I have a 2008 Mazdaspeed3 w/ 81K miles on it. Best car I've ever owned. Quick, fast, efficient, extremely reliable, handles great, looks great, and is well put together. The only probs have been some smoke out of the exhaust pipe (occurs only at extended idle when crankcase vacuum is negative) from the turbo (it's an engineering design flaw that can be solved w/ an upgraded turbo and some better crankcase breathing), and the crappy OEM shocks, struts, and strut mount bearings. That's it. Always starts, always surprises on-road challengers, and never fails to put a smile on my face. Great car!

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that great info Andrew!

Mazda ditched the slogan Zoom Zoom for efficiency and fuel economy. The next gen Mazda3 is powered by the Mazda Skyactiv X which is a petrol engine but behaves almost like a diesel using just very high compression to ignite the air/fuel mixture for low loads like cruising. During hard acceleration it will behave like any normal petrol engine with the spark induced ignition. Mazda believed electric cars wont be common place on the roads until the infrastructure could fully support all the electric cars. And diesel has earned a bad rep after the Volkswagen diesel emission gate. Not sure if you know or if I ever told you this. The current Ford Ecoboost 2.3 Inline 4 was based off the MazdaSpeed3 2.3L turbo engine. The blocks are pretty much the same only the main difference are the head, head gasket design, fuel injection system and turbo used between the Mazda unit and the Ecoboost unit. So you can say the Speed3 was the predecessor to the Focus RS you are driving. That same 2.3L turbo engine was used in the Mazda 6 MPS or Mazdaspeed6 which is the bigger sedan but that car comes equipped with the front biased AWD Active Torque Split system which will send up to 50% to the rear wheels depending on the road conditions. I agree with you the first gen MazdaSpeed3 are better looking than the second gen with that smiley face like the car is happy all the time and that hood scoop which look like it ripped off from the hatchback WRX. yuck! The first gen Speed3 are fast even in stock form. The power and FWD layout you could say the Speed3 rival will be the Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk6 from the same year. And yes seen some heavily modded Speed3 with at least close to 400bhp with forged internals and a good size turbo unit. The Speed3 first gen are really sleepers because you cant really tell the Speed3 and the normal Mazda3 other than the bigger wing, rear badging and bigger rims. There are some fake Speed3 running about but the 2.3 turbo has the distinct sound from the factory blow off valve. The FC RX7 turbo also ran with the same top mounted intercooler setup on the rotary engine before they switch to the sequential twin turbo with front mount intercooler unit in the FD RX7. Mazda made the hood budge up on both the Speed 3 and Speed 6 to give space for the vents to route air into the top mount intercooler. If you put the Speed3 with the Mazda3 side by side and see the front only. You will see the slight budge on the hood of the Speed3. Japanese car maker are known for making everyday cars so the controls from that era are functional and the console layout is driver & passenger oriented and not overwhelming. No stupid or confusing electronics like today cars has just to adjust the AC, radio and navigation. The reason for the bigger stock rims is that the Speed3 were fitted with bigger rotors than the normal Mazda3 but still same size calipers. But the brakes tend to overheat if you track frequently so most will ditch the solid discs for slotted/vented rotors and brake pads and hose upgrade or just swap them out for aftermarket brake calipers from Project Mu. The factory suspension is geared towards comfort so there is some body roll if you throw the car aggressively. Good thing is that there is plenty of aftermarket support for the Speed3 when OEM parts are hard to come by. Truth to be told, open pod air filter actually kills horsepower than letting the engine breath better. Without any heat shield, the air filter is actually sucking in heated air around the engine bay and especially from the hot turbo side. The myth that open pod add horsepower has long since been busted. Which is why many owners still keep the factory air box and just swap out the stock air filter for the mesh stainless steel filter which are washable and reusable. A straight thru exahust is def the best mod for a turbo car but in my country this is illegal to run cat less. And you will be pulled over by the cops and pay a hefty fine and inspection fees to certify the car is street legal once you bolted back the stock exhaust. Cat back exahust and approval units are allowed only when you passed an inspection and you have the legal paperwork that proves the exhaust on your car is street legal. Great review and nice to see some good gems are still running about.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Lin Chester thanks for your awesome input. You bring all the great facts to the table. I appreciate the compliment and you watching? Do you think another Mazdaspeed 3 is possible for the next generation Mazda 3.

@linchester8464

6 жыл бұрын

Raiti's Rides heres only hoping only. I still want Mazda to bring back the rotary engine first.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, ROTARY is first on the list, and then the speed3

@BoostedFB6

4 жыл бұрын

No factory blow off valve, bypass valve doesn’t make much noise but you can definitely hear the turbo spool up when you get on the gas

@7homas0wen

4 жыл бұрын

I’m still hoping they shove the 2.5L turbo for the 6 and cx5 in the 3 and make a 2019 MPS.

That first gen MS3 in red looks beautiful to this day. Just saw one the other day on the highway and it looked brand new! Car has no aged at all.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Abel flores I totally believe it! It’s such a fun, cool car!👍🏻

@jmachi

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they look timeless

@DirectorNoah23

4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a red one today!

@dylansalvador6782

3 жыл бұрын

I dont mean to be so off topic but does anybody know a way to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my password. I love any tricks you can offer me!

@koltonturner7305

3 жыл бұрын

@Dylan Salvador Instablaster =)

Old co-worker has a Speed 3 in red and loves it! He throws blizzak winter tires on in the mid-atlantic and has no issues during the cold season. The Speed 3 totally wasn't on my radar until my co-worker started talking about the vehicle and its drive train. IMO, the Speed 3 should most certainly be brought back as an alternative to the ST and GTI. With Subaru leaving its customers hanging due to the removal of the WRX hatch (and sunsetting of the Forester XT in 2019!!!) and over-the-top mark-ups on the Type-R (yes, that thing is still be marked up by thousands by dealerships), a new Speed 3 would be amazing.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

YasumotoUS I totally echo your thoughts! Mazda can do it!

@Talentzz96

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately Mazda says the Mazdaspeeds were "childish". I hate that that is their view, because I absolute love my mazdaspeed 3. With the new turbo 6, hopefully there's a new mazdaspeed in the works 😁

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Belperio I totally agree with you.

This whole video was only made to flex his AirPods 😂

@fazebot2405

4 жыл бұрын

I believe he used them as his mic 🤔

@takcleberry

4 жыл бұрын

Our boi Urboyb was flexed on R.I.P. Urboyb

In my country, Norway, this model was called Mazda 3 MPS, "Mazda Performance Series" cheers!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thank you for watching! :-)

@bikerman6907

6 жыл бұрын

Raiti's Rides 👍😎

@BurnedAura68

6 жыл бұрын

Murica is special

@ZachNovak

6 жыл бұрын

In every country its the MPS, America is special and gets the Speed 3 tag haha

@bikerman6907

6 жыл бұрын

ZachNovak do they call it Mazda Speed 6 over the pond, here and in every other country 😀 its Mazda 6 mps

Nice review. I had the second MS3 sold in Richmond VA and drove it for 11 years and 325,000 miles. tracked it at VIR a few times as well before it passed 150,000 miles. In October 2006 that 263 HP made it the fastest FWD car you could buy in North America. No mods except for Koni Sport adjustable struts, which made it feel track stiff and sharpened up the handling a lot.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

VAspeed3 thanks for the compliment! That’s amazing you were able to get that many miles on her! Thank you so much for adding your personal experience!

That's not a cold air intake(CAI). It's a short ram intake(SRI). Cold air is a longer pipe that collects air from the lower part of the engine bay. Not much cold air up top. Also, with the SRI, this thing will more than 263 HP...More like 270+

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the input and correction. I love it when people can contribute! Thank you so much for watching!

@misha8896

5 жыл бұрын

Spot - on! There is actually an article or two about this on this website www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=0360 . Long story short - they actually proved that in some case, open cone air filter or different airbox may actually decrease power, due to a difference in pressures in front of the car, in engine compartment and in the intake manifold. Basically, you can't really speak about gains by adding these popular modification, unless you made a comparison stock vs modified with vacuum gauge.

@tylerneff1990

5 жыл бұрын

scott lathrop you forgot to mention he called a by pass valve a blow off valve lmaoooo

@Dyl_Cam

3 жыл бұрын

With a SRI? I don't know about that man

@jb6574

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dyl_Cam With a tune alone you can pick up 10hp before even adding any mods

My first car was an RX-7, and I ended up owning three generations off that car. I bought the first gen Speed3 and loved that car. It's really disappointing that Mazda has almost abandoned the sports car market (the Miata is still great but vastly underpowered). My Focus RS feels as close to the Speed3 than any other car I have owned. Great video Joe, keep it up!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

thillyard1 thanks for the great compliment! I would love to get behind the wheel of of a RX7! Thanks for your input.

@ryanrohauer5940

6 жыл бұрын

I smoke every st I have ever raced in my 09 ms3 and I have raced a fully bolted st. Shuda kept the speed I have a white one looks just like the one in the video but with 2nd gen gun metal wheels

This was such a great video! I've owned my 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 for about a year and a half now, and it's been an absolute blast. I love it.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Cody Kloepfer thank you so much for your kind words! Congrats on your Speed 3. It is such a special car!😊👍🏻

Great video. Brings back memories. I miss my 2008 soo much. I hate how reviewers say the clutch is too stiff and they have trouble with missed shifts. This car was absolutely perfect when it came to driving feel and I miss the ridiculous torque. If they ever come back with a new speed I’ll definitely be in line to buy.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to share your personal experience and for watching. I hope Mazda will bring her back!

While I agree it's a great ride the factory turbo has proven to be a weak point. The turbo seals have been known to fail with as little as 15K miles. Oddly designed drainage system for the bearing which relies on a very narrow vacuum envelope to function correctly. Something as simple of switching the stock airbox out for a cold air kit (short ram intake) lowers the vacuum just enough to affect how the oil drains out of the turbo bearing and the car will smoke. While their are many suggestions to fix this issue most of the forums agree the only real fix is to toss the factory turbo and install a Garret GT3071R. Happy to let you know when I get the swap done. In the meantime I have removed the SRI and gone back to the factory airbox with factory spec oil. Smoking is now very minimal.

@RaitisRides

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

Thanks for the review Joe, this is the first review I have watched on the Speed 3. Definitely learned some things, thanks again man :)

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

ChiSpire I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your support!

I would love the speed3, but here in Michigan the weather is crazy bipolar. So I decided to get the 06 Mazda Speed6. Great cars that are super super overlooked, great video!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your compliments! You really can't go wrong with the MazdaSpeed 6!

@Mazda626gtturbo

5 жыл бұрын

Just make sure to upgrade your rear diff mount

I prefer this first gen to the second gen. The mid 2000's Mazdas were nice and sleeper. The second gen looked fast, this first gen was a nice sleeper

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you! What is interesting is that the first gen is actually faster then the second gen!

@RaulRodriguez-dl8hd

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides second jen is faster up top

Man, this is EXACTLY like my old MS3...color and everything. My favorite car to date. I wish I had never sold it. I am still kicking myself for doing so because it was mint. I only hope that if I get a Ford Focus ST or RS that I like them as much or more. I have a feeling I won't like it quite as much.

Great review Raiti! I own a 2012 Speed, ordered it from Mazda. I have just bought a 2018 STI, and I drive both 50/50. I have high mileage on the Speed, but it still is flawless and very impressive. The reason for Mazda's decision to drop the Speed designs is a little more complicated. The MZR engine was designed by Mazda, but at the time they were partnered with Ford who bought the patent to the engine. Now, the partnership ended and Ford took the rights to that design. Thus the application in the Focus ST/RS. And now even further with the engine design application to the upcoming Bronco and Ranger. One day the Speed label may come back, but as it stands right now, its just rumor.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

paybax1 you have one nice garage setup! I figured there were politics involved. What color is your STI?

@stefanmclellan4501

6 жыл бұрын

Both are black. Politics are always involved but these types of outcomes forces evolution which is good! Again appreciate your positive and objective reviews, something that is lacking in a lot of videos. Going to run the STI on a road trip to Florida this summer to see how it copes on a long road trip. Pain or pleasure, could be both lol.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Stefan McLellan thanks for your insight and I appreciate your kind words. What part of Florida you heading to? I’m in the Tampa area.

@paybax1

6 жыл бұрын

I am running through the Tampa area and heading just South to Sarasota. I heading down the I-75 from Canada, its been a while since I have done the trip.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

paybax1 how long should that take?

i loved your review. ive had my 09 speed3 for a few months now and its been nothing but a blast. your energy and detail is very enjoyable to watch! you know the car better than most people reviewing it as others mentioned too :)

@RaitisRides

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt for the compliments. This is one of my earlier reviews. I have updated my camera equipment especially the mic.

@BL1THE

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides camera and audio quality were just fine in my opinion, but I'm glad you've stepped it up too! Can't wait to check out your other content tonight

Great review. I had my 09 for 192K which I owned since mile 8. Loved that car. My only major gripe was the early PCV design. Mazda used a port injection PCV setup which led to high crankcase pressure. And that in turn led to oil seepage on the turbo seals (pre-08) and valve cover gasket. Not to mention the unusually high carb deposits on the intake valves, runners and rings (yes, it was bad even for a direct injected motor). It was so bad that Mazda offered a $330 valve breather kit to mitigate some of the issues. And my own MS3 eventually suffered from two stuck oil control rings. Mazda seemed to have fixed their design with the Gen 2 MS3. New valve cover/breather being the most notable change under the hood. I've heard they at one time had a 3rd gen MS3 in development. But it was shelved to focus resources on the 2nd gen Skyactiv powertrain.

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Godspeed931 I’m so glad that you enjoyed this and that you had the ability to enjoy such a great car. Thank you for sharing your personal story and experience.😊👍🏻

I've got a 2011 CX-7 with the 2nd generation 2.3L Direct Injected Turbo SUV and it is a hummer! 268 HP with big low end torque. The 6-speed manual automatic transmission is excellent too. Shifts up or down 1 gear at a time, or just leave it in "D" for my wife. As a SUV it has sports car handling with those wide grippy tires. I like it better than most anything on the market now from Honda, Mazda, or Toyota. Runs on premium but gets only 16.4 mpg, but I will sacrifice mpg for POWER any day. Raiti's Rides gives us insightful review of unique cars nobody else does on youtube. He's great at this.

If you’re ready then I’m ready........ great video. Just got a 3 and now I’m looking for a Speed

Still have my 2010 speed3. Original owner of 10 years of fun. Fantastic car!

Thanks for the reminder of the 1991 LeMans facts - I was aware but had forgotten. Great video - thanks for sharing!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Mazda I really appreciate that! It was one of the greatest moments in racing!😊👍🏻

I agree with you. I loved this generation Mazda 3 ever since it came out. It is very well proportioned, has beautiful lines and gorgeous wheels. I was never able to own one myself, but I sure wanted one. Great review!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Croker David thanks for the compliment!i totally agree with you!

I wanted one, but got a Mazda5 and got my mods from Japan for it. It was sweet. Great review and drive of the Speed3 Joe.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Angelo Gonzalez thanks Angelo! That is so cool about your Mazda 5! I would love to see pics!

Nice review! I'm about to pick up a 12 Speed3 with 97k and quite a few mods. Its smoking and needs a turbo. I'm excited to play with it. I have issues with hoarding cool cars. Right now I own 8 and really should sell 1 or 2 before I get another. The one that should go is the 05 s600 v12tt but for what I'm into it it's too fun. I've also considered moving my e39 M5 but know I will miss it because I searched for that car for years and love it. On a side note I lived in the Tampa area in the late 80s. My pops was stationed at the base there. I went to Robinson HS when I wasn't in WT Edward's lol

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

Well that is actually not a Cold Air Intake (CAI) but a Short Ram intake (SRI), which basically sucks in all the warm air from the engine. The main benefit of the SRI would just be induction+bypass noises plus increased airflow, and it will likely increase intake temperatures especially at a stop. A CAI is generally either a boxed off SRI or having the intake position placed further away from the engine. Contrary to common belief, most stock airboxes on cars are already cold air intakes by design, as they are sealed off from the engine bay and intake air through piping routed from the front of the vehicle. The major downside would be limited airflow, as they also serve to muffle induction noise, and that's why by installing aftermarket intakes you get the cool "whoosh" sounds right away.

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great input and info! I really appreciate you watching!

I just got a Mazda 3 2009 GX Sport. It felt fucking great! Basic car owned by an old lady that only drove 57 thousand KM in 10 years. I was trying to go kind of fast in a rural area and for being a small car it really packs a punch!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

That is really great to hear! Well done!

Shame you don't mention the Mazdaspeed series began with the 6 and it was 4 wheel drive. Here in the UK it comes under the Mazda Performance Series - MPS. Mine is from 2006 and looking forward to doing work on it this summer.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah sometimes it's hard to hit ever fact especially since my reviews are on the fly with no prep work. I always welcome and appreciate when viewers can bring info to the table or corrections. I am trying to have this a car community of enthusiasts. Thank you for watching from across the pond!

@Slowyourrollvarietyshow

3 жыл бұрын

He mentioned the protege, which technically was the first Mazdaspeed production :)

I liked the Mazda 3's, had the same hardware as the focus. Same block as a Zetec and Duratec in the focus but a way better head, had to get at least a Focus ST170 or RS to get the same head but Mazda had it in all model specs depending on its year. They were a great value for money car, still a nice car even this day and age.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Adam Randell I agree with you 💯 I hope Mazda might bring back the speed3!

I love the passion, new subscriber! I love hot hatches! I went from a 03 350z to a 2012 Mazda Speed 3.

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Knuckles1859 thank you so much for subscribing! I really appreciate the support! Wow, that is a big change but the MS3 is so much fun! I’ll have more hot hatches to come!

@spolo123

4 жыл бұрын

Did you like more the 350z or the Speed3?

I spoke to several Mazda dealers who definetly confirmed that a new mazda 3 mps will not be made, however a 2.0 l petrol with 200bhp will be released in the next 2 yrs. Also a hybrid version is to come up following a partenership with toyota. Things do seem promising as Mazda look to develop even further an already succesfull and loved brand.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Ionut Vrabie thanks for the insider info. I really think it is a shame they are not making a Mazda Speed 3.

I love my smiling speed 3! It smiles as I roar past STIs ;)

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Nice man!

@DaCoDgamer

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides thanks joe! Keep up the great work!

I can’t believe I never watched this video until now. I had a 2008.5 Gt in the same color. My only mods were Hypertech tune and Cobb intake. I owned the car until it was totaled during the summer of 2019. I moved on to a Kia Stinger GT2.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! I am glad that you had a chance to watch. Do you miss it?

@Cgee3

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides I do miss some things about it. It was a pretty fun car for being fwd. The MS3’s biggest downfall was not being rwd. I felt more connected to the car with it being a manual than my Stinger. Of course my Stinger is faster and more luxurious. I do wish it leaned less in he corners. I know that it needs sway bars to correct that.

the mazda speed 3 might be my first car

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

That would make you a very lucky person! It is a great car!

Hey Joe I just bumped into this video while I was searching for Mazda cars LoL 🤣 by judging from the New and this old video it's a zonk for me the quality 🤣🤣🙌🙌🙌 keep up the good work one love all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I guess you have to star somewhere!

You talk with the Mazda passion... very good review my friend. #mazdaspeed

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that awesome comment! Mazda is a great brand!

Hey Raiti, what would you go for since you've driven them all? Would you pay around 10 grand or one of these speed 3s in good condition used, get a new Focus ST for 25 Grand or is the RS that much better for 35 to 40?

Great informative video, I own a 2012 gen 2. The only thing I would have added even tho it is a different car is a little information about the speed6. 06-07 production year, same motor just awd. Very rare car that not many people even know exists. Keep making the great content tho!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your input and feedback! They really are amazing cars. I really appreciate your kind words!

its been 3 years got my 07 speed3 and i love it .

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

That is really great of you to say!

Great job showing such a variety of cars.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

jdrracer glad you are enjoying it

I had a 2008.5 first gen from 2011 til 2014. God I miss this car.

@RaitisRides

4 жыл бұрын

I beat you do Tyler.

@Tierod86

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides I have videos of on my channel. The channel isn't much but there are videos of my mazda on there.

I had this bodystyle. I bout the 2007 MSP GT trim in winter of 2006. Amazing car. I miss it dearly. Fast. Fun. Comfortable and practical too.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I would miss it as well!

I love my 13 speed3. I got it maxed out pretty much on the stock block. Putting down 400whp and 365wtq. I leave it stock looking. She is a sleeper. Lol

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Now that is an impressive build!

@MannyFresh1x

5 жыл бұрын

What mods does it take to make that power??

@carguysunite1288

4 жыл бұрын

@@MannyFresh1x that's full bolt ons and upgraded turbo for sure.

@destinedpure01

4 жыл бұрын

Stock block can hold 450whp my boy has one like mine I’m still on stock turbo

@robertosantiago9294

4 жыл бұрын

D3ath Strike01 I’ll be happy with 300 but dam 400-450

Had my gen 2 MPS here in the uk for 8years..and im keepin it :) We have car taxation laws here and the gen 1 is pretty bad.

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I am so glad that you can enjoy your MS3! That is terrible about the taxation!

I have a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 with 170,000 miles, full stock and with coil overs. Fun little car but the mileage… I hope it doesn’t cause problems down the road

Excellent review! I have a 2008 fully bolted and I love this car

I wonder why these cars didn't retain its value like other Japanese sports cars. They were great cars

Great video. Sound quality was a bit painful at times but I enjoyed your passion and content

@RaitisRides

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that!

I have owned this car for 3 months and it is INSANITY. It is so smooth , very fun to drive. I recommend it so much . Insta: MeanMachince.ms3 for photos.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

MikeyandS2 thanks for giving some owner feedback!😊👍🏻

@thagreatfrank3071

6 жыл бұрын

I've owned it for 3 months as well & it's a very fun car to drive I love driving it at night when I get off of work!!

@jankboy28

6 жыл бұрын

I have had my 08 speed3 gt for over a year and love every bit of the car I am about to do full Bolt ons and e85 should be around 350 whp

@gokeyinspections8552

5 жыл бұрын

I've had a 10 Mazda Speed3 for 2 months love it a lot. I used ot drive only AWD or RWD this is my 2nd FWD car and it really grips in the turns and even in a straight line for the most part with sticky tires.

@MehoyMenoy13

5 жыл бұрын

has it been reliable? im thinking of buying one but also take it on roadtrips!

Actually 2nd gen is 2010-2013

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

jerry jones thanks for the correction! I appreciate that!

@Zsword92

5 жыл бұрын

2009-2013**

@ms3_alejandro

5 жыл бұрын

Nate M no sir 2007-2009 1st gen

@Kynetguy

5 жыл бұрын

Nate M 2007, 2008, 2008.5, 2009 are all Gen1. 2010 started the stupid Smile grill.

@fastcougar3200

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kynetguy They produced and sold Gen 2 in 2009. Trust me I have bought my Gen 1 in 2008 so I know my car lines cause my dealer had Gen2 next year and I hated that clown face.. But in 2009 they were still selling whats left from Gen 1, People call it a Gen1 2007..2009 and the Gen2 2010...2013 but actually Gen 2 must be 2009..2013.

oh wow, I went to high school there. Still looks the same! ANNND I just picked up a Speed3! Video is awesome and extremely useful tyty!!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

KartFox congrats on you MS3! What year did you graduate from Eastlake? I graduated from there as well. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your kind words.

Yikes...when you started the car the whole engine shook like Jell-O. Obviously still running the 10 year old stock motor mounts lol

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Suzuki I love that analogy! He is going to upgrade those!

I own a (2nd gen) ms3 2010 and I prefer the 2 gen the double spoiler in the back looks even better and the hood scoop. I’m not hating on the 1st gen tho it still pretty badass

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

I love both of the generations. I just wish Mazda would bring it back!

@dxh1799

6 жыл бұрын

Raiti's Rides for real, yeah!!! I still have hope!!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

daniel cardona they have to know the enthusiasts want it!

@fastcougar3200

4 жыл бұрын

TBH, I hated initially the clown look of the Gen2 (being a Gen1 owner haha) but then it looked OK. The only 2 things I think Gen2 has better is the electric steering and the driver side motor mount. Motor mounts are not a real problem though...But the interior in Gen2 was a step back really

I had some kid roll up on me in a golf gti. so I gave him a little bit he pulled up at the red light "what kind of car is that bro wtf did you do to that blah blah blah" never seen it coming left him drooling haha

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that Jim! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!

I had a white 09 Mazdaspeed 3 just like this one. I had black racing stripes painted on mine. I put red Mazda 3 mats in it to make the red accents pop. I couldn't find red Mazdaspeed 3 mats. Funnest car I have ever owned. Mine had steering torque so you had to make sure you held on to the steering wheel when you got on it. I sold it after a drunk driver hit me. They couldn't get the paint right and just looking at it drove me nuts.

@RaitisRides

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

Always liked the car got one 2 years ago. There are some things wrong you mentioned about the car and the mods but its ok

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

namek1925 I’m glad you were able to pick one up. Please correct me where I am wrong. I am always wanting to learn more.

I just picked up a 2009 Mazda 3 Sport, and love it 🎉

In my opinion, the original Mazdas from Japan are very good. I have a 1986 Mazda b2000 that works very well.😊

Mazda 3 mps. The inter-cooler is top mounted instead of front mounted because.. it give much better throttle response. Hardly any turbo lag ;)

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

DJ thanks for the awesome input!

@THR1LLER1987

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome. Great vid. I own one of these in black.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

DJ thank you so much! I bet it looks amazing in black.

Why the absolute hell is the glove compartment so filthy??

Great car review Raiti! I own a 2007 Mazda 3 Sport, I'm thinking to go for a speed now :3

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! The mazdaspeed 3 is such an awesome car!

I definitely prefer the first gen over the second gen. Kinda sad they killed the speed3 and speed6.

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Mazdas line up is just so empty without the Speed 3 or 6!

Hey Joe great video as always, I’m wondering if the Focus RS shares the some of the Mazda 2.3 mainly the block? I’ve read somewhere that they do.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Harris J thanks for the compliment! Yeah Ford & Mazda shared the block but the RS has a different head.

Hope CJ has that car tuned, didn't see an AccessPort, cause with a turboback and intake with no tune he's really putting a number on the weak point of the MS3, the fuel pump. Got to upgrade those internals with that setup!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Great input and info! Thank you so much for sharing that! I will make sure CJ sees this!

Literally though my car besides different mods and grill. Nice video just fine a better audio set up

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Please watch a newer video because I have updated everything! I appreciate your support!

Raiti, I heard several reviewers saying the clutch on the Mazda Speed 3 was heavy while you said it was light. How heavy is it compared to a 99 Trans am or a 2009 mini Cooper S? This way I can compare the feel... Let me know. Thanks. I'm actually thinking of picking one up

4000$ 80k miles 2008 Mazda speed3? Deal? Or nah?

@Dovahbruhh

5 жыл бұрын

Marciano Parafina That is insanely cheap, i feel like there's something wrong with it. Assuming it's 100% okay, that's the steal of the century, but that's crazy low.

I own a MazdaSpeed3 2008 and an Audi A3 Sportback 1.8T 2008... They are both great. Can you do a review of the Audi ? Great video... Keep it up.

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

I will try to track one down to review! Thank you for reaching out and for watching!

@hoolaandiin

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video... good information.@@RaitisRides

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! I really appreciate your support!

The 2014 plus Mazda 3s are better looking than the 2nd gen 3s! I have a 2014 hatch myself and I love it!!

It's not a true Mazdaspeed3 without a check engine light lol

Check out our buyers guide before you pull the trigger on your MAZDASPEED 3! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZ5pltiOeNWulag.html

I like the styling of the new mazda 3 hatchbacks but no performance model, such a shame!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

It's crazy because model was at the top of their game!

Such a beautiful classic. Want one.

You really need to know the difference between a short ram and a cold air intake. Protip that isnt a cold air intake. Also the gen one and 2 are about the same due to gearing despite the weight. The Gen 1 isnt definitively faster. This gets worse for the gen 1 with mods.

I am a sucka for this first gen speed3, six months ago I passed one with my GTI and it was mint an clean just like that one but silver, stopped to get something to eat and was heading home but there was an accident ahead, guess what the Mazdaspeed 3 was completely trashed on an interception, I almost cried. The only thing about them is calling your insurance company and telling the agent you have a Mazdaspeed, that doesn’t sound like cheap insurance 😂

Ironic how I stumbled across this video,considering that I just acquired a red 2010 year model almost exactly a month ago for a pretty good deal! The 2010 year model is the first year it came out with the second generation body style with an actual hood scoop. Anyway,ever since acquiring it,the vehicle has been really great to me so far! However,because I just so recently got the car,I still don't even have the spare change to buy it an aftermarket short ram intake so that I can actually hear the turbo,yet. The best part is that other than the nice looking set of aftermarket wheels I have on it,the car is completely bone stock and that also includes the appearance of the engine bay under the hood as well!

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

erebus38 congrats on your new baby! You will love the car! Hot hatches are a blast and I do like the hood scoop on the second generation. Thanks for watching!😊👍🏻

@erebus38

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah,I already do love the car,but since this car is my only up and properly running vehicle,I don't plan to do any serious mods to it beyond like that of a short ram intake,dual port BOV and maybe something like an axle-back exhaust because I want to maintain stock like reliability with it for daily driving. While I will briefly run it under max boost from time to time,I refuse to beat up on it like I did with actual past project vehicles I used to own. If I want to build another project I still have an old second generation 2000 year model Miata in my garage that currently runs,but still needs a little work in order for it to run at least somewhat reliably again.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

erebus38 sounds like a plan!

@adamrandell7946

6 жыл бұрын

If your going to do the intake get an enclosed setup like a Simota or equivalent, If you go to an open style ram kit you will get very little to no benefit because the intercooler isn't spec'd for the extra heat and will suffer heat soak. I still have no idea why most of these performance intakes are open cone filters considering its a turbo car, If its a 600hp front mount turbo beast yeah but not these little 4 cylinders. If you can go for a cat-back, the more flow you have behind the turbo the more flow you'll have in front putting good use to your new intake. you will also get more choo choo sounds, which is always a bonus lol.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Adam Randell that’s what I was under the impression with the open style short ram kit. I would think you want to isolate that and bring in cool outside air. I really appreciate your great input!

Unfortunately a new edition of the Mazda Speed will never be made.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Ionut Vrabie I hope you’re wrong 🤞

@ionutvrabie5730

6 жыл бұрын

I also wish I was. Unfortunately it has been confirmed by Mazda officials. There will be a sport Mazda 3 with 200bhp but that will be the sportiest version of this segment. Still something.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Ionut Vrabie you are correct!👍🏻

very nice new review congratulations!

7:40 - Even tho it sounds like the engine *might* already warmed up, I still hate it when people start revving up an engine RIGHT after starting it. 8:15 Not enough room? lol I've seen some owners who put FMI's on their Speed 3's. COBB even makes a kit to do it. The truth is, there are advantages and disadvantages in both top and front mounts. They likely went with top for other reasons. 8:55 There's a lot of data showing that Cold air intakes are actually less cool than stock boxes. Especially how he has it set up. No heat shield means its sucking in all that hot air from the engine around it. Owner likely made it worse than stock doing it that way. The Mazda designers are not stupid. 13:07 Perhaps in his modded S3, but Stock S3's power dies off around 6k. I clicked on this expecting to go into why Mazda stopped making the Ms3's. Title is kinda click baity.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

lyianx I appreciate your very detailed feedback and always welcome viewers and subscribers to add extra info. I like to think of my channel as a community. The reason I chose the title is I enjoyed this car so much it didn’t make sense to me as why Mazda would not have a Speed 3 in its lineup. Thank you fir watching!😊👍🏻

Wrong. They came up with Gen2 in 2009. Last time they had produced Gen1 is 2008. So that makes this model a mid 2008 and I have one identical and I used it daily for 12 years. Hypnotic Tuned at about 400bhp (350 whp). In general, when you refer to MS3, the years they sold it were taken into consideration. Gen 1: 2007..2009. Gen 2: 2010..2013

Are all mazda 3 hatch backs turbo , My gf has one and it takes off like a rocket . Not sure if its turbo tho

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

If it is a standard Mazda 3 then there is no turbo.

@forestalmo2417

6 жыл бұрын

LOl its not even a mazda 3 its a demio , I think its an awesome car for a - b and very comfortable and easy as to drive . Not to slow also

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Forest almo well I am glad you are happy! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment.

Had a speed 6 , which runs the same motor but is awd until it went kaboom! Watch that timing chain if not you’ll regret it.

This is a Great Video. Only the Microphone Quality should be bether

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Jabajsadas felif thank you for the compliment! I’m trying to get some money 💰 together for it!

That is a short ram intake, not a cold air. Also 2nd gen was 2010-2013. otherwise pretty well informed video

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!

How was the Torque steer?

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Actually not too bad!

Do they have this car in automatic?

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

No they do not!

Mazdaspeed began its CONSUMER models with the Protege. They had been established on the racing side of the house years before they ever touched the Protege......Ever heard of the 787B? 😉

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

This car is nice looking. I love the 2nd gen with a front end happy face delete body mod. Shit looks nice

I love the Gen One's I've got a mazdaspeed 6 awd. It's One of the most fun cars I've ever owned.

8:40 ... that is NOT a cold air intake ... Lord JESUS people when are car guys going to learn this ??? cold air intakes GO ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM ... because you see that is where the REAL cold air is ... the air directly under the hood is HOT ... bottom is COLD ... top is HOT ... learn the difference people

im more in the noise cancelling mic you were using while driving the car lol.

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Vichit Yang yeah I have a better mic set up now. Thank you for your feedback!😊👍🏻

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Listen to this review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lGl7yrGKZrXQktI.html

Selling this?

Makes no sense to put the intercooler on top of the engine IMO.. Major heat soak and there is heaps of room at the bottom of the front bumper.. Looks like there is anyway and its a heap cooler down there.

You shpuld put pictures up when you talk about other cars and stuff; some more visuals to look at

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! Thank you for the feedback!

"The clutch is super light." I just came from another review that said "the clutch is very heavy." I really don't know anymore guys

@RaitisRides

4 жыл бұрын

From my experience it is super light.

@rogerbarrett9920

4 жыл бұрын

Mines a 2011 and the clutch feels pretty normal, certainly not heavy- Some modded examples with up-rated clutches probably need more effort.

Japanese Mazdaspeed Familia and Mazdaspeed Axela where more powerful than the American Mazdaspeed Protegé and Mazdaspeed3

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

bro wouldnt have to yell if he took the airpods out

@RaitisRides

4 жыл бұрын

The airpod is the bluetooth mic! I am naturally loud! Thanks for watching!

@baseballdude345

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides haha I thought that as soon as I commented this, great video! I'm likely picking up one of these beasts in the next few weeks and I'm so excited

very educational .. thank you

@RaitisRides

5 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome!

Which cars/suv are more reliable Mitsubishi or Mazda’s ?

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Anderson Rodriguez I would say brand vs brand it would go to Mazda.

@andersonrodriguez8258

6 жыл бұрын

Raiti's Rides thanks man rather a Mazda tbh after Mitsubishi join Renault their cars prolly 💩💩🚮🚮😂😂😂

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Anderson Rodriguez I know the Mirage is one of the worst in the USA.

@andersonrodriguez8258

6 жыл бұрын

Raiti's Rides parts for Mitsubishi are probably more rare to find so more expensive than a Mazda

@RaitisRides

6 жыл бұрын

Anderson Rodriguez I would think so. Plus in the states there are less dealers!