Appreciate much if anybody can confirm on the cost. Thanks.

[travajante]

Sir, pwede malaman exact model ng Amaron battery gamit mo? Need to replace mine for M3 2.0R bought May 2014. So lapit na rin mag-3 yrs stock batt ko. I'm already getting the 'battery management system malfunction' warning signal.

I've checked with Makati branch, aside from the motolite battery cost, they also charge 2K+ for reprogramming of car computer. Pasig branch didn't mention any cost for reprogramming. Appreciate much if anybody can confirm on the cost. Thanks.

1SM, N75D23L should be identical to stock batt size. I hope Amaron will be worthy experiment. Start/Stop batts are best AGM or at least, EFB....of which a world renowned brand will make available locally.
Please keep us posted on the Amaron endurance w/ iStop....one for the archives. Thanks.

[carnage]

1SM, N75D23L should be identical to stock batt size. I hope Amaron will be worthy experiment. Start/Stop batts are best AGM or at least, EFB....of which a world renowned brand will make available locally.
Please keep us posted on the Amaron endurance w/ iStop....one for the archives. Thanks.

Salamat Sir for the reply! Can't find 1SM, N75D23L in Amaron website. Panasonic ba to?

[travajante]

Salamat Sir for the reply! Can't find 1SM, N75D23L in dili mi mudayon guru sa recla kay gamay ra in the future. i will just update u boss if fix na among planAmaron website. Panasonic ba to?

Check Amaron Pro 2SNF....

[RedlineJunkie]

My M3 came out of the dealer with 44psi on all tires. I know Mazda recommends 36psi with 1 or 2 passengers and 41psi front and 46psi back when loaded with 5 passengers with cargo. Should I keep it at 44psi or should I already drop the tire pressure? What's your tire pressure tsikoteers?

Sent from Nokia 3210.

[StockEngine]

the idiots of dealerships dont check the tire pressure. tingin lng sila kung meron gas gas. drop to recommended tire pressure. that 44psi is transport pressure.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tsikot Forums mobile app

[Walter]

Follow the tire pressure indicated near the driver's door lower area ...

[dr. d]

My M3 came out of the dealer with 44psi on all tires. I know Mazda recommends 36psi with 1 or 2 passengers and 41psi front and 46psi back when loaded with 5 passengers with cargo. Should I keep it at 44psi or should I already drop the tire pressure? What's your tire pressure tsikoteers?

Sent from Nokia 3210.

drop the pressures, sir, to the recommended numbers.
many brand new car deliveries suffer from the same condition.
i believe the over-inflation was intentional on their part.
reasons... reasons...

[mp88]

It's 2014 Mazda 3 2.0 model (skyactive). Mileage is already * 60,000.

*travajante - yes sir will keep you guys posted.

Diagnosis on tranny and engine malfunction is ignition coil needs replacement. ordered parts estimate 2weeks. :$ Anybody had trouble with ignition coil before?

Off topic, if battery is starting to fail, will there be any warning signs in our dashboard? If yes what's the sign? Thanks!

[travajante]

Diagnosis on tranny and engine malfunction is ignition coil needs replacement. ordered parts estimate 2weeks. :$ Anybody had trouble with ignition coil before?

Off topic, if battery is starting to fail, will there be any warning signs in our dashboard? If yes what's the sign? Thanks!

That's relieving news! Ignition coils do fail. Diagnosed & replaced 1 on a buddy's petrol Prado. He bought used & it worked. First I've heard on our model though. It's minor if that's the cause of troubles. Warranty still covers you, so you're good. New OE ones on eBay are sub$100ea. Used ones are around $30.
A failing batt does give crazy symptoms on cars' dashes. Sometimes gauge pointers go crazy. On mine, it just failed to start. Weak cranking. Let the dealership do a batt health check. Please let us know.

[Walter]

Ignition coil defect on a 3 year old vehicle? ... that's too early ...

[dr. d]

Ignition coil defect on a 3 year old vehicle? ... that's too early ...

i am curious.
is it really an ignition coil, as in, wire wound around a metal core?
or is it solid state?

[travajante]

Not the old school coil.

[travajante]

Ignition coil defect on a 3 year old vehicle? ... that's too early ...

Flukes happen. The Prado that had a faulty coil was young & had just 30ish k kms clocked.

[buknoii]

guys noticed any changes on your M3's performance when changing to either 17 or 18 inches rims? any changes on the ride quality when driving to cement or asphalt road?

want to change my 16's to either 17 or 18.. any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated ohh also neede ba tlaga I breakin even with this new cars? speed limits here in Davao are super strict hehe

zoomed long routes.

[travajante]

guys noticed any changes on your M3's performance when changing to either 17 or 18 inches rims? any changes on the ride quality when driving to cement or asphalt road?

want to change my 16's to either 17 or 18.. any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated ohh also neede ba tlaga I breakin even with this new cars? speed limits here in Davao are super strict hehe

zoomed long routes.

If you're upsizing, look for lighter wheels to bring the wheel-tire combo weight as light or lighter than the 16s. Decreased unsprung rotational mass is 1 of the easiest ways to get your car be more responsive in power, steering & braking. Reduced tirewall height will naturally compromise comfort....but w/ our 3s, not by much. Many are even on 19s.
You'll be fine. Go for a good light branded one that fits your budget. Check our very own...Rota.

[travajante]

needed ba talaga Ibreakin even with this new cars? speed limits here in Davao are super strict hehe

It's really easy & pretty basic.

Your car will thank you for a proper break-in.

[travajante]

If you've yet to install your TEMPORARY or Permanent LTO plate & wish to show that pretty kodo grille or spare it from drilling holes....
Still available.....
The Original No-Drill Plate Relocators!
Custom-designed for Quick & Easy DIY. Secure. Self-centering. Self-aligning. No holes. No special tools needed.

Comes w/ Ph-spec frame pre-fitted w/ LTO-ready fixed nuts for added ease, theft resistance & peace of mind.
Plate won't rest on bumper...no scratch risk...


2017 Facelift M3 model. Shows that beautiful revised & completely bladed grille. Installs on models w/ or w/o aero lip.


'14-'16 Pre-Facelift M3 model.

These are the same kits shipped to the US, Sg & Europe.


Skyactive M2 DJ model...spares that CF inspired grille band from drilling.


For details, please email
satravajante*gmail.com
Thanks!