I also have a 08 Mazda 3 S with 180,000 miles on it with no issues, my previous car was a 2004 mazda 3 5 door and got it up to 408,000 miles. Very reliable cars
The reliability, affordability, and fun factor of a ten year old 100,000 mazda 3 manual is unmatched in my opinion. I'm enjoying mine and also paid 4500 a few month's ago. CHEERS!
I have a 2008 Mazda 3 S 4 door as well. Its been almost 6 years since owning one and l have to say it's a great first car for anyone. Mine has the leather seats, sunroof and the bose speakers. I love the steering wheel as it feels like a sports car when driving. One thing you missed is that the glove box is huge which is awesome. However, mine is in automatic. I would love to drive one in manual. Great review video on a really reliable car.
I would love to have one fully loaded! That is so awesome, I really love how sporty Mazda makes their cars. Thank you for the feedback, I greatly appreciate it 👍
@@asacooper3494 The 1st generation Mazda 3 from the years 2007-2009 have an aux port in the center console. It's located at the bottom. There's also a cutout to where you can run the cord through.
Top things that suck about these cars. 1. Top engine mount blows out at around 40k. 2. Gets's around 25 mpg combined. 3. Loud road noise. 4. Stock speakers aren't that good (non premium model). 5. Seats are uncomfortable. 6. The interior feels a bit low quality. 7. The A/C is weak Top Things that a great. 1. They are affordable. 2. Peppy engines. 3. They feel pretty sporty and can handle corners. 4. Low maintenance/ affordable parts. 5. Simple to work/repair.
On the 07-09 models these problems are minimized and if you get a grand touring the seats and stereo are great. Also tires are the main reason for road noise
@@andrewsiegel2950 I have a 2008 3. To keep the weight down, Mazda used very little sound deadening material. It is a tin can. Different tires probably won't make any difference. The noise began to realy bother me, so I added Hushmat soundproffing and replaced the crappy, worn carpet. That made a huge difference, but i do lose a bit of accelereation and MPG due to the added weight.
I just bought a 2008 Mazda 3 which had 171k kms and I live here up north in Canada. Car drives perfectly awesome and is very zippy. The frame was rusted because of the snow and salt. Had to spend 1.7k on after repairs but still worth it. It's my first car. Hopefully it's gonna last me for at least another two years.
That's awesome to hear that you have a Mazda 3 too! These cars are so strong my man I think it'll last you many more years than just two :) I would highly recommend washing the salt off as soon as you can to prevent any rusting. Enjoy the car 👍
Hey man, I live in Ukraine and I bought Mazda 3 1,6 2008 this year and I'm really happy about its condition and performance. But on the other hand the gas consumption is 10 liters in 100 km. And one more thing, in Ukraine the price of this car is $7500-8500. Thank you for your review, I was surprised that in USA this car is still valuable.
Здравствуйте! моя мама родилась в беларуси 🤘🏻 I’m glad you like yours! The gas on it here is around 24mpg city and 32 highway but it all depends. I’m surprised they sell them for so much there where here you can even find some in good condition under $2000! Take care of it and it’ll last forever, thank you for the support and enjoy your Mazda 3 friend 🙏🏼
@@theclumsytank wow, it's surprisingly to know about your mother) Belarus is our friend! In Ukraine it's possible to find such car for $5000 but in worse condition than my own. By the way prices in Belarus are almost the same as in Ukraine.
Мазепа That’s crazy! But you know it’s probably gonna always be more affordable than all the euro cars there (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) haha... thanks again for supporting my friend 🙏🏼
I bought a fairly used Mazda 626 1997 version in 2018 and used it for 6 years with no major issues. I finally sold it for more than half the price i bought it and the owner is still enjoying it. Mazda overall is a brand i’ll highly recommend to anyone. It’s durable and fair in price
Not anymore. I had a 2016 Mazda6 manual, and it started falling apart at a young age. I got out of it and into a Tacoma before it got out of control. Failed blind spot monitoring, failed fuel rail/injector, the driver's seat's upholstery started cracking, despite the fact that I wear gentle clothes and not things like blue jeans with rivets that can damage it. There were other weird electrical gremlins. The combination of a manual transmission and an e-parking brake is just stupid. Even when the blind spot monitoring worked, it completely ignored motorcycles which was of course dangerous. I don't need BSM, but if it is in place and claims to work it NEEDS to work 100% of the time. The paint job was also thin and not durable. Not a terrible car, but not a good one either. I also take painstakingly good care of my cars. I never miss a service interval, and I don't subscribe to the 10K oil change nonsense. I also live in an area not conducive to rust. I had an '05 Mazda 3 manual which was the best car I have ever owned. The '16 6 was just garbage quality in comparison. They tried to make too nice of a car on too little of a budget. Beware of brand loyalty. To ANY brand.
I have a 2019 dodge challenger RT and needed a daily driver. Came across one of these for 4k with 118k miles and was iffy about picking it up, until now.
I appreciate your comment brother ! I really hope you decided to get one because they are seriously such great cars and are built to last forever. I just traded the one in the video for a fully loaded one and I will be doing a video on it soon 💪
Interesting to see the differences between your American model and my own Australian one, i've got an 2007 Bk series 2 Sp23 "Luxury pack" it's got the 2.3L, 6 speed manual, leather, premium sound and high gloss 17" alloys. I've owned my Mazda for over 3 years and it's only done 145,000km bloody good reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. Only bit of work it's needed were engine mounts and thermostat other than that it's been trouble free! I also did owed a Maxx Sport prior this one which is the mid-range model, that was also a great car.
I just bought my 4th Mazda its an 08 Mazda 3 sedan got it for a steal at 1300 bucks with very minor damage to the front bumper and the hood is faded but it runs and shifts smooth and has all service records my current car i still daily is an 03 Mazda protege5 she has 321k miles and still goes back and forth daily 100miles a day no check engine lights no fuss keep up on routine maintenance and don't treat them like race cars and they will never leave ya stranded
Wow what a steal! By by all means you are correct! They are absolute great cars as long as you treat them with care they will last you forever :) Thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 👍
owned a 1.6 petrol 2008 mazda takara, by far the best most cost effective and reliable car I have owned yet. wish the fuel economy was better but I could count on it to get me anywhere. each time I look for one in the uk there's not that many listed or good examples anymore
I've got a 2008 Mazda 3 I touring and I dig this car. I named him Oscar.... I know, I know it's a little obsessive and my wife would agree, but I gotta give a little love and respect for a car with alot of heart and the engine got a big growl for a little 4 banger....people comment on it all the time.
I totally agree with you! The Mazda 3 is truly slept on and definitely comes with some great power! I am glad to hear that you enjoy your car my man treat Oscar well haha 👍 thanks for the support I greatly appreciate it 🔥
@@beastmodetruelife1083 thanks. I just got a 2008 Mazda3 sport hatchback, everything is in perfect condition. Only concern is that I got it with 162k miles on it, but reading all these awesome reviews leaves me at ease 👌
i have this as my first car and i really do love it. really cool review. quick question, how often do i have to change the oil? or any tips you have on it maintenance wise? I’m trying to understand it better lol
Hey! Thanks for the kind comment 😁 I would recommend going with a fully synthetic oil such as Mobil 1 (my favorite brand) and changing your oil around 5,000 miles. Most of these oils will say they lost 7,000 miles but I’m always on the safe side and do 5k. As far as everything else, this car is really easy on maintenance! The most important thing is changing your oil but I would recommend changing your transmission fluid every 50k miles if it’s a manual. If it’s automatic I wouldn’t ever change it. Flush your antifreeze/coolant every 70k miles or 2 years whatever comes first. Keep an eye on your brakes and replace them when the pad starts wearing out, that same with the rotors. That’s pretty much it for the basics! Also monitor your air filter and change it out when it gets dirty, the same with your cabin filter. Thank you so much for watching I greatly appreciate your support and please feel free to ask me anymore questions! 🙏🏼
Jason Bourne I popped the truck already and it was slightly open, some models do include a button on the fob to allow you to open it and you can always use the standard key in the hole! Thanks for the support and watching 🙏🏼
Great video! I’m checking out a 2008 mazda3 i touring with 137,973 miles going for 5k at a mini cooper dealership. No reported accidents & 3 prev owners. Good deal?
Rath1 dude lmao my friend literally just told me yesterday he saw this comment of mine here, but sadly I did not! It was a couple hours out and my uncle went to see it, he’s mr car man of the family. The title did not match the seller and the seller only had it for two weeks, we didn’t end up getting it :/
@@Flimfloom Oh dang many sorry to hear that :/ It's really an amazing car dude, and they last so long! But you have to be careful with that because many times when they have it for such a small amount of time they're just trying to flip it. I hope you get one soon tho! Stay tuned for more awesome reviews soon :)
phoenixman8569 same here! What you can try to do is making a small hole in the taillight and it will help with the moisture... or if that doesn’t work you can always try aftermarket taillights if you like those but I’ve found that the hole helps the issue completely. Thanks for watching and supporting you’re greatly appreciated 🙏🏼💯
@@raymayo7044 no way. That's cool. What color did you get yours in? I'm officially In the market for one. As of today I am looking for one that I can buy asap so I can sell my current daily driver. I hate to see my 2003 Honda Accord coupe V6 go but I want more room for my dog and for camping/road trips also.
Can anyone tell me what might be the problem with my a/c? I got a 2008 Mazda 3 s grand touring sedan and my a/c died so I took it in and they said it was the compressor so they put a new one on and the a/c is still not working. Does anyone know what the problem could be??? Its black on black and I'm dreading another summer with no air!
Hello Miss Bee, I hope things are going well with you. I’ve had this exact problem on another Mazda 3 and for me the ac compressor that I installed was faulty and I had to reinstall it with a new one. Are you using an OEM compressor or an aftermarket one? Check to make sure the actual compressor is engaging and spinning and be sure there’s enough oil in it. If replacing it doesn’t work it could also be low on Freon and need to be recharged or have a leak somewhere in the system. Last resort would be to check the blend door actuator sometimes these go bad and won’t allow the cold are into the cabin. Please let me know if you have any questions thank you for watching I greatly appreciate your support 🙏🏼
I GOTTHESAMEEXACT 1 BUT WITH SUN ROOF.. 5 SPEED STA NDARD 💪🏻 GOID CAR. I ALSO HAVE A 2007 BLACK ONE , BUT AUTOMATIC WITH LEATHER SEATS, AUTOMATIC TRANS.. SO I HAVE2 & THEY BOTH DEPENDABLE
It is possible to change both the lighting around the radio and speedometer.. it's just a lengthy process but it's possible! I have found a forum that explains it here: www.mazda3forums.com/149-interior-mods-technical-information-faqs-how-tos/266119-how-change-color-your-radio-lcd-pictures.html
Thank you! I love the Mazda 3 definitely will be an all time favorite for me. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel I greatly appreciate it! 🙏🏼
Hello there! Yes, the model I have does include an auxiliary input :) You can also buy a bluetooth adapter off amazon to play music wirelessly if you'd like too 👍
Good cars but they suck in the winter the handling is so bad plus they have terrible traction even with winter tires don’t know what it is but they always spin out and lose traction. On dry pavement these cars just fly down the road so smooth it’s almost like your are hovering down the road. The vehicle in question had the 2.0 engine and I didn’t have an issue thought it did what it had to do just fine. But because of the bad traction I got rid of it the car just not a winter car and I live in a winter climate so I need something better for winter.
I completely agree! I drove one through some snow and was stuck for a good hour... It's very strange and some of them have a rev limiter as well. But for sure its probably not the best winter car I wish they had AWD :( great summer car tho… thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 💪
@@theclumsytank I have 2008 3i manual 17" rims with no traction control. With all-season tires, it is scary to drive in any amount of snow. After putting on set of General Aricmax winter tires, I have complete confidence driving in snow. Huge difference.
I got one here in Mexico, in Tijuana actually I bought mine 2 years ago in San Diego, just hit 85k miles and it runs great, the only problem I have and its not the car is that since it's manufactured in Japan the vin number starts with J and here in Mexico you cannot legalize these type of cars due to our incompetent ridiculous stupid government rules, however I'm planning on keeping it for a little longer and if I find a way to legalize it I'll keep it for good if not I would have to sell it :(
Victor Puga wow man that really sucks! It’s a very reliable car and simply amazing. I wish you can find a way to keep the car because they’re so awesome I’m sorry that you have to go through that. Stay positive and keep finding some options hopefully you will be able to keep it :) thanks for watching and supporting brother it really means a lot 🙏🏼
@@theclumsytank Hopefully brother and thanks a lot for your thoughts, I send you a lot of good vibes from my hometown Tijuana Baja California, keep it up and stay cool.
@@DankSi Hi Chris, thanks for the info, but the problem is the Vin number, those that start with the letter J or W cannot be legalized here in Mexico, unfortunately I have tried many times to find a way to legalize it but the problem is still the same with our government stupid laws, this wasn't like that, it started since 2014. Hopefully I find a way to do it.
Braking is pretty good actually! I was driving yesterday and was cut off by another driver and needed to stop immediately and it did the job well 👌🏻 thanks for watching and supporting it’s greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
@@theclumsytank I just bought one and it feels like it take a lot longer to slow down and stop than say a Toyota Camry or Corolla would. The brakes aren't bad, they do the job, but I have to really press if I wanted to stop hard.
Will hmm I just replaced all my rotors and pads and noticed a significant increase in stopping power. How old are your brakes? Have they ever been replaced? It could potentially be dirty fluid too or some air in the line but they really do good when it comes to stopping power.
The S should have the emblem on the side and came in a 2.3 I believe... that's very low miles for it that's awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 👍
It wasn’t, I just had the key in the on position and doing that causes all the lights to turn on :) thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏼
there are track mazdas 3's with 600hp shiting on your GT-R, driving GTR's that are like 100% track cars on daily basis to go to work is some stupid ass shit. Get an F1 to drive at 10 mph in the city.
I am 6’0 and it’s been really good for me! I don’t think the extra 2 inches would be that bad at all.. it’s got pretty good room so you should be good :) thanks for watching and supporting it’s greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
@@theclumsytank thanks for the love and feedback bro. these cars look so fucking sexy for a 2008 car in 2020 & affordable too... its either this or the faultless corollas... mazdas definitely looks lightyears from the corolla
@@backdoorlover9693 no problem at all my dude, these cars have aged like wine and still look incredible! I love the look of the black ones and their affordability is one of the best things about these gems. If you can get one that's been taken care of you will not regret it :)
I always make a joke saying my car might as well be a 2 door coupe. I got a Mazda 3 however mine is an 05. It's also the 3 S with the 2.3 engine. But the 05 doesn't have as many features as the newer ones
It's funny I just got an older mazda 3 the other week and started thinking the same exact thing. Despite the fact that it's a 4 door, the shape, space for the passengers, and actually really nice handling all made me compare it to a coupe.
@@GuardDog42 Lol dude thats pretty cool. The rear has good enough head room, its just the leg space is an issue. But I really like what they've done with the design of it, despite Mr.Regular saying it's "An car" its way cooler the your civics and camrys
@@bricegraham8256 I do agree that the leg space is an issue. That is really my only major complaint! The design is so awesome and it's so sporty! It's definitely way cooler than many cars out there for the price. Thanks for the comment too your support means a lot 👍
@@GuardDog42 It really is an amazing car bro I am glad you feel the same way 👍 It's just so sporty for being a 4 door and that's why I love them so much. You get a lot for what you pay too. I appreciate your comment and the support it means a lot.
It's as fun to drive as a gti, the suspension is more aggressively tuned and the steering and shifter are far better. The Gti is more comfortable and fast but not any more fun
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I also have a 08 Mazda 3 S with 180,000 miles on it with no issues, my previous car was a 2004 mazda 3 5 door and got it up to 408,000 miles. Very reliable cars
Wow! That's so amazing, they are seriously built to last forever I love Mazda so much, thanks for the info 🔥
@@theclumsytank did they both have a manual?
The transmission on the one I had was terrible and it blew up
@@Mike.2fye which Mazda was it?
does it have an auxiliary jack?
The reliability, affordability, and fun factor of a ten year old 100,000 mazda 3 manual is unmatched in my opinion. I'm enjoying mine and also paid 4500 a few month's ago. CHEERS!
I am glad your are enjoying yours too! It's seriously so good for what you pay for it's almost a hidden gem haha. Thanks for the support 👍
you both got robbed
i can find 2012-2014 mazda 3 for that much money
@@derick3482 no you can’t, unless theu have mechanical issues or are wrecked
@@derick3482lmao troll
i support my mazda 3 2008 too lucky me😇😇
I have the same car and it's so well rounded. Engaging to drive, reliable, handles great and decently quick. Few cars can do all these things.
I completely agree! They're awesome and fun at the same time. Thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 👍
do you know if it has an auxiliary jack?
@@asacooper3494 it does in the center console
Impressed you did the whole interior in one take without rambling .
Thank you very much! I really appreciate the kind words :) stay tuned for more automotive content!
ive got a 2.0 L and i have three confirmed racoon kills, one water cooler and 340 000 k on it and it still runs like a dream lol
That's so crazy haha! They are seriously tanks lmao...
I have a 2008 Mazda 3 S 4 door as well. Its been almost 6 years since owning one and l have to say it's a great first car for anyone. Mine has the leather seats, sunroof and the bose speakers. I love the steering wheel as it feels like a sports car when driving. One thing you missed is that the glove box is huge which is awesome. However, mine is in automatic. I would love to drive one in manual. Great review video on a really reliable car.
I would love to have one fully loaded! That is so awesome, I really love how sporty Mazda makes their cars. Thank you for the feedback, I greatly appreciate it 👍
does it have an auxiliary javk?
@@asacooper3494 The 1st generation Mazda 3 from the years 2007-2009 have an aux port in the center console. It's located at the bottom. There's also a cutout to where you can run the cord through.
Top things that suck about these cars.
1. Top engine mount blows out at around 40k.
2. Gets's around 25 mpg combined.
3. Loud road noise.
4. Stock speakers aren't that good (non premium model).
5. Seats are uncomfortable.
6. The interior feels a bit low quality.
7. The A/C is weak
Top Things that a great.
1. They are affordable.
2. Peppy engines.
3. They feel pretty sporty and can handle corners.
4. Low maintenance/ affordable parts.
5. Simple to work/repair.
This is a great list 👌 I completely agree with you on both sides! I love the car the most for the value you get.
On the 07-09 models these problems are minimized and if you get a grand touring the seats and stereo are great. Also tires are the main reason for road noise
@@DankSi are there any tire replacements you recommend?, (Either for mitigation of road noise or any other reason)
@@andrewsiegel2950 I have a 2008 3. To keep the weight down, Mazda used very little sound deadening material. It is a tin can. Different tires probably won't make any difference. The noise began to realy bother me, so I added Hushmat soundproffing and replaced the crappy, worn carpet. That made a huge difference, but i do lose a bit of accelereation and MPG due to the added weight.
I just bought a 2008 Mazda 3 which had 171k kms and I live here up north in Canada. Car drives perfectly awesome and is very zippy. The frame was rusted because of the snow and salt. Had to spend 1.7k on after repairs but still worth it. It's my first car. Hopefully it's gonna last me for at least another two years.
That's awesome to hear that you have a Mazda 3 too! These cars are so strong my man I think it'll last you many more years than just two :) I would highly recommend washing the salt off as soon as you can to prevent any rusting. Enjoy the car 👍
So hyped! Getting this tomorrow for my first car
im in the same situation right now😳
How’s the car been? I’ve had my ‘05 m3 s 2.3l manual for about a year and a half. It’s my first love in life 😆
Hey man, I live in Ukraine and I bought Mazda 3 1,6 2008 this year and I'm really happy about its condition and performance. But on the other hand the gas consumption is 10 liters in 100 km. And one more thing, in Ukraine the price of this car is $7500-8500. Thank you for your review, I was surprised that in USA this car is still valuable.
Здравствуйте! моя мама родилась в беларуси 🤘🏻 I’m glad you like yours! The gas on it here is around 24mpg city and 32 highway but it all depends. I’m surprised they sell them for so much there where here you can even find some in good condition under $2000! Take care of it and it’ll last forever, thank you for the support and enjoy your Mazda 3 friend 🙏🏼
@@theclumsytank wow, it's surprisingly to know about your mother) Belarus is our friend! In Ukraine it's possible to find such car for $5000 but in worse condition than my own. By the way prices in Belarus are almost the same as in Ukraine.
Мазепа That’s crazy! But you know it’s probably gonna always be more affordable than all the euro cars there (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) haha... thanks again for supporting my friend 🙏🏼
I bought a fairly used Mazda 626 1997 version in 2018 and used it for 6 years with no major issues. I finally sold it for more than half the price i bought it and the owner is still enjoying it. Mazda overall is a brand i’ll highly recommend to anyone. It’s durable and fair in price
Not anymore. I had a 2016 Mazda6 manual, and it started falling apart at a young age. I got out of it and into a Tacoma before it got out of control. Failed blind spot monitoring, failed fuel rail/injector, the driver's seat's upholstery started cracking, despite the fact that I wear gentle clothes and not things like blue jeans with rivets that can damage it. There were other weird electrical gremlins. The combination of a manual transmission and an e-parking brake is just stupid. Even when the blind spot monitoring worked, it completely ignored motorcycles which was of course dangerous. I don't need BSM, but if it is in place and claims to work it NEEDS to work 100% of the time. The paint job was also thin and not durable. Not a terrible car, but not a good one either.
I also take painstakingly good care of my cars. I never miss a service interval, and I don't subscribe to the 10K oil change nonsense. I also live in an area not conducive to rust.
I had an '05 Mazda 3 manual which was the best car I have ever owned. The '16 6 was just garbage quality in comparison. They tried to make too nice of a car on too little of a budget.
Beware of brand loyalty. To ANY brand.
I have a 2019 dodge challenger RT and needed a daily driver. Came across one of these for 4k with 118k miles and was iffy about picking it up, until now.
I appreciate your comment brother ! I really hope you decided to get one because they are seriously such great cars and are built to last forever. I just traded the one in the video for a fully loaded one and I will be doing a video on it soon 💪
Interesting to see the differences between your American model and my own Australian one, i've got an 2007 Bk series 2 Sp23 "Luxury pack" it's got the 2.3L, 6 speed manual, leather, premium sound and high gloss 17" alloys. I've owned my Mazda for over 3 years and it's only done 145,000km bloody good reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. Only bit of work it's needed were engine mounts and thermostat other than that it's been trouble free! I also did owed a Maxx Sport prior this one which is the mid-range model, that was also a great car.
I have a Mazda3 2008 and also a Mazda Miata... Best cars ever! You just can't go wrong with Mazda!!!!!
Just amazing cars, amazing cars!!!
I acquired the 3i 2.0 5spd... Amazing whip... Great presentation
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Great Review. Lol learned a lot about my car. Like the lighting and dimming on the speedometer haaa. Todays years old.😁
Very well put together, intriguing and informative video. Keep up the great work. :)
Thank you so much for the support! I will have new videos every week so stay tuned :)
I just bought my 4th Mazda its an 08 Mazda 3 sedan got it for a steal at 1300 bucks with very minor damage to the front bumper and the hood is faded but it runs and shifts smooth and has all service records my current car i still daily is an 03 Mazda protege5 she has 321k miles and still goes back and forth daily 100miles a day no check engine lights no fuss keep up on routine maintenance and don't treat them like race cars and they will never leave ya stranded
Wow what a steal! By by all means you are correct! They are absolute great cars as long as you treat them with care they will last you forever :) Thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 👍
owned a 1.6 petrol 2008 mazda takara, by far the best most cost effective and reliable car I have owned yet. wish the fuel economy was better but I could count on it to get me anywhere. each time I look for one in the uk there's not that many listed or good examples anymore
I've got a 2008 Mazda 3 I touring and I dig this car. I named him Oscar.... I know, I know it's a little obsessive and my wife would agree, but I gotta give a little love and respect for a car with alot of heart and the engine got a big growl for a little 4 banger....people comment on it all the time.
I totally agree with you! The Mazda 3 is truly slept on and definitely comes with some great power! I am glad to hear that you enjoy your car my man treat Oscar well haha 👍 thanks for the support I greatly appreciate it 🔥
These things are great. I call mine the $2k love of my life. Gonna miss it when it's gone haha
I got a 2006 mt 2.0 with 222000 on the dash now .Runs perfect.
That's awesome to hear they really do last forever as long as you take care of it :) thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 👍
How many miles now and does is it still running strong?
Jesus 224550 running strong ac heat no cheak engine lights.Been a very good car I recommend just don't run it out of gas.
@@beastmodetruelife1083 thanks. I just got a 2008 Mazda3 sport hatchback, everything is in perfect condition. Only concern is that I got it with 162k miles on it, but reading all these awesome reviews leaves me at ease 👌
i have a 2006 Mazda 3 Sport..its a a fun little car...the 2.3 is pretty peppy too
Awesome review man!
Thank you very much I greatly appreciate the support 👍 I have more to come soon :)
Thank you, appreciate the video, just made me buy this ride😊
Thanks Raht for you video. Questions how many fan on the motor have you car?
1 or 2?
Great car, great video. Keep it up good stuff.
i have this as my first car and i really do love it. really cool review. quick question, how often do i have to change the oil? or any tips you have on it maintenance wise? I’m trying to understand it better lol
Hey! Thanks for the kind comment 😁 I would recommend going with a fully synthetic oil such as Mobil 1 (my favorite brand) and changing your oil around 5,000 miles. Most of these oils will say they lost 7,000 miles but I’m always on the safe side and do 5k. As far as everything else, this car is really easy on maintenance! The most important thing is changing your oil but I would recommend changing your transmission fluid every 50k miles if it’s a manual. If it’s automatic I wouldn’t ever change it. Flush your antifreeze/coolant every 70k miles or 2 years whatever comes first. Keep an eye on your brakes and replace them when the pad starts wearing out, that same with the rotors. That’s pretty much it for the basics! Also monitor your air filter and change it out when it gets dirty, the same with your cabin filter. Thank you so much for watching I greatly appreciate your support and please feel free to ask me anymore questions! 🙏🏼
Rath1 thank you so much for all this knowledge! i appreciate you! i will come back if i have any questions for sure. :)
How did the car hold up after all these years?
Nice ride man 😎
Hi man, when do you have to unlock the trunk with key? You opened it without entering the key in the video. Great info by the way!
Jason Bourne I popped the truck already and it was slightly open, some models do include a button on the fob to allow you to open it and you can always use the standard key in the hole! Thanks for the support and watching 🙏🏼
really like your call, wish to get one like that
My 2009 just hit 189k. My Cylon still rides smooth.
Gonna my buy this exact model as my work car. Its going to be my first Mazda lol
Thank you ! How is suspension on this car? We have bad roads, lots of holes. Is it hard or soft?
Car doesnt do well with bad roads in my experience
Thanks looking to maybe buy one of the Mazda 3s
I’m looking at 2006 to 2008 Mazdas 3 with automatic trans for my daughter. Are these decent cars and what about the automatics? Thanks for any advice.
They're pretty reliable. I will say rust is an issue though. Go with the 4 speed automatic since I've heard some 5 speeds fail
Nice plates bro👍 i used to have a mazda 3 5spd manual transmission same color as yours✌
Thanks bro, that's really awesome that you had the same one before 👌 these cars last forever and are a great deal
Awesome review!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the support!
Which is the best everyday driver...Nissan Sentra or Mazda 3 ?
I got 96000 mile for $4200. You think it’s a good deal. It’s one owner and no accident. Should I cop it?
Firaol Ahmed that’s a great deal! I paid around $4600 for my first one and it had 160k miles on it. Is yours an automatic or manual? Congrats bro 🙏🏼🎉
Rath1 mine is automatic. Thank you bro
Firaol Ahmed no problem bro enjoy it 💯
Wow it’s mind blowing
Great video! I’m checking out a 2008 mazda3 i touring with 137,973 miles going for 5k at a mini cooper dealership. No reported accidents & 3 prev owners. Good deal?
Got mine 3500€ .. 100k miles but i have ti change the rooters thst go around €200
found a great priced one with 90k miles on it and really wanna cop. pray for me brother
Did you end up getting it bro? It's such an amazing car I recommend it to anyone :)
Rath1 dude lmao my friend literally just told me yesterday he saw this comment of mine here, but sadly I did not! It was a couple hours out and my uncle went to see it, he’s mr car man of the family. The title did not match the seller and the seller only had it for two weeks, we didn’t end up getting it :/
@@Flimfloom Oh dang many sorry to hear that :/ It's really an amazing car dude, and they last so long! But you have to be careful with that because many times when they have it for such a small amount of time they're just trying to flip it. I hope you get one soon tho! Stay tuned for more awesome reviews soon :)
Rath1 gracias mijo, hopefully I can find another one ;)
How often do you have to change the manual transmission fluid?
We from st.louis💪🏾💪🏾💯
From the LOU and proud!!! 314 forever haha :) Thanks for watching bro I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏼
Is buying one of these at 190 000 KM on it risky?
good review thanks
Got one with 350,000 km . fun little manual
I have a 2008 too, its great and all, however i do not like the common problem of water and moisture seeping into the rear break light housing.
phoenixman8569 same here! What you can try to do is making a small hole in the taillight and it will help with the moisture... or if that doesn’t work you can always try aftermarket taillights if you like those but I’ve found that the hole helps the issue completely. Thanks for watching and supporting you’re greatly appreciated 🙏🏼💯
anyone know how to fix/repogram the keyless go on these after changing the battery???
i’m getting my mazda on monday 😩
Would you say this is a good first car?
Trevon Roering absolutely! I definitely think it’s an awesome first car if you can find one in good condition I would go for it :)
What should be the genuine cost of 2008 model if am gonna buy in 2021??
check the kelley blue book!
Damn these cars are hard to find. It makes me want one more lol
Yeah bro they really are hard to find.. these cars are a great bang for your buck and you get a lot out of them for the price :)
Check seattle craigslist
Check Kijiji autos
Just bought this 😂
@@raymayo7044 no way. That's cool. What color did you get yours in? I'm officially In the market for one. As of today I am looking for one that I can buy asap so I can sell my current daily driver. I hate to see my 2003 Honda Accord coupe V6 go but I want more room for my dog and for camping/road trips also.
Can anyone tell me what might be the problem with my a/c? I got a 2008 Mazda 3 s grand touring sedan and my a/c died so I took it in and they said it was the compressor so they put a new one on and the a/c is still not working. Does anyone know what the problem could be??? Its black on black and I'm dreading another summer with no air!
Hello Miss Bee, I hope things are going well with you. I’ve had this exact problem on another Mazda 3 and for me the ac compressor that I installed was faulty and I had to reinstall it with a new one. Are you using an OEM compressor or an aftermarket one? Check to make sure the actual compressor is engaging and spinning and be sure there’s enough oil in it. If replacing it doesn’t work it could also be low on Freon and need to be recharged or have a leak somewhere in the system. Last resort would be to check the blend door actuator sometimes these go bad and won’t allow the cold are into the cabin. Please let me know if you have any questions thank you for watching I greatly appreciate your support 🙏🏼
Helpful thanks
How many miles have you put into it, or had it for?
I've put about 16k miles and I've had it for a year :)
Is it the timing chain engine not timing belt does it burn oil
I GOTTHESAMEEXACT 1 BUT WITH SUN ROOF.. 5 SPEED STA NDARD 💪🏻 GOID CAR. I ALSO HAVE A 2007 BLACK ONE , BUT AUTOMATIC WITH LEATHER SEATS, AUTOMATIC TRANS.. SO I HAVE2 & THEY BOTH DEPENDABLE
Buen video amigo saludos desde Colombia
I also have a silver 08 Mazda 3. At 149xxx miles right now.
They are so reliable if you take great care of it you'll easily go at least half a million miles :)
I agree one of the cheapest cars to maintain.
Thanks for the review! Does it have Bluetooth connection or Aux anywhere? TIA!
No problem many more on the way :) and it actually does have an aux input in the armrest compartment 👍
hi sirena i am your past husband. do you remember me.
Rath1 does the 2009 model come with an aux input also?
@@lil_rican6160 Yes it does :)
Does it have a aux or Bluetooth?
My brother had that when I was in 4th grade
I have the same car . Is there anyway I can change the red lighting around the radio ? I wanted to do purple or blue .
It is possible to change both the lighting around the radio and speedometer.. it's just a lengthy process but it's possible! I have found a forum that explains it here: www.mazda3forums.com/149-interior-mods-technical-information-faqs-how-tos/266119-how-change-color-your-radio-lcd-pictures.html
Rath1 thank you !
Monique Charbonneau no problem! Thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏼
Missouri gang
#savethemanuals
I have a 2008 Mazda 3, with 128k on it but my windows are manual and my steering wheel doesn’t have any of those controls
Do you know which spec of the Mazda 3 you have? I believe the i did not come standard with that
I believe it’s the i
I believe it’s the i sport
Brother it's a very good looking piece of plastic
Damn nice car
Thank you! I love the Mazda 3 definitely will be an all time favorite for me. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel I greatly appreciate it! 🙏🏼
hey! I'm thinking about buying a 2008 mazda 3. Does it have an auxilary input? and if not how do you listen to music from your phone?
Hello there! Yes, the model I have does include an auxiliary input :) You can also buy a bluetooth adapter off amazon to play music wirelessly if you'd like too 👍
@@theclumsytank thanks so much! :) great car reviews btw x
Good cars but they suck in the winter the handling is so bad plus they have terrible traction even with winter tires don’t know what it is but they always spin out and lose traction. On dry pavement these cars just fly down the road so smooth it’s almost like your are hovering down the road. The vehicle in question had the 2.0 engine and I didn’t have an issue thought it did what it had to do just fine. But because of the bad traction I got rid of it the car just not a winter car and I live in a winter climate so I need something better for winter.
I completely agree! I drove one through some snow and was stuck for a good hour... It's very strange and some of them have a rev limiter as well. But for sure its probably not the best winter car I wish they had AWD :( great summer car tho… thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 💪
@@theclumsytank I have 2008 3i manual 17" rims with no traction control. With all-season tires, it is scary to drive in any amount of snow. After putting on set of General Aricmax winter tires, I have complete confidence driving in snow. Huge difference.
I got one here in Mexico, in Tijuana actually I bought mine 2 years ago in San Diego, just hit 85k miles and it runs great, the only problem I have and its not the car is that since it's manufactured in Japan the vin number starts with J and here in Mexico you cannot legalize these type of cars due to our incompetent ridiculous stupid government rules, however I'm planning on keeping it for a little longer and if I find a way to legalize it I'll keep it for good if not I would have to sell it :(
Victor Puga wow man that really sucks! It’s a very reliable car and simply amazing. I wish you can find a way to keep the car because they’re so awesome I’m sorry that you have to go through that. Stay positive and keep finding some options hopefully you will be able to keep it :) thanks for watching and supporting brother it really means a lot 🙏🏼
@@theclumsytank Hopefully brother and thanks a lot for your thoughts, I send you a lot of good vibes from my hometown Tijuana Baja California, keep it up and stay cool.
@@victorpuga9525 I know someone from TJ that bought her Jeep from Texas and had no problems registering it as a Mexican car
@@DankSi Hi Chris, thanks for the info, but the problem is the Vin number, those that start with the letter J or W cannot be legalized here in Mexico, unfortunately I have tried many times to find a way to legalize it but the problem is still the same with our government stupid laws, this wasn't like that, it started since 2014. Hopefully I find a way to do it.
Insurance?
Does it have an aux
Shoutout to the Lou
How well does it brake? Can you perform a quick stop?
Braking is pretty good actually! I was driving yesterday and was cut off by another driver and needed to stop immediately and it did the job well 👌🏻 thanks for watching and supporting it’s greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
@@theclumsytank I just bought one and it feels like it take a lot longer to slow down and stop than say a Toyota Camry or Corolla would. The brakes aren't bad, they do the job, but I have to really press if I wanted to stop hard.
Will hmm I just replaced all my rotors and pads and noticed a significant increase in stopping power. How old are your brakes? Have they ever been replaced? It could potentially be dirty fluid too or some air in the line but they really do good when it comes to stopping power.
is this 1.6 or 2.0?
neither, it's a 2.3 haha
@@theclumsytank I heard it breaks a lot. Also I would need to use LPG with my car.
TheMaverick if you’re going to use lpg on a 1.6 or 2.0, just buy a Prius lmao
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I have a 2008 Mazda 3 with 18,000 miles on it, I don't know if its an I or S
The S should have the emblem on the side and came in a 2.3 I believe... that's very low miles for it that's awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 👍
How much did you pay for it?
My bad, just saw you paid 4500 for the car. I just bought a 2.0 for 4300 with 148k miles. I might have gotten ripped off lol.
Why the engine light is on ?
It wasn’t, I just had the key in the on position and doing that causes all the lights to turn on :) thanks for watching and supporting I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏼
This is a great review!
Let me know if you see my comment because i'm pretty sure YT has me Shadowbanned :P
ZambonieDude
Comment seen.👍
Thanks bro I see the comment and really appreciate the kind words :)
I paid 3K today with 174,000 on it 😁
Wow that car looks mega fast bro I will trade in my Nissan GT-R for that mazda3 sedan anytime
there are track mazdas 3's with 600hp shiting on your GT-R, driving GTR's that are like 100% track cars on daily basis to go to work is some stupid ass shit. Get an F1 to drive at 10 mph in the city.
hows the leg room for me?
im 6'2
I am 6’0 and it’s been really good for me! I don’t think the extra 2 inches would be that bad at all.. it’s got pretty good room so you should be good :) thanks for watching and supporting it’s greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
@@theclumsytank thanks for the love and feedback bro.
these cars look so fucking sexy for a 2008 car in 2020 & affordable too... its either this or the faultless corollas...
mazdas definitely looks lightyears from the corolla
@@backdoorlover9693 no problem at all my dude, these cars have aged like wine and still look incredible! I love the look of the black ones and their affordability is one of the best things about these gems. If you can get one that's been taken care of you will not regret it :)
thanks@@theclumsytank will update you on the purchase :) take care
I own one and I'm 6'2, more than enough room!
Mine doesnt have cruise control
Will you be getting a haircut anytime soon ?
Mechanics say Mazda is way better than a Subaru
Pretty good cars in my opinion but they rust out rather quickly
Passengers? What are those
I always make a joke saying my car might as well be a 2 door coupe. I got a Mazda 3 however mine is an 05. It's also the 3 S with the 2.3 engine. But the 05 doesn't have as many features as the newer ones
It's funny I just got an older mazda 3 the other week and started thinking the same exact thing. Despite the fact that it's a 4 door, the shape, space for the passengers, and actually really nice handling all made me compare it to a coupe.
@@GuardDog42 Lol dude thats pretty cool. The rear has good enough head room, its just the leg space is an issue. But I really like what they've done with the design of it, despite Mr.Regular saying it's "An car" its way cooler the your civics and camrys
@@bricegraham8256 I do agree that the leg space is an issue. That is really my only major complaint! The design is so awesome and it's so sporty! It's definitely way cooler than many cars out there for the price. Thanks for the comment too your support means a lot 👍
@@GuardDog42 It really is an amazing car bro I am glad you feel the same way 👍 It's just so sporty for being a 4 door and that's why I love them so much. You get a lot for what you pay too. I appreciate your comment and the support it means a lot.
@@theclumsytank No problem dude you made a good video
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No aux ?
Brittany Cooper there is an aux option and it’s located inside the arm rest, there’s also a mobile charging plug too
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There’s no aux?? Nooooooo
The interior is very 2000s.
Mazdaproblema
Rust buckets
This car isnt exciting at all I have to get a gti.
Nice video review.
King Cease I appreciate the support bro 🙏🏼💯 they might not be as fast and fun as a GTI, but they’re definitely a great daily driver!
It's as fun to drive as a gti, the suspension is more aggressively tuned and the steering and shifter are far better. The Gti is more comfortable and fast but not any more fun
Find a GTI for 4K, and spend 10K to fix the problems. Gti's are in a different league compared to a non-speed3,, but the repairs. . . . yikes!
This car is finely calibrated.. its a blast to drive.. it has power also. And I have a Gti.