2014 Mazda 3

[bugsmobile]

Yes sir its bone stock... leather seats are pristine.. you can clearly see that its been rarely used.

Carpet inside is very clean same with rear compartment. Tires are very thick dunlop sport maxx. Is this the original tires?

Check the age of the tires, if those are original ones, you might need to change them soon.

[yapoy86]

Mazda i-STOP - Start-stop system - YouTube

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Based from the video the conditions for the i-stop during my test were not met.. A/C is set to min temp and the duration is not enough to warm the engine to its operating temp

[jojopad]

Heavy na ba ang mazda 6? mahal ng registration nito pag ganito.

Surprisingly, kahit malapad and mahaba ang mazda 3, Light pa din ang categorization nya kaya mura lang registration. unlike civic and altis nasa medium category na.

My 2018 Mazda3 HB 2.0Li is denominated as car medium with gross weight of 1800kg. Perhaps the 1.5Li is lighter.

The 1st gen Mazda3 1.6Li gross weight is 1490, denominated as car light.

[yapoy86]

If it sounds like "tok", most likely needs a spring insulator. It's like a hose that wraps around the coil-spring at the top.

I suggest you also check the lower arm bushings. If its already torn, you can get replacements for the small and big bushing contrary to what casa says.

Sound is very faint... maybe i'm just focusing my sonic ears on the left suspension as i've read here regarding the sound.. the overall test drive is very good..

The feedback here regarding nvh is true.. i can hear road noise and the engine.. what i like is its sound.. its a little throaty!

[travajante]

My 2018 Mazda3 HB 2.0Li is denominated as car medium with gross weight of 1800kg. Perhaps the 1.5Li is lighter.

The 1st gen Mazda3 1.6Li gross weight is 1490, denominated as car light.

Huh? Kerb weight of the 2.0 gen3 is just around 1300kg. Typo?

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[jut703]

Huh? Kerb weight of the 2.0 gen3 is just around 1300kg. Typo?

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Curb weight is not equal to gross.

GVW = max laden weight i.e. car's weight plus max weight it's designed to carry (i.e. 500 kg for the case of the Mazda 3).

GVW is arbitrary while curb weight can be measured by putting the car on a scale.

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[Egan101]

Huh? Kerb weight of the 2.0 gen3 is just around 1300kg. Typo?

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For LTO, they classify vehicles by gross vehicle weight. For anything 1600kg or below, it is classified as light. Over 1600kg and below 2500kg is classified as medium.

If buying a used modern compact, be prepared to pay LTO registration fees like a Camry or Accord.

Kaya mas sulit kung Mazda6 na used bilhin since same lang LTO fees with a Mazda3 2.0L.


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[travajante]

Kerb is not equal to gross.

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Gross includes passengers? How does LTO classify weight? The hobo3 hatch is classified LIGHT, though.

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[jut703]

Gross includes passengers? How does LTO classify weight? The hobo3 hatch is classified LIGHT, though.

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Gross includes passengers. But again, arbitrary to whatever the manufacturer declares.

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[travajante]

Gross includes passengers. But again, arbitrary to whatever the manufacturer declares.

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Thanks for clarifying.[emoji106]

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[Egan101]

Gross includes passengers? How does LTO classify weight? The hobo3 hatch is classified LIGHT, though.

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Would you believe that the Accent CRDI is classified as a medium? Sarsi showed us his LTO registration for his Accent and it costs like a Camry. Its GVW is declared over 1600kg.

GVW values are declared by the manufacturer to LTO.


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[yapoy86]

Checked its registration and its denomination is Car Medium with gross weight of 1655kgs

[Lakwatsero]

Sound is very faint... maybe i'm just focusing my sonic ears on the left suspension as i've read here regarding the sound.. the overall test drive is very good..

The feedback here regarding nvh is true.. i can hear road noise and the engine.. what i like is its sound.. its a little throaty!

Worth looking into the wiper cowl issue also if you hear it near the A-pillar and dashboard. Mazdas had a lot of rattle issues but very easy fixes.

You'll enjoy the fuel economy of the skyactiv, pretty much best in class. If I recall, the 2.0 can do 9-10km/l city with i-stop.

Also regarding i-stop batteries, they say it's recommended to use EFB or AGM batts which are usually double the price at around 10k++. Personally though, I along with fellow Mazda owners have been using regular Amaron Pro for the past 4+ years, some even with i-stop. Still lasts your usual 2-3+ year lifespan. I don't really use that feature, except for timed traffic lights more than a minute long.

[yapoy86]

Would you believe that the Accent CRDI is classified as a medium? Sarsi showed us his LTO registration for his Accent and it costs like a Camry. Its GVW is declared over 1600kg.

GVW values are declared by the manufacturer to LTO.


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Can that be changed with lto?

[Egan101]

Can that be changed with lto?

Sadly no. As mentioned, manufacturers share those data directly to LTO. That data is then reflected on the CR of the car. If you want a car classified as light by LTO, go with a City or Vios or Mazda2.

Kung puwede baguhin yan, most of midsize car owners may have altered their car’s CR already. Hehehe


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[travajante]

Kaya mas sulit kung Mazda6 na used bilhin since same lang LTO fees with a Mazda3 2.0L.

Hehe. True, but we don't let LTO classification dictate our purchases, bai.[emoji4]Not all are into large sedans.[emoji16]

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[Egan101]

Hehe. True, but we let LTO classification dictate our purchases, bai.[emoji4]Not all are into large sedans.[emoji16]

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Midsize cars have low resale value and most are not used that much compared to compacts. If you check the prices of used cars, a used Accord is around the same as a Civic. Same goes with a Mazda6 to the Mazda3.

Not pushing it but it is an option for used car buyers.


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[yapoy86]

Worth looking into the wiper cowl issue also if you hear it near the A-pillar and dashboard. Mazdas had a lot of rattle issues but very easy fixes.

You'll enjoy the fuel economy of the skyactiv, pretty much best in class. If I recall, the 2.0 can do 9-10km/l city with i-stop.

Also regarding i-stop batteries, they say it's recommended to use EFB or AGM batts which are usually double the price at around 10k++. Personally though, I along with fellow Mazda owners have been using regular Amaron Pro for the past 4+ years, some even with i-stop. Still lasts your usual 2-3+ year lifespan. I don't really use that feature, except for timed traffic lights more than a minute long.

thanks for the advise. at least we can use amaron pro. also not a fan of stopping the engine in stop lights as i usually accelerate hard on green.. hehehe

already have a ctek charger, i can squeeze every drop from the battery. my experience with amaron in recent years is very good. battery can last 3 years. with motolite, always die few days after warranty

[Lakwatsero]

thanks for the advise. at least we can use amaron pro. also not a fan of stopping the engine in stop lights as i usually accelerate hard on green.. hehehe

already have a ctek charger, i can squeeze every drop from the battery. my experience with amaron in recent years is very good. battery can last 3 years. with motolite, always die few days after warranty

No point getting EFB if you don't use i-stop anyway diba? Hehe. I-stop or no i-stop, battery still lasted the same.

[Nelson de Leon]

already have a ctek charger, i can squeeze every drop from the battery. my experience with amaron in recent years is very good. battery can last 3 years. with motolite, always die few days after warranty

Ganyan ganyan din experience ko with Motolite!

Pero ang advantage na sinasabi ng friend ko is, if its within warranty, they will service the battery for you on site. Plus kung saan ka masiraan, may service etc. But ako, i have a J&C battery booster/jumper. I bring it along kapag out of town. Plus kapag 1 year old na din yun battery ko. Hehe!

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