Mazda 3: after 2 years, what can you say?

pdc2 · #1 02-10-2006, 04:50 PM

mazda 3 owners and enthusiast, after 2 years (tama ba?) what can you say about mazda 3? would you still buy it had you knew beforehand some of its shortcomings? :-)

Bravoexo · #2 02-10-2006, 04:58 PM

For a 3 year old car... i'd still hit it. ha ha ha

miLes · #3 02-10-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pdc2

mazda 3 owners and enthusiast, after 2 years (tama ba?) what can you say about mazda 3? would you still buy it had you knew beforehand some of its shortcomings? :-)

what shortcomings? i think its still selling like hotcakes...dami ku nakikita lately

**ghosthunter** · #4 02-10-2006, 05:05 PM

The Mazda3 1.6L is underpowered... thats after driving it from Manila-Baguio-Manila during december. Seats are not as comfy for long drives. CD changer is not easy to use (loading of discs is the main problem).

CVT · #5 02-10-2006, 05:10 PM

I'd say that it still is a looker, no doubt.

However, I still believe that I made the right decision in my choice of a brand new car last year (not a Mazda3...)

dragon21 · #6 02-10-2006, 05:16 PM

Pogi points, still a cut above the rest. Gwapo talaga.

Performance wise? after driving a 1.6 Mazda3, Cabuyao-Manila-Cabuyao, for three consecutive days, I'd say it's more of a "so-so" than a "zoom-zoom". Parang kapos talaga sa power, sa city driving ok na, pero sa high-speed, medyo kulang, it feels like eternity bago maabot ang 140 kph.

BlueBimmer · #7 02-10-2006, 05:17 PM

only the 2.0R is worthy

cumbersome · #8 02-10-2006, 05:17 PM

Loving it. Only complaint- my bass doesn't fit in the trunk! It's spacious, but kind of lacking in width. If i am to buy a car now, i'd get the 3 still. Or a Hyundai Coupe.

miLes · #9 02-10-2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CVT

I'd say that it still is a looker, no doubt.

However, I still believe that I made the right decision in my choice of a brand new car last year (not a Mazda3...)

same here...but i got the 3

i think if ive gotten a different car id always be wondering what it felt like driving a 3, now that i drive one i dont wonder how it feels like driving another car that i didnt get

Bry · #10 02-10-2006, 05:40 PM

Still one of the best, if not the best (looking) in its class here in the Philippines. That is until the next-gen Civic arrives.

2 years old? I think it's just a little over a year old.

niky · #11 02-10-2006, 07:44 PM

Can't say whether or not I'd hit it... siguro if it came in 2.0 R manual, I'd consider it. I'm too much of a speed freak to get an AT only car.

number001 · #12 02-10-2006, 07:56 PM

The 3 came here around mid-2004, but if i'm not mistaken its been out in the US since 2003.

Tikoyman · #13 02-10-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by miLes

what shortcomings? i think its still selling like hotcakes...dami ku nakikita lately

My company supplied service car is a hatch MZ3.
Good looks OK! but 1.6 is underpowered........iniiwan ako ng altis at civic sa NLEX

Bakit mukhang talo yata sa sales figure....Altis pa rin ang mabenta kahit pa-phase out na

**garyq** · #14 02-10-2006, 08:43 PM

ilan pa hp/ps ng mazda3 na 1.6, 2.0?

number001 · #15 02-10-2006, 09:38 PM

2.0
MZR, I-4, DOHC, 16-Valve Engine
141 ps / 6,500 rpm maximum power
181 NM / 4,500 maximum torque

1.6
MZR, I-4, DOHC, 16-Valve Engine
105 ps / 6,000 rpm maximum power
145 NM / 4,500 maximum torque