These guys are awesome. I can watch their reviews as a tv substitute. Very detailed and entertaining points of view.

I have this car in black and I Love it! Perfect smooth riding, amazing interior and powerful while getting great gas! I highly suggest this car for anyone looking for a compact

@WalkableWe

10 жыл бұрын

which trim level did you get it at?

@yoitsrami

10 жыл бұрын

Touring with the tech package, very worth it!

@yoitsrami

10 жыл бұрын

i touring and it was 23,000 out the door

@patwickgriff

10 жыл бұрын

yoitsrami Yes, I highly agree! I own a late model Civic and I recently test drove a '14 Mazda 3 i Touring hatch auto and came away EXTREMELY impressed!!! BY FAR the best c-segment car on the planet. I also test drove a 3 s GT and felt the performance really wasn't much different from the 3 i Touring. The 3 i Touring is an absolute bargain for what you get! I plan on selling the Civic and getting a 2015 Mazda 3 i Touring hatchback automatic. Just a brilliant car. A true driver's car!

@kavlo26

9 жыл бұрын

yoitsrami Sounds about right. I got the s GT for $25k out the door. Never drove the iTouring mainly because I wanted the sunroof/leather seats which only the GT's have, I think.

Like always, great review guys. Keep it up.

Thank you guys so much for making this video. I was going to buy a new Impreza after coming out of a 2002 Outback H6 for my first new car, but your video made me think otherwise. I drive Focuses everyday at work (I work for a rental car company) and didn't find any good deals on the Mazda 3, so I ended up buying a Volkswagen Golf instead. I would love to see you guys do a comparo between the Mazda 3 versus the Golf, I swear you'll be surprised how great the base Golf is!

I purchased a Soul Red 3 i Sport in February. I love the seats, love the manual transmission, love the engine, love the styling. I couldn't believe how much Mazda stepped up its game. Now if only we could convince more people to step out of their econoboxes and shop around...

@Graeck

10 жыл бұрын

How's your mpg been so far? They say up to 40mpg but from what I've read so far, no one is getting close that.

@PantherP74

10 жыл бұрын

I see average in mixed driving about 34, 34.5 mpg. I've seen 41 on a 60-mile jaunt.

@patwickgriff

10 жыл бұрын

I am taking your advice Panther and stepping out of the Civic as soon as I am able and plan on getting a 2015 Mazda 3 i Touring hatchback auto. Just an absolutely FANTASTIC automobile! I just can't get over how awesome this car is.

@PantherP74

10 жыл бұрын

patwickgriff I'm so happy to hear that! Most people look at me like I have a second head when I tell them how great Mazda is now. One, I would recommend the Tech package if you can swing it. I heard the Bose system once and it alone seems worth the upgrade. Two, you gotta get a stick!

@patwickgriff

10 жыл бұрын

PantherP74 Also the 2.0 Skyactiv-G felt really great to me. I also test drove a 3 s with the 2.5 and for some reason I didn't really feel that significant of a difference in performance between the two. I've heard that from others as well. Seems like the 2.0 Skyactiv-G is the way to go plus you get the improved fuel economy. I also want the Soul Red Metallic when the time comes. Panther, is your's a sedan or hatchback?

I love your show ! I think it would be great that if you guys did a comparison of used sporty cars that would be good for enthusiasts' first car.

Mazda has definitely priced their new 3 rather aggressively. I hope they make some price adjustments in the coming year to become more competitive, seeing as they are trying to increase their slice of the automotive pie. With that being said it is clearly the best option here. I imagine even the base 2.0 with a stick would have topped the offerings by Ford and Subaru. I believe the manual is making it's way to the 2.5 later this year, should increase it's desirability. In a year or 2 from now a 2.5 mazda 3 hatch for around 20 grand would be a great deal.

The gear you get on the top of the line Mazda3 is a level of tech you can’t get elsewhere for less than $40k. It’s a great car and not overpriced.

It's 29k because it's the bigger engine Grand Touring with the GT Tech Package which adds the i-ELOOP capacitor, radar cruise, lane departure warning. If you go for the Grand Touring without the tech package you're somewhere around 26k. And if you go for the S Touring you're around 25k.

Dang guys! Very good series! Can't believe I missed it until now. I think the most important factor to doing these is that it sets the bar for comparison with the hot models. There can be no hot models without the basic models, so because of that, these are very important.

@samsonaxl4785

2 жыл бұрын

I dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know of a method to log back into an instagram account? I somehow lost the login password. I would love any tips you can offer me.

@leroyamir4361

2 жыл бұрын

@Samson Axl Instablaster ;)

@samsonaxl4785

2 жыл бұрын

@Leroy Amir Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

@samsonaxl4785

2 жыл бұрын

@Leroy Amir It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much, you saved my ass !

@leroyamir4361

2 жыл бұрын

@Samson Axl glad I could help :D

Nice review! I am planning on getting new Mazda 3 2017, only thing stopping me is that in north -east europe(where i am from) the most powerful engine that is offered is 2.0l petrol 120 hp

Great review as always. I for the past two years I had been holding out to buy a new Mazdaspeed3 for my daily commuter. Now that I've heard it's not coming till 2018, which made me really sad, my next choice is a Focus ST. Anyways, thanks for the commitment to excellence in your vids. Keep 'em coming.

@SSC3034

9 жыл бұрын

It's coming as a 2016 model

I agree with Paul on this one; the Mazda 3 is a genuine class leader in the small segment. The Skyactiv engines are incredibly efficient yet provide good grunt, and suspension & chassis is typically Mazda "zoom-zoom" set which means body control is top class. The gearbox on the 3 is a standard 6spd auto, but it's better than the dry-clutch DCT used in the Focus because it's simply smoother & more responsive; who cares if it shifts 0.1 seconds slower especially in this class segment? Best of all, the stupid "smiley face" is gone and the overall design is striking & modern. The Interior is also much better than the Focus: I really don't like the curvy button design on the Focus in the entertainment console. The Price though for the 3 is a mistake; I think the standard 2.0 motor in mid-spec ~$24k form would be the best bargain.

@Trades46

9 жыл бұрын

***** What did you heard that from? Mazda has never employed anything that's not a stick-shift MT or a conventional automatic. Get past the "Skyactiv" marketing rubbish, and it's just a conventional automatic with a lockup torque converter, like every other car in the world. The only manufacturer that does what your description says is Honda (in limited fashion) in the new TLX 4cylinder.

"Its doesn't hold a line" cut to footage of it holding a line **Facepalm**

@Coldrake1

3 жыл бұрын

If the car is sliding around the corner, it's not holding the line. *Double Facepalm*

the entry hatches series helped me immensely during my car shopping. I knew to not even give the impreza a chance (hard to do coming from an 05 outback). I couldn't find a 6 speed focus in my area so i went for a mazda 3. The test drive was okay, but i felt a stick in a 2.5 would have been far superior. I ended up test driving a 15 Golf (launch edition to keep the price down) and even though the guys haven't reviewed the new Golf, from watching EverydayDriver reviews in the past, i felt informed enough to make a decision on my own. Knowing what to look for (and avoid) from these reviews was perhaps the most important factor in my recent car purchase. Thank you for teaching a relative laymen what to look for during a test drive. ps - review the new golf in some form or fashion. i was impressed. thanks guys.

@EverydayDriver

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross! It's really great of you to share this, and we're thrilled to have been helpful to you. Glad you found a car you like (we've driven a few versions of the new Golf and it is an excellent all-around car). You might also enjoy our "Everyday Driver Car Debate" weekly audio podcast - as we discuss people's car buying decisions. Thanks again for watching, commenting, and enjoying what we do!

@Shishizurui

9 жыл бұрын

I'm not surprised I test drove a Impreza and I was driving a 99 Legacy Wagon 2.2 so i had less power than you and felt my 2.2 was more powerful. tho i bought a 2008 2.5 impreza in the end i like my awd.

@brandonartificial

9 жыл бұрын

So did you end up with the Mazda3 or Golf? and yea, the review was great!

I just bought a mazda 3 sp25 6 speed manual with tints and dipped black wheels for 29k in australia. Great car very fun to drive and my first brand new car!!

I love mazda

I have the Focus with the upgraded visual package (Group 201A, not the ST). I would have liked to have seen what these guys thought of the seats in it. Stitched leather, took me from Wisconsin to Alabama and back without any ache. I have the DCT. Wife can't drive a manual, couldn't go for that. The select shift is nice, but not 100%. I think my next ride will be a Fiesta ST.

Should have found a base Mazda3 to compare.. since the materials are different in different trim levels, including hard/soft plastic at times.

I couldn't stop laughing at 4:27 😂😂😂 "this car dances" Good review! 👍

Hey guys, thanks for this review it is very useful. I'm thinking about purchasing a Mazda 3. It is a very practical car. The problem of course is that I LOVE cars and it breaks my heart to get something that isn't super sporty. However, I think it's a reasonable compromise and your opinions have helped solidify that. So thank you! I do disagree with you though... the look of the car is hideous! Oh. They did so well with the Mazda 6... what were they thinking with the Mazda 3. But hey, if you are driving it you don't have to look at it. And the interior is nice. Thanks again

The Mazda 3 is a really nice car. The only thing I dislike about this review is that they are test driving a fully loaded 30 thousand plus compact car. How about reviewing compacts that are on the lower 20 thousand dollar models.

@iNFECTED_pIE

9 жыл бұрын

***** The iTouring 2.0L can be had for $21K. That's the one to get. Combined with their excellent stick shift, it'll still be "peppy" just not exactly fast. As a plus the lower trim actually has a smoother quieter ride, due to the smaller, meatier tires.

@madpistol

8 жыл бұрын

+Matthew Paris Yep. I have the i Touring Hatch, and boy do I love that car. You get blindspot monitoring, a backup camera, HD radio, an awesome infotainment system, and rear cross-traffic alert in a car for $21k. Is there any other car on the market that has all that stuff for that price?

at 29k, I bet you some people would prefer to buy a basic, no frills CLA or A3 than the Mazda :/ I'm sure if there was a kidney grill, bmw badge, and higher price on the mazda, they wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand for them; same goes for the handsome new Mazda 6.

Too bad you weren't able to test the 3 with the 2.0 motor, I was surprised and wouldn't spring for the upgrade. The 3 really does like to dance!

@madpistol

8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Leippe what's funny is that you don't hear about the Mazda 3's 2.0 that much in reviews. It's almost always about the 2.5. However, as the owner of a 3i Touring Hatch, I can very confidently say that the 2.0 is a fantastic engine in the Mazda 3. No doubt the 2.5 is better, but the 2.0 is still a great little engine.

@thimble288

8 жыл бұрын

Mad Pistol I thought the 3 was more fun to drive than the Focus, but I guess I haven't driven the new Focus for very long.

@tienha3245

8 жыл бұрын

+Mad Pistol Do you have the 6 speed manual? I would like to get my hands on a 2014 3 maybe with 6 speed manual cuz it's cheaper and more fun. How is the reliability and road noise so far?

@madpistol

8 жыл бұрын

Tien Ha no unfortunately. I've got the automatic. I have only had the car for 3 months, so I can't comment on reliability, but road noise is well maintained. It's definitely less than the '08 altima I had before this car.

How hard is it to understand that you can get a Mazda 3 for $17k if you wanted to? All people seem to complain about is the price. Goodness people are so dense these days.

@WalkableWe

10 жыл бұрын

we're talking about the s grand touring yo.

@blane237

10 жыл бұрын

Cyz Walker I understand that. But people always make it seem like the Mazda 3 will fail because a fully loaded one costs 30k as if it starts at that price. If you don't want to spend 30k then look at the i Touring for 21k, or the i SV for 17k for that matter. All i'm saying is that it makes no sense for people to complain about a fully loaded model of any car. Obviously it's gonna cost a ridiculous amount of money more than a lower trim.

@WalkableWe

10 жыл бұрын

blane237 right. i think i might get s grand touring. 26k start.

I just bought a red 2012 sedan earlier today, with the older 2.0L and 5 speed. Despite having the weakest engine, it felt plenty powerful, (I also drove a 2.5 and it was definitely stronger, but the difference was honestly way less than I expected.) For the price, I'm not sure you can get something that's as practical and fun. It's no Ferrari, but it's miles more athletic than my brother's 2012 Hyundai Accent, (which is a decent ride, just not that much fun.)

In my experience Mazda tends to tune a bit of understeer into their cars (like most manufacturers), my first gen MS3 had basically no rotation when it was stock. I bet a RSB and some summer tires would make up the difference in handling between the two cars. The Mazda3 does have better suspension geometry though, I think it has like 6.5 degrees of caster compared to about 4 on the Focus. If they decide to make another Mazdaspeed3 that should really help the front end grip.

The new design theme of Mazda raises my level of expectation for All New Mazda MX5 Roadster

How would you compare the Honda CR-Z to these cars? Love your work.

Great review guys. Keep doing what you're doing! If you ever need a tuned speed3 to throw around in a comparison or something drop me a line!

Great review! But I think it should've been priced at 25k or lower. Like someone stated, for 30k, you can get a decent hot hatch.

Paul was a bit too biased on the interior considering the price difference between the Focus and the Mazda3. If the Focus was the Titanium trim with the handling pack and MyFord Touch, I think the Focus would have been the definitive winner here on both interior and driving dynamics. Otherwise great review guys. It's nice to see great competition between two once-related companies. I also can't wait to see how the Mazda3 stacks up against the new 2015 Focus.

Check out where the front license plate goes on the Mazda 3 killed it for me was about to buy one...

Hello - any thoughts on the Hyundai hatchback? I thought that was similar to these other "lukewarm" hatches.

If the better car is a few more grand expensive, I'm ok with that, this proves their point. You would just not want to pay more for the wrong car. Nice review, go Mazda.

I want another Exotic Driver!!!!

You guys should now do a "pocket rocket" test: for example, most notably the Fiesta ST, Mini Cooper S, Hyundai Veloster Turbo, uhh...fiat 500 abarth i guess?

I grand touring is amazing!!!

eh, i own the subaru hatch in that model. i love it especially in our Canadian weather.

I have the exact same car even the color. 2.5S grand touring. I'm inlove. It's a joy to drive. It's a $30k car but it's all worth it.

I'm still getting the Subaru

Can you guys please do an Acura legend

I'm going to be a bit bias because my daily driver is a 12 Focus SEL, and I'm here to tell you that the way this car rotates in a corner is a blast. It actually feels like it's over steering, but because it's front wheel drive, it's control is always in check. It's the real drivers car here. I'll give the Mazda 3 an honorable mention.

I love this car

If they are talking about a 'driver's car' then they should test all 3 cars with a manual transmission and the same price point. IMO the Focus wins by better seats and handling response. Also 160 hp with a manual transmission in a small car should be pretty lively. Keep in mind these are not sports cars, but cars you can drive in winter that get decent fuel mileage.

@Toastmaster_5000

9 жыл бұрын

I agree - I think the Subaru would have been rated significantly higher if they did only manual transmissions. Seems to me all the problems they had with the Subaru (except external appearance and steering) were directly related to the transmission.

$30,000 dollar Mazda 3! OUCH! Not really a fair comparison. You can get a Focus ST for that money and it would be the end for the Mazda. I believe Mazda and Ford have the best compact vehicles on the road today.

I don't have to test the focus. I'll immediately discard any Ford I come across. They're really bad quality cars and will die in less than 6 years. Also, I'm thinking on buying the sedan version of the Mazda3, it's better looking than the hatchback.

@gwwayner

9 жыл бұрын

Really? My 1998 Ford Contour V-6 is still running great after 17 years and 17 winters with normal expected parts replacement. It has never left me stranded and I will drive it to the junkyard. I've ordered the 2014 Focus SE with sport package and 5-speed manual and it is the best bang for the buck. My previous Mustang GT was still running great after 10 years. No such thing as bad cars these days; just bad maintenance. The hatchbacks of both Mazda 3 and Focus are way better looking than the sedans and more practical.

@Statimtek

9 жыл бұрын

gwwayner I agree with you on the Contour. I have a 95 and it has been a good car. The Focus however has gotten bad reliability reviews. I think there are bad cars out there. Why all the recalls if there are no bad cars? Bad reports make me take pause and think twice about choosing a particular model after all I want the car to spend more time in my garage not the auto repair shop. The Ford Fiesta for example has had many transmission issues. Again, being this is happening on newer cars not so sure it is maintenance but rather bad build quality. Just saying : )

@gwwayner

9 жыл бұрын

Statimtek My 98 Contour had some recalls too but nothing major. I also like to buy a model that is near the end of its run cos most of the bugs have been addressed. A lot of 'reliability' problems are just minor stuff easily addressed by warranty. Some people like the dual clutch automatic tranny in the Focus, some don't. Again Ford has addressed this with refined software for the transmission and new electric assist power steering. But I like the bullet-proof manual 5-speed anyway. My parents' 2010 Focus has been flawless for the last 5 years. I dunno, people are awfully picky these days about minor items. In the old days a car was junk after 5 years with a smoking engine and rust holed body. Cars in general these days are excellent for the price. Most people are just too cheap or stupid to keep a car properly maintained, and blame the car when something goes wrong.

@Statimtek

9 жыл бұрын

@Luis X Luis: Generalize much? My Ford is nearly 20 years old and she ain't dead yet.

@viralbuthow000

9 жыл бұрын

agree. i dont like hatchbacks at all.

The dash in the Mazda makes me think of BMW when it comes to that screen and climate control...

@kyser182

10 жыл бұрын

i love how people bash the nav screen.... then you see BIG luxury car manufacturers do the same damn thing for 70k+ . but if its in a cheaper car its an issue?!

@EverydayDriver

10 жыл бұрын

Andrew Kyser We hope you noticed that the tacked on nav screen was mentioned as similar to what Mercedes is doing now, and we called them out on it in our recent CLA review. It looks cheap in any car. Luckily, the Mazda 3 is a cheap car and an excellent one. By the way, you've watched and commented on a few of our videos recently. We're glad you found us, and thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

@kyser182

10 жыл бұрын

I agree that it looks cheap and added on. At least your being consistent about it too! Ive had some friends bash on it and not even realize that major luxury brands are doing the same thing and getting away with it. I currently have a 2014 Mazda 6 and its sexy as hell and has a real nav screen haha

@markwilliams6378

9 жыл бұрын

Andrew Kyser I have a 2014 CX 5 but that I like a lot but that 6 is really looking good to me

A buddy of mine is about to get a 2014 3. Best choice in my opinion.

I have owned a Ford Focus Titanium with the Titanium Handling Package and I have test driven the Mazda 3s Grand Touring. Even with the hiked up price of the Mazda it beats the Focus in pretty much every aspect so I am rather surprised that there was a split opinion on this review. The Mazda is the drivers car, the transmission shifts better, the handling is sharp and you get more Horsepower with basically the same fuel economy. The only thing that would benefit the Mazda is if it was equipped with Summer Performance Tires which the Focus Titanium has.

@dre32pitt

10 жыл бұрын

Yea im surprised they didnt mention the tire difference. Makes a huge difference in the "lack of steering feel" in the mazda. Personally i would take a mazda6 touring for mid 20's money. Bigger, more room, 6spd with the bigger engine, and only a 2-3mpg drop off.

@zxbc1

10 жыл бұрын

I bought a new Mazda3 S Touring after extensively researching the competition. The Focus has so many reliability complaints from its users that I was actually scared to buy one. I got my Mazda at $25k out of the door, and at that price I couldn't find anything even close to it in features and refinement. I also agree that tire difference is what really separates the two in handling; the Mazda feels every bit sharp and compliant on a turn as the Focus. With such a huge engine power lead (and fuel consumption numbers, too), it really doesn't make sense to get a Focus Titanium. You're better off buying a Focus ST, which actually costs about the same.

Why don't you test ones without all the options? go Base? These are full of extras, upgraded motor form base, etc.

@EverydayDriver

8 жыл бұрын

+djkenny - As mentioned here and elsewhere, we get most of our cars from manufacturer press fleets. Generally, base cars aren't available to the press as the car makers want the best versions of their cars to be reviewed and leave the best impression. We'd love to be able and spec every car to our perfect price and features, but it sadly isn't possible. Thanks for watching can commenting!

Can you guys somehow review the Orochi from Mitsuoka?

Base Price maybe. But for 30k I can get what? A Golf GTD, GTI, a Focus ST, a Genesis, a BRZ, a new Mustang ecoboost, a new Camaro, a Challenger, or even a Charger. Sure its a great car, but at that price point it's stepping into territory where it's competing with cars that can give me a lot more power and fun. And as far as fuel economy is concerned, the GTD and GTI are more than a match, especially considering each have Audi level trims and plenty more power.

@curlyfryactual

10 жыл бұрын

And how could I forget the wrx STI or scion tc...

@wonderwall135

10 жыл бұрын

The 30k tag is for the highest trim and all the packages ticked off. I am looking to buy an S touring which has the larger engine and a LOT of comfort and technology options for a little more than $24k. For that price its worth it.

@curlyfryactual

10 жыл бұрын

wonderwall135 I know I love the Mazda3 and I would totally get the lower end models if I wanted a practical efficient fun car but I'm just saying when the trims start going 10k above base price its stepping into a price range where I can get much more bang for the buck.

@alexsiul1142

10 жыл бұрын

Aerophyle u won't beat the Mazda3 for bang for the buck. For 30K, you can get Blind spot, radar cruise control, city brake support, Nav, USB/ bluetooth/ app support with Bose speaker, Lather heated seat, sun roof, HID headlight that turns with steering, head up display, 18 inch alloy, LED DRL, I-Eloop system and so on. it's for sure not performance oriented for the price, but that is the mazdaspeed3's job which starts at $23,000

@wonderwall135

10 жыл бұрын

blind spot, nav, usb, bluetooth, app support, bose speakers, heated seats, hid headlights, heads up display, 18innch alloy, led drl, are all available on the s touring model, which is only about $24k. the sgt is overpriced. the ie loop, turning lights, city brake support, and all that is gimmicky shit that nobody needs unless they are retarded.

Veloster Turbo should also be introduced

What YEAR is the Mazda3???? This is not helpful unless I know what year it is 😞

The Ford Focus titanium should have been the car to go against that Mazda. The interior would have been very different and better looking

Hey guys can you help me? Which one is good. A mazda3 hatch or subaru impreza hatch? Thanks

@BryanSheasby

7 жыл бұрын

Honestly the Mazda with the 2.5 engine is great and for just street driving its probably the better choice. If you ever are going to drive in snow or dirt then get the Impreza. Also, the Subaru really isn't as bad as these guys make it out to be. I throw mine around all the time and I can't even get the stability control to kick in. Maybe the tires just aren't as quiet as they like. I'm going to replace the Yokohama rubber with Continentals as soon as I can.

What about the 2014 KIA Forte SX-5Door ? More options and less money.

@danielhaskell6811

10 жыл бұрын

But it feels like a great engine was installed on a radio flyer wagon.

Mazda3s any day one of best car styling is awesome interior is super nice steering feel is one of the best right along with Miata 👍👍👍

the 2015 Focus should be very competetive.. better NVH than the mazda with new dash and suspension tuning.

I agree these small cars are getting wayyyyy to expensive and reaching the midsized car territory

The wheels on the mazda look pretty small given that they're actually 18". They should change its design.

I like the Mazda for quality and reliability of the three

yeah $30k for the mazda3 is too much, I would get a base model WRX or Speed3 instead.

I like the Mazda3 ,feels like great car.

here's hoping you guys happen to see this and are able to respond. so I currently have an 07 acura tsx manual tech package. I love it. however it is burning oil and time to get rid of it. sad but true. I'm looking for something fun to drive, sporty, manual, and I don't mind a few bells and whistles. I like the look of the ILX, test driven it a few times (feels like my car) I like the inside of the accord coupe but I'm not in love. and after your review I'm agreeing with you. I keep looking at the mazda 3 and I wouldn't do a hatchback, but the sedan is a possibility. help! I need to make a decision. I didn't like the vw's I drove. meh. and I keep finding cars that might be an option but don't come in manual. I liked the 2 series but that's rear wheel. blah. suggestions??? :) thanks in advance :)

@EverydayDriver

9 жыл бұрын

michelle linden - Thanks for wanting our thoughts here, and we'd be happy to talk this through on our Podcast "Everyday Driver Car Debate" - that's what we do every week with requests like yours! Send us a bit more detail, including budget, location and a bit about your driving needs to: EverydayDriverTV@gmail.com, or through our Facebook page. We'll talk it over on the Podcast. Thanks for asking!

@ekissinger4775

9 жыл бұрын

thank you! eeeee! I'm excited. you are priority on my prep period tomorrow:) I'll email you around noon est. thanks so much!

You'd have to go to the dealership drunk in order to spec out a 30,000 Mazda3 and actually buy it.

I'm having a very hard time choosing between the focus titanium and the 2.5L mazda 3. They have really similar numbers, but the mazda's around 3K more. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

@blane237

10 жыл бұрын

Just drive them both back to back and your decision will be pretty obvious.

@AdAce21

10 жыл бұрын

blane237 I went with the 2.5L hatch mazda 3 and yes, the decision was a no-brainer. This car is simply fantastic

@WalkableWe

10 жыл бұрын

get the mazda, you wont regret that 3k

@danielhaskell6811

10 жыл бұрын

If you got it, spend the extra. I bought a 3s GT 3 months ago. It's not even in the same class. As others have said, it is very close to entry level lux compacts, but more reliable. Or just go with the 3i. Still a great car. When I was comparing the 3i to the focus, It was close but still leaning to the Mazda. Then I drove the 3s and knew I wanted that car.

Dear Mazda, what the hell are you doing not putting a manual in the 2.5l 4 cylinder model? Aren't you as a company supposed to be about driver enthusiasts? Zoom Zoom ring any bells? For shame! Once I found that out I looked elsewhere.

@kildli

9 жыл бұрын

its coming,

@kildli

9 жыл бұрын

oh im sorry it actually came long ago ;)

@wonderwall135

9 жыл бұрын

moron there is a manual. good riddance. mazda buyers aren't idiots like you anyways

@baigadil

9 жыл бұрын

i know.. but having said that... i actually tested it like crazy.. (the showroom guy didnt like it lol). So i was in a showroom that have a dual Mazda / subaru inventory. I was wanting to get WRX off course but i took Mazda 3 for a spin anyways. trust me, those paddle shifters are something. and it gives u usable power very early in reving. i was actually smilling reving and stoping crazy on the street signal. I did a crazy U in on yellow to go back to showroom.. I felt quit confident doing stuff in it. yes it does feel heavy but i am sure people in this segment are no track enthusiasts. and a little heavy feel car that have smoother ride is better for a moderate level fun seeker that this segment would have anyways. focus on the other hand feels like a "oh my god.. i am light weight chasis, i will fly off balance" yes it gives you a steering ratio and oversteer more than mazda 3 and almost entertainingly good but it feels like it will turn around it center in a dangerous way that will let you brake more often than you would want. Its too spinning around itself front wheel drive for my taste.. and it feels light.. not light and planted like BRZ.. just light.

@ajcivicracer

9 жыл бұрын

Your wish has been granted. They started creating one with manual transmission. Hopefully you will come back

Mazda rules !

for 30 grand why buy a luke warm hatch when you can buy a hot one?

Problem is, in tougher terrain and snowy weather, I'd pick the Subaru without remorse. My family's safety in returning home in unideal conditions is more important.

I wish Mazda produced a proper 4 seater grand touring convertible.

lol at the guy who said veloster turbo

Ford never makes a nice interior for their Focuses. Get the new Mazda 3.

@plualumanevko2194

4 жыл бұрын

Even in latest models, fords make the most repulsive interiors going. Mazda offers comfort and entertainment and does it with class.

how about a golf

best car

The Speed 3 doesn't even cost $30k. If they make it with this chassis, I wonder if it will...

It's like this, the Mazda 3 was clearly the better car out of the three, but at near 30k in price it's to expensive. You might as well by a Focus ST or a WRX.

I just got a quote from a dealer for $19,200 for a Mazda3 i Sport Hatchback with a few extras (not much mind you, but...). This car would have been a much more fair comparison here. At 29k this car must have had every option available!

@Graeck

10 жыл бұрын

Just wish the hood/front end wasn't so long on the new 3. Looks out of proportion to me.

@EverydayDriver

10 жыл бұрын

Yup - as we said in the review, this is a car from the Press-fleet, and the cars for Press always have every possible option. The 3 makes much more sense with fewer things on it and a lower price. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@danielhaskell6811

10 жыл бұрын

Graeck The front end is longer due to the fact they needed to put a 421 header on the back side of the engine to help get the astronomical compression ratio. I rather like that it is longer. Makes it look like it was designed in Italy.

I'd pick the subaru cuz awd in Vermont trumps all

Difficult choice! I'm like Paul, totally a Ford guy but the Mazda 3 is absolutely stunning both inside and out. Although Ford owns a negligible amount of Mazda shares today, they are strategic partners and both know how to make absolutely terrific enthusiast cars.

@rickyguti

10 жыл бұрын

Ford doesn't own Mazda since 2010... and since then, Mazda has proven that they can do better without Ford, check out their 2014-2015 Mazda6, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-9.. Mazda3... and its just the beginning!

@kamilb8232

10 жыл бұрын

Double check your facts. I said negligible but they do own a few percent. I've been inside a Ford manufacturing plant which Mazda shares with Ford. They have a bigger alliance then it appears on the surface.

$30,000 is WAYYYYYYY to much money to pay for a compact economy car!!!!

Funny enough, I would probably be most likely to buy a manual impreza out of those cars. The mazda is very expensive, even at parity, and it and the focus sound like they don't have much back-seat room. If I wanted an enthusiast car, I'd commit to that notion and go for something more appropriate.

Oh

das it man

ENTRY LEVEL HATCH SHOULD HAVE THE ENTRY LEVEL ENGINE!!!!!

Im gonna take the opinion of the Porsche owner over the lotus owner

For 30k I'd just buy a base Speed3 and call it a day

Almost 30k, that's new WRX money, helooo

@gmualum08

9 жыл бұрын

I agree but not everyone wants to pay for the premium fuel plus lower gas mileage. All you are getting for the 30k are bells and whistles that the new wrx can only dream of. To some buyers, these things matter.

I bought the Subaru just simply because it has a lot more space and I’m tall.

Mazda more reliable too

I love Mazda to death, but if your looking to spend 29k for a new 3, your better off purchasing a Speed 3.

for 30k you can get a fully loaded focus ST

Mazda 3 design. Just wait for the Mazda speed version....

It is just the MAZDA 3 :*

I dont care if it has 100 hp less. Im gonna trade my genesis coupe for this

@baigadil

9 жыл бұрын

genesis. an honest attempt from hyundia.. I appreciate it for that.. but sorry.. they've just not sorted out the physics of "handling and corners"

@TVinmyEye

9 жыл бұрын

Adil Baig well to tell you the truth im love my genesis coupe its a decent car for the money, but mazda has something the genesis doesn't have and yes you're right its handling/road feel. The chassis is just superb. Maybe the 3rd gen genesis coupe will have most of that figured out.

@vaughnbarksdale755

9 жыл бұрын

My tiburon handles like a go kart. Even when you push it past the limits it still grip

Might as well buy a fucking wrx if this mazda costs 30k. Gonna still to the impreza

hmmm feel like i shoulve bought this instead of speed 3 haha but speed 3 was almost 10k cheaper :/

@RickyJnum1FAN

9 жыл бұрын

The new speed 3 is going to be insane 300hp awd....

@kildli

9 жыл бұрын

RickyJnum1FAN im sorry but nobody knows the spec of new ms3 and by the time they actually come out with new speed, 3rd gen mazda 3 will be out soon too.....

I like Mazda. I just saw one on the highway. My wife has a Veloster R-Spec. That is a bikini model sexy, putting it all out there. The Mazda 3 is sexy supermodel in the slinky black dress. It looks so damn classy in dark blue color with chrome accents.