All New 2017 Mazda 3

[StockEngine]

Hi guys, am new here and I hope you can help me out.

I was suppose to get the new civic 1.8 but for some reason, there was no "attraction" when I got inside. But with the Mazda 3, it was very different. The excitement was there. I knew then I will be getting this car. I have backread a lot of pages but can seem to find the answers to my questions. I want to get the M3 2.0 R and have the following questions:

1. I had a test drive awhile ago and I felt it lacking in pulling power or arangkada. Asked the SA about it and he said the 1.5 has better pulling power. To the owners of M3 2.0, is this true? How is the 2.0 in overtaking?
2. My SA said the M3 2.0 has an i-stop function and would require a different battery and not the standard ones and is quite expensive. Is this also true?
3. Any other things to consider before getting the 2.0. Am not really a techie person but I just like the color red and the rim size of the 2.0.

Feedbacks will highly be appreciated. Many thanks in advance

1. Dont believe this idiot SA. The 2.0L will accelerate harder. You probably didn't press harder on the pedal.

2. Istop battery is 18k? limited warranty? not sure...

3. Soul Red looks real good...



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[Walter]

I was suppose to get the new civic 1.8 but for some reason, there was no "attraction" when I got inside. But with the Mazda 3, it was very different. The excitement was there. I knew then I will be getting this car.

Test drive both cars, you might change your mind again ...

[JohnM]

The Mazda 3 1.5 responds quicker initially because it's lighter than the 2.0. Given enough road it will still get left behind by the 2.0

The tranny of the 3 does not hesitate to downshift 2 gears when floored and it lets the engine pull all the way to the redline. This takes care of 98% of the slowpokes on our roads.

[Jrubite]

hi,
a newbie question here,
how can I successfully setup dashcam in my m3 with it's power cables hidden?
can someone show how they have done it?

thank you!


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[travajante]

hi,
a newbie question here,
how can I successfully setup dashcam in my m3 with it's power cables hidden?
can someone show how they have done it?

thank you!


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By the driverside footwell fusebox. Call OVTph +639174726847. That group can help you do mods safely & properly.

[E@tpc]

By the driverside footwell fusebox. Call OVTph +639174726847. That group can help you do mods safely & properly.

OVT? OrangeVirus Tuning??? Those guys aren't even DTI/SEC registered.

[dr_pido]

Need your inputs...
Been having intermittent hard shifts from reverse to park and vice versa accompanied with a moderate clank sound..
Happens on either incline, flats, cold or hot engine..
Noticed that it happens on a certain turn of the wheel..
Could it be a tranny issue? lack of atf? Car accelerates fine with no lag though and doesn't slide...
Hard to reach the dipstick to check the atf levels..
TIA

[travajante]

Need your inputs...
Been having intermittent hard shifts from reverse to park and vice versa accompanied with a moderate clank sound..
Happens on either incline, flats, cold or hot engine..
Noticed that it happens on a certain turn of the wheel..
Could it be a tranny issue? lack of atf? Car accelerates fine with no lag though and doesn't slide...
Hard to reach the dipstick to check the atf levels..
TIA

Have it checked by the dealership, doc.

[dr_pido]

Have it checked by the dealership, doc.

Will be having my Preventive maintenance in a few weeks and I'll have it checked. Oddly though, mostly it happens when the Electronic Brake is not engaged and me just stepping on the foot brake while shifting from park to reverse...

[Yatta]

^di pa rin na-ko-correct yang "tok" sound na yan? 3 years na ang Mazda 3 SkyActiv andiyan pa rin?

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[buknoii]

Wow!



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[Altuy]

Wow!



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Will be test-driving the V variant later! I'll check if it has this cool stuff

[dr. d]

i remember an old auto giant's statement.
"consumers are so fuel-conscious these days, they are willing to get it at any price!"

tell us about it soon, sir.

[Alex13]

Hi, i got my 2017 SPEED last Aug. 11,2017. Just gonna ask, what fuel do you use kapag SPEED? Kasi nung dineliver yung car ang sabi just use 91 octane and they recommended shell since i think its their partner(?). And kung wala daw 91, pwede 93. Not the high end gasoline fuels kasi masisira daw... i just wanna know if it’s safe to use the higher octane fuels or just follow what the mazda guy said.

[travajante]

Hi, i got my 2017 SPEED last Aug. 11,2017. Just gonna ask, what fuel do you use kapag SPEED? Kasi nung dineliver yung car ang sabi just use 91 octane and they recommended shell since i think its their partner(?). And kung wala daw 91, pwede 93. Not the high end gasoline fuels kasi masisira daw... i just wanna know if it’s safe to use the higher octane fuels or just follow what the mazda guy said.

Skyactivs on stock tune won't need anything above regular. You won't reap benefits like you do conventional cars. It won't ping on regular. That's the Sky advantage. It's cheaper to run, obviously.... Who won't want that? Why not stick w/ the Shell FuelSave recommendation to rule out petrol choice should you encounter some future hiccup, sir?

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[Alex13]

Skyactivs on stock tune won't need anything above regular. You won't reap benefits like you do conventional cars. It won't ping on regular. That's the Sky advantage. It's cheaper to run, obviously.... Who won't want that? Why not stick w/ the Shell FuelSave recommendation to rule out petrol choice should you encounter some future hiccup, sir?

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Makes perfect sense. Thank you for replying sir!

[travajante]

Makes perfect sense. Thank you for replying sir!

AnytiM3, sir!

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[Altuy]

Why not stick w/ the Shell FuelSave recommendation

May I know which one you use? Thanks in advance

Note: I'm looking forward to using my BPI-Petron card again for rebates. I stopped using Petron because it caused knocking in my Altis' engine.

It's only a matter of time; I'll be driving a zoom zoom soon!

[travajante]

May I know which one you use? Thanks in advance

Note: I'm looking forward to using my BPI-Petron card again for rebates. I stopped using Petron because it caused knocking in my Altis' engine.

It's only a matter of time; I'll be driving a zoom zoom soon!

FuelSave is Shell's regular unleaded. Skyactivs here are 13:1 high compression engines engineered to run on 91 RON. Any higher octane won't give any felt difference on stock tune.

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[Altuy]

FuelSave is Shell's regular unleaded. Skyactivs here are 13:1 high compression engines engineered to run on 91 RON. Any higher octane won't give any felt difference on stock tune.

Thanks! Actually, I'm a current user of FuelSave (for my Altis). It's just that I wish to try Petron's Xtra Advance for the M3 V variant I'll be owning soon to maximize my credit card's rebate benefit