Road noise is typical in a smaller car. Smaller cars are built to feel and hear the road. This is why i love my mazda 3. One thing i hate about it, is the charger doesnt work unless the car is accessory mode or is running.
I have a previous generation Mazda 3 (2013) and don't have any issues with road noise either. In fact I think it's generally quite a refined little car.
I drive a 2016 Mazda 3 as well, and I feel all these frustrations as well, but for me, it's worth the sacrifices for the great fuel economy mixed with how fun it is to drive. I can take this thing through some wicked corners and not feel nervous in the slightest, haha.
I own since new a 2009 Mazda 3 with 184,000 miles. I have been dumping money lately for suspension parts at all four corners and a trans module. I just got back from a 2000 mile Marathon trip in 50 hours. Car ran like a champ. Did not burn a drop of synthetic oil.
sounds to me like you need a mazda 6! my 2016 mazda 6 sport has the back lighting, all 4 auto windows, rear view camera is in a good spot and the road noise is minimal. plastic is pretty much the same lol
@@GregPettus I have the 6 Sport, the plastic parts are quite cheap. The leather seats are very comfortable but i'm not sure if they are actually leather?
I've been looking into trading in my clunker and I've been seeing these everywhere. I really think this is the car I want and I've loved almost everything I've seen on it. This was really helpful. Most of what you said isn't a big deal to me, I'm only really concerned about not being able to see some of the buttons on the side, but I think I could live with it. Thank you!
@@duncandonuts5268 not sure if they added amything major for the grand. So i would say unlikely. Yoi cane aound deaden and replace tires and shouls get a substantial change
um does rims make a difference in road noice as you said in the video to make it better???? i mean tires yes i understand, but rims? first time i hear something like that :)
I also have this same car (but red) and I agree with all your points. Love the car and I love that all the things I "hate" about it are such minor annoyances.
One thing I'll add to your comment on the quality of interior plastics is the inconsistency in finishes off those plastics. There's piano black, carbon fibre, brushed aluminum, chrome, etc. Geez, Mazda, just pick one! Haha... I'd love to take it all apart some day and make it all look a little more uniform. Maybe use that as an opportunity to bring some red into the interior. Still thinking about possibilities.
Some of that noise comes from having a sunroof. I have owned other cars same models one with sunroof and the other without, I notice that the one with sunroof lets more exterior noise in the cab it also varies in cab temperatures.
I'm buying a 2017 Mazda3 2.0 petrol manual with 15k miles on it. Main concern is the first owner had the first year service done after 12 months at 5k and didn't bother with year 2! The dealer I'm buying it from serviced it in November last year at 15k. How concerned should I be that it went 2 years and 10k miles between services? Do they need topping up with oil much between services? I doubt the first lady owner knew where the bonnet release was - lol
I have the 2016 Mazda 3 GS (sedan). I'm totally with you on the road noise, I went for leather seats so I'm not sure if fabric would have deadened it a bit more. I grabbed a cheap SPL meter from Amazon and did some testing. 35-40dB while sitting in my driveway, car off 40-50dB idling / low speed driving (under 40km/h) 50-60dB driving city speeds (40km/h - 60km/h) 70dB driving 80km/h hovering around 75-77dB while driving >90km/h Definitely varies with summer/winter tires. And definitely not engine noise, that thing is beautifully quiet! And I felt the speakers in my model were angled a bit weirdly, always feel like my feet are getting the best sound. When the navigational guidance voice came on I felt like the woman was living under my car seat! I think the sedan's rear camera does a little better in the rain. Have you been having an issue with the infotainment system stalling/resetting when the temperatures drop below freezing? Overall I feel a good car for the price, I have a tendency to nitpick too. ;) Perhaps you should do a video on the little things you love about it to even the score. (Edit: oops, that was in the description, didn't see it!).
Thanks dude! thats awesome data on the interior. I have no had issues with the infotainment in those conditions, cuz i live in Cali. Sorry. haha. Yeah I am more than happy with my car! Its awesome!
rainystorm88 yeah.... i posted on the forums about it. and suggestion would be to rout it to another spot that turns off with the engine. look on audio and electronics on the mazda3rev forums
One thing to add to your list, the infotainment system will reboot over and over in temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This isn't too bad if you're just listening to AM/FM radio, but if you are on Bluetooth, you will constantly be disconnected. Don't plan to use Bluetooth in cold weather. It won't work until you drive for about 15 minutes.
watch a YT video and learn to wire in your own USB outlets. Once you have the skills to upgrade your car to whatever you may want... your complaining will wain as well.
I have KIA Rondo 08. Test drove 16 Mazda 3 recently, it was a down grade feom Rondo. The noise was unvearable. Decided to keep my rondo for now. To my big surprise, Rondo handling is better.
Don't think wheels will help with the road noise. Maybe tires with taller sidewalls and that have a quiet tread. Only other thing is to buy a bunch of dynamat and remove all the interior panels and stick Dyna mat everywhere under the panels below the carpeting etc.
The tire compound and tire tech makes a difference. And yes your right. Larger walls also would help. I want to buy some sound deadening soon and really lock in the sound. Only thing that sucks with that is the added weight. But thats the compromise i guess
I recently saw a post on the forums about removing the front wheels and the splash guards to reveal where a 2017 sound deadener was added. i spent a lot of time adding sound deadening to my 2014 when I had it. It made a big difference but I havent made time to do this one yet.
Greg F. Pettus I can check my amazon purchases but I bet itd come up with just a quick search of "automotive sound deadening." I lined the rear where spare tire is, passenger foot area, and front. I believe i lined the underside of my floor mats to make it easy. I think my 2014 review video has a clip of some of it.
The road noise is also due to the fact that Mazda didn’t put much insulation in the doors and roofs and under carpeting to block noise, cause more weight means less mpg, and mpg is what sells
I added a sat radio, bought a USB power cable instead of using the huge sat radio 12v plug which I use for dashcam, hate that my top line GT can't have sat radio cause tech package only available on auto
Sadly I agree with everything you’ve said here. Particularly the backup cam. If it gets wet or road salt gets on it in the winter, I have to go clean it off. The plastics are cheap and the car is loud. Even more so with winter tires. 😖. The sheet metal also seems thin and it dents very easily to the point I have to ask people not to lean on my car.
I have a 2016 and 2018 M3 GT. Love the car and it's fun to drive. I agree with all your choices. Keep in mind that the M3 is a lower end car in the Mazda lineup. The M6 has the upgrades you would also want in the M3. I would add that the faux carbon fiber look is lame. Especially on the steering wheel. I also do like the piano black. It scratches too easily and shows prints. The 2018 has a steel color to the trim which looks much better in my opinion. I read that people have improved road noise by getting better tires. I'm waiting until I have to replace mine to see if that makes a difference.
two Mahzdas?! Nice! Yeah I sat in a Mz6 (and a BMW M6) haha and both are much much better. I would have gone that route except the car was heavier and felt more like a mazda3 boat version haha. But with that turbo may be different... I am looking into wrapping a bunch of the internals sooo at least it will cover up some of the piano black. I upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ tires and its lovely! A more comfy ride, less road noise and way better grip! (Just taking the on ramps a little harder than usual)
Almost got the a 2018 6 GT. I test drove one with the turbo and it makes a big difference. The 2.5L was adequate but lacked that extra oomph. In the end I saved my $ and go another 3.
I agree with u on the noisy road that you hear from the inside while driving..did u solve the roblem changing wheel and tire ? I suppose putting a bigger wheel and different tire should make it even more noisy..
I havent changed out the wheels yet. But I have gotten new tires and a noticeable difference. Also I can hammer around corners better! haha I am still using the 18 inch stockies and they are fine. Totally depends on the wheel you get, and tires combo. may decrease the noise may increase. Just all depends.
Just gonna add here... as having a passenger in the front passenger seat as well as a child directly behind you... who is watching a DVD player... and it's a road trip down the east coast from NJ to Port Canaveral, FLA, the LEGROOM for this massive haul of a drive... for the front passenger.. is HELL! Passenger talking. I've tried so much to get comfortable. (Keep in mind, this is a drive of over 1000 miles one way). I'm 5'6" (pretty average female). Even tried to use a neck pillow. My head keeps resting at the open space between the top of the seat and the removable headpiece. Of course, it cant be removed because my son is behind us. I cant push back because hes there too. This car is a commuter car for my husband for his work. He deeply researched it. He loves it! Its stick shift (which I dont drive). Me learning to drive stick isnt the solution to this issue. Just wondering why I've scoured the internet and I seem to be the only person with this issue??!! Needless to say, it's the better of the 3 vehicles we have for driver comfort, storage, and gas mileage. I'll have to dig deeper to find a resolution. Hes the "long haul" driver. The Rav4 is more a gas guzzler for this drive. The Honda Fit isnt quite comfortable for him but gets great gas mileage. I'll have to suck it up but man... it's a miserable and painful passenger ride lacking comfort for sleeping!
To me, driving with the windows down, specially the rear ones, but also the front ones, causes a noise due to the way air hits the inside of the car, and makes it unbearable.
I have that in my Hyundai Genisis , they even mention it in the owner manual. If you have both rear windows open the air colids and is like someone clapping your ears.
I have a 2014 Mazda 6 Sport. It has noise coming from the rear, I'm not sure if it's road or wind noise. The only other thing is the choppy ride while going slow. I suppose that's the downside of having 19" wheels. Love the economy being the 2.2 Diesel ;-)
I have a 2017 manual 2.0 Touring, here's what I don't like about it. 1. Digital tach. I wish there was a larger tach with an actual needle. This would require a complete redesign of the instrument panel though. 2. Infotainment system is kinda slow at startup, especially if I was listening to music via Bluetooth and I want to switch to FM radio or Sirius XM. 3. The automatic wipers are too sensitive, even with the sensitivity set to minimum. They still wipe when there's barely any rain and smear the windshield. 4. The heated seats are not great. They don't get that hot and take a while to warm up. 5. 18 inch wheels. They look great. But 18 inch tires are $$$. I wish they were 17s. I know that wheels are getting larger and larger and I should just get used to it. 6. I wish the blindspot monitoring system would beep a bit louder if you're about to change lanes into someone. This is minor because I can generally hear it. That's it. Overall, I love the car!
I totally agreed with you about Mazda 3 all but the road noises is so annoying I guess maybe because it a small car or I don’t know. I love the fact it gets good gas mileage. Thanks for the video!!
You may want to upgrade to Mazda 6, but try to get the window module form a 6 to see if it's just plug and play. Road noise is something i've trying to fix with sound deadener I installed it on the doors and headliner but it amplified the noise from the bottom cause I haven't had a change to do the interior overall I think it'll work.
@@GregPettus Hi Greg, like your video. I actually meant it in a nice way. See I've owned what they call here in Australia a 2008 SP23 (170 thousand kms) since well 2008. I'm looking to upgrade but it's been and continues to be a delight to drive! I've only owned 3 cars in my life but the M3 has been the best! Best wishes. Nick.
I've been thinking about getting this car! The reason I found your video is too see if it is loud. The engine in the car I test drove was quite loud to me so I didn't know if that was normal for this make/model or of there was something wrong with the engine.
@@NikkFlo I did end up getting a 2016 Mazda 3 hatchback 2.0L. I love it so much!! It doesn't seem to accelerate as quickly as other cars but that is not a problem at all really (it might even just be because I am babying it and not putting my foot down enough). I can't complain about anything with the car. It is perfect for me! I love the placement of the controls and the screen. It is a lovely little car!
@@NikkFlo I just watched this video again to see if I agree with anything he said. Honestly, I didn't even remember this video and had forgotten all of the things he said and didn't notice that these things were annoying, like the side panel back light.. didn't notice. The rear view camera getting dirty and stuff happens to every other car so it's not a problem. The plastic does seem pretty cheap but I don't care ha! As for road noise, there is a lot but I just crank the music up and forget it!
ever heard that saying “driving a mazda is like driving a mini tank” because you can hear and feel every imperfection on the road lol unfortunately all mazdas have that road noise problem, even the new cx-9 🙄 i still love my 2015 mazda3, handles real sporty 😎
Definitely agree with the back lighting on the driver door. At least the lock/unlock should be lit up. I got some Pirelli Cituro P7 tires and it definitely made a difference with noise. Still quite a bit, but a nice improvement. Still love it regardless. I have the 6 Speed hatch, a little quicker (or so it seems to me) than the automatic, but still stupid slow. Makes up for it in the "fun" factor though, which is I guess what Mazda has always aimed for.
I agree on 1,5,6. I have 2015 i Touring. Let me add some to your list. 1. inadequate cargo room ( high platform in trunk) 2. Windows stick to weather strip all year long. 3. Weak power windows unable to break the sticking to weather strip. 4. insufficient insulation to rear doors compared to front. 5. Waited years for Android Auto and its not free 6. Wifi disabled on infotainment system 7. MPG is soso 8. Thin paint 9. Trunk light is a joke 10. 1st gear choke between 1k-2k rpm noticeable when moving in traffic. For manual transmission, thats what I drive
the cup holders.. they are freaking terrible!!!!! I do not have a base model yet my cup holders are oversized without compression. so I end up cleaning out my console buttons (literally taking them apart) every couple of months!!!
Hey I appreciate you making this video, I was looking to buy this make and model and a through your talking points down I was able to save me a couple thousand dollars from the dealership. The art of talking shit as a gift, and to put the more eloquently there’s nothing wrong with nitpicking. So thank you.
Dude you hit everything spot on. I have the same complaints with my 2016 Mazda3. A few things I'd like to add that I don't like is the really shitty cardboard headliner or whatever you wanna call it. Feels like a cardboard box. Also I wish I sunroof was tinted more. Definitely lets more sunlight in when closed than my previous Honda Accord. Other than that I love mine. Handles great even with the cheap eco all season tires. I drive it like I stole it and still get 34 mpg combined lol
Ron i agree! i wish that the sunroof was more tinted also. i should probably tint it as the rest of my car is fairly dark lol. do you have the 2.0? thats great mpg! ever since i got my exhaust i have been dropping the lead foot... and only get 24 mpg haha on my 2.5
I do have the 2.0! Tints look so good on our cars. Here in Jersey, cops love to give tickets for any window tint in certain towns so I've been holding off, but I think I'm gonna cave and tint the entire thing soon lol... I don't blame you for ripping it all the time with the new exhaust. Gotta listen to that engine sing haha
I own a 2017 and I agree, the road noise is horrible... And illumination in the door sucks.. But I love the design and it's pretty peppy.. The rear seats are a joke...its really a 3 seater not 4...The stereo in my grand touring is one of the best factory systems I've heard.
I also own a 2016 Mazda 3 Sport and everything you're saying is true, but for the money it is a perfect car. You can't expect a $17,000 car to be perfect. If you wanted something perfect then you should've gotten a Mazda 6. Anyway for the money you shouldn't be complaining about it.
Tyler Cartee well thats the joy in modding. i can make it my perfect. of course there is thing in every car someone is not going to like. these are mine. also mine was a bit more but nonetheless i agree pretty damn good for the money. thats why i bought mine!!
Greg F. Pettus i love mine personally. And I didn't realize these things until you pointed them out. They're just little things that I can live without. I feel like I shouldn't put too much money into my car but then again I probably will anyway to make it perform better.
another two things: 1. the touch of the screen go off when you drive at 5mph or more, i have anothers touchscreen by dodge and nissan and still work any time you want. 2. for me the most dislike it´s the central console design, because when you have a bottle, yeti or whatever in the cup holder it´s very uncomfortable to move the controls of the screen or volume
During driving the touch screen is not on for safety reasons. Use your duplicate controls on the steering wheel or under your right arm. The most important thing while driving is keeping your eyes on the road!
I knew what I was getting, so these issues don't bother me. The only thing I don't like so far is the lack of Android Auto. I can get it, but I could possibly brick my screen, and it voids the tech service warrantee.
2018 Touring. I absolutely despise the automatic climate control. I wish I had purchased something other than this -- it's awful. It takes constant attention to get & stay comfortable in winter. You can't adjust the outlet temperature like you could in a simple manual system. You 'aim' for a target temperature, and the computer takes it from there. It's hopeless, unless you want full fan at cold start in -20F weather. It ruins an otherwise excellent little vehicle.
@@jojobaggins9224 This never occurred to me -- what a great idea! Do you think the manual panel would be a relatively easy transplant? I'd LOVE this car if I could just ditch this electronic climate control!
On the 3rd Gen, there's a sorta hidden manual mode. Setting it all the way to 60F sets it to full cold, then adjusting the fan speed should kick it out of Auto, and the fan speed should stay where you put it. 90F is full hot. You can still set everything. No functionality is lost over the the "manual" panel.
Everytime I need to unlock the passenger door for my girl to get in I need to turn on my phone's flashlight to see the botton. I cant believe I didnt noticed it was because of lack or lightning on the bottons thought it was something normal LMFAO!
I've had 2 Mazda 3's in my life. A 2007 Mazda 3 GT manual 4 dr sedan and it had a driver seat creak that the dealer never was able to, or unwilling to fix. I got rid of the car due to that and some other minor gripes. After 3 yrs I was ready for something else anyways. In 2016 I bought a GS manual 4 dr sedan, and for the past 6 months or more, I have consistent squeaking and clicking from ??? perhaps the suspension, steering linkage, shift linkage, brake linkage? Kramer Mazda says it can hear the clicks and squeaks but cannot identify where they are coming from, so they are unwilling to attempt to put in the time to fix it. Like seriously ......? Also road noise is pretty bad. Once the 2016 is sold, I won't be buying mazda ever again. Little things grind on you, and when the dealer won't do anything, then by bye. I don't think Mazda is a bad car, but there are better options out there, and I'm not willing to commit to a 3rd Mazda that disappoints me.
Aww man I am sorry you have had such a bad experience. Thats no fun when the dealer doesnt want to help. Especially because it is mazdas fault. As much as this video is complaining about my mazda. I do really like it otherwise. What do you think would be next for you? I am thinking at the 5 year mark I may move on and see what else is out there. Unless they come out with another maz speed... haha
@@GregPettus , since I've already had 2 mazda's and complaints with both, no more Mazda for me. ever. I have been thinking about smallerish SUV's and recently looked at a 2019 Ford Escape SEL with the 2.0 engine. Pricing is not bad. Hate to give up the great mpg's I curerntly get, but at some point I was curious about a bigger vehicle potentially with AWD and know you gotta make a sacrifice sometime. Other than Mazda what would you consider?
I honestly thought this video was a joke! What you said about the noise is the only real issue! The rest was tons of crying and complaining! Seriously! First world problems!
The rear view camera not being covered up is not nice, but you should try not to use the camera at all for a while just to get used to looking in the mirror, it's a good habit you can form.
Just got a 2015 s Toruing and most of your dislikes are mine. For me though the handling, 6 speed auto (not CVT), mechanical handbrake (not electronic), independent rear suspensions, 4 wheel disc brakes, simple interior (not 100 buttons), and relatively low price for what you get IMO. That is what sold me. Road noise isn't that bad IMO but there seems to be excessive in the front driver side from the engine or trans I'm not sure. I think overall if I just get rid of the 18" wheels for 16" everything will be fine. I have a spare set that will fit perfectly from my Honda so I will find out soon. Can't wait. To be fair this car rides great with the skinny 215/45/18 , I had 18s on my BRZ and it rides like #@!$ The one 12v outlet that is always powered is particularly annoying. My 12v usb port has an LED in it so it will drain my battery. First world problems I guess.
What sold you sold me too!! Road noise actually is so much better with better tires and so much more grippier too! The aesthetics of a 16 for me isnt going to cut it. So I will deal with the trade off of a skinnier tire and larger wheel. I bought a splitter that has a on and off switch for the Always on 12V. Great cuz I can add more things and I also can shut it off when I need to. Just remember to shut it off lol.
Thing i dont like: Water pools in my side mirrors and now i have waxing drip stains under my mirrors. Ive seen this alot on these cars. Thing i do like: On your dash you have a little stick to control mileage recording, this also controls the brightness of your console. Perfect for night driving
For those thinking of buying 2017 mazda, way overly too picky video. Have gt and it rocks. Main issues back seat leg room almost non existant. So if three or more riders not the car 4 you. Road noise not an issue. Materials(plastics) excellent for this class-no issue and quality above class average easily. A lot of car plus reliability for the money. Started out wanting a civic, at the end easy choice.. you will not regret a thing except smallish inside, looks large and in charge from the outside.
It was overly picky because there isnt much I dont like about my mazda 3. Yeah for bigger people, not so lovely. I am lucky and I am only 5'8". and if everyone is similar size to me its great haha. Looks awesome from the drivers seat for sure! I regret nothing!
kind of late to the party but the one thing I can't stand about my 2015 mazda 3 is the door storage. I wish they would have more at the bottom instead of a water bottle holder in every door. plus they're at an awkward angle so you can't really use it for anything other than water bottles.
ohhb damn that suuuucks I have 2010 mazda 1.6 base model and all windows are auto and I can actually close them and open them from my key and here it's has only one auto.. why mazda!
Yes! The rear pillars are too thick and the rear windows too small to see around the back of the car. Without the backup camera, this car would be a nightmare to parallel park.
I own a 2017 grand touring, the road noise is horrible, this video is spot on...the blind spots are bad as well... switching lanes are an adventure..other than that I love the car..Its 3 seater not a 4, I feel sorry for anyone sitting behind the driver.
Thanks dude! I helped the road noise a bit with some better tires. Yeah luckily i am asian and my friends are not that tall. But yeah if you have any height on you.... 3 seater!
Shadow Ronin cant speak for the 2017 but 2014 to 2016 models have the option to have one because i have one. its at the bottom. honestly have never used it in the year i have had my car
Bruh what the.... Who uses CDs? xD I guess if you're 65+ years old and still jammin that boom box over your shoulder lol. Get yourself a smart phone and something like Spotify and you're way better off xD
The road noise and lack of suspension is something they are very stubborn about lol. They refuse to address these complaints because it takes away from the more visceral experience of driving....they want you to feel the road! In Canada Quebec where all the roads are shit and loaded with pot holes or constantly under construction I feel the road a bit too much though.
exactly, i've a 2015 mazda 3 gt (with 18inch tires) and i put continental tire instead of the dunlop that come with the car and the road noise is really better. I really like my car, the handling is really good.
My 2010 has some material like а cheap carpet,not sure what's the word in English for this, on the wheel wells so not really noisy from the tyres. Doesn't the 2017 have those too?. This prevents noise also from small rocks etc etc
Road noise? That's gonna be tires. Not the car. I have a 2017 with 235/40/18s and road noise is not something I encounter. The rest of your complaints are pretty weak and not worth mentioning. These are entry level cars. Lower your expectations.
Thanks for the video! It showed me that I don't particularly care about these "dislikes", so I might end up liking this car.
Of course! All I was saying! Love my mahzda!
Road noise is typical in a smaller car. Smaller cars are built to feel and hear the road. This is why i love my mazda 3. One thing i hate about it, is the charger doesnt work unless the car is accessory mode or is running.
Dan E that makes sense and i agree. I ended up getting a 12v splitter and i can charge when the car is off. But gotta remember to turn that puppy off
I have a previous generation Mazda 3 (2013) and don't have any issues with road noise either. In fact I think it's generally quite a refined little car.
Same i hate that to but so fucking nice to drive
For the nicks and scratches I use Meguire’s leather wipes and for the back camera I use RainX sprays.
Love it!
I drive a 2016 Mazda 3 as well, and I feel all these frustrations as well, but for me, it's worth the sacrifices for the great fuel economy mixed with how fun it is to drive. I can take this thing through some wicked corners and not feel nervous in the slightest, haha.
If you put rain x on the backup camera you will have nothing stick to it or get blurred :)
+Robert Lurer yeah i need to get on that before the rain comes here
Robert Lurer great idea man, I will try it👍
Are there any tutorials on TH-cam for the rainX treatment?
Which rain x? Glass treatment? Or glass cleaner/repellent?
I own since new a 2009 Mazda 3 with 184,000 miles. I have been dumping money lately for suspension parts at all four corners and a trans module. I just got back from a 2000 mile Marathon trip in 50 hours. Car ran like a champ. Did not burn a drop of synthetic oil.
Baller car!
Just a note: Mazda did actually do a recall for some (seemingly unrelated to your issue but still worth noting) backup camera mounting issues.
sounds to me like you need a mazda 6! my 2016 mazda 6 sport has the back lighting, all 4 auto windows, rear view camera is in a good spot and the road noise is minimal. plastic is pretty much the same lol
DAMN IT! haha yeah the Mazda 6 is like the more sophisticated older brother.
@@GregPettus I have the 6 Sport, the plastic parts are quite cheap. The leather seats are very comfortable but i'm not sure if they are actually leather?
@@apassionfortangling3671 depends if you got the touring or grand touring.
what is road noise after 10 years in a 2001 323f?? i guess heaven. am i right?
Same, I came from a 1991 Protegé and everything is so quiet in my new Mazda.
Just bought a 2014 a week ago, totally agree with your points
You’re so right about that man, I have the 2015. Everything you don’t like is what I experience.
How is the car holding up in 2021? Still have it?
I am thinking about getting a mazda 3 manual transmission, 63k miles. Is that a good buy?
Mine has 50k miles and doing well. No major issues at all. Still happy with my purchase after 5 years.
63k should be still pretty decent and shouldnt have a lot of issues
If you want two USB outlets, get a 12 volt jack that has two USB plug in for charging multiple phones 📲
I've been looking into trading in my clunker and I've been seeing these everywhere. I really think this is the car I want and I've loved almost everything I've seen on it. This was really helpful. Most of what you said isn't a big deal to me, I'm only really concerned about not being able to see some of the buttons on the side, but I think I could live with it. Thank you!
Did you end you end up getting a maz?
@@GregPettus nah I got a mini cooper instead
@@belzorahollow3888 boo
@@GregPettus still loving the Mazda?
@@arkskotch1589 of course!!!
What package is urs? I sport? S Grand Touring?
S Touring
@@GregPettus Do you know if the S Grand Touring models are any quieter?
@@duncandonuts5268 not sure if they added amything major for the grand. So i would say unlikely. Yoi cane aound deaden and replace tires and shouls get a substantial change
um does rims make a difference in road noice as you said in the video to make it better???? i mean tires yes i understand, but rims? first time i hear something like that :)
I also have this same car (but red) and I agree with all your points. Love the car and I love that all the things I "hate" about it are such minor annoyances.
One thing I'll add to your comment on the quality of interior plastics is the inconsistency in finishes off those plastics. There's piano black, carbon fibre, brushed aluminum, chrome, etc. Geez, Mazda, just pick one! Haha... I'd love to take it all apart some day and make it all look a little more uniform. Maybe use that as an opportunity to bring some red into the interior. Still thinking about possibilities.
Some of that noise comes from having a sunroof. I have owned other cars same models one with sunroof and the other without, I notice that the one with sunroof lets more exterior noise in the cab it also varies in cab temperatures.
Maybe try putting some RainX on the reversing cameras lens
I'm buying a 2017 Mazda3 2.0 petrol manual with 15k miles on it. Main concern is the first owner had the first year service done after 12 months at 5k and didn't bother with year 2! The dealer I'm buying it from serviced it in November last year at 15k. How concerned should I be that it went 2 years and 10k miles between services? Do they need topping up with oil much between services? I doubt the first lady owner knew where the bonnet release was - lol
I have the 2016 Mazda 3 GS (sedan).
I'm totally with you on the road noise, I went for leather seats so I'm not sure if fabric would have deadened it a bit more.
I grabbed a cheap SPL meter from Amazon and did some testing.
35-40dB while sitting in my driveway, car off
40-50dB idling / low speed driving (under 40km/h)
50-60dB driving city speeds (40km/h - 60km/h)
70dB driving 80km/h
hovering around 75-77dB while driving >90km/h
Definitely varies with summer/winter tires. And definitely not engine noise, that thing is beautifully quiet!
And I felt the speakers in my model were angled a bit weirdly, always feel like my feet are getting the best sound. When the navigational guidance voice came on I felt like the woman was living under my car seat!
I think the sedan's rear camera does a little better in the rain.
Have you been having an issue with the infotainment system stalling/resetting when the temperatures drop below freezing?
Overall I feel a good car for the price, I have a tendency to nitpick too. ;) Perhaps you should do a video on the little things you love about it to even the score. (Edit: oops, that was in the description, didn't see it!).
Thanks dude! thats awesome data on the interior.
I have no had issues with the infotainment in those conditions, cuz i live in Cali. Sorry. haha.
Yeah I am more than happy with my car! Its awesome!
The 12v outlet is designed to be ALWAYS ON... my dash cam needs to be manually turned off every time... sigh
rainystorm88 yeah.... i posted on the forums about it. and suggestion would be to rout it to another spot that turns off with the engine. look on audio and electronics on the mazda3rev forums
Look into "fuse tapping" on the mazda. i have mine setup so when the car is on the dash cam is on, and when the car is off the dash cam is off.
when you park outside it keep recording ..... you dont sigh
Conect it to the usb. Just tape the 2 niddle contacts
And you think skoda superb 2015 is better then mazda 3 2016 ?
Hey, what yo-yo is that in the console? Looks like a protostar or North Star
lol nice eye. Its probably a North Star. I also have a shutter in there somewhere too.
One thing to add to your list, the infotainment system will reboot over and over in temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This isn't too bad if you're just listening to AM/FM radio, but if you are on Bluetooth, you will constantly be disconnected. Don't plan to use Bluetooth in cold weather. It won't work until you drive for about 15 minutes.
I just bought a 2016 mazda 3 after driving a 2004 impala for years. So this car was basically silent compared to that and lovely haha
Haha yeah i can only imagine
If you wouldn't mind me asking, may I know what the drive away price was? I'm thinking of buying a 2016 mazda 3 maxx too ☺️
watch a YT video and learn to wire in your own USB outlets. Once you have the skills to upgrade your car to whatever you may want... your complaining will wain as well.
Dude that's the way cars are now, I have almost the same issues with my 2019 rav4
I have KIA Rondo 08. Test drove 16 Mazda 3 recently, it was a down grade feom Rondo. The noise was unvearable. Decided to keep my rondo for now. To my big surprise, Rondo handling is better.
I will agree. the noise is annoying. but 100% your rondo doesnt handle better than a 2016 mazda...
@@GregPettus Handling is subjective. Rondo is much more stable on the highway and the handling feels planted and confident compared to Mazda.
I want to build a small controller to piggy back for the windows. If I follow through with it I'll let you know. That bugs me too.
Donald Fenton yeah let me know. I know the 6 has power windows and maybe the updated 3. Let me know what you find out!
Don't think wheels will help with the road noise. Maybe tires with taller sidewalls and that have a quiet tread. Only other thing is to buy a bunch of dynamat and remove all the interior panels and stick Dyna mat everywhere under the panels below the carpeting etc.
The tire compound and tire tech makes a difference. And yes your right. Larger walls also would help. I want to buy some sound deadening soon and really lock in the sound. Only thing that sucks with that is the added weight. But thats the compromise i guess
I recently saw a post on the forums about removing the front wheels and the splash guards to reveal where a 2017 sound deadener was added. i spent a lot of time adding sound deadening to my 2014 when I had it. It made a big difference but I havent made time to do this one yet.
oo. Thats good to know. I need to go search for that. Do you remember what you used as sound deadening for your 2014?
Greg F. Pettus I can check my amazon purchases but I bet itd come up with just a quick search of "automotive sound deadening." I lined the rear where spare tire is, passenger foot area, and front. I believe i lined the underside of my floor mats to make it easy. I think my 2014 review video has a clip of some of it.
Here's what I bought
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URR4O5I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thats sweet thanks! how long did it take to install everything?
A solid afternoon :D
The road noise is also due to the fact that Mazda didn’t put much insulation in the doors and roofs and under carpeting to block noise, cause more weight means less mpg, and mpg is what sells
That is true. I plan on dampening a lot of inside noise in the future. Probably lose a few mpg but it will be quiet inside 😁
I added a sat radio, bought a USB power cable instead of using the huge sat radio 12v plug which I use for dashcam, hate that my top line GT can't have sat radio cause tech package only available on auto
muscular2008 really? thats weird.... and so silly...
Can anybody explain what the big black plastic housing on windshield rear-view mirror is. Mine vibrates and is annoying when you hit hiway speeds.
Sadly I agree with everything you’ve said here. Particularly the backup cam. If it gets wet or road salt gets on it in the winter, I have to go clean it off. The plastics are cheap and the car is loud. Even more so with winter tires. 😖. The sheet metal also seems thin and it dents very easily to the point I have to ask people not to lean on my car.
+Thomas N what we get with the price point of our cars. Damn haha
Are u guys able to open the boot from the cabin? I can't from my 2018 SP25 and I think this is a real issue so far...
Not sure I have a hatch...
I have a 2017, and my key fob has a button that you hold to open the trunk (boot).
@@GregPettus He means the trunk.
Does it have the Block heater ?
mine doesn't have one
1:11 That is one thing I can agree on. I hate it when a manufacturer does this. It's so nice when they are all auto.
Just crank up the Bose to combat the noise
I have a 2016 and 2018 M3 GT. Love the car and it's fun to drive. I agree with all your choices. Keep in mind that the M3 is a lower end car in the Mazda lineup. The M6 has the upgrades you would also want in the M3. I would add that the faux carbon fiber look is lame. Especially on the steering wheel. I also do like the piano black. It scratches too easily and shows prints. The 2018 has a steel color to the trim which looks much better in my opinion. I read that people have improved road noise by getting better tires. I'm waiting until I have to replace mine to see if that makes a difference.
two Mahzdas?! Nice!
Yeah I sat in a Mz6 (and a BMW M6) haha and both are much much better. I would have gone that route except the car was heavier and felt more like a mazda3 boat version haha. But with that turbo may be different...
I am looking into wrapping a bunch of the internals sooo at least it will cover up some of the piano black.
I upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ tires and its lovely! A more comfy ride, less road noise and way better grip! (Just taking the on ramps a little harder than usual)
Almost got the a 2018 6 GT. I test drove one with the turbo and it makes a big difference. The 2.5L was adequate but lacked that extra oomph. In the end I saved my $ and go another 3.
Makes sense. I cant wait until the new Mz3 comes out! I want to see how that puppy is.
Anybody know how iPhone friendly the car is and about the Bluetooth and sound system
With the simple usb/firmware update super iphone friendly with carplay
I agree with u on the noisy road that you hear from the inside while driving..did u solve the roblem changing wheel and tire ? I suppose putting a bigger wheel and different tire should make it even more noisy..
I havent changed out the wheels yet. But I have gotten new tires and a noticeable difference. Also I can hammer around corners better! haha I am still using the 18 inch stockies and they are fine.
Totally depends on the wheel you get, and tires combo. may decrease the noise may increase. Just all depends.
Greg F. Pettus well lucky you, my stock are 15” and it really peass me off lol
haha Wanna buy my stockies?
Greg F. Pettus lol nope I’m looking to buy some nice 18” in my city they do financial so in that while i wil have time to sell mine and pay it all
Nice! me too haha. Post on social media when you do?
My instagram is: gregfpettus
Yo is it a sneak peak for your new HRE WHEELS?
lolol I wish. Way too expensive. I went to an HRE event and saw some pretty sweet wheels tho.
Just gonna add here... as having a passenger in the front passenger seat as well as a child directly behind you... who is watching a DVD player... and it's a road trip down the east coast from NJ to Port Canaveral, FLA, the LEGROOM for this massive haul of a drive... for the front passenger.. is HELL!
Passenger talking. I've tried so much to get comfortable. (Keep in mind, this is a drive of over 1000 miles one way). I'm 5'6" (pretty average female). Even tried to use a neck pillow.
My head keeps resting at the open space between the top of the seat and the removable headpiece.
Of course, it cant be removed because my son is behind us. I cant push back because hes there too.
This car is a commuter car for my husband for his work. He deeply researched it. He loves it! Its stick shift (which I dont drive).
Me learning to drive stick isnt the solution to this issue.
Just wondering why I've scoured the internet and I seem to be the only person with this issue??!!
Needless to say, it's the better of the 3 vehicles we have for driver comfort, storage, and gas mileage.
I'll have to dig deeper to find a resolution.
Hes the "long haul" driver. The Rav4 is more a gas guzzler for this drive. The Honda Fit isnt quite comfortable for him but gets great gas mileage. I'll have to suck it up but man... it's a miserable and painful passenger ride lacking comfort for sleeping!
is your mazda a gt?
no its a 2.5L Touring
To me, driving with the windows down, specially the rear ones, but also the front ones, causes a noise due to the way air hits the inside of the car, and makes it unbearable.
I have that in my Hyundai Genisis , they even mention it in the owner manual. If you have both rear windows open the air colids and is like someone clapping your ears.
I have a 2014 Mazda 6 Sport. It has noise coming from the rear, I'm not sure if it's road or wind noise. The only other thing is the choppy ride while going slow. I suppose that's the downside of having 19" wheels. Love the economy being the 2.2 Diesel ;-)
I have a 2017 manual 2.0 Touring, here's what I don't like about it.
1. Digital tach. I wish there was a larger tach with an actual needle. This would require a complete redesign of the instrument panel though.
2. Infotainment system is kinda slow at startup, especially if I was listening to music via Bluetooth and I want to switch to FM radio or Sirius XM.
3. The automatic wipers are too sensitive, even with the sensitivity set to minimum. They still wipe when there's barely any rain and smear the windshield.
4. The heated seats are not great. They don't get that hot and take a while to warm up.
5. 18 inch wheels. They look great. But 18 inch tires are $$$. I wish they were 17s. I know that wheels are getting larger and larger and I should just get used to it.
6. I wish the blindspot monitoring system would beep a bit louder if you're about to change lanes into someone. This is minor because I can generally hear it.
That's it. Overall, I love the car!
I totally agreed with you about Mazda 3 all but the road noises is so annoying I guess maybe because it a small car or I don’t know. I love the fact it gets good gas mileage. Thanks for the video!!
You may want to upgrade to Mazda 6, but try to get the window module form a 6 to see if it's just plug and play. Road noise is something i've trying to fix with sound deadener I installed it on the doors and headliner but it amplified the noise from the bottom cause I haven't had a change to do the interior overall I think it'll work.
Road noise is here to stay forevermore in mazdas, it's in their DNA.
Yeahhh unfortunately
@@GregPettus Hi Greg, like your video. I actually meant it in a nice way. See I've owned what they call here in Australia a 2008 SP23 (170 thousand kms) since well 2008. I'm looking to upgrade but it's been and continues to be a delight to drive! I've only owned 3 cars in my life but the M3 has been the best!
Best wishes. Nick.
I've been thinking about getting this car! The reason I found your video is too see if it is loud. The engine in the car I test drove was quite loud to me so I didn't know if that was normal for this make/model or of there was something wrong with the engine.
The engine suppose to grunt a little bit but not much cuz its a 4 banger. Did you test drive a 2.0L or a 2.5L?
@@GregPettus I've no idea lol 😵 I know it said skyactiv on the back 🤷
Did you end up purchasing the car? I’m looking to get one myself for commuting and am curious about your thoughts
@@NikkFlo I did end up getting a 2016 Mazda 3 hatchback 2.0L. I love it so much!! It doesn't seem to accelerate as quickly as other cars but that is not a problem at all really (it might even just be because I am babying it and not putting my foot down enough). I can't complain about anything with the car. It is perfect for me! I love the placement of the controls and the screen. It is a lovely little car!
@@NikkFlo I just watched this video again to see if I agree with anything he said. Honestly, I didn't even remember this video and had forgotten all of the things he said and didn't notice that these things were annoying, like the side panel back light.. didn't notice. The rear view camera getting dirty and stuff happens to every other car so it's not a problem. The plastic does seem pretty cheap but I don't care ha! As for road noise, there is a lot but I just crank the music up and forget it!
Fuel tank feels kind of small. The autonomy/mileage isn’t great
Yeah the tank is tiny. But its a nice balance of power and mpg for its compact class
Thing is, living in Germany and being able to drive a little faster that mpg isn’t that great anymore. 10/15 liter would make a huge difference
ever heard that saying “driving a mazda is like driving a mini tank” because you can hear and feel every imperfection on the road lol unfortunately all mazdas have that road noise problem, even the new cx-9 🙄 i still love my 2015 mazda3, handles real sporty 😎
Definitely agree with the back lighting on the driver door. At least the lock/unlock should be lit up.
I got some Pirelli Cituro P7 tires and it definitely made a difference with noise. Still quite a bit, but a nice improvement.
Still love it regardless. I have the 6 Speed hatch, a little quicker (or so it seems to me) than the automatic, but still stupid slow. Makes up for it in the "fun" factor though, which is I guess what Mazda has always aimed for.
+Adam Hickman yeah super fun! especially with handling mods. So good!
+Adam Hickman yeah super fun! especially with handling mods. So good!
The plastics are not a problem. It has alot less plastic then any chevy ive driven.
Dan E its just the piano black that gets me
Every is minor, in my opinion. Only thing that is annoying is the road noise. So bluetooth phone conversation can be challenging.
No glovebox light is annoying too 🙄
+Emily Common yeahhhh i was think about routing an led strip to turn om when i opem the glove box
I agree on 1,5,6. I have 2015 i Touring. Let me add some to your list.
1. inadequate cargo room ( high platform in trunk)
2. Windows stick to weather strip all year long.
3. Weak power windows unable to break the sticking to weather strip.
4. insufficient insulation to rear doors compared to front.
5. Waited years for Android Auto and its not free
6. Wifi disabled on infotainment system
7. MPG is soso
8. Thin paint
9. Trunk light is a joke
10. 1st gear choke between 1k-2k rpm noticeable when moving in traffic. For manual transmission, thats what I drive
I push around 33 mpg on mine, that's driving like a granny.
the cup holders.. they are freaking terrible!!!!! I do not have a base model yet my cup holders are oversized without compression. so I end up cleaning out my console buttons (literally taking them apart) every couple of months!!!
Fiat owner: what I don't like about my Fiat: engine failure..
right. no cap
The thumbnail said 4:20, and playback says 4:19. I'm disappoint... 4:19 blaze it?
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Hey I appreciate you making this video, I was looking to buy this make and model and a through your talking points down I was able to save me a couple thousand dollars from the dealership.
The art of talking shit as a gift, and to put the more eloquently there’s nothing wrong with nitpicking.
So thank you.
WOOO. Glad I could help! Welcome to the Mazda Fam! and if you already were, now growing the fam more!
Dude you hit everything spot on. I have the same complaints with my 2016 Mazda3. A few things I'd like to add that I don't like is the really shitty cardboard headliner or whatever you wanna call it. Feels like a cardboard box. Also I wish I sunroof was tinted more. Definitely lets more sunlight in when closed than my previous Honda Accord. Other than that I love mine. Handles great even with the cheap eco all season tires. I drive it like I stole it and still get 34 mpg combined lol
Ron i agree! i wish that the sunroof was more tinted also. i should probably tint it as the rest of my car is fairly dark lol. do you have the 2.0? thats great mpg! ever since i got my exhaust i have been dropping the lead foot... and only get 24 mpg haha on my 2.5
I do have the 2.0! Tints look so good on our cars. Here in Jersey, cops love to give tickets for any window tint in certain towns so I've been holding off, but I think I'm gonna cave and tint the entire thing soon lol... I don't blame you for ripping it all the time with the new exhaust. Gotta listen to that engine sing haha
What you all expect for a car at that price..for crying out loud..buy a Lexus.!!
I own a 2017 and I agree, the road noise is horrible... And illumination in the door sucks.. But I love the design and it's pretty peppy.. The rear seats are a joke...its really a 3 seater not 4...The stereo in my grand touring is one of the best factory systems I've heard.
I also own a 2016 Mazda 3 Sport and everything you're saying is true, but for the money it is a perfect car. You can't expect a $17,000 car to be perfect. If you wanted something perfect then you should've gotten a Mazda 6. Anyway for the money you shouldn't be complaining about it.
Tyler Cartee well thats the joy in modding. i can make it my perfect. of course there is thing in every car someone is not going to like. these are mine. also mine was a bit more but nonetheless i agree pretty damn good for the money. thats why i bought mine!!
Greg F. Pettus i love mine personally. And I didn't realize these things until you pointed them out. They're just little things that I can live without. I feel like I shouldn't put too much money into my car but then again I probably will anyway to make it perform better.
Tyler Cartee haha yeah such minor things. but yeah done a few handling mods and love it.
Greg F. Pettus I mainly just want to put a cold air intake on mine and then add a Borla Exhaust
Tyler Cartee dooo it! :) i approve haha
another two things:
1. the touch of the screen go off when you drive at 5mph or more, i have anothers touchscreen by dodge and nissan and still work any time you want.
2. for me the most dislike it´s the central console design, because when you have a bottle, yeti or whatever in the cup holder it´s very uncomfortable to move the controls of the screen or volume
During driving the touch screen is not on for safety reasons. Use your duplicate controls on the steering wheel or under your right arm. The most important thing while driving is keeping your eyes on the road!
I’m getting a used 2017. These were good to know!
Welcome to mazda fam!
I knew what I was getting, so these issues don't bother me. The only thing I don't like so far is the lack of Android Auto. I can get it, but I could possibly brick my screen, and it voids the tech service warrantee.
I think they will have an option to retrofit it soon?
2018 Touring. I absolutely despise the automatic climate control. I wish I had purchased something other than this -- it's awful. It takes constant attention to get & stay comfortable in winter. You can't adjust the outlet temperature like you could in a simple manual system. You 'aim' for a target temperature, and the computer takes it from there. It's hopeless, unless you want full fan at cold start in -20F weather. It ruins an otherwise excellent little vehicle.
@@jojobaggins9224 This never occurred to me -- what a great idea! Do you think the manual panel would be a relatively easy transplant? I'd LOVE this car if I could just ditch this electronic climate control!
On the 3rd Gen, there's a sorta hidden manual mode. Setting it all the way to 60F sets it to full cold, then adjusting the fan speed should kick it out of Auto, and the fan speed should stay where you put it. 90F is full hot. You can still set everything. No functionality is lost over the the "manual" panel.
Great content man, excited to see what's to come
+taesun Kim danks mang!
Everytime I need to unlock the passenger door for my girl to get in I need to turn on my phone's flashlight to see the botton. I cant believe I didnt noticed it was because of lack or lightning on the bottons thought it was something normal LMFAO!
@James F then u got it use your phone's light to find the botton and she's like wtf is he doing!
I've had 2 Mazda 3's in my life. A 2007 Mazda 3 GT manual 4 dr sedan and it had a driver seat creak that the dealer never was able to, or unwilling to fix. I got rid of the car due to that and some other minor gripes. After 3 yrs I was ready for something else anyways. In 2016 I bought a GS manual 4 dr sedan, and for the past 6 months or more, I have consistent squeaking and clicking from ??? perhaps the suspension, steering linkage, shift linkage, brake linkage? Kramer Mazda says it can hear the clicks and squeaks but cannot identify where they are coming from, so they are unwilling to attempt to put in the time to fix it. Like seriously ......? Also road noise is pretty bad. Once the 2016 is sold, I won't be buying mazda ever again. Little things grind on you, and when the dealer won't do anything, then by bye.
I don't think Mazda is a bad car, but there are better options out there, and I'm not willing to commit to a 3rd Mazda that disappoints me.
Aww man I am sorry you have had such a bad experience. Thats no fun when the dealer doesnt want to help. Especially because it is mazdas fault. As much as this video is complaining about my mazda. I do really like it otherwise.
What do you think would be next for you?
I am thinking at the 5 year mark I may move on and see what else is out there. Unless they come out with another maz speed... haha
@@GregPettus , since I've already had 2 mazda's and complaints with both, no more Mazda for me. ever. I have been thinking about smallerish SUV's and recently looked at a 2019 Ford Escape SEL with the 2.0 engine. Pricing is not bad. Hate to give up the great mpg's I curerntly get, but at some point I was curious about a bigger vehicle potentially with AWD and know you gotta make a sacrifice sometime.
Other than Mazda what would you consider?
@@danman5857 every car has its issue !
I honestly thought this video was a joke! What you said about the noise is the only real issue! The rest was tons of crying and complaining! Seriously! First world problems!
Yeah he likes to complain.
Maybe the backlight too
I don't like the GPS always open in the middle of the dash
+Jose Garcia yeah thats something to get used to cuz thats all cars now adays
You can turn the middle screen off
Spot on! Couldn't agree more with these points. How I wish someone from the engineering department watches this
The rear view camera not being covered up is not nice, but you should try not to use the camera at all for a while just to get used to looking in the mirror, it's a good habit you can form.
I agree not relying on your back up camera is good practice! But it helps so much parellel parking!
the dislikes about your opinions talk for themselves.
Just got a 2015 s Toruing and most of your dislikes are mine.
For me though the handling, 6 speed auto (not CVT), mechanical handbrake (not electronic), independent rear suspensions, 4 wheel disc brakes, simple interior (not 100 buttons), and relatively low price for what you get IMO. That is what sold me.
Road noise isn't that bad IMO but there seems to be excessive in the front driver side from the engine or trans I'm not sure. I think overall if I just get rid of the 18" wheels for 16" everything will be fine. I have a spare set that will fit perfectly from my Honda so I will find out soon. Can't wait. To be fair this car rides great with the skinny 215/45/18 , I had 18s on my BRZ and it rides like #@!$
The one 12v outlet that is always powered is particularly annoying. My 12v usb port has an LED in it so it will drain my battery. First world problems I guess.
What sold you sold me too!!
Road noise actually is so much better with better tires and so much more grippier too! The aesthetics of a 16 for me isnt going to cut it. So I will deal with the trade off of a skinnier tire and larger wheel.
I bought a splitter that has a on and off switch for the Always on 12V. Great cuz I can add more things and I also can shut it off when I need to. Just remember to shut it off lol.
Thing i dont like:
Water pools in my side mirrors and now i have waxing drip stains under my mirrors. Ive seen this alot on these cars.
Thing i do like:
On your dash you have a little stick to control mileage recording, this also controls the brightness of your console. Perfect for night driving
For those thinking of buying 2017 mazda, way overly too picky video. Have gt and it rocks. Main issues back seat leg room almost non existant. So if three or more riders not the car 4 you. Road noise not an issue. Materials(plastics) excellent for this class-no issue and quality above class average easily. A lot of car plus reliability for the money. Started out wanting a civic, at the end easy choice.. you will not regret a thing except smallish inside, looks large and in charge from the outside.
It was overly picky because there isnt much I dont like about my mazda 3.
Yeah for bigger people, not so lovely. I am lucky and I am only 5'8". and if everyone is similar size to me its great haha.
Looks awesome from the drivers seat for sure! I regret nothing!
I’m on the same boat I started off with an eye for the 2017-2018 civic touring but loving the 2018 GT sedan way more
kind of late to the party but the one thing I can't stand about my 2015 mazda 3 is the door storage. I wish they would have more at the bottom instead of a water bottle holder in every door. plus they're at an awkward angle so you can't really use it for anything other than water bottles.
Yeah its weird why they did that...
Whatever dude,I have 1994 Volvo station wagon that the odometer broke at 199890!ive had it for 3yrs now and my not pass inspection this year,shit!
ohhb damn that suuuucks I have 2010 mazda 1.6 base model and all windows are auto and I can actually close them and open them from my key and here it's has only one auto.. why mazda!
Waleed Bayoumy yeah weird. i wish i had all that!!! at least give me the controls for the front windows
Greg F. Pettus you mean mazda or me lol
Greg F. Pettus btw have u tried opening your windows with ur keys in gt model
Waleed Bayoumy haha i mean mazda.
Waleed Bayoumy is that a thing? how do you do that?
Get Grand Touring if you want more....
M. Harrison i got the touring so i had room to mod things. Also doesnt necessarily fix the issues moving up to the grand touring
2018 road noise is still bad. But. Infotainment options are endless to distract from the noise.
i hate how I cant see well I park. With all my friends cars and grandparents cars, I can totally see how well I am going to park.
I think you just need to practice parking..
Yes! The rear pillars are too thick and the rear windows too small to see around the back of the car. Without the backup camera, this car would be a nightmare to parallel park.
No central lock button
I own a 2017 grand touring, the road noise is horrible, this video is spot on...the blind spots are bad as well... switching lanes are an adventure..other than that I love the car..Its 3 seater not a 4, I feel sorry for anyone sitting behind the driver.
Thanks dude! I helped the road noise a bit with some better tires. Yeah luckily i am asian and my friends are not that tall. But yeah if you have any height on you.... 3 seater!
I also heard that this Mazda or the 2017 one doesn't have a CD player either?
Please make more of these nit picky videos.
Shadow Ronin cant speak for the 2017 but 2014 to 2016 models have the option to have one because i have one. its at the bottom. honestly have never used it in the year i have had my car
My 2018 doesn't have a CD player. I was "shocked" but I understand why.
Bruh what the.... Who uses CDs? xD I guess if you're 65+ years old and still jammin that boom box over your shoulder lol. Get yourself a smart phone and something like Spotify and you're way better off xD
The road noise and lack of suspension is something they are very stubborn about lol. They refuse to address these complaints because it takes away from the more visceral experience of driving....they want you to feel the road! In Canada Quebec where all the roads are shit and loaded with pot holes or constantly under construction I feel the road a bit too much though.
agreed 100%
Road noise is a big problem on this car. I have a 2007 Mazda 3... I tested the new one, I swear it was actually LOUDER
polaris911 haha. New tires help tremendously.
exactly, i've a 2015 mazda 3 gt (with 18inch tires) and i put continental tire instead of the dunlop that come with the car and the road noise is really better. I really like my car, the handling is really good.
My 2010 has some material like а cheap carpet,not sure what's the word in English for this, on the wheel wells so not really noisy from the tyres. Doesn't the 2017 have those too?. This prevents noise also from small rocks etc etc
bought one 2016, will never buy one again, falling apart after 6 years.
They should come with a black headliner.
Didnt think about that.yeah that would have been nice too.
Buy the new Generation 4! Noise completely gone lights everywhere two 12 v sockets much improved
Haha damn it! They heard my complaints lol
I like these cars. I currently own a Mazda 2 but hoping to move onto a Mazda 3 in the near future, very reliable from what I've heard also
Very reliable. I have had mine for nearly 6 years and having had any issues
Road noise? That's gonna be tires. Not the car. I have a 2017 with 235/40/18s and road noise is not something I encounter. The rest of your complaints are pretty weak and not worth mentioning. These are entry level cars. Lower your expectations.
I finally fixed my Mazda 3.....dumped it and purchased a WRX.
what year wrx did you get?
@@GregPettus......2019....picked it up 2 days ago. Merry Christmas :)
@@jjlad5037 awesome! congrats! Merry Christmas!
@@GregPettus….Thank you....and to think the 2019 WRX is only 10% more expensive than my Mazda 3 was in 2016.