All New 2017 Mazda 3

[imakuzim]

Hi All,

I need help on deciding which car to get before the year ends.
Considering between Mazda 3 2.0 R or the 1.8 E Civic. (RS Turbo is out of reach :P)

Space wise, civic got a big plus but everything else seems Mazda
Price wise I would say the same cause of the Youjin 3?

I believe in no way the 3 is not a good buy, but with the news of an all-new model around the corner, which do you think would be better at this point?

[travajante]

Hi All,

I need help on deciding which car to get before the year ends.
Considering between Mazda 3 2.0 R or the 1.8 E Civic. (RS Turbo is out of reach :P)

Space wise, civic got a big plus but everything else seems Mazda
Price wise I would say the same cause of the Youjin 3?

I believe in no way the 3 is not a good buy, but with the news of an all-new model around the corner, which do you think would be better at this point?

Both are good & able cars.
Skyactiv engineering has given combustion engine a new lease on life, a 2nd chance, when everyone is digging into alternatives. It has given Mazda the freedom to avoid going CVT to achieve its fuel economy numbers. Tranny-wise? It's the best in its class.
Personally, we did not have the luxury of the current Civic option 3years back....Opted for our 1st Mazda. A 1.5 silver 3hatch. But last year, we did..the BN 3 still came out the stronger-drawing candidate.....muted the noises & opted for our 2nd Mazda...a Tit-Flash 2hatch this time.
Then again, I'm among the dying breed of foolish who, in times of thought vs emotion conflicts, would opt to be heart-biased......
Don't listen to me.[emoji16]

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[Kimchijiji]

Enjoyment = mazda 3
Practicality = civic

Hi All,

I need help on deciding which car to get before the year ends.
Considering between Mazda 3 2.0 R or the 1.8 E Civic. (RS Turbo is out of reach :P)

Space wise, civic got a big plus but everything else seems Mazda
Price wise I would say the same cause of the Youjin 3?

I believe in no way the 3 is not a good buy, but with the news of an all-new model around the corner, which do you think would be better at this point?

[polar01]

Hi sirs/maams-
Im planning to get M3 HB 1.5 variant this coming month. However i find the color choices too limited. I inquired in 2 different dealerships and i got conflicting assertions. Is it true that soul red, metallic grey and eternal blue are available for the TOTL only?
I sent email inquiry to Mazda Ph but no reply yet. TIA.

[travajante]

Hi sirs/maams-
Im planning to get M3 HB 1.5 variant this coming month. However i find the color choices too limited. I inquired in 2 different dealerships and i got conflicting assertions. Is it true that soul red, metallic grey and eternal blue are available for the TOTL only?
I sent email inquiry to Mazda Ph but no reply yet. TIA.

MazdaPh does reply. Give em a bit more time, sir.[emoji4]

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[Altuy]

Opted for our 1st Mazda. A 1.5 silver 3hatch. But last year, we did..the BN 3 still came out the stronger-drawing candidate.....muted the noises & opted for our 2nd Mazda...a Tit-Flash 2hatch this time.

Amazing-looking cars you got there, sir

[Altuy]

Why limit yourself to 4k rpm and just a few seconds of Sport mode?

Not as adventurous as most of you guys

The real reason is that my addiction is different: fuel economy got a light foot here.

[travajante]

Amazing-looking cars you got there, sir

Thanks...other than a few touches, they're no different from yours & everyone's here....all amazing! [emoji4]
Please share personalization plans, y'all! [emoji4]

& Oh, the light or leadfooted....these Skyactiv kodos have brought indelible grins to both.[emoji16]

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[Altuy]

Part 1: All New 2017 Mazda 3

- - -

Here's part 2 of my M3's first week with me (experiences/observations/etc.):

1. The conduction plate is secured only by double-sided tape?!

2. I was planning to get a leatherette seat cover from Seatmate; but with the M3's OEM fabric seats, I thought of giving it some time to be just OEM. I don't want to disrupt the "continuity" of the interior now.

3. The riding position is sooo different that it makes me think like I'm riding on a sports car!

4. I absolutely love the minimalist center console! You've got a screen on top, aircon vents at the middle, and knobs at the bottom.

5. The wipers squeak, but don't drag. If it doesn't get better from regular washing, I'll consider replacing them with Denso wipers.

This is all for part 2. I've been away for a week so I could hardly recall the other small stuff

[Altuy]

Thanks...other than a few touches, they're no different from yours & everyone's here....all amazing! [emoji4]
Please share personalization plans, y'all! [emoji4]

I will

& Oh, the light or leadfooted....these Skyactiv kodos have brought indelible grins to both.[emoji16]

The sport mode won't be put to waste. It will serve another master

I'll own the fuel efficiency side

[travajante]

Part 1: All New 2017 Mazda 3

- - -

Here's part 2 of my M3's first week with me (experiences/observations/etc.):

1. The conduction plate is secured only by double-sided tape?!

2. I was planning to get a leatherette seat cover from Seatmate; but with the M3's OEM fabric seats, I thought of giving it some time to be just OEM. I don't want to disrupt the "continuity" of the interior now.

3. The riding position is sooo different that it makes me think like I'm riding on a sports car!

4. I absolutely love the minimalist center console! You've got a screen on top, aircon vents at the middle, and knobs at the bottom.

5. The wipers squeak, but don't drag. If it doesn't get better from regular washing, I'll consider replacing them with Denso wipers.

This is all for part 2. I've been away for a week so I could hardly recall the other small stuff

On the wiper, give it time, might just be some residue on the windshield. NWB is OEM for most if not all Nippon badges....& they make for Denso, too.

On the sportiness & minimalist elegance? Look at the AMG GLA45 interiors below....isn't it so Mazda?[emoji16]


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[flowjy]

On the wiper, give it time, might just be some residue on the windshield. NWB is OEM for most if not all Nippon badges....& they make for Denso, too.

On the sportiness & minimalist elegance? Look at the AMG GLA45 interiors below....isn't it so Mazda?[emoji16]


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Wow initially i thought you were showing us your M3's interior! Haha! Looks so mazda indeed!

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[travajante]

Wow initially i thought you were showing us your M3's interior! Haha! Looks so mazda indeed!

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Shhhhh....the Merc guys might come & wake us up. Haha.[emoji16]

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[Altuy]

Shhhhh....the Merc guys might come & wake us up. Haha.[emoji16]

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Yeah

Random memory just in:

I saw a Mazda 6 taxi in Taiwan. I'm so relieved I didn't see a Mazda 3 taxi

[Altuy]

5. I absolutely love the M3's fuel economy app! I'll be knowing its accuracy maybe later if I get to refuel. I might not because I have a week-long Taiwan trip.

I got to refuel before my trip. The result is:

Distance: 471.5 kilometers
Volume (first click, full tank): 40.895 liters

Result: 11.53 km/L
MID Result: 12.05 km/L

Average Speed: 17 km/h
% Expressway: 108 kilometers (23%)

[travajante]

I got to refuel before my trip. The result is:

Nice break-in period figures![emoji106]
Should you find yourselves opting for longer routes instead of routine 1s, don't be puzzled, that's a normal symptom of the Kodo Effect.[emoji16]


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[sevchenko83]

Hi All,

I need help on deciding which car to get before the year ends.
Considering between Mazda 3 2.0 R or the 1.8 E Civic. (RS Turbo is out of reach :P)

Space wise, civic got a big plus but everything else seems Mazda
Price wise I would say the same cause of the Youjin 3?

I believe in no way the 3 is not a good buy, but with the news of an all-new model around the corner, which do you think would be better at this point?

Hi, I am also having the same dilemma. I did a test drive on both today but still cant decide. Did you gt anymore advice?

[travajante]

Hi, I am also having the same dilemma. I did a test drive on both today but still cant decide. Did you gt anymore advice?

The 2.0 M3 & the 1.8Civic aren't an apple4apple comparison.
Both sides have long threads on these 2. This....a continuation of the 2014 Mazda 3. Those here will say 3, the other will say Civic.
Bottom line? Your wants, needs & personal preference. I'd always go for which excites more.....from an established pattern? The heart's choice never bores......stays w/ me longer.[emoji4]

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[Altuy]

Nice break-in period figures![emoji106]
Should you find yourselves opting for longer routes instead of routine 1s, don't be puzzled, that's a normal symptom of the Kodo Effect.[emoji16]

Haha! Bullseye! Yes, I am taking longer routes

I posted my second fuel cycle (Mazda fuel Consumption Database). This time, my full tank result is better than the MID/fuel economy app result

[travajante]

Haha! Bullseye! Yes, I am taking longer routes

I posted my second fuel cycle (Mazda fuel Consumption Database). This time, my full tank result is better than the MID/fuel economy app result

Good data. See? Great FC can be had w/o going CVT.[emoji4]

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