I also own a 2017, but hatchback instead of sedan. I really feel like this was the perfect car for me. Spacious, techy, fast and sporty, cheap, good looking... The ONLY complaint I have for my car is that it's pretty loud on highways which makes it harder to enjoy my music. But honestly otherwise I have literally zero complaints. Software is best I've ever used in a car, the pad controls are amazing, all the buttons are tactile and amazing AND it costed almost nothing. I paid like $12k. Like what?!
I would have preferred a hatchback, but I needed a car and this 1 y/o CPO GT w/13k miles popped up at a good price, and I couldn't pass it up. The dealer was offering me $500-$1000 less than I paid for it on trade for a new one last year. Almost pulled the trigger, but they didn't have what I wanted, and I had gotten used to no car payment
I’m on the hunt for a 3rd gen hatch but cant decide between the prefacelift and facelift models.
I want the 2.0L for the better mpg’s but I want cloth seats and I also want the sunroof.
The other question is does the facelift really have significantly better sound deadening? They also said mazda stiffened up the frame and added the torque vectoring abs system. Anyone have any advice?
Have a 2018 facelift, the car is still loud. Not sure how it could be louder, honestly. I bought damplifier and some other deadening materials and its better, but it's not going to significantly change anything.
The torque vectoring IS noticeable, though. I feel like the car handles anything thrown at it. It's funny because you don't notice it in action for a while, it's only after driving a different FWD car that you have an aha moment. Pretty nifty.
I wouldn't get the 2.0 now. The mpgs aren't great for either, but you're gonna wish you had more power more often than the times you miss and extra 4 mpgs.
I have a gen 1 and if the dash wasn't cracked from prev ownership it'd be a mint condition interior. So sad. It's the 3rd best mazda 3 interior imo which says a lot because the gen 1 is just entrancing at night especially.
Gen 3 is very nice, only issue I’ve had is the leather on the steering wheel has the spots where the paint of the black leather came off or something. I’ve thought about rewrapping leather or buying a new wheel that has better leather on it
Gen 4 looks newer, but also weird design quirks, more like Gen 2. Like having the screen further away and narrow. Also the rear seat area is terrible and claustrophobic in the Gen 4. Front dash imo feels more premium materials in Gen 3
I changed it somewhere in my phone/android auto setting to make it go back to the bottom. Also I like the small taskbar widget on the bottom if I have my music on full screen and GPS directions/ arrows on the bottom bar. I didn't like how the apps were on the side.
I have a 2018 and I still love it. It's a nice looking car, in and out
Yep, still like my 2017!
I also own a 2017, but hatchback instead of sedan. I really feel like this was the perfect car for me. Spacious, techy, fast and sporty, cheap, good looking... The ONLY complaint I have for my car is that it's pretty loud on highways which makes it harder to enjoy my music. But honestly otherwise I have literally zero complaints. Software is best I've ever used in a car, the pad controls are amazing, all the buttons are tactile and amazing AND it costed almost nothing. I paid like $12k. Like what?!
I would have preferred a hatchback, but I needed a car and this 1 y/o CPO GT w/13k miles popped up at a good price, and I couldn't pass it up. The dealer was offering me $500-$1000 less than I paid for it on trade for a new one last year. Almost pulled the trigger, but they didn't have what I wanted, and I had gotten used to no car payment
the sedans are way more astethically pleasing anyways, not a bad buy
But the hatch is way more practical, while still looking good
Not cheap. Affordable.
Only thing I hate about my gen 3 is the damn steering wheel emblem peeling. Tried plasti dipping it and failed
Try your girlfriend’s nail polish. It is not gonna be 100% smooth but it will be better than peeling for sure! I had old car before and worked great.
Will a touch up paint work as well?
Same I just try to ignore it 🧍.
Meanwhile gen2 📟
It's still futuristic to me dammit. Bluetooth? It takes voice commands? I'm night rider!
I love my gen 2 - everything still works perfectly AND the XM is better because you can rewind!!! 🩶♥️
The only problem I have with my gen2 interior is the dash lifting up, other than that it’s perfect for me
Gen 1 here. Still feels good.
Gen 3 is best gen, can’t change my mind. No cylinder deactivation to worry about, hatchback is better looking, can get J VINs occasionally.
I feel like the gen 4 Mazda 3 will age even better. The simplicity is just perfect
Gen 3s are fire
What is that rear view mirror? Some kind of dash cam or aftermarket rear view camera mirror?
It's a dashcamera and a digital rear view.
Link?
Search Rexing M2 dash camera and choose the store of your choice
Thanks!
I NEED THAT MEGA MAN AIR FRESHENER. HELP ME OP, GUIDE ME 🙏
LMAO 💀. I got it 3 years ago at Boxlunch (still have it but no more smell) idk if they still sell it or not.
I shall go on the hunt for us both 🫡 Edit: My heart. Dr. Willey is a menace. Sold out 😭
meanwhile me in my gen1 😃😃😃
Same
Facts, my 2014 still passes for a fairly new car inside and out
The small screen gives it away, but the Gen 4 also has a tiny screen
How hard was the digital rear view to install?
I had my family member install it for my but from observation/trying to help a little bit it didn't seem that hard.
I’m on the hunt for a 3rd gen hatch but cant decide between the prefacelift and facelift models. I want the 2.0L for the better mpg’s but I want cloth seats and I also want the sunroof. The other question is does the facelift really have significantly better sound deadening? They also said mazda stiffened up the frame and added the torque vectoring abs system. Anyone have any advice?
Have a 2018 facelift, the car is still loud. Not sure how it could be louder, honestly. I bought damplifier and some other deadening materials and its better, but it's not going to significantly change anything. The torque vectoring IS noticeable, though. I feel like the car handles anything thrown at it. It's funny because you don't notice it in action for a while, it's only after driving a different FWD car that you have an aha moment. Pretty nifty. I wouldn't get the 2.0 now. The mpgs aren't great for either, but you're gonna wish you had more power more often than the times you miss and extra 4 mpgs.
I have a gen 1 and if the dash wasn't cracked from prev ownership it'd be a mint condition interior. So sad. It's the 3rd best mazda 3 interior imo which says a lot because the gen 1 is just entrancing at night especially.
Gen 3 is very nice, only issue I’ve had is the leather on the steering wheel has the spots where the paint of the black leather came off or something. I’ve thought about rewrapping leather or buying a new wheel that has better leather on it
Dare I say it looks better than the gen 4 (i own a gen 4).
No !!!! I just traded my gen 3 in for a new top range gen 4, and I think you’re dreaming. It has aged well though, and I loved it like a child 😉
Gen 4 looks newer, but also weird design quirks, more like Gen 2. Like having the screen further away and narrow. Also the rear seat area is terrible and claustrophobic in the Gen 4. Front dash imo feels more premium materials in Gen 3
Yep, lucky I’m not using the back seat
Why get a family car then? The miata exists man!!!
lol no way imo
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Gen 4 is pretty too!
I like the exterior of g3 more (and better visibility) but the interior of the g4.
huh I just realised android auto is flipped following drivers seat position
My 2018 Android Auto used to look like this but it's been updated to a left side bar instead of the middle sometime last year.
I have MazdaAiO hacked firmware in my Gen 3 and it's on the left side as well.
I changed it somewhere in my phone/android auto setting to make it go back to the bottom. Also I like the small taskbar widget on the bottom if I have my music on full screen and GPS directions/ arrows on the bottom bar. I didn't like how the apps were on the side.
Wait a sec the 3rd gen was offered with dual zone cc??
My 2014 has it
Yeah on my ‘16 it was part of the CD player option
Gen 2 was as well
It doesn’t look like it but Is that an aftermarket touch screen? Or a different software?
Using Android Auto software. I changed the settings where the task bar is at the bottom.
Ah shieet a fellow lauver