My 2015 Mazda is holding up. I went through bad financial hardships in 2023, and I had no choice to ignore car repairs. I had to redo a lot of my front suspension. Recently for that fixed, the engine and transmission is still running like new in 2024, at 142k miles. It had 500 miles when I got it, been a champ
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 itouring and I’m at 260k miles with a manual transmission. I’ve only done 1 coolant flush and changed the spark plugs once as well at about 200k. I replaced the rear passenger caliper as it seized. Other than that just regular oil changes. Still driving with the original clutch, which is absolutely incredible. Drives perfectly fine and still has plenty of life left from what the dealership technician told me. After this one dies I will of course get another Mazda.
Regarding the remark "Don't ever maintain your car by yourself and always let dealership repair it" I can tell:"If are interested in car maintenance and love your car, start with smaller things, get repair manuals and definitely do this by yourself, but not because of the money - do it because nobody in dealership will take care of your car like you do".
As a dealer tech, I’ve been considering buying a Mazda. Out of all the brands I’ve worked on Mazda and Honda are some of the few that u can still work on yourself without much hassle or needing to check the books. As long as your not a dumby lol
Just brought a 2014 saloon. It will never see a dealer again. But it will get a oil/fitter change at 4000 miles/ 3 months and a full service each year. As my mot tester says. I don’t leave anything for him to find. The most important thing is to use Quality parts
I purchased a 2021 Turbo model 3 years ago and got into an accident last December. It was a write-off, so I was in need of another car. I ended up getting a 2023 Premium sedan model (non-turbo this time) 2 weeks ago since it was heavily discounted. While I miss the extra power from the turbo, the NA engine is more than adequate. I'd definitely recommend the Mazda 3 or Mazda in general to anyone.
@@darkedge117 It's a noticeable difference. The big difference that you notice is the torque since peak torque kicks in at 2,000 RPM on turbo models. However, the NA 3 is quick since it's a fairly light vehicle. I haven't had any issues with passing slow moving vehicles. I also appreciate the improved fuel efficiency. On another note, since you mentioned that you have a 6, I really hope Mazda reintroduces it with the new inline 6 engine. Fingers crossed. 🤞
I bought a 2015 Mazda 2 in the summer of 2023 had 76000 kilometers on it and drove like a brand new car unfortunately I also got in a car accident in December 13th that year. I was driving on a 70 km zone when a lady coming from the opposite way to make a left suddenly drove 4-5 meters in front of me while I was driving over a green light, so I smashed the brake at 70 km/h as hard as I could and held on to the steering wheel, all airbag went off and car was smoking through the vents from burnt coolant. Took me 5 seconds to realize I crashed, and got really mad because I loved that car but I had to keep it cool so I went out of the car and saw the lady crying. She thought I was dead. Luckily both me and the lady had no serious injuries, it could have ended badly. I had whiplash on my neck the day after but the pain only lasted for 1 day and had some mild pain on my right knee that lasted for 3 weeks.
Damn. My 2006 rusted out. I dove it 140,000 km and had to replace it in 2016. It lasted 10 years. I ended up getting a2015 Mazda 3 and it’s held up well with only one significant mechanical failure that left me on the side of the highway.
I appreciated this 1st year review of your Mazda 3. I am a happy subscriber . You explain things very well in all your videos, especially for those who do not know about the inner workings and details of what to consider . I am learning a great deal as I consider my next pre- owned vehicle purchase. I lean towards Mazda after having owned 2 Honda Accord and my current Infiniti I35- all pre- owned. I will definitely investigate seeking help for my next venture to the car dealership with your service!
I bought a 2023 Corolla in February of last year. Nine days after driving off the lot (NINE DAYS), I got hit from behind. Minimal damage, all cosmetic. 4 months after that accident, I got hit again...this was a much harder, more severe hit. Your story really resonated with me. Oddly enough, I'm considering replacing the Corolla with a Mazda 3. Your review was helpful.
Nah. I bought a 2.5 aspired engine Mazda 3 2024 by not watching this reviewer. I recommend stick with yiur corrolla if yiu don't mind a little dated cabin of the corolla and lack of sportiness. Yiu ll save heaps of fuel compare to this Mazda 3. The corrolla will be less fussy to drive and eager around city and it can certainly beat this Mazda at the traffic light if yiu ask me! Also who need stop start system if the corrolla has already saved fuel whereas this Mazda makes no different in fuel consumption with rough and annoying stop start. It also has the weirdest auto gearbox ever.. lazy and produce no power at bottom end and then runs at a very high compression rate at highest gear and low speed which then introduces vibration in the carbin. it then takes forever to down shift gears to pick up accelerations and then it gives a body slam when it jumps gears and then produces no power at 6.5K rev. Mazda idiots just program it to cap the output so to limit the acceleration. Yiu cannot have funs with it. It prentends to scream like a hot hatch but it doesn't go fast😢. What a wierd car ever! No don't recommend the Mazda 3. Apart from a beautiful interior and great body control and grip.. it s one hell of frustrations to drive this car. Very thirsty car and return no smiles
Ur totally wrong the new ones with the turbo aren’t even in the same ballpark as the Corolla. And there’s deals to be had. I just picked up mine for with turbo and awd for 26500. Of course turbo and awd aren’t “necessary “ lol. But it’s not even close. Plus u don’t have to worry about cvt issues. There’s tons of reviews with people saying how great they are. I think buddy ^got a lemon. 🍋
I have a 2021 Mazda3 Sedan with manual transmission and with Skyactiv-x engine. Really amazing package! Works great in Scandinavian climate. Fuel economy.... 4,3 - 5,0 litres / 100 km in summer, in harsh winter conditions (- 20 to - 30 degree celsius) around 5,0 - 5,3 litres / 100 km.
I have a 2017 Mazda3 Sport GT with 6AT and the premium package. It has 175,000 Km on it and has been a great car. I can't justify a new vehicle because everything still works and it runs like new. I love it!
Great review. I owned a 2022 Mazda3 turbo premium plus awd for 1 year. Great engine, terrific interior, enjoyable highway commuter car. Did not enjoy the torsion beam suspension that was very rough over bumps. I also needed to replace 2 tires from hitting pot holes. Getting in and out could be challenging for some people and the back seat leg room was very tight. The gas millage is not the best, and it had a small gas tank. I was at the station every week filling up. Still would purchase again if I went with a small car.
I have had mine about 10 months now. I had to say this is the first car in years that I look forward to driving every time. The looks the interior they just did a great job with it. I have nothing but good things to say about it.
Just a tip: take out the giant magnet in your front left bumper😂👌 jk jk. excellent video, sorry about the accidents, and glad it was relatively small damage, and more importantly, that you were safe.
Thanks for the feedback, Shari. Great to hear your experience matched your expectations. I'm vacillating between the Mazda 3 Select Sport for $24.6K, and the Toyota Corolla SE for $24.4K, but I agree with all your points in favor of the Mazda 3. Wishing you better luck on the road.
I was in the same boat deciding between the Mazda3 and the Corolla. I decided to go for the Mazda3 hatchback sport at the end of the day because it looks better on the outside and the premium feel on the inside at the most basic trim. It also had more horsepower and close mpg compared to the Corolla. I love my car
@@parnpichateI’m looking for something like what you’ve got as I’ll be retiring in 3 years. Something to play with on the weekends, while knowing it could last a long time with regular maintenance (I’m a Honda tech). 😃👍🏼
I love your reviews because they are thorough, informative, helpful, precise and honest! Thank you! Sorry about your accidents! Just unfortunate circumstances. But your car now has a record of two accidents which will live forever with the vehicle. Even though they were minor incidents that were completely repaired, the car has lost value that can never be recovered especially if you attempt to liquidate it soon. I had a similar situation with a new vehicle that was thoroughly repaired from a major front end collision. It’s now 11 years old and looks and runs like showroom new so I won’t lose much value if I sell it now. Not happening! It’s a 2013 Prius V5 with 45k miles. It’s the best car I have ever owned along with my 2018 RAV4 hybrid limited. Not a single repair or recall for either one. And I live in the Midwest where winter weather is brutal.
Sorry about your accidents, Bud. In 1987 I bought my first new car. It was a Toyota Tercel, 2dr coupe. It was a new body style for the Tercel. Mine was White with charcoal interior. It was the first new Tercel with an automatic transmission and the 2nd one to be sold in Washington state, USA. The first one that was sold was Red and was a 5spd manual transmission. My little Tercel was only 30 days old and it was totaled. The accident wasn’t my fault. I was T-boned by a full sized Chevy pickup. His truck was only 45 days old.
I Love the Red interior. Our 11 Ford Ranger had the 1990 Gloomy Gray and Boring Black interior colors that became popular in the last Millennium. I had it reupholstered in Red with black trim and stitching. This matches the custom 2 tone paint scheme, which is Silver over Red metallic and Red pinstripes.
I have a 2019 Mazda 3 sedan FWD premium. (couldn't get over the small rear window) I put in aftermarket tinted glass, and once the TSBs (including AC) and recalls were done, the car is running well (37 mpg on mostly highway driving).. It doesn't handle as well as a 3 series, but it has been perfectly fine. From what I understand, not much can go wrong with a NA engine, whereas turbo might cost more to fix.
I bought my brand new 2015 Mazda 6 Grand Touring on the 24th of December 2014. I wanted all the options available including the liquid metallic grey color which looks amazing on the 6! I had to wait 2 months for the car to come from Japan as it was a special order. Now, I have 144,000 thousands miles on my Mazda 6, still drives like a dream and I never get tired of looking at it. Mazda 6 has been the best and most reliable car I've ever own and I seriously believe I can drive my Mazda 6 for half a million mile!
I have had my 2014 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring for 10 years with no major issues. It’s been fixed 4 times from 4 different accidents and still runs great! I recommend buying fully loaded like I did because all the tech is still relevant and upscale for today
@@TheYouknow598 I’m 5,9 and there is plenty of space. Being 6,2 it might be a little tight I assume, but go ride one and make sure test drive it, move the seat back and forth and see how comfortable is it.
17:09 you can’t say it’s a bad thing about the car because of an accident. I actually watched until here to see what was wrong with the car. I own one two and it’s my first new car. And like you I feel super happy about my purchase
Thanks for your detailed review Shari. I own a CX 5 GT AWD 2021. It's a stunning looking SUV with fantastic driving dynamics. My friends were so impressed with the features and pricing that 4 of them now have the same car. I'm now waiting for the launch of CX 70. I am looking at a few features and I am bound to book one soon 😊
I’ve had three Mazdas (Mazda3 NA hatchbacks and CX-50 Turbo) in the recent past. I can confirm your experience in enjoying driving them. I’m now thinking gifting my daughter the 2025 Mazda3 sedan NA AWD for her upcoming wedding. Thanks for your excellent video. Please do continue to give us updates.
Thanks for a great review and for sharing your personal experiences. I’m glad the bad luck didn’t include any injury. I also hope you’re not superstitious! Wouldn’t want you to start avoiding intersections unless the light is green!
Great review, Shari. Just the right info I needed to hear before buying one. I think I will go for the turbo hatcback model. Sorry to hear about the accidents. Luckily no one was injured.
I'm very glad that you are ok after those accidents! I am loving my 2023 Mazda 3 in the Preferred trim- selected because of your videos AND because it was actually in stock and I could test drive it! Thanks!
Glad you are enjoying your car. I also allow the dealership to do under warranty service. One exception, I change the air & cabin filters before going and pay $20-25 instead of 50 or 60 for the same thing. We can always sympathize with someone. Our ability to empathize only comes from experience.
12:30 absolutely right on. when i had a warranty claim, they asked for all service paperwork. thankfully i had it and got it fixed. It was to replace the transmission on a 2017 cx 5
I was at the Mazda dealership checking out the CX30 , great driving car . I was on the cusp of buying it until I realized it doesn’t have a factory remote . Mazda wants me to buy their app and pay for it every year to remotely start the car . This car was almost $ 50,000.00 and I think I should have be given the choice of having the remote starter on the key fob . It’s another way to get more money from their customers .
Excellent review. I bought a new 1990 Mazda MX6 long ago with a manual transmission and loved it. However, a week after the warranty expired, (with only 17k miles) the power steering and the catalytic converter failed. Mazda did not cover any of this, consequently, I was leary of Mazda to this day. I do understand that this was a time Mazda was tied to Ford.
I have 2023 Cx5 Signature. Driving it for 1 year with zero issues. I agree the top trim is nice to have but not at all necessary. I don't think I ever put the turbo through its paces apart from some highway merging.
Always at the dealer! They know your car/truck, they know what to change/adjust/verify and update….and building that relationship is worth something once your done with the car! Great video! I am debating a Mazda…had a Miata for 7 years…it was amazing!
Funny I was just explaining to my wife why if im the first car at a light of stop sign I stop a few feet back from the corner as almost no one knows how to take a corner and they cut the corner like a race driver.The CX-30 would be a much better buy.Nice and helpful review.
Great choice on the Mazda 3 and that color and trim looks awesome! I totally agree, it’s a very reliable, great driving dynamics and solid feeling car! I used to own a 2019 FWD 3 GT and in my 3yrs of ownership, never had any major issues. When I bought it 3yrs ago, was comparing it to the Corolla but that felt a step down as build quality didn’t feel solid, anemic engine and didn’t like the drony CVT thus, ended up buying the Mazda 3. It was on clearance ($5K off) so OTD price came to $28K CAD! I no longer have it cause I was given a company car and sold the Mazda3 to my daughter who now drives it!
The greatest thing about automobiles? They're all subjective! Just like audio! I've been a Mazda guy for years. Currently driving the 2023 Turbo Premium Plus. Mind you, it's not thee.... off the showroom floor model. I had the factory do many, many bits to it! There's not another on the road like it. What is awesome... for me,at certainly not be the best for you! Drive what puts the biggest smile on..... your face. Thanks for the vid.
Great update!!! I came to the same conclusion when I was shopping for mine. Except it was the M3 (used) Civic and Camry in the run off. Reliability wise the M3 didn't have some issues that Civics (fuel-oil mixing) and Camry's (?) had in the 2010's. Plus it depreciated worse that the other 2, which made it cheaper to get. The next one I get will have the turbo / AWD though.
I think if you are sitting a red light, never stay too close to the white line because bad drivers can easily cut your corners and hit you. and always look both ways before going, even if it's a green light
Also to leave room if you get hit from behind and pushed into the intersection. Defensive driving is everything! People are idiots. (Disclaimer: not all people) 😅
I’ve owned my Forester Touring for 13 months and it has 14K miles. I absolutely love the car, the handling, comfort etc. BUT, it has been in the service department numerous times. It’s a 6 hour round trip to the closest Subaru dealership that gives loaner cars to their customers when their Subie’s are in for service. I just got it back from the service department less than a week ago after they had had it for 3 weeks because the DCM was on back order. It still doesn’t recognize me some of the time, the rear hatch opens up when no one is around, the low oil pressure light still flickers when it’s cold and it hit a pothole. Before having the DCM replaced I was getting 24mpg on combination driving and now I’m only getting 20mpg. Sometimes the heated steering wheel gets toasty warm and other times it doesn’t. Sometimes it remembers the phone numbers programmed into my Forester and other times it doesn’t. The remote start has NEVER worked and the other day the alarm went off for no reason while it was parked in my garage. The Starlink light will Not go off, so StarLink is always contacting me while driving to see if I’m having an emergency or asking me if I’ve been in an accident. I’m disabled and living on SSI. I’ve been saving money for many years so that I could afford to pay cash for my Forester. $38K may not be a lot of money to some people, but it’s a LOT of money for me to save up for a vehicle that I thought would be the last car I’d ever need to buy. Subaru isn’t willing to buy my LEMON back and I know that it’s an uphill battle to go under the Lemon Law. My previous car was a 11 RAV4 Limited and it was NEVER in the service department for anything except for maintenance. It ran perfectly for 205K miles, when I sold it last December (2022). This is my First Subaru and it will definitely be my Last one. I’ll sell it ASAP and go back to Toyota. I’m thinking that I’ll have to wait until 2026 and buy another RAV4 AWD Hybrid.
Thank goodness in the US we have the Moss-Magnusson Act that doesn't allow dealers to deny your warranty if they do your own work. As long as you have the receipts for the fluids and parts, you're good.
Good to hear opinions on Mazda 3, seems like a no brainer for the price range. Disagree with maintenance/documentation. Just keep a log book and receipts. Can't imagine wasting time driving into dealership and waiting around for someone to putter around with your stuff. Do it yourself and you know it's done right.
You can absolutely do your own maintenance and oil changes yourself and still stay in warranty. You just need to keep the receipt for the parts you buy..
Not true. I have seen many manufacturers deny engine replacements when proper service records from a professional shop were not provided. You can try taking legal action, but the headaches are really not worth saving a few bucks on oil changes.
@@carhelpcorner ok, so help the class out here. where is the trick part of "when proper service records from a professional shop were not provided."???? because right there on the blackboard, RECORDS is clearly highlighted.
I feel you, I had 2 car accidents 6 months apart in 21-22, second one totaled my 2019 CX-5 and to date I haven't replaced it as prices and inventory are challenges. But you're absolutely right, the feeling is definitely not good and just plain awful. That said I was quite happy with my CX-5 GS and am considering it again or the 50 this time around for looks and space.
My 2011 Mazda 3i Touring , lasted til 225k without any major repairs beyond the fan belt, plugs, oil, brakes, tires etc Was such a fun drive and incredibly dependable
You're right, getting to the dealership during the warranty for the maintenance helps a lot in the relationship and easyness to get thing done (will give you obviously higher priority over someone getting the maintenance done to an independant garage). Thanks for the review btw, was looking in relative short term to change one of my cars (unreliable) and was seeking for reliable model but this one over the Corolla or I30 have something more in the design (both outside, stunning in red with black rims and inside with a simple but relaxing look & feel).
Here's my recommendation to Mazda -- Introduce a Bose Edition manual base sedan with 2-tone cloth interior & 205/60-16 tires in order to maximize comfort & enjoyment for your buttock & ears.
Thanks for your review, which aligns with my impressions of the 2021 Mazda 3 which I bought in June 2021. Curiously someone driving a pickup truck drove into the front left fender. It is a beautiful car to drive as well as to look at but does have some problems. For example, the headlights are aimed too high and can't be lowered. Many drivers don't dim their lights, because they assume my high beams are on. Another is that when you turn on the ignition, the radio comes on, which is not a serious flaw, but is annoying. More serious is that it is possible to turn off cruise control. If you don't know how to turn it back on, there's nothing you can do except drive without it, which turned out badly for me. The car is so quiet and effortless, that I didn't notice I was going well over the speed limit. I was stopped for speeding. This would not have happened if cruise control could not have been disabled. The way the wipers sit under the hood looks great, but is a pain in the winter when you're trying to brusĥ the sniw off the windshield. Another winter issue is the lack of illumination of the switches on the doors and the dashboard It is easy to overlook these deficiencies, however, because it is such a wonderful car. I would not hesitate to buy one again!
Good review, and sorry about your accidents, but I disagree on maintaining records of doing your own service. Dealerships leave a lot to be desired with service. There's nothing wrong with following the maintenance manual yourself
Except if the engine fails under warranty, they will use the lack of service documentation to deny the claim. It's a small risk, but I've seen it happen many times. All you can do then is try taking legal action and hope for the best.
Hi Shari, great video and thank you for sharing details about your Mazda. I am not surprised that your Mazda was dead reliable…such an amazing car for the price and value. What I am disappointed is that the 1st service you had with your dealer that they didn’t change the oil and filter. Why would they check a brand new car and not include an oil change! These dealers from all manufacturers are really crooked…the 1st oil change on a brand new car must be done sooner than later especially the break in of an engine will emit small metal particles. Those particles are not good inside the oil pan for long periods of time. I personally think that your dealership should have done the 1st oil change at around 2,000 kms….this will ensure you have no fine metal particles in the oil pan. It is really unfortunate many manufacturers are building good engineered car but dealership experience is absolutely disastrous…$60 just to check tire pressure and open the hood for visual check? This is corruption!! They should have done the oil change without any questions!!!
Luckily, when I bought the car, it already had 2,000km and the dealer changed the oil before I took delivery. That's the only reason I let them get away with that first service of just checking this and checking that. That's dealers for you.
@@carhelpcornerThat’s good if they had done the oil change before taking delivery. In the last 30 years of car ownership, I have had dealership experience from various Japanese brands and unfortunately in GTA they all are sharks in the water. I don’t believe in relationship building when it comes to dealerships. I was shocked to find out that parts person, service advisors and technicians get commission for up selling. The more they upsell the better for them. I wrote emails last decade ago to head office of certain Japanese brands and disappointed on their response. They pretty much said, dealerships are independently operated and not manage by head office. What a cop out. I do my oil changes now and only take it for larger service where it requires a hoist. All fluid changes, tire rotation and filter changes I do it myself. Again, it is disgusting 🤢 the dealership experience are horrible in GTA. You should do a video on this.
We have a 2023 red sedan with the 2.5 and in the past I had a 2013 2.5 sedan they are good cars. No issues with the new one and I had no issues with the old one.
I feel like you can definitely notice the difference between the turbo and NA in everyday driving when comparing the 2020 mazda6 turbo and 2023 mazda3 ce fwd. Idk how to describe it other than it makes everything a little bit more fluid. Although, I would like it for my needs and budget I chose to go with the NA
I love all the warnings and blind spot monitoring as I think it really helps me avoid being hit by the road warriors. People actually try to race me when they see turbo badge😅but they can’t engage me😇
Just chin up. Same thing happened to me with my brand new car within the first year that is yet to complete - hoping to avoid another accident down the road. I can understand with accident take away the thrill of new car no longer the same afterwards. It is getting out of control with driving situation out there. Just stay safe.
Totally agree that it is super important to go to your dealership for any work/servicing where you bought it any time on a new vehicle for at least when under warranty and keep your receipts for any work or servicing done. I actually had a service manager at a dealership that became annoyed and started picking at me for not taking my car back to the same dealer that I bought the car from for my servicing. (it was not Mazda, different brand) but it goes to show that there are good reasons to take your vehicle for servicing or repairs to the same dealership where you bought it at least until the warranty is expired.
We have 2014 mazda 3gt with the full package in it, it’s been 10 years now but it still runs like brand new! There’s some minor cosmetic issues now due to 4 different minor collision that’s also not at our fault that was also being fixed covered by the insurance. Nonetheless it’s been a great car still. Until now it consume average of 6.5liters of gas to 8.5 per 100km. Oil change every 5,000km using synthetic oil, people might think it’s an overkill but in the long run it’s worth keeping the car on a base condition.
My 2022 Mazda 3 hatch 2.5L was hit 10 months after I purchased it. She was hit at the left front when parked and the at fault driver even didn't leave a note. I had to pay the excess through my own insurance company, mainly because the left headlight was broken and a genuine part costs $2800 AU. Including the bumper, front bar, left bracket and the trimmers, the total repair cost was around $5500. I love my Mazda 3. I can really feel for you. It sucks when things like this happened.
Thank you. Same thing in my situation. The repair would have been about $3,000, but because the headlight assembly had a broken clip and needed replacing, it ended up being $5,000.
When I go grocery shopping I park far away from people as possible even though my vehicle is 4 years old now, I just don’t trust other drivers parking ability
Ive test driven one in the summer. It does drive sporty and it has some nice safery features. I thought the scream was small and no remote starter from the factory, bummer! Plus the AC took a long time to make the interior comfortable.
I bought a mazda 3 6-speed in 2015 new, and now has 270K km on it. It has been a great experinece so far. The only issues that I have had with it outside of oilchnages and tire change was a driver side front wheel bearing at aournd 120k, and an issue with the multimedia lcd display that was replaced under warrenty as a recall. This car is my favourite car for my 120 km daily comute with a great fuel economy at 6.8L/100 km combined, driving in the fast lane on the freeway. I need to sell it now as I have more cars than drivers in my house and I'm having a hard time with it.. I'm going to miss it a lot once sold.
My Mazda3 2023 is a 1.5L version, it only has 110HP/6000RPM. But I find it perfectly fine for a slow driver like me. After a year, still a great car. Quality built is great
Couple years ago I had a 22 year old Mercury Sable ready for the junk yard. It was leaking gas profusely, both side mirrors were glued and taped on, AC didn't work, fully rusted underneath but still drove it while researching best used cars $5000 and under. 2011 Mazda 3 i touring was one listed by consumer reports to be reliable and reliable was/is main thing focused on. Thank God I was able to purchase from a private seller a bit under $5000. It drove great every time up until I took it to a car shop and received it back compromised and not fixed. Aside from that my experience in having this 2011 Mazda is It's been reliable thankfully. Previous cars were made out of a metal. The Mazda is the first 'plastic' car I ever had. In previous car's if you would tap a light post in a parking lot very little to nothing would happen but the Mazda would have unthinkable damage. For me it feels like a sophisticated toy car regarding what it's made out of. But I like the zoom zoom and reliability. It's the best car I've ever owned so far. Another good car was a Honda Civic hatchback from the 80's my Mom had. She bought it for $850 or $950 and had to have something fixed on it for $500 after buying. After that it was a great reliable car.
I recently bought a used 2020 mazda3 after owning a 2014. Both cars extremely reliable as stated and i absolutely love my 2020. However one thing he didnt mention, probably because it didnt happen to him, is they are notorious for cabin rattle. Currently there are 3 different spots in my car that are rattling. The rear bass speaker rattles when the bass goes below about 40hz. There is also a minor rattle somewhere around the passenger side door (have not been able to pinpoint it) and a rattle coming from the infotainment system. Rattles dont really bother me because i listen to very loud music (the 12 speaker bose system is phenomenal) but if you are about to buy a 3 look out for that
2018 2 L. FWD sedan, about 170,000 km, no major repairs, new rear rotors interestingly front ones still good said the mechanic. Excellent handling, comfortable driver seat, entry-exit not designed for seniors, a bit more road noise as car ages, smooth 6-speed auto, engine very quiet and no vibration at stop. One disappointment 6-years old car now on third battery, I think hot engine compartment ages them FAST - no ventilation to cool it, weather strip around stops air circulation. Humble advice - stick with 6 speed for durability and lower maintenance costs.
In 2016 I bought a brand new Mazda 3. I still have the car and my only issue is the infotainment screen restarts over and over if outside tempreture is bellow -2. Mazda changed my infotainment twice but problem still exists
Regarding the maintenance of my vehicles (car, Pickup, motorcycle), I have been doing basic oil changes for over 40 years (more frequent than recommended and better quality oil), filters, tire rotation (winter , summer), spark plugs etc... and naturally, I keep all my receipts and everything is well documented. 😁
Fine to do when the warranty expires, but under warranty, most manufacturers will not accept this as documentation for oil changes. They need records from a professional shop.
@@carhelpcorner The main reason is that I have been doing basic maintenance for several decades, being very meticulous in what I do and especially that on one occasion I had an oil change done at the dealership during a winter period (very cold) and subsequently, I noticed that the "bolt" of the oil pan had not been tightened to specification and that there was a slight flow of oil! Personally, all bolts are tightened to specification with a torque wrench. Even when I rotate the tires (summer-winter), the bolts are tightened to specifications with a torque wrench. 😁 Maybe I'm a little too meticulous...😄
I just handed in my 2021 Mazda3 HB with manual transmission and naturally aspirated FWD 2.5L. It was amazing for 3 years, nothing to complain about. Now I'm waiting for a new CX30 AWD turbo. No way any other brand can compare to what Mazda delivers to their customers.
I bought a new Mazda 2014 CX5 2 litre engine standard trans. Still runs like new. No issues, Just maintenance. I have 179511 kilometers and used 13582 litres= 37.3 MPG or 7.5L/100 kilometers. By far the best car I have ever owned and fun to drive too. I will never American crap again.
Good choice on the interior color. It gives contrast to the exterior. 👍 If it was a black interior, the car would have looked boring… I would have chosen silver for the wheels though. Other than the contrast, they would also be more visible / recognizable. The Mazda 3 is a beautiful car, especially in the color Soul Red! 🤩 You don’t see that color on anything else.
First few months into my then new Toyota, I had 2 accidents on the same day. In the morning I scratched someone next to my parking, in the afternoon I got rear ended. Guess they all it Murphy's law. Lucky those were minor cosmetic damages too and seems bad luck went away with it. I had just a blast driving and owning the same vehicle years down the road. Hope the same will be for u
Wow! What a nice free pub for Mazda. But guess it's expected Sir. I watch all your videos cause I tend to like how you review but each time something rerfrains me from subscribing. Now, I have all the answers I need. Something about conflict of interest like...
My 2015 Mazda is holding up. I went through bad financial hardships in 2023, and I had no choice to ignore car repairs. I had to redo a lot of my front suspension. Recently for that fixed, the engine and transmission is still running like new in 2024, at 142k miles. It had 500 miles when I got it, been a champ
Keep the oil changed and air filters changed and your car will last 20 years. I’ve bought 2 brand new Mazdas and they keep going forever!!!
@@davidpp330 so far so good. Got the front suspension done, new tires. Still chugging just fine.
I'm still driving my 2012 Mazda 3 with 250,000 miles on it. And it is still a great car.
Amazing. Great to hear!
It's japanese. What do you expect their cars to last longer and don't have way too many electronics in it like the Mercedes bmw and audi
@@sulaman4280The old Mazda3s were actually ford 🤢
@@humanchannel9421 Other way round.
That's awesome
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 itouring and I’m at 260k miles with a manual transmission. I’ve only done 1 coolant flush and changed the spark plugs once as well at about 200k. I replaced the rear passenger caliper as it seized. Other than that just regular oil changes. Still driving with the original clutch, which is absolutely incredible. Drives perfectly fine and still has plenty of life left from what the dealership technician told me. After this one dies I will of course get another Mazda.
Regarding the remark "Don't ever maintain your car by yourself and always let dealership repair it" I can tell:"If are interested in car maintenance and love your car, start with smaller things, get repair manuals and definitely do this by yourself, but not because of the money - do it because nobody in dealership will take care of your car like you do".
100% agree, 110% agree with "do it because nobody in dealership will take care of your car like you do".
As a dealer tech, I’ve been considering buying a Mazda. Out of all the brands I’ve worked on Mazda and Honda are some of the few that u can still work on yourself without much hassle or needing to check the books. As long as your not a dumby lol
Just brought a 2014 saloon. It will never see a dealer again. But it will get a oil/fitter change at 4000 miles/ 3 months and a full service each year. As my mot tester says. I don’t leave anything for him to find. The most important thing is to use Quality parts
Yes, if anyone feels comfortable and has the experience, do some things yourself. Just keep receipts from oil purchase and parts that you buy.
flat rate mechanics cut corners.
I purchased a 2021 Turbo model 3 years ago and got into an accident last December. It was a write-off, so I was in need of another car. I ended up getting a 2023 Premium sedan model (non-turbo this time) 2 weeks ago since it was heavily discounted. While I miss the extra power from the turbo, the NA engine is more than adequate. I'd definitely recommend the Mazda 3 or Mazda in general to anyone.
How big of a difference was going from turbo to NA on the 3? I have a 6 turbo and can't imagine driving the NA with less power for how big the car is
@@darkedge117 It's a noticeable difference. The big difference that you notice is the torque since peak torque kicks in at 2,000 RPM on turbo models. However, the NA 3 is quick since it's a fairly light vehicle. I haven't had any issues with passing slow moving vehicles. I also appreciate the improved fuel efficiency. On another note, since you mentioned that you have a 6, I really hope Mazda reintroduces it with the new inline 6 engine. Fingers crossed. 🤞
I bought a 2015 Mazda 2 in the summer of 2023 had 76000 kilometers on it and drove like a brand new car unfortunately I also got in a car accident in December 13th that year. I was driving on a 70 km zone when a lady coming from the opposite way to make a left suddenly drove 4-5 meters in front of me while I was driving over a green light, so I smashed the brake at 70 km/h as hard as I could and held on to the steering wheel, all airbag went off and car was smoking through the vents from burnt coolant. Took me 5 seconds to realize I crashed, and got really mad because I loved that car but I had to keep it cool so I went out of the car and saw the lady crying. She thought I was dead. Luckily both me and the lady had no serious injuries, it could have ended badly. I had whiplash on my neck the day after but the pain only lasted for 1 day and had some mild pain on my right knee that lasted for 3 weeks.
when you say heavily discounted, did you buy it from the dealership or was it used?
@@darkedge117 Try the manual version and use the change as intended. It will surprise you! 😜
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 2.0 sedan. It is still running like a champ. Thanks for the review.
I saw a 2014 completed rusted out
@Motorsportsgeek 😢 I will have a trip to see one. Where does the rust form? Where should I look please?
Any rust?
@@webguy943 No rust. I'm in California.
My 2006 Mazda 3 Still works fine. My first car!
Damn. My 2006 rusted out. I dove it 140,000 km and had to replace it in 2016. It lasted 10 years. I ended up getting a2015 Mazda 3 and it’s held up well with only one significant mechanical failure that left me on the side of the highway.
@@jessea1985what was the failure?
Same! I made it until this year without any major repairs and I’ve had this car since 2011
I appreciated this 1st year review of your Mazda 3. I am a happy subscriber . You explain things very well in all your videos, especially for those who do not know about the inner workings and details of what to consider . I am learning a great deal as I consider my next pre- owned vehicle purchase. I lean towards Mazda after having owned 2 Honda Accord and my current Infiniti I35- all pre- owned. I will definitely investigate seeking help for my next venture to the car dealership with your service!
Thank you!
I bought a 2023 Corolla in February of last year. Nine days after driving off the lot (NINE DAYS), I got hit from behind. Minimal damage, all cosmetic. 4 months after that accident, I got hit again...this was a much harder, more severe hit. Your story really resonated with me.
Oddly enough, I'm considering replacing the Corolla with a Mazda 3. Your review was helpful.
It's not fun, but it just goes to show it can happen to anyone. But I think you'd be happy with the Mazda. It's an excellent car.
Nah. I bought a 2.5 aspired engine Mazda 3 2024 by not watching this reviewer. I recommend stick with yiur corrolla if yiu don't mind a little dated cabin of the corolla and lack of sportiness. Yiu ll save heaps of fuel compare to this Mazda 3. The corrolla will be less fussy to drive and eager around city and it can certainly beat this Mazda at the traffic light if yiu ask me! Also who need stop start system if the corrolla has already saved fuel whereas this Mazda makes no different in fuel consumption with rough and annoying stop start. It also has the weirdest auto gearbox ever.. lazy and produce no power at bottom end and then runs at a very high compression rate at highest gear and low speed which then introduces vibration in the carbin. it then takes forever to down shift gears to pick up accelerations and then it gives a body slam when it jumps gears and then produces no power at 6.5K rev. Mazda idiots just program it to cap the output so to limit the acceleration. Yiu cannot have funs with it. It prentends to scream like a hot hatch but it doesn't go fast😢. What a wierd car ever! No don't recommend the Mazda 3. Apart from a beautiful interior and great body control and grip.. it s one hell of frustrations to drive this car. Very thirsty car and return no smiles
@@hectoOut Anyone with half a brain wouldn't buy an auto if they want driving fun and acceleration
Ur totally wrong the new ones with the turbo aren’t even in the same ballpark as the Corolla. And there’s deals to be had. I just picked up mine for with turbo and awd for 26500. Of course turbo and awd aren’t “necessary “ lol. But it’s not even close. Plus u don’t have to worry about cvt issues. There’s tons of reviews with people saying how great they are. I think buddy ^got a lemon. 🍋
@@hectoOutu didn’t get the right one bud. The turbo is a must… plus ur the 1st person I’ve seen with this opinion.
I have a 2021 Mazda3 Sedan with manual transmission and with Skyactiv-x engine. Really amazing package! Works great in Scandinavian climate. Fuel economy.... 4,3 - 5,0 litres / 100 km in summer, in harsh winter conditions (- 20 to - 30 degree celsius) around 5,0 - 5,3 litres / 100 km.
How's the Skyactiv-X engine? It was supposed to come to North America but never did.
It's great. Excellent fuel economy, very very nice torque.
I have a 2017 Mazda3 Sport GT with 6AT and the premium package. It has 175,000 Km on it and has been a great car. I can't justify a new vehicle because everything still works and it runs like new. I love it!
Enjoy it. It should last a long time!
Great review. I owned a 2022 Mazda3 turbo premium plus awd for 1 year. Great engine, terrific interior, enjoyable highway commuter car. Did not enjoy the torsion beam suspension that was very rough over bumps. I also needed to replace 2 tires from hitting pot holes. Getting in and out could be challenging for some people and the back seat leg room was very tight. The gas millage is not the best, and it had a small gas tank. I was at the station every week filling up. Still would purchase again if I went with a small car.
Mazda makes the most reliable cars in the world. I'm using a Mazda 3 2005 and 300K miles on it., Still hitting the road like a champ.
I have had mine about 10 months now. I had to say this is the first car in years that I look forward to driving every time. The looks the interior they just did a great job with it. I have nothing but good things to say about it.
Just a tip: take out the giant magnet in your front left bumper😂👌 jk jk. excellent video, sorry about the accidents, and glad it was relatively small damage, and more importantly, that you were safe.
Thanks for the feedback, Shari. Great to hear your experience matched your expectations. I'm vacillating between the Mazda 3 Select Sport for $24.6K, and the Toyota Corolla SE for $24.4K, but I agree with all your points in favor of the Mazda 3. Wishing you better luck on the road.
Thank you! Both are excellent choices.
I was in the same boat deciding between the Mazda3 and the Corolla. I decided to go for the Mazda3 hatchback sport at the end of the day because it looks better on the outside and the premium feel on the inside at the most basic trim. It also had more horsepower and close mpg compared to the Corolla. I love my car
@@Angel-ew5or I just bought the 6-speed manual and the interior is so premium. I actually look forward to my commute.
@@parnpichateI’m looking for something like what you’ve got as I’ll be retiring in 3 years. Something to play with on the weekends, while knowing it could last a long time with regular maintenance (I’m a Honda tech). 😃👍🏼
@@parnpichateit could be that, or a Civic, or a Corolla. Hatchback with 6 spd manual - I don’t think I can go wrong with any of these choices. 😊
I love your reviews because they are thorough, informative, helpful, precise and honest! Thank you! Sorry about your accidents! Just unfortunate circumstances. But your car now has a record of two accidents which will live forever with the vehicle. Even though they were minor incidents that were completely repaired, the car has lost value that can never be recovered especially if you attempt to liquidate it soon. I had a similar situation with a new vehicle that was thoroughly repaired from a major front end collision. It’s now 11 years old and looks and runs like showroom new so I won’t lose much value if I sell it now. Not happening! It’s a 2013 Prius V5 with 45k miles. It’s the best car I have ever owned along with my 2018 RAV4 hybrid limited. Not a single repair or recall for either one. And I live in the Midwest where winter weather is brutal.
Sorry about your accidents, Bud.
In 1987 I bought my first new car.
It was a Toyota Tercel, 2dr coupe. It was a new body style for the Tercel.
Mine was White with charcoal interior. It was the first new Tercel with an automatic transmission and the 2nd one to be sold in Washington state, USA.
The first one that was sold was Red and was a 5spd manual transmission.
My little Tercel was only 30 days old and it was totaled.
The accident wasn’t my fault. I was T-boned by a full sized Chevy pickup. His truck was only 45 days old.
Thank you. Yeah an accident with a new car isn't fun, but in the end they are just cars. I'm thankful for being safe!
I Love the Red interior.
Our 11 Ford Ranger had the 1990 Gloomy Gray and Boring Black interior colors that became popular in the last Millennium. I had it reupholstered in Red with black trim and stitching.
This matches the custom 2 tone paint scheme, which is Silver over Red metallic and Red pinstripes.
I have a 2019 Mazda 3 sedan FWD premium. (couldn't get over the small rear window) I put in aftermarket tinted glass, and once the TSBs (including AC) and recalls were done, the car is running well (37 mpg on mostly highway driving).. It doesn't handle as well as a 3 series, but it has been perfectly fine. From what I understand, not much can go wrong with a NA engine, whereas turbo might cost more to fix.
Finding someone who has had serious problems with these cars seems to be very rare
I bought my brand new 2015 Mazda 6 Grand Touring on the 24th of December 2014. I wanted all the options available including the liquid metallic grey color which looks amazing on the 6! I had to wait 2 months for the car to come from Japan as it was a special order. Now, I have 144,000 thousands miles on my Mazda 6, still drives like a dream and I never get tired of looking at it. Mazda 6 has been the best and most reliable car I've ever own and I seriously believe I can drive my Mazda 6 for half a million mile!
I have had my 2014 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring for 10 years with no major issues. It’s been fixed 4 times from 4 different accidents and still runs great! I recommend buying fully loaded like I did because all the tech is still relevant and upscale for today
I just bought a 2024 mazda 3 sedan. It has 2k mikes and runs like a champ.
Hey bud, I'm also planning on getting the Mazda3 sedan GS, I'm a huge fan of sedans. Do you think a 6.2 guy like me would be comfortable driving it?
@@TheYouknow598 I’m 5,9 and there is plenty of space. Being 6,2 it might be a little tight I assume, but go ride one and make sure test drive it, move the seat back and forth and see how comfortable is it.
By hearing a lot about mazda, I made a decision to purchase CX-5 and, I am loving it.
17:09 you can’t say it’s a bad thing about the car because of an accident.
I actually watched until here to see what was wrong with the car.
I own one two and it’s my first new car. And like you I feel super happy about my purchase
Agreed, very clickbait like to frame it like that
Yes, I also enjoy when you produce this type of "personal story" content. Thanks for the good work.
Thank you!
Thanks for your detailed review Shari. I own a CX 5 GT AWD 2021. It's a stunning looking SUV with fantastic driving dynamics. My friends were so impressed with the features and pricing that 4 of them now have the same car.
I'm now waiting for the launch of CX 70. I am looking at a few features and I am bound to book one soon 😊
They are amazing vehicles. CX-70 details are coming very soon. Stay tuned!
You came out safe. That's the best part. Please keep doing what you've been doing; it's much appreciated.
Best regards.
Thank you!
Loved the personal angle of this video!!
I’ve had three Mazdas (Mazda3 NA hatchbacks and CX-50 Turbo) in the recent past. I can confirm your experience in enjoying driving them. I’m now thinking gifting my daughter the 2025 Mazda3 sedan NA AWD for her upcoming wedding. Thanks for your excellent video. Please do continue to give us updates.
Thanks for a great review and for sharing your personal experiences. I’m glad the bad luck didn’t include any injury. I also hope you’re not superstitious! Wouldn’t want you to start avoiding intersections unless the light is green!
Thank you! No luckily I am not. The accidents were minor, and I continued driving through intersections right after the accident the same day!
I have the 2022 CX-30 carbon ed. and have been enjoying it since day 1!
Great review, Shari. Just the right info I needed to hear before buying one. I think I will go for the turbo hatcback model. Sorry to hear about the accidents. Luckily no one was injured.
Thank you so much
I'm very glad that you are ok after those accidents! I am loving my 2023 Mazda 3 in the Preferred trim- selected because of your videos AND because it was actually in stock and I could test drive it! Thanks!
I love Mazda 3, looking forward for your update on your experience. You got a new sub.
Thank you!
Glad you are enjoying your car. I also allow the dealership to do under warranty service. One exception, I change the air & cabin filters before going and pay $20-25 instead of 50 or 60 for the same thing.
We can always sympathize with someone. Our ability to empathize only comes from experience.
Very true
12:30 absolutely right on. when i had a warranty claim, they asked for all service paperwork. thankfully i had it and got it fixed.
It was to replace the transmission on a 2017 cx 5
I was at the Mazda dealership checking out the CX30 , great driving car . I was on the cusp of buying it until I realized it doesn’t have a factory remote . Mazda wants me to buy their app and pay for it every year to remotely start the car . This car was almost $ 50,000.00 and I think I should have be given the choice of having the remote starter on the key fob . It’s another way to get more money from their customers .
I have the app with the remote starter and never use it. I won't be paying for it when it expires.
That’s was the reason that I didn’t buy it .
Excellent review. I bought a new 1990 Mazda MX6 long ago with a manual transmission and loved it. However, a week after the warranty expired, (with only 17k miles) the power steering and the catalytic converter failed. Mazda did not cover any of this, consequently, I was leary of Mazda to this day. I do understand that this was a time Mazda was tied to Ford.
Since Mazda went independent their quality has been superb. Ford definitely dragged them down.
I had the same 3 cars in consideration, I ended up buying the TOYOTA COROLLA XSE H.B., I love everything about it.
why did you end up with the corolla if i may ask?
@@dornierserctajon8094 The price, in 2021 dealers were asking 5k- 10k over sticker price I was able to buy mine at MSRP.
Thanks for sharing the personal owner experience of the Mazda 3. Really enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have 2023 Cx5 Signature. Driving it for 1 year with zero issues. I agree the top trim is nice to have but not at all necessary. I don't think I ever put the turbo through its paces apart from some highway merging.
2023 Mazda 3 Turbo hatch PP here and absolutely LOVE the car. Legit the perfect hatch for me.
I happen to drive that exact same car with similar experience . I love the hastle free aspect of it particularly after owning a BMW!!
I love my Mazda 3 hatchback 😎 Thank you for sharing .
Always at the dealer! They know your car/truck, they know what to change/adjust/verify and update….and building that relationship is worth something once your done with the car! Great video! I am debating a Mazda…had a Miata for 7 years…it was amazing!
Funny I was just explaining to my wife why if im the first car at a light of stop sign I stop a few feet back from the corner as almost no one knows how to take a corner and they cut the corner like a race driver.The CX-30 would be a much better buy.Nice and helpful review.
You are absolutely right. Thank you!
Great choice on the Mazda 3 and that color and trim looks awesome! I totally agree, it’s a very reliable, great driving dynamics and solid feeling car! I used to own a 2019 FWD 3 GT and in my 3yrs of ownership, never had any major issues. When I bought it 3yrs ago, was comparing it to the Corolla but that felt a step down as build quality didn’t feel solid, anemic engine and didn’t like the drony CVT thus, ended up buying the Mazda 3. It was on clearance ($5K off) so OTD price came to $28K CAD! I no longer have it cause I was given a company car and sold the Mazda3 to my daughter who now drives it!
You got an incredible deal. I totally agree. Thanks for sharing!
The greatest thing about automobiles? They're all subjective! Just like audio! I've been a Mazda guy for years. Currently driving the 2023 Turbo Premium Plus. Mind you, it's not thee.... off the showroom floor model. I had the factory do many, many bits to it! There's not another on the road like it. What is awesome... for me,at certainly not be the best for you! Drive what puts the biggest smile on..... your face. Thanks for the vid.
Great update!!!
I came to the same conclusion when I was shopping for mine.
Except it was the M3 (used) Civic and Camry in the run off.
Reliability wise the M3 didn't have some issues that Civics (fuel-oil mixing) and Camry's (?) had in the 2010's.
Plus it depreciated worse that the other 2, which made it cheaper to get.
The next one I get will have the turbo / AWD though.
I think if you are sitting a red light, never stay too close to the white line because bad drivers can easily cut your corners and hit you. and always look both ways before going, even if it's a green light
Exactly right. Live and learn.
Also to leave room if you get hit from behind and pushed into the intersection. Defensive driving is everything! People are idiots. (Disclaimer: not all people) 😅
Thank you for the insight.
Heavily considering buying this car. But looking at all the options.
I’m thinking about buying a Mazda 3 hatchback with the naturally aspirated engine and the manual transmission. Thanks for the review!
Did you get it?
My 2009 Mazda 3 still going strong, even after 320,000 km. No problems whatsoever.
I’ve owned my Forester Touring for 13 months and it has 14K miles.
I absolutely love the car, the handling, comfort etc.
BUT, it has been in the service department numerous times. It’s a 6 hour round trip to the closest Subaru dealership that gives loaner cars to their customers when their Subie’s are in for service.
I just got it back from the service department less than a week ago after they had had it for 3 weeks because the DCM was on back order. It still doesn’t recognize me some of the time, the rear hatch opens up when no one is around, the low oil pressure light still flickers when it’s cold and it hit a pothole.
Before having the DCM replaced I was getting 24mpg on combination driving and now I’m only getting 20mpg. Sometimes the heated steering wheel gets toasty warm and other times it doesn’t. Sometimes it remembers the phone numbers programmed into my Forester and other times it doesn’t.
The remote start has NEVER worked and the other day the alarm went off for no reason while it was parked in my garage. The Starlink light will Not go off, so StarLink is always contacting me while driving to see if I’m having an emergency or asking me if I’ve been in an accident.
I’m disabled and living on SSI. I’ve been saving money for many years so that I could afford to pay cash for my Forester. $38K may not be a lot of money to some people, but it’s a LOT of money for me to save up for a vehicle that I thought would be the last car I’d ever need to buy.
Subaru isn’t willing to buy my LEMON back and I know that it’s an uphill battle to go under the Lemon Law.
My previous car was a 11 RAV4 Limited and it was NEVER in the service department for anything except for maintenance. It ran perfectly for 205K miles, when I sold it last December (2022).
This is my First Subaru and it will definitely be my Last one.
I’ll sell it ASAP and go back to Toyota.
I’m thinking that I’ll have to wait until 2026 and buy another RAV4 AWD Hybrid.
I'm sorry to hear that, hope life improves for you!
@@braetonwilson4296 clown
why am I a clown for expressing my sympathies? what's wrong with you?
@@braetonwilson4296oh ok
@@braetonwilson4296 Wow, you’re rude.
I’ll bet that you have problems in relationships don’t you?
Thank goodness in the US we have the Moss-Magnusson Act that doesn't allow dealers to deny your warranty if they do your own work. As long as you have the receipts for the fluids and parts, you're good.
Sad that's not the case in Canada. I should have clarified that in the video. Thanks for sharing.
Good to hear opinions on Mazda 3, seems like a no brainer for the price range. Disagree with maintenance/documentation. Just keep a log book and receipts. Can't imagine wasting time driving into dealership and waiting around for someone to putter around with your stuff. Do it yourself and you know it's done right.
You can absolutely do your own maintenance and oil changes yourself and still stay in warranty. You just need to keep the receipt for the parts you buy..
absolutely. very weird how any warranty is not covered as longas receipts are kept. ALWAYS keep records...even for your OWN file and use
Not true. I have seen many manufacturers deny engine replacements when proper service records from a professional shop were not provided. You can try taking legal action, but the headaches are really not worth saving a few bucks on oil changes.
@@carhelpcorner ok, so help the class out here.
where is the trick part of "when proper service records from a professional shop were not provided."????
because right there on the blackboard, RECORDS is clearly highlighted.
I feel you, I had 2 car accidents 6 months apart in 21-22, second one totaled my 2019 CX-5 and to date I haven't replaced it as prices and inventory are challenges. But you're absolutely right, the feeling is definitely not good and just plain awful. That said I was quite happy with my CX-5 GS and am considering it again or the 50 this time around for looks and space.
My 2011 Mazda 3i Touring , lasted til 225k without any major repairs beyond the fan belt, plugs, oil, brakes, tires etc
Was such a fun drive and incredibly dependable
You're right, getting to the dealership during the warranty for the maintenance helps a lot in the relationship and easyness to get thing done (will give you obviously higher priority over someone getting the maintenance done to an independant garage). Thanks for the review btw, was looking in relative short term to change one of my cars (unreliable) and was seeking for reliable model but this one over the Corolla or I30 have something more in the design (both outside, stunning in red with black rims and inside with a simple but relaxing look & feel).
Thanks for the review, mate!
Here's my recommendation to Mazda -- Introduce a Bose Edition manual base sedan with 2-tone cloth interior & 205/60-16 tires in order to maximize comfort & enjoyment for your buttock & ears.
Excellent summary of your experiences in regards to ownership of the Mazda3... very nice vehicle, absolutely beautiful car... thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Thanks for your review, which aligns with my impressions of the 2021 Mazda 3 which I bought in June 2021. Curiously someone driving a pickup truck drove into the front left fender.
It is a beautiful car to drive as well as to look at but does have some problems. For example, the headlights are aimed too high and can't be lowered. Many drivers don't dim their lights, because they assume my high beams are on. Another is that when you turn on the ignition, the radio comes on, which is not a serious flaw, but is annoying. More serious is that it is possible to turn off cruise control. If you don't know how to turn it back on, there's nothing you can do except drive without it, which turned out badly for me. The car is so quiet and effortless, that I didn't notice I was going well over the speed limit. I was stopped for speeding. This would not have happened if cruise control could not have been disabled. The way the wipers sit under the hood looks great, but is a pain in the winter when you're trying to brusĥ the sniw off the windshield. Another winter issue is the lack of illumination of the switches on the doors and the dashboard
It is easy to overlook these deficiencies, however, because it is such a wonderful car. I would not hesitate to buy one again!
Good review, and sorry about your accidents, but I disagree on maintaining records of doing your own service. Dealerships leave a lot to be desired with service. There's nothing wrong with following the maintenance manual yourself
Except if the engine fails under warranty, they will use the lack of service documentation to deny the claim. It's a small risk, but I've seen it happen many times. All you can do then is try taking legal action and hope for the best.
Hi Shari, great video and thank you for sharing details about your Mazda. I am not surprised that your Mazda was dead reliable…such an amazing car for the price and value.
What I am disappointed is that the 1st service you had with your dealer that they didn’t change the oil and filter. Why would they check a brand new car and not include an oil change! These dealers from all manufacturers are really crooked…the 1st oil change on a brand new car must be done sooner than later especially the break in of an engine will emit small metal particles. Those particles are not good inside the oil pan for long periods of time. I personally think that your dealership should have done the 1st oil change at around 2,000 kms….this will ensure you have no fine metal particles in the oil pan. It is really unfortunate many manufacturers are building good engineered car but dealership experience is absolutely disastrous…$60 just to check tire pressure and open the hood for visual check? This is corruption!! They should have done the oil change without any questions!!!
Luckily, when I bought the car, it already had 2,000km and the dealer changed the oil before I took delivery. That's the only reason I let them get away with that first service of just checking this and checking that. That's dealers for you.
@@carhelpcornerThat’s good if they had done the oil change before taking delivery. In the last 30 years of car ownership, I have had dealership experience from various Japanese brands and unfortunately in GTA they all are sharks in the water. I don’t believe in relationship building when it comes to dealerships. I was shocked to find out that parts person, service advisors and technicians get commission for up selling. The more they upsell the better for them. I wrote emails last decade ago to head office of certain Japanese brands and disappointed on their response. They pretty much said, dealerships are independently operated and not manage by head office. What a cop out. I do my oil changes now and only take it for larger service where it requires a hoist. All fluid changes, tire rotation and filter changes I do it myself. Again, it is disgusting 🤢 the dealership experience are horrible in GTA. You should do a video on this.
Bought a Mazda CX 5 after watching your reviews. Thanks for the great content
We have a 2023 red sedan with the 2.5 and in the past I had a 2013 2.5 sedan they are good cars. No issues with the new one and I had no issues with the old one.
I feel like you can definitely notice the difference between the turbo and NA in everyday driving when comparing the 2020 mazda6 turbo and 2023 mazda3 ce fwd. Idk how to describe it other than it makes everything a little bit more fluid. Although, I would like it for my needs and budget I chose to go with the NA
Have to go back 16 years. Bought a new 2008 Mazda 3 Touring Hatchback. I still enjoy driving it and it looks good.
Mazda3 2017 manual here, no issues whatsoever. I’m looking to run this for as long as possible. 🙏
I love all the warnings and blind spot monitoring as I think it really helps me avoid being hit by the road warriors. People actually try to race me when they see turbo badge😅but they can’t engage me😇
Just chin up. Same thing happened to me with my brand new car within the first year that is yet to complete - hoping to avoid another accident down the road. I can understand with accident take away the thrill of new car no longer the same afterwards.
It is getting out of control with driving situation out there. Just stay safe.
Totally agree that it is super important to go to your dealership for any work/servicing where you bought it any time on a new vehicle for at least when under warranty and keep your receipts for any work or servicing done. I actually had a service manager at a dealership that became annoyed and started picking at me for not taking my car back to the same dealer that I bought the car from for my servicing. (it was not Mazda, different brand) but it goes to show that there are good reasons to take your vehicle for servicing or repairs to the same dealership where you bought it at least until the warranty is expired.
I have a 2008 Mazda 3, just now started giving me transmission issues. Been a great car all these years love my Mazda.
We have 2014 mazda 3gt with the full package in it, it’s been 10 years now but it still runs like brand new! There’s some minor cosmetic issues now due to 4 different minor collision that’s also not at our fault that was also being fixed covered by the insurance. Nonetheless it’s been a great car still. Until now it consume average of 6.5liters of gas to 8.5 per 100km. Oil change every 5,000km using synthetic oil, people might think it’s an overkill but in the long run it’s worth keeping the car on a base condition.
My 2022 Mazda 3 hatch 2.5L was hit 10 months after I purchased it. She was hit at the left front when parked and the at fault driver even didn't leave a note. I had to pay the excess through my own insurance company, mainly because the left headlight was broken and a genuine part costs $2800 AU. Including the bumper, front bar, left bracket and the trimmers, the total repair cost was around $5500. I love my Mazda 3. I can really feel for you. It sucks when things like this happened.
Thank you. Same thing in my situation. The repair would have been about $3,000, but because the headlight assembly had a broken clip and needed replacing, it ended up being $5,000.
When I go grocery shopping I park far away from people as possible even though my vehicle is 4 years old now, I just don’t trust other drivers parking ability
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Hope you park your car far away from people when you do grocery shopping…
Very honest review. Appretiate your effort.
Thank you!
Ive test driven one in the summer. It does drive sporty and it has some nice safery features. I thought the scream was small and no remote starter from the factory, bummer! Plus the AC took a long time to make the interior comfortable.
I bought a mazda 3 6-speed in 2015 new, and now has 270K km on it. It has been a great experinece so far. The only issues that I have had with it outside of oilchnages and tire change was a driver side front wheel bearing at aournd 120k, and an issue with the multimedia lcd display that was replaced under warrenty as a recall. This car is my favourite car for my 120 km daily comute with a great fuel economy at 6.8L/100 km combined, driving in the fast lane on the freeway. I need to sell it now as I have more cars than drivers in my house and I'm having a hard time with it.. I'm going to miss it a lot once sold.
I have had 2010 and 2019 Mazda3…it was fine. No hybrid was the reason why I left
My Mazda3 2023 is a 1.5L version, it only has 110HP/6000RPM. But I find it perfectly fine for a slow driver like me. After a year, still a great car. Quality built is great
Couple years ago I had a 22 year old Mercury Sable ready for the junk yard. It was leaking gas profusely, both side mirrors were glued and taped on, AC didn't work, fully rusted underneath but still drove it while researching best used cars $5000 and under. 2011 Mazda 3 i touring was one listed by consumer reports to be reliable and reliable was/is main thing focused on. Thank God I was able to purchase from a private seller a bit under $5000. It drove great every time up until I took it to a car shop and received it back compromised and not fixed. Aside from that my experience in having this 2011 Mazda is It's been reliable thankfully. Previous cars were made out of a metal. The Mazda is the first 'plastic' car I ever had. In previous car's if you would tap a light post in a parking lot very little to nothing would happen but the Mazda would have unthinkable damage. For me it feels like a sophisticated toy car regarding what it's made out of. But I like the zoom zoom and reliability. It's the best car I've ever owned so far. Another good car was a Honda Civic hatchback from the 80's my Mom had. She bought it for $850 or $950 and had to have something fixed on it for $500 after buying. After that it was a great reliable car.
I recently bought a used 2020 mazda3 after owning a 2014. Both cars extremely reliable as stated and i absolutely love my 2020. However one thing he didnt mention, probably because it didnt happen to him, is they are notorious for cabin rattle. Currently there are 3 different spots in my car that are rattling. The rear bass speaker rattles when the bass goes below about 40hz. There is also a minor rattle somewhere around the passenger side door (have not been able to pinpoint it) and a rattle coming from the infotainment system. Rattles dont really bother me because i listen to very loud music (the 12 speaker bose system is phenomenal) but if you are about to buy a 3 look out for that
Thank you for encouraging honest review. It could have been more concise, if any better
2018 2 L. FWD sedan, about 170,000 km, no major repairs, new rear rotors interestingly front ones still good said the mechanic. Excellent handling, comfortable driver seat, entry-exit not designed for seniors, a bit more road noise as car ages, smooth 6-speed auto, engine very quiet and no vibration at stop. One disappointment 6-years old car now on third battery, I think hot engine compartment ages them FAST - no ventilation to cool it, weather strip around stops air circulation. Humble advice - stick with 6 speed for durability and lower maintenance costs.
In 2016 I bought a brand new Mazda 3. I still have the car and my only issue is the infotainment screen restarts over and over if outside tempreture is bellow -2. Mazda changed my infotainment twice but problem still exists
I love that you watch the road when speaking.
That madza is a beautiful car. I remember watching your review when you had bought it. Lovely car, interior colour, dashboard design all top notch.
Regarding the maintenance of my vehicles (car, Pickup, motorcycle), I have been doing basic oil changes for over 40 years (more frequent than recommended and better quality oil), filters, tire rotation (winter , summer), spark plugs etc... and naturally, I keep all my receipts and everything is well documented. 😁
Fine to do when the warranty expires, but under warranty, most manufacturers will not accept this as documentation for oil changes. They need records from a professional shop.
@@carhelpcorner The main reason is that I have been doing basic maintenance for several decades, being very meticulous in what I do and especially that on one occasion I had an oil change done at the dealership during a winter period (very cold) and subsequently, I noticed that the "bolt" of the oil pan had not been tightened to specification and that there was a slight flow of oil! Personally, all bolts are tightened to specification with a torque wrench. Even when I rotate the tires (summer-winter), the bolts are tightened to specifications with a torque wrench. 😁 Maybe I'm a little too meticulous...😄
I just handed in my 2021 Mazda3 HB with manual transmission and naturally aspirated FWD 2.5L. It was amazing for 3 years, nothing to complain about. Now I'm waiting for a new CX30 AWD turbo. No way any other brand can compare to what Mazda delivers to their customers.
I bought a new Mazda 2014 CX5 2 litre engine standard trans. Still runs like new. No issues, Just maintenance. I have 179511 kilometers and used 13582 litres= 37.3 MPG or 7.5L/100 kilometers. By far the best car I have ever owned and fun to drive too. I will never American crap again.
Thanks alot. Your car reviews are the best.
How is being in a car accident the fault of the car? What????
Good choice on the interior color.
It gives contrast to the exterior. 👍
If it was a black interior, the car would have looked boring…
I would have chosen silver for the wheels though.
Other than the contrast, they would also be more visible / recognizable.
The Mazda 3 is a beautiful car, especially in the color Soul Red!
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You don’t see that color on anything else.
I have a 2018 gs sedan which has been nothing but pleasure for over 100k kms.
Very good review thank you. I'm thinking about to buy a Mazda-3
First few months into my then new Toyota, I had 2 accidents on the same day. In the morning I scratched someone next to my parking, in the afternoon I got rear ended. Guess they all it Murphy's law. Lucky those were minor cosmetic damages too and seems bad luck went away with it. I had just a blast driving and owning the same vehicle years down the road. Hope the same will be for u
Sorry to hear that happened. Thank you!
Wow! What a nice free pub for Mazda. But guess it's expected Sir. I watch all your videos cause I tend to like how you review but each time something rerfrains me from subscribing. Now, I have all the answers I need. Something about conflict of interest like...