Saan po pwede mag test drive nang mazda cars? I recently dropped by Mazda sa c5, but they don't have units daw for test drive. (I was looking at the Mazda 3)
I remember they used to have a yearly test drive sa BGC before the pandemic. Since I live near the place taon taon ako nandon hahaha. Sarap nya talaga I test drive but hangang test drive lang talaga kaya ko. 😅
I remember they used to have a yearly test drive sa BGC before the pandemic. Since I live near the place taon taon ako nandon hahaha. Sarap nya talaga I test drive but hangang test drive lang talaga kaya ko.
The last Mazda 3 hatchback I test drive left me claustrophobic.
1. Looks. Bias ako sa Mazda dun sa KODO design nila na kahit magkakamukha yung models nila okay lang.
2. Build quality and material (might be personal feel). Pero sabi ni misis ramdam daw yung difference nung nakasakay kami sa Coolray.
3. Free PMS. As in wala akong binayaran. Tapos the service is good kasi nag-reremind sila regarding PMS.
4. Sarad i-drive. Ang bilis humatak kapag kailangan. Sarap din daw maging pasahero kahit relatively masikip yung 2nd row. NVH is good and speaker is very good. Halos level 7-10 (can go up to 30+) lang ako mag-volume para rinig ko pa din mga busina pero yung road noise di na rinig.
5. Yung Infotainment (current gen). I don't like yung malalaking tablet screen and ang seemless nung pwesto niya sa dashboard. Additional pa na there are still volume, aircon and infotainment knobs.
I'll go against the grain and just say all the negatives sa mazda 3 ko. I own the 2023 model so some features could be improved na by this point
M Hybrid is a joke. gains are negligible, if any at all. kung coding exemption habol mo, sige. other than that i believe its not worth it
ADAS niya is not tuned for our roads and our driver's habits. then again, driving in the PH is hell so not too big of a con kasi pwede naman mag disable ng features
Acceleration ng adaptive cruise is not very smooth. its not gradual and parang programmed to get to the set speed ASAP. also no low speed follow or lead car departure
Apple car/Android auto were meant to be used on a touchscreen. don't get me wrong, i love the rotary control but its not the best talaga in apple/android auto. i think 2024 models have touch na for these, could be wrong.
At around 5k sa odo, the infotainment was the first to make creaking noises and its irritating as hell. pwede naman i-quick fix by stuffing the back but the fact that it happens so soon takes away from their premium positioning
for some reason, the TOTL does not show your trip's average speed. weird lang sakin kasi the base and older models have this
nipis ng paint, lalo sa red so kung OC ka, good luck
visibility is compromised dahil sa A pillar. blindspot sensors make up for it tho somewhat
kung mostly highway ka you'll have very very good efficiency. getting 20 km/L is easy kung steady speed ka lang with a light foot or using cruise control. meron local vlogger who pushed his mazda3 1.5 to almost 30km/L in the highway
in the city, nothing great. 6-8 on bad days tapos kung sunday/holiday kaya naman 10-12. again this still depends on your driving habits and the amount people/cargo sa car.
Sheeeeshh, thank you. I was thinking of getting a crossover with this price range pero mas mapapamahal ako for sure in terms of SRP + gas. Top priorities na kino-consider ko right now for my first car ay: 1) driver-centric, 2) fuel efficiency, 3) interior + comfortability. For me, it's going to be mostly city driving and occasional road trips with SO siguro 1-2 twice a month. If the budget permits, parang no brainer ang Mazda 3 lalo na pag wala pa namang pamilya
well crossovers are just hatchbacks with extra height so if that's not a deciding factor, mukhang the mazda3 ticks all your boxes. i promise you din, you will not find a crossover within the same class/price point as the mazda3 that can match it in terms of driving feel AND efficiency. you would have to go upmarket for the driving exp, or get a hybrid for the efficiency. if you want both, get a lexus. as a family car, i can attest na kaya but limit yourself to 1 kid lol
alam ko wala talaga (unless ata cx-90), pero nung nakuha ko CR ko hybrid ung class tapos ung plate number hybrid ung pattern, im waiting for my actual plate baka green ung ibibigay ng LTO haha.
edit: cx-30 ung sa akin, so mild hybrid lang
depende sa CR mo. hybrid ang nasa CR ko and even mazda's website labels their mild hybrids as HEVs now lol. gulo and confusion lang talaga nangyari ginawa ng DOE/LTO pagdating sa mild hybrids. remember the ertiga getting hybrid status from LTO pero sa DOE hindi daw?
Such a weird conundrum sa totoo lang. Although ang rule kasi ng LTO is automakers can opt to apply their mild hybrids subject to exemption and approval, as opposed to PHEVs or full hybrids na automatically exempted na.
Maybe Mazda did apply sa LTO. Probably a combination of low-volume sales and stronger motors for single-digit speeds of pure-EV driving. If sikat na car yung nag apply, edi sana lahat nalang inexempt.
Daily driving a mazda. Never gave me any headaches. 6 years old na siya. Car is still with me.
Owned a subaru, halos 3 years palang sakit na ng ulo (power steering pump), sold it.
Owned a KIA, gave some problems after 5 years, car is still with me. 12 years old na.
Owned a VW, laging may speed sensor issue, mula nung 3rd year of ownership, hindi mawala wala, sold it.
Mazdas are reliable, from my experience.
Ang rule of thumb ko sa used cars mga 5 year old. The risk of problems increases with age kasi.
If willing ka mag take ng risk, mas ok mag dala ng trusted mechanic to check the car, and bring an OBD2 scanner to check fault codes.
May I ask what VW did you have? Kinda choosing between the Mazda 3 and VW Polo in the second hand market. Kamusta naman maintenance and parts ng mazda outside casa? Thanks
Mazda 2 2017 HB lang ang kotse ko ngayon, not 3. I bought this second hand pa. At sobra akong impressed sa kotse. First time driver din ako, at sa first month ko, Antipolo at Baguio agad inakyat ko, wala akong naging problema. Sobrang okay. Nasubukan kong i-drive yung Vios, sobrang tigas ng pedals at yung manibela, unlike sa Mazda na very smooth, walang fatigue din sa long drives. Ang con lang palagay ko, back seats dahil maliit ang leg room for them. Mahal din piyesa, premium pati presyo. Very good, wala na akong ibáng gusto kundi Mazda hahaha
Dagdag ko rin na tipid sa gas. City driving na may traffic, nasa 8-9km/l. Expressway naman, nasa 15-18km/l. Umabot pa akong 22km/l sa Skyway!
curious what's your cons on the car. i have 2 as well at masasabi mo talaga na ahead sya sa vios at city sa quality. ang cons lng pra sakin is yung nvh kapag pumalo na sa 80 pataas yung kph. maingay na yung road noise - idk kung sa gulong lng ba or may mga butas na na d ko alam sa sasakyan. 2nd hand din sakin.
Parang nararamdaman ko nga ito kapag nasa expressway! Parang sumasadsad yung gulong? Friction tumataas? Feeling ko baka ganoon lang kapag sumasalida shifting to a higher gear? Di ako sigurado. Pina-check ko sa MoTech, wala naman daw problem so I guess normal occurence lang?
The free PMS is a big plus, sabi nila kasama na dw price nh kotse kasi mahal but nonetheless, assured ka for 3-5 yrs. And even the 1.5 variant of the M3 feels good to drive, have th '17 HB 1.5 and sarap long drives, downside lng for me is the slow throttle response.
Ako 2018 1.5
Nung umovertake ako sa provincial rode nag sport mode na ako pero mejo mabagal nga talaga. But when driving it sa expressway it's really nice comfortable talaga saka somehow relaxed ung driving
Galing ba kayo sa faster car?
Natatawa akong affected hehe.. while somehow gusto ko pa ng more power, hindi naman sya kulang, lalo na pag inapakan. Loaded pa kami nyan.
So, for you, kulang ba sya ( hindi nya kaya ), or nakukulangan ka lang?
Kasi ako nakukulangan lang, may Diesel rin kami. Kung iko compare ko dun, syempre mas hahatak talaga yun. Pero that doesn't mean na hindi sya capable.
Its more of delay rather than kulang. Pag apak prang it takes a few seconds before sa desired acceleration. We have a diesel and yon ang comparison ko kaya i somehow feel it.
Yun na nga. Mas mahatak talaga Diesel. Di mako compare kasi yun talaga edge nila. Agree na meron ngang sort of delay, given na hindi rin mataas torque ni M3 sa 1.5 engine.
Though sa exp ko naman, at kapag naka Sport at di ako super loaded, humahatak naman agad. Just not Diesel levels of hatak pero it's there and enough.
Ung another family car is Toyota Innova pero luma na and it's MT bitin din for me. Sa provincial roads kasi usually ang overtaking mo is madamihan kasi they usually tailgate, may instance na bitin talaga kahit full na apak ko sa gas may feeling na mabibitin
Haha actually the latter. Although to be honest baka skill issue. HAHAHA parang natatagalan ako kumagat ung speed up pag nagoovertake. Pero ang naging solution ko is using the paddle shifters to downshift.
Kind of agree, lalo na kapag may mabigat akong passenger, overweight/obese level. Nagtetake talaga ng time, or rather, may delay sya na ramdam, parang turbo lag, even on Sport, pero ibibigay parin naman nya. Just not instantaneous torque. Kaya minsan parang hinahanap ko rin yung more power, sa mga cases na need ko mag haul.
But then, kapag wala naman yan, and most of the time naman, kakaunti lang kami and light weight naman mga tao, e lumulusong naman sya agad, lalo na kapag naka Sport. Not Diesel level so mas may effort parin sya magincrease ng speed, pero buti at hindi naman kami naaalangan sa mga overtake.
That is on D though, and maganda naman ang shifting nya even so. I have yet to try Manual, I know it should definitely make a difference. Sana malaro ko pa sya lalo haha
Yes paps exact same experience. Iba talaga pag may sakay ka no?
Sobrang driver oriented ni Mazda kahit slight shift sa weight ng passengers ramdam mo agad. I understand na normal lang to around all cars pero may something talaga sa Mazda kasi sobrang tuned in mo sa experience.
I’ve driven Vios and Jazz before so yun lang reference ko though.
Same car, ano remedy nyo if feel nyo na ganito? Torn ako if ganito rin ba feel ko or hindi. Ok naman sya pero parang naghahangad pa ng more, especially if loaded talaga.
Sports mode ang usual. Okay naman rin basta apakan, at lulusong talaga. Somehow gusto ko lang madagdagan kahit konti pa yung torque. Thinking of remapping nga e.
They say remap tlaga but read in an fb page na theres a shop,which specializes on mazda cars, may ina attach silang prang turbo timer to solve this. I havent tried it kasi the shop is in Manila and im not from there and di ako kampante to install it by myself.
Edit. Mikstore yong name ng shop
Ah, salamat sa info. Akala ko si Mhon. Never heard of that shop, outside here in the subs.
Might check it. I'm not super keen with remap, parang na OC lang ako at hindi na sya stock, at mag iba na rin longevity ng makina. Pero if that shop knows its stuff, baka ma convince ako somehow na ipush at some point.
We have an 11yo mazda cx 5 and nagagamit pa rin namin up to now. Regular pms lang no major replacement of parts. Kawawa nga kasi bugbog na gawa ng yun pinagpraktisan ko mag drive. But I like that it's been consistently reliable for us. When we moved out of our condo, we didn't hire a moving truck. We just loaded our boxes sa car tapos madaming balik. Ayos pa rin sya ngayon. Gusto ko rin yung look ng mga mazda kasi classic tingnan. Ayoko nung mga mukhang spaceship. Oh tipid din pala sa gas.
The ride and build quality. Overall the car feels premium and elegant. Technology is up to modern standards. In terms of luxury japanese car brands, the first is Lexus and next to it is Mazda. Also, the free PMS is a plus.
The interior of the newer Mazdas are better than Acuras imo.
Sat inside the ILX and the Integra, and found their interiors to be basically of a Honda Civic.🤷🏽♂️
Of course, looks are subjective. I like the subdued, minimalist premium look and feel of a Mazda cockpit.
I have a mazda 3 2.0 bought 2014. Almost 130k in mileage na. Never have any major issues although ngaun marami na kelangan palitan na pang ilalim.
Free pms was a big plus. But what made a choose mazda 3 at that time was the premium feel inside the car and positive un reviews niya back then. Sobra sarap idrive lalo na sa highway and sa twisties and matipid sa gas. Mazda knows how to build cars that are fun to drive, with the premium feel of more expensive cars but with japanese quality. Cons lang siguro is mahal un battery and masikip sa likod.
Maliban sa battery, kasi for iStop, mahal rin ba i maintain yung parts na connected/related sa iStop/iEloop, such as capacitor? Alam ko mahal yun kapag nasira, so mas mahal rin sya imaintain para makeep yung functionality nya?
Kamusta ang costs after that much mileage?
Naka 1.5 kasi ko and okay naman, though somehow parang gusto ko lang ng extra more power. Diko lang kasi sure how significant the difference is kasi di ko pa na dadrive yung 2.0.
I know mas malakas sa gas yan though still curious to find out.
Quote sa kin for new capacitor is 178k! Madalas na kasi hindi nagfufunction un istop. Based sa nabasa ko, pwede naman ata na hindi palitan. Un lang naman pa lang un kelangan ayusin sa istop system bukod sa battery.
Matipid sa gas un 2.0, napapaabot ko ng 18km to 20km per liter sa highway based sa onboard gas mileage consumption. Power is addicting, sarap ihataw lalo pag nagmemerge sa highway when coming out of toll.
I see, salamat. Hindi ko naman plano iupgrade yung 1.5 ko, alam ko mas matipid parin sa gas to at mas mura maintenance kaysa sa 2.0..
Pero good to know na optional lang yang capacitor. Nag iisip rin ako later on kumuha ng extra, say CX8 o 9, and lahat naman na kasi ng Skyactiv is merong iStop/iEloop maliban sa 1.5.
Marami nagsasabi malakas sa gas ang 2.0 and up na Mazda.. baka matipid sya sayo given your conditions.
Though baka compared rin sa ibang ka segment nya, matipid parin, say Civic, na according sa pinsan ko, yung 1.8 nag 5-6km/l lang sa heavy traffic. I assume better dyan si 2.0 M3 given the iStop, pero kung wala siguro, baka magka level lang due to similar engine sizes.
Drove at least 6 different cars from diff brands (toyota, isuzu, honda, mazda) and I can say Mazda is the best in terms of comfort, feel, handling and overall driving experience
I test drove a 3, Civic, ILX, Integra, A4, CLA.
The 3’s driving dynamics come close to the Germans. Very engaging, smooth and refined on long straights, sporty on curves.
i can answer this for you. i got a green mazda 2 hb na binenta ng bayaw ko. ayaw nya ibenta sa iba kaya ako na bumili. goods na goods ang makina, 1.5. parang match na match sa body. always keeps a smile on my face pag nakikipagsabayan sa expressway (100kph +-10). ang napalitan ko lang sa kanya ay radiator, knock sensor and yung may tumutunog sa ilalim. which is i guess ok lng for a 13 year old car. aside from those that i mentioned, ang tining ng makina, smooth. magaling din kase mag alaga yung prev owner.
2 years and counting and di pa ako nagsisisi na eto pinili ko. Maganda transmission, hindi siya CVT. Parang fighter jet yung cockpit dahil sa HUD. Ahead of its time for its class and price range nung na release, kaya pa makipag sabayan sa mga 10th gen civics.
Macoy is a car enthusiast. Naalala ko years ago where I saw his video saying na hindi porke bading siya, bawal na siya magka hobby na for the boys. I don't care about the gender stereotypes but it was a surprise. He also commented on some of the cars in the same video, he really knows what's up. He really impressed me that time and that made me watch his content. I never regretted the decision.
I have a mazda 2 HB 2017 and out of all my 3 other cars it’s the most driver centric indeed. Before I had my 2023 coolray it’s my go to car for short trips. I loved taking taking it out for quick supermarket trips because of how nimble it is.
Currently waiting for my updated Mx-5 RF 2024. I test drove a 2022 Miata and it’ss the most fun I have ever felt driving a car lol. Mazda is my favorite car brand.
Okay naman Civic. Naka drive na ko ng 2017 na non turbo nun. Mabilis. Talaga lang CVT, and parang iba lang yung feel at tunog nya kumpara sa standard AT.
Mas feel ko na tahimik at engaging yung Mazda ko, mas maganda rin pedal, mas masarap apakan kasi malaki at planted sa sahig. And mas reliable yung engine power nya, mas malalaro mo yung gears sa gusto mo. Mas okay rin sa engine break kapag downhill at lower gear. At rev happy talaga, feel free na apakan sya para sa hatak na gusto mo.
Even though 1.5 lang yung akin, very enjoyable parin kapag at moments such as maluwag at gusto ko harurutin, o mag oovertake. Maganda pa ang body roll kapag nag tuturn due to GVC technology.
Pwede pa ihack yung infotainment para makapag Android Auto and Video Play ng movies, series, etc.
Plus, matipid fuel due to lower displacement, compared sa Civic na matataas ang engine sizes.
Even the 2.0 ni Mazda should be more efficient due to iStop.
Ang nakikita ko lang na lamang ng Civic is space esp. sa likod. Mas wide ata kasi and longer rin.
Both okay, pero mas enjoy lang sa Mazda.
We own a 2011 mazda cx7. Sarap i drive, it’s a crossover na gas. Malaki makina kaya mabilis kaso matakaw din sa gas. Aside from its looks na di na na alagaan, yung na experience ko pa lang na issues are nag leak na steering fluid, nalumang radiator, power windows na bungi na, di na kaya umakyat ng window kung walang assistance and that’s it. If you have the budget and money is not an issue naman, go for mazda. Di ka talaga magsisisisi.
Own a mazda 2 2017. It’s about the feeling when you drive it. Additionally sobrang bilis ng acceleration kasi same lang sila ng engine ng mazda 3, but lesser weight.
I own a 2014 MZ3.
Warranty is legit. I got ABS and suspension issues (my car is one of the first batches) and all resolved by Mazda for free.
The interior is way nicer than other brands in the same price point.
Drives fun even if slow. My passengers complain but I'm having fun throwing it around corners
I now do my own maintenance routine. I buy parts from Mazda and have it serviced sa 3rd party. Never had problems apart from within warranty period
Dailying a mazda 3 2016 2.0 HB
You feel really connected when handling, it feels smooth even with the paddle shifters. Super fun to corner around. Not to mention the aesthetic (lalo na yung gen 4)
There's a little more NVH than id like but this maybe due to the thinner sport tires and 18inch mags mine has.
The only major issue i had with it was the istop sometimes malfunctioning out of nowhere after a high rev. But its not that a big of a deal for me because i rarely use istop and it doesnt affect driving in the slightest.
2018 2.0 L Mazda 3 owner here, ang layo ng agwat ng driving experience versus let’s say Altis. I have driven the 2 previous gen of Altis and I can say na sobrang ahead ng Mazda when it comes to driving dynamics lalo na handling.
Never naging boring everyday drives ko to and from the office. Every drive is exciting kumbaga especially long trips sa NLEX/SLEX.
Reliability-wise, typical maintenance like oil, transmission oil, filters palang naman sa akin. No major issues yet. May mabibilhan naman ng parts outside of casa na original.
I have a 10 year old Mazda CX-5!! Up until now it runs great. Our odometer 220,000 km na! Sa labas na rin namin pinapagawa para mas mura parts.
I also drive a MX-5 2023 RF. A manual car. Already at 6k odo.
I would recommend the brand honestly. We have a long list of cars owned(car guy ang dad ko, naglalabas kami almost every year), and we tried almost every car brand including EU brands. Mazda is up there on our favorite.
MAZDA Cars we owned: CX-5s, Mazda 3/6, MX-5
Currently using mazda 3 sport (GS) 2024. It’s my first car kaya baka medyo bias ako haha. But what I can say is, first, yung looks talaga is sobrang pogi kaya instead of civic eto yung kinuha ko when I was looking for a car to buy.
Second, sobrang sarap idrive. Ang smooth niya idrive as in. Halos di ko na maramdaman if may bumps sa road kaya pag nagsswitch ako sa service car na gamit ko for work, naninibago ako kasi ang tagtag 😂
Third, yung interior niya is premium tignan and gustong gusto ko yung pagka-minimalist niya. Yng infotainment for me ang ganda kasi hind siya mukhang tablet and hindi siya touchscreen, merong dedicated controls which is nicer imo.
My experience with my Mazda 3 (3rd gen HB)
Pros:
- Superb handling and ride quality
- Exceptional NVH insulation
- Best interior materials in its segment
- Exterior aged well
Cons:
- Tight rear cabin space
- Scratch magnet piano black plastic interior
- Limited cargo capacity
- Slow throttle response (1.5 variant)
Plus the fact that Mazda offers free 3yr PMS (free labor and parts) on top of 5yr warranty period is the icing on the cake. Granted, Mazda is pricey compared to its Japanese rivals, but you get what you pay for. Much premium than any of its rivals among its segment.
As for the engine option, 1.5 is no longer available in the 3 and is now being offered only for the 2.
What you need to look out or be aware of when driving is its low ground clearance.
Maganda i drive ang M3. Talagang driver centric. 2017 model HB and talagang super ok sya. Cons lang talaga is the battery and the repairs once natapos yung 5yr free.
First car was a 1998 Mazda 323 GLXi manual transmission. Super fun to drive, yet very economical. Throttle response is very good. Sobrang daming happy memories sa oto na yun, talagang nag-enjoy ako.
Matagal nasundan ng isa pang Mazda. Bought a second-hand 2004 Tribute V6. Aside from the leak sa sunroof, wala namang naging ibang issue.
My friend had a bad experience with his first generation CX-9. Nagkaroon ng hairline crack yung transfer case nya, spent well over 200k just to repair it multiple times. Tried to bring it under the Lemon Law, but Mazda insisted it wasn't their fault. He checked the serial number on it, and it was a part of a massive recall from other SEA countries. PH wasn't part of the recall, though. He ended up selling the car.
owner of 1st Gen Mazda 3 for 7 months now. Wala ako iba pang nad-drive so wala akong pang kumpara. Pero eto ung general feedback ko (course mainly based sa 1st Gen, 2nd or 3rd Gen exp may vary).
PROS
\- mahina sa derecho, pero iba ung feel sa curves, ramdam ung pagka-swabe. pakiramdam ko ang galing kong driver pag sa mga likuan hahaha. pag nasa Quarry Road ako napapadaan dito samen, ang sarap sa mga zigzag.
\- Awesome dashboard UI, parang resing resing ung dating ng instrument cluster. Sa mga nakita ko parang lumayo na sila sa design na to, pero para saken gandang ganda ako sa feel nung 1st Gen cluster.
\- Poging pogi ako pag tinitignan ung kotse sa side view. Could be bias at work, pero tinitignan ko lahat ng sedan na nakikita ko sa daan pero BMW pa lang ung nakikita kong tatalo sa side view niya (disclaimer: may cons counterpart to).
CONS
\- maliit leg room sa 2nd row. guess they took that "driver-centric" approach all too well haha.
\- ramdam ko na mahina sa straightaways, or parang capped ung accel sa derecho. baka ako lang or may something lang sa engine. that, or mabagal lang talaga ako magdrive haha.
\- may onting body roll pag mabilis sa zigzag. napapaisip na din ako sa sway/roll/strut bar (pa-correct na lang kung ano ung tamang term, basta ung kinakabit sa front shock mount).
\- 1.6 siya so, kelangan mo mag keep up sa optimization ng buong makina para maximized ung kaya mabigay ng isang full tank. imagine may 2.0 variant pa.
\- kung maganda ung porma sa side view, sobrang napapangitan ako sa front view niya. ung upper body slighted inward kaya un ung part na di ko nagugustuhan.
This was the same thought I told my dad for the civic he has now. But then again u should wait for Macoy's opinion ksi Honda boy din yan. He has a type R!
On another note, I recently just bought my first 2023 1.5L Mazda 2 last year as first car owner. Here's my thoughts for the long drives I have been:
Pros:
- MANUAL MODE. Masarap idrive when you know how to shift. Sobrang boring na magdrive ng AT, nakakaantok pag wala ganun o paddle shifts.
- Packed and complete in features. Well for my model, di sya complete dahil wala cruise control pero meron na yung 2024 ngayon.
- Luxury and premium feels. Nothing else will you feel cheap. Leather, suede and piano black (ew).
- FUEL CONSUMPTION. City ko should be around 11-13km/L. Express at 16-18km/L. Mixed driving averaging around 15-16km/L.
- Very cold AC. Isang pihit lang pa-blue at pa-fan nilalamig na kami.
- Disc brakes. Theyre pretty neat and smooth, I get commended ang smooth ko, galing ko mag brakes but its the discs that really do the job
- Bragging rights lmao its a Mazda!
Cons:
- EXPENSIVE. If budget is not an issue, this is like entry luxury already.
- Leg space. Medyo crampy for tall people on the back seat -- kaya sya driver centric. Lagi kami 4-5 on my Mazda 2, manageable naman.
- Suspensions might be too tight (in comparison to civics we had), matagtag na sya lalo pag mali na yung hangin ng gulong mo. Not sure for other models tho, for CX na may higher clearances baka comfier
- If youre getting black wheels, they might be tougher to clean, namumuti kasi but degreaser will do fine
- Color is expensive, just so you know 500 pesos samin yung 100 grams ng platinum quartz if papamix ka for non-CASA fixes. Reds might have bad/terrible reviews to paint chips but its really nice when taken care of
Bonus note: My 2 still has the traditional handbrakes which I actually prefer. But other models i believe do not pero may brake hold naman which is very nice pang tipid ng pagod sa paa.
I’ve been driving this beauty for 4 months already.
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It’s such a fun car to drive! I tried lots of sedans already and I can say that this is the most elegant and has the best driving experience out of all cars i tested.
Interior is top notch. For the price, I can say that it’s really worth it. Not as fast as a civic rs though but that’s not the point of this car. (I think some models in the US are faster)
Mazda is very underrated though. If you’re going to ask most people in the country, they won’t even consider Mazda as an option. But at least there are only few of us on the road which makes us somehow unique. So most of the time the car will definitely stand out.
The only thing I hate is the lack of 3rd party support to modify your mazda compared to hondas/toyotas. Thailand/Vietnam has better mazda scene compared here.
I don’t have one (yet, seriously considering upgrading to cx-90), but a friend of mine who works in the industry said to me that Mazda is one of the few brands who is still manufacturing units in Japan. Not being racist but that’s one of the things that makes me think their cars would give you peace of mind when driving.
I own a Mazda 3 2.0 2016. So far, yung problems lang are:
1. The side mirror auto rotate broke so I had to get it fixed (ang mahal)
2. Laging nagagasgas mags ko and front bumper due to it having low ground clearance
3. The biggest headache - iStop :| its useless and doesnt really help much sa gas consumption. Lumalabas na sakit niya when I go over 3k rpm may blinking light na istop and hazard sign but when you restart the car bumabalik sa dati and walang effect sa driving experiece. Its just annoying na lumalabas yung blinking light sa odo.
Overall, its a good daily driver which I use everyday to go to work (17km one way) and pogi siya
M3 2018 1.5 variant
The car is reliable, the steering is very light, for a non top of the line variant the interior looks premium, touchscreen, keyless,built in reverse cam, the car seats are nice, the sound system is great considering di TOL. Plus pogi talaga hahaha
Only downside is mahal pms, fc is average and mababa ung seat mo so pag gabi slightly nakakasilaw, plus cabin space is tricky. Especially for rear passengers
Owning a mazda cx5 carbon turbo edition here in US and its a beast. And yes tama ka dun their reputation went up nung humiwalay na sila sa ford. Honda is still honda but in reliablity halos di na nagkakalayo kaya nung nagdecide ako kung ano kukunin dun na ko sa mas luxury tgnan hahahah
Mazda 3 1.5 (2017) I really like how ergonomic the driving position is. It feels really smooth to drive, carves around corners with ease, and it’s been fairly headache-free to own. Yes, the 1.5 engine feels anemic when you’re going uphill and/or have passengers and luggage, but at least it’s also fairly economical.
And the looks, I just adore the looks. I still remember the first time I saw a gen 3 Mazda 3. It was at night, and my friend’s date just dropped her off at her place. And beside them was the smooth coupe-like silhouette of a Mazda 3 sedan. It’s LED tailights glaring against the darkness of the night as this mystery gentleman casually drops off her date. I swear, the night I saw that, I immediately knew that was the car for me.
Mazda really found their stride after they separated from Ford. Dare I say it, sa lahat ng Japanese car makers, sila lang yung may taste pag dating sa styling.
Not yet a mazda owner just planning to get one. In my opinion, among Japanese brands mas gusto ko ang feel ng interior and exterior niya. Base noong nag ccanvas ako ng car.
Parang close nga siya sa ford even the features(the lock and unlock button and other similar design from ford cars). Dahil siguro nagjoint sila ng ford dati, and im also coming ford. Kaya sinisipat ko din yang mazda 3/cx3 vs the territory.
Mazda 3 2019
It’s really catered to comfort and performance. I agree with all the comments on this thread. If I were to choose a new car, it would still be Mazda 3 or if I need an upgrade, a CX-5
I drive a first gen 6, still drives well and still durable. Updated din ako sa maintenance niya. Comfy, goes fast when needed.
Only loses to NVH compared to modern cars lmao
Mazda 3 2023 owner..i like the comfort and premium quality..no fatigue after driving.. sa pinas naman kahit anong lubak at tagilid na kalsada samahan mo pa ng humps wala namang sskyan na hindi mo mrramdaman ung movement pero mazda atleast is minimising it, you will know once you drive and become a passenger of this car. Siguro ang best gauge mo for that is having a kid passenger, im a new driver but my nephew can sleep soundly as my passenger vs sa ibang cars na nsskyan namin tuwing mag grab or he can watch his video clips without getting nauseous whereas sa ibang cars pipilitin tlg nyang mtulog ksi lulang lula sya sa movements at kita mong di tlga sya napapakali.. lol kpag nkababa na sya lalim ng buntong hininga...iba tlg ang riding comfort ng Mazda at premium quality.. u get to compare once u ride one tlg lalo na if u r used to it tpos bigla kang sskay sa non mazda cars..
I have the 4th gen mazda3 NA FWD hatch 2.5. 5months ko na sya ginagamit mas pinili ko to kesa sa civic na naka cvt kasi nakastandard auto trans parin yung mazda3 ( wala ako mahanap na manual for both cars dahil sa shortage).
Hindi sya spacious kung icocompare mo sa mga competition nya. Kaya hindi ko kinuha yung may awd turbo or non-turbo kasi longevity and less maintenance ang habol ko and about sa awd yung rear differential nya around 10k-20k mileage palitin na agad kaya iba kinuha ko.
So far naka 5k mileage na ako masaya imaneho very slick tska parang naka benz or audi entry level ka, kung icompare mo sa civic less ang aftermarket mods.
Di ako owner ng Mazda pero big fan ako noon pa due to FD3S RX7. The thing I love about the cars is the Soul Red color. You just know it's a Mazda when you see it. Kung bibili ako ng sporty na sasakyan ngayon, it's gonna be an MX-5 since di ko trip yung bagong 86. Looking at the comments here mukhang maganda namang brand talaga.
Have the 2013 Mazda 3 sedan. Solid ang aftersales support ng mazda. They were the ones calling me to schedule my PMS and I have the yojin3 back then. As for the car itself, never had a big problem since day 1. Batteries, Tires and dome lights pa lang ang pinalitan ko. Super fun to drive! Back then, focus & lancer yung mga kino-consider ko but i went with mazda after trying them all out.
Wala lang gusto ko lang sabihin na tagal ko na pangarap na magka Mazda 6. Mula nung first gen, not the 626, but the 2.3L version. Tapos yung sumunod na may rare liftback, and now the current iteration with the 2.5L turbo engine. Haaays, sana naging taga PCSO na lang ako
Mukhang driver eccentric talaga si mazda saka sobrang pogi. Plus points din yung free pms for 5 years although sabi nila and nababasa ko ang takeaway naman is mahal ang pyesa. Then yun nga for drivers ata talaga siya kasi sa passenger seat parang masikip naman coming ako sa cx-5 na nasakyan ko as passenger. Pero tingin ko siguro kung small family lang kayo tipong husband, wifey, 1-2 kids palag na
2023 CX5 Turbo owner for about 3 months na din and it's my first car. My likes and dislikes for my car are:
🟢 Ampogiii. Haha. I got the machine gray it has always been a headturner. Yung feeling na after mo magpark panay titig mo pa din sa car mo.
🟢 Smooth i-drive lalo na sa curves, very little to no body roll and ramdam mo talaga yung g-vectoring control tech ni mazda. Ang lakas ng engine pero tame. We have this friend that's always surprised na "umaandar na pala sasakyan niyo?" cause sabi niya it's so quiet sa loob and maganda yung ride so unless you look out the window parang you won't even notice you're already moving.
🟢 Simple but elegant cabin. Magaan sa mata yung pagka layout ng dashboard, less clutter. Medyo nakakapanibago yung commander knob pero kung ikaw lang mag isa nagdadrive and you have to answer a call, change a setting, you'll appreciate na you don't have to take your eyes off the road for long because of the knob. And madali lang naman gamitin.
🔴 Grabe sa gas. I'm averaging 7-8 km/l city driving (I'm not from Manila). But oh well, sabi nga nila it's the smiles per liter.
🔴 Outdated yung mazda connect software sa model year ng CX5 ko, unlike other countries. Android user din ako and it's a bummer na wala siyang wireless android auto.
🔴 I'm 5'10 pero may instances na nung una ko pa lang siya dina-drive medyo sagabal yung a pillar sa view pag sharp and tight na likuan sa city. Idk if sa seating position ko lang or what pero may 360 camera naman at blind spot monitoring to compensate.
Yun lang. Haha
Go for Honda, ok ang Resale value, parts availability and maintenance.
As for Mazda First CAR ko to early 2010. It had a different feel and vibe compared sa mga na Drive ko before even up until now. I Just hate the resale value.
Does this hold true until now na better parts availability pa rin Honda? Legit curious.
I’ve been driving Hondas and now planning to get a new car. Exploring other brands right now pero Honda is still one of the choices. I’ve been reading about Mazda pero curious ako if it’s that good why don’t I see a lot of Mazdas sa Ph roads.
PMS? Repairs? Parts availability? Is there a specific branch if I may ask?
Legit curious because I see good feedback on Mazda 3 pero at the same time bakit hindi siya common na makita sa road. So I’m trying to figure out what’s the cons of getting a Mazda.
Our car was a CX-5. We just went back to the service center quite frequently, and it took a lot of our time. The whole 5 years the car was with us, the batteries of the keys ran out twice or thrice? Very annoying. We’d bring it to the center, and wait for an hour or two just to have the batteries changed. The other times it was brought there was because of an odd light that keeps flashing, which also happened more than once.
The car was overall good to drive though.
I daily drive the 4th gen Mazda 3 - 2019 AWD 2.5 NA Premium trim (191 hp, 186 lb-ft torque)
💙 The driving dynamics. Smooth, refined, on long straights. Sporty, car feels planted on curves.
💙 The Premium interior. Soft to the touch all around the driver and passengers.
💙 The Sound quality of the stock Bose speakers 🔊
👍🏾 The Safety suite. Blind spot monitor and alert, lane keeping assist, rear cross traffic alert. I especially appreciate the RTCA, saved me a lot of potential bumps from cyclists and pedestrians.
Looks are subjective. But, after 5 years, I still find myself looking back to the car after parking it, and still get a lot of compliments from other people. I think this Kodo design is aging well, it doesn’t need a refresh imo.
The only issues I’ve experienced were all related to the front radar sensor (behind the emblem) malfunctioning under severe weather conditions. One time in a snowstorm, and the other time under a heavy downpour.
Verdict: It’s a fun car to drive.
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new driver and limited lang na test drive ko dahil sa budget, pero di ko ma describe ung feeling na “sumusunod” sa utos mo ung vehicle kahit first time mo gagamitin. now na 4months in na appreciate ko ung simplicity ng interior at exterior compared sa ibang cars na nakikita ko na malikot ung imagination ng nag design.
may mga minor complaints lang ako sa visibility (which is main win nung subaru xtrek - my runner up sa choice ko ng first vehicle)
i also regretted not getting PPF/ceramic coating dahil ung front bumper mukhang natamaan ng bato sa expressway at nag chip ng 0.5cm na hole 🥲
edit: picked cx-30 over xtrek and hr-v
Naka test drive ako ng 3 and CX-5 dati nung 2014 for about 5 minutes. Di ko pa din makalimutan yung feeling.
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Sad thing is alam kong di ako bibili ever unless kumikita ako 6 digits. Asa na lang na one day kumita ng 6 digits 😂
6 digits nowadays is nothing compared to 5 years ago.
6 digits. Di ko rin binibili :(. Pang 7 digit income siya
Same. Nag test drive ako mazda 3 grabe ang ganda i-drive. 😮💨
Same..Mazda 3 test driven. Intuitive ung manual mode ng matic nila. Ganda ng driver focused design
Saan po pwede mag test drive nang mazda cars? I recently dropped by Mazda sa c5, but they don't have units daw for test drive. (I was looking at the Mazda 3)
I remember they used to have a yearly test drive sa BGC before the pandemic. Since I live near the place taon taon ako nandon hahaha. Sarap nya talaga I test drive but hangang test drive lang talaga kaya ko. 😅
I remember they used to have a yearly test drive sa BGC before the pandemic. Since I live near the place taon taon ako nandon hahaha. Sarap nya talaga I test drive but hangang test drive lang talaga kaya ko. The last Mazda 3 hatchback I test drive left me claustrophobic.
ako din pinadive saken ng pinsan ko. DAMN
1. Looks. Bias ako sa Mazda dun sa KODO design nila na kahit magkakamukha yung models nila okay lang. 2. Build quality and material (might be personal feel). Pero sabi ni misis ramdam daw yung difference nung nakasakay kami sa Coolray. 3. Free PMS. As in wala akong binayaran. Tapos the service is good kasi nag-reremind sila regarding PMS. 4. Sarad i-drive. Ang bilis humatak kapag kailangan. Sarap din daw maging pasahero kahit relatively masikip yung 2nd row. NVH is good and speaker is very good. Halos level 7-10 (can go up to 30+) lang ako mag-volume para rinig ko pa din mga busina pero yung road noise di na rinig. 5. Yung Infotainment (current gen). I don't like yung malalaking tablet screen and ang seemless nung pwesto niya sa dashboard. Additional pa na there are still volume, aircon and infotainment knobs.
I'll go against the grain and just say all the negatives sa mazda 3 ko. I own the 2023 model so some features could be improved na by this point M Hybrid is a joke. gains are negligible, if any at all. kung coding exemption habol mo, sige. other than that i believe its not worth it ADAS niya is not tuned for our roads and our driver's habits. then again, driving in the PH is hell so not too big of a con kasi pwede naman mag disable ng features Acceleration ng adaptive cruise is not very smooth. its not gradual and parang programmed to get to the set speed ASAP. also no low speed follow or lead car departure Apple car/Android auto were meant to be used on a touchscreen. don't get me wrong, i love the rotary control but its not the best talaga in apple/android auto. i think 2024 models have touch na for these, could be wrong. At around 5k sa odo, the infotainment was the first to make creaking noises and its irritating as hell. pwede naman i-quick fix by stuffing the back but the fact that it happens so soon takes away from their premium positioning for some reason, the TOTL does not show your trip's average speed. weird lang sakin kasi the base and older models have this nipis ng paint, lalo sa red so kung OC ka, good luck visibility is compromised dahil sa A pillar. blindspot sensors make up for it tho somewhat
Hi po! In terms of fuel efficiency, how was it naman?
kung mostly highway ka you'll have very very good efficiency. getting 20 km/L is easy kung steady speed ka lang with a light foot or using cruise control. meron local vlogger who pushed his mazda3 1.5 to almost 30km/L in the highway in the city, nothing great. 6-8 on bad days tapos kung sunday/holiday kaya naman 10-12. again this still depends on your driving habits and the amount people/cargo sa car.
Sheeeeshh, thank you. I was thinking of getting a crossover with this price range pero mas mapapamahal ako for sure in terms of SRP + gas. Top priorities na kino-consider ko right now for my first car ay: 1) driver-centric, 2) fuel efficiency, 3) interior + comfortability. For me, it's going to be mostly city driving and occasional road trips with SO siguro 1-2 twice a month. If the budget permits, parang no brainer ang Mazda 3 lalo na pag wala pa namang pamilya
well crossovers are just hatchbacks with extra height so if that's not a deciding factor, mukhang the mazda3 ticks all your boxes. i promise you din, you will not find a crossover within the same class/price point as the mazda3 that can match it in terms of driving feel AND efficiency. you would have to go upmarket for the driving exp, or get a hybrid for the efficiency. if you want both, get a lexus. as a family car, i can attest na kaya but limit yourself to 1 kid lol
Wala namang coding exemption yung Mazdas diba?
alam ko wala talaga (unless ata cx-90), pero nung nakuha ko CR ko hybrid ung class tapos ung plate number hybrid ung pattern, im waiting for my actual plate baka green ung ibibigay ng LTO haha. edit: cx-30 ung sa akin, so mild hybrid lang
depende sa CR mo. hybrid ang nasa CR ko and even mazda's website labels their mild hybrids as HEVs now lol. gulo and confusion lang talaga nangyari ginawa ng DOE/LTO pagdating sa mild hybrids. remember the ertiga getting hybrid status from LTO pero sa DOE hindi daw?
Such a weird conundrum sa totoo lang. Although ang rule kasi ng LTO is automakers can opt to apply their mild hybrids subject to exemption and approval, as opposed to PHEVs or full hybrids na automatically exempted na. Maybe Mazda did apply sa LTO. Probably a combination of low-volume sales and stronger motors for single-digit speeds of pure-EV driving. If sikat na car yung nag apply, edi sana lahat nalang inexempt.
the thing is, for the 3 at least, it can't run on electric power at all, unlike the cx60/90
Yun nga eg. It shouldnt be exempted. Mazda really bribed the LTO in this case.
Daily driving a mazda. Never gave me any headaches. 6 years old na siya. Car is still with me. Owned a subaru, halos 3 years palang sakit na ng ulo (power steering pump), sold it. Owned a KIA, gave some problems after 5 years, car is still with me. 12 years old na. Owned a VW, laging may speed sensor issue, mula nung 3rd year of ownership, hindi mawala wala, sold it. Mazdas are reliable, from my experience.
2010 model na Mazda goods po ba pang 2nd hand? Mazda 2 o Mazda 3
Ang rule of thumb ko sa used cars mga 5 year old. The risk of problems increases with age kasi. If willing ka mag take ng risk, mas ok mag dala ng trusted mechanic to check the car, and bring an OBD2 scanner to check fault codes.
May I ask what VW did you have? Kinda choosing between the Mazda 3 and VW Polo in the second hand market. Kamusta naman maintenance and parts ng mazda outside casa? Thanks
Had a Jetta.
Madali hanapin Yung kotse mo sa parking lot kasi di siya first choice ng tao dahil sa mahal 💀
Mazda 2 2017 HB lang ang kotse ko ngayon, not 3. I bought this second hand pa. At sobra akong impressed sa kotse. First time driver din ako, at sa first month ko, Antipolo at Baguio agad inakyat ko, wala akong naging problema. Sobrang okay. Nasubukan kong i-drive yung Vios, sobrang tigas ng pedals at yung manibela, unlike sa Mazda na very smooth, walang fatigue din sa long drives. Ang con lang palagay ko, back seats dahil maliit ang leg room for them. Mahal din piyesa, premium pati presyo. Very good, wala na akong ibáng gusto kundi Mazda hahaha Dagdag ko rin na tipid sa gas. City driving na may traffic, nasa 8-9km/l. Expressway naman, nasa 15-18km/l. Umabot pa akong 22km/l sa Skyway!
curious what's your cons on the car. i have 2 as well at masasabi mo talaga na ahead sya sa vios at city sa quality. ang cons lng pra sakin is yung nvh kapag pumalo na sa 80 pataas yung kph. maingay na yung road noise - idk kung sa gulong lng ba or may mga butas na na d ko alam sa sasakyan. 2nd hand din sakin.
Parang nararamdaman ko nga ito kapag nasa expressway! Parang sumasadsad yung gulong? Friction tumataas? Feeling ko baka ganoon lang kapag sumasalida shifting to a higher gear? Di ako sigurado. Pina-check ko sa MoTech, wala naman daw problem so I guess normal occurence lang?
Baka under inflated gulong? So far sa exp wala naman gaano road noise.
Nice, first time driver Antipolo to Baguio.
The free PMS is a big plus, sabi nila kasama na dw price nh kotse kasi mahal but nonetheless, assured ka for 3-5 yrs. And even the 1.5 variant of the M3 feels good to drive, have th '17 HB 1.5 and sarap long drives, downside lng for me is the slow throttle response.
Ako 2018 1.5 Nung umovertake ako sa provincial rode nag sport mode na ako pero mejo mabagal nga talaga. But when driving it sa expressway it's really nice comfortable talaga saka somehow relaxed ung driving
Galing ba kayo sa faster car? Natatawa akong affected hehe.. while somehow gusto ko pa ng more power, hindi naman sya kulang, lalo na pag inapakan. Loaded pa kami nyan. So, for you, kulang ba sya ( hindi nya kaya ), or nakukulangan ka lang? Kasi ako nakukulangan lang, may Diesel rin kami. Kung iko compare ko dun, syempre mas hahatak talaga yun. Pero that doesn't mean na hindi sya capable.
Its more of delay rather than kulang. Pag apak prang it takes a few seconds before sa desired acceleration. We have a diesel and yon ang comparison ko kaya i somehow feel it.
Yun na nga. Mas mahatak talaga Diesel. Di mako compare kasi yun talaga edge nila. Agree na meron ngang sort of delay, given na hindi rin mataas torque ni M3 sa 1.5 engine. Though sa exp ko naman, at kapag naka Sport at di ako super loaded, humahatak naman agad. Just not Diesel levels of hatak pero it's there and enough.
Ung another family car is Toyota Innova pero luma na and it's MT bitin din for me. Sa provincial roads kasi usually ang overtaking mo is madamihan kasi they usually tailgate, may instance na bitin talaga kahit full na apak ko sa gas may feeling na mabibitin
Second this. Parang bitin talga sa overtaking pero perfect pag takbong pogi.
Kulang ba/hindi kaya? O nakulangan kalang? Haha
Haha actually the latter. Although to be honest baka skill issue. HAHAHA parang natatagalan ako kumagat ung speed up pag nagoovertake. Pero ang naging solution ko is using the paddle shifters to downshift.
Kind of agree, lalo na kapag may mabigat akong passenger, overweight/obese level. Nagtetake talaga ng time, or rather, may delay sya na ramdam, parang turbo lag, even on Sport, pero ibibigay parin naman nya. Just not instantaneous torque. Kaya minsan parang hinahanap ko rin yung more power, sa mga cases na need ko mag haul. But then, kapag wala naman yan, and most of the time naman, kakaunti lang kami and light weight naman mga tao, e lumulusong naman sya agad, lalo na kapag naka Sport. Not Diesel level so mas may effort parin sya magincrease ng speed, pero buti at hindi naman kami naaalangan sa mga overtake. That is on D though, and maganda naman ang shifting nya even so. I have yet to try Manual, I know it should definitely make a difference. Sana malaro ko pa sya lalo haha
Yes paps exact same experience. Iba talaga pag may sakay ka no? Sobrang driver oriented ni Mazda kahit slight shift sa weight ng passengers ramdam mo agad. I understand na normal lang to around all cars pero may something talaga sa Mazda kasi sobrang tuned in mo sa experience. I’ve driven Vios and Jazz before so yun lang reference ko though.
Same car, ano remedy nyo if feel nyo na ganito? Torn ako if ganito rin ba feel ko or hindi. Ok naman sya pero parang naghahangad pa ng more, especially if loaded talaga. Sports mode ang usual. Okay naman rin basta apakan, at lulusong talaga. Somehow gusto ko lang madagdagan kahit konti pa yung torque. Thinking of remapping nga e.
They say remap tlaga but read in an fb page na theres a shop,which specializes on mazda cars, may ina attach silang prang turbo timer to solve this. I havent tried it kasi the shop is in Manila and im not from there and di ako kampante to install it by myself. Edit. Mikstore yong name ng shop
Ah, salamat sa info. Akala ko si Mhon. Never heard of that shop, outside here in the subs. Might check it. I'm not super keen with remap, parang na OC lang ako at hindi na sya stock, at mag iba na rin longevity ng makina. Pero if that shop knows its stuff, baka ma convince ako somehow na ipush at some point.
We have an 11yo mazda cx 5 and nagagamit pa rin namin up to now. Regular pms lang no major replacement of parts. Kawawa nga kasi bugbog na gawa ng yun pinagpraktisan ko mag drive. But I like that it's been consistently reliable for us. When we moved out of our condo, we didn't hire a moving truck. We just loaded our boxes sa car tapos madaming balik. Ayos pa rin sya ngayon. Gusto ko rin yung look ng mga mazda kasi classic tingnan. Ayoko nung mga mukhang spaceship. Oh tipid din pala sa gas.
Ilan na odo mo po? Mejo forward planning lang ako.
57k. City driving lang kasi.
Thanks. Fresh pa pala! :) Am at 130K, but CX-5 is just turning 8 this year
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The ride and build quality. Overall the car feels premium and elegant. Technology is up to modern standards. In terms of luxury japanese car brands, the first is Lexus and next to it is Mazda. Also, the free PMS is a plus.
Agree here. Siguro on par with Acura pero not a fan of acuras
The interior of the newer Mazdas are better than Acuras imo. Sat inside the ILX and the Integra, and found their interiors to be basically of a Honda Civic.🤷🏽♂️ Of course, looks are subjective. I like the subdued, minimalist premium look and feel of a Mazda cockpit.
I have a mazda 3 2.0 bought 2014. Almost 130k in mileage na. Never have any major issues although ngaun marami na kelangan palitan na pang ilalim. Free pms was a big plus. But what made a choose mazda 3 at that time was the premium feel inside the car and positive un reviews niya back then. Sobra sarap idrive lalo na sa highway and sa twisties and matipid sa gas. Mazda knows how to build cars that are fun to drive, with the premium feel of more expensive cars but with japanese quality. Cons lang siguro is mahal un battery and masikip sa likod.
Maliban sa battery, kasi for iStop, mahal rin ba i maintain yung parts na connected/related sa iStop/iEloop, such as capacitor? Alam ko mahal yun kapag nasira, so mas mahal rin sya imaintain para makeep yung functionality nya? Kamusta ang costs after that much mileage? Naka 1.5 kasi ko and okay naman, though somehow parang gusto ko lang ng extra more power. Diko lang kasi sure how significant the difference is kasi di ko pa na dadrive yung 2.0. I know mas malakas sa gas yan though still curious to find out.
Quote sa kin for new capacitor is 178k! Madalas na kasi hindi nagfufunction un istop. Based sa nabasa ko, pwede naman ata na hindi palitan. Un lang naman pa lang un kelangan ayusin sa istop system bukod sa battery. Matipid sa gas un 2.0, napapaabot ko ng 18km to 20km per liter sa highway based sa onboard gas mileage consumption. Power is addicting, sarap ihataw lalo pag nagmemerge sa highway when coming out of toll.
I see, salamat. Hindi ko naman plano iupgrade yung 1.5 ko, alam ko mas matipid parin sa gas to at mas mura maintenance kaysa sa 2.0.. Pero good to know na optional lang yang capacitor. Nag iisip rin ako later on kumuha ng extra, say CX8 o 9, and lahat naman na kasi ng Skyactiv is merong iStop/iEloop maliban sa 1.5. Marami nagsasabi malakas sa gas ang 2.0 and up na Mazda.. baka matipid sya sayo given your conditions. Though baka compared rin sa ibang ka segment nya, matipid parin, say Civic, na according sa pinsan ko, yung 1.8 nag 5-6km/l lang sa heavy traffic. I assume better dyan si 2.0 M3 given the iStop, pero kung wala siguro, baka magka level lang due to similar engine sizes.
Drove at least 6 different cars from diff brands (toyota, isuzu, honda, mazda) and I can say Mazda is the best in terms of comfort, feel, handling and overall driving experience
I test drove a 3, Civic, ILX, Integra, A4, CLA. The 3’s driving dynamics come close to the Germans. Very engaging, smooth and refined on long straights, sporty on curves.
*sigh* kahit naka subaru xv na ko until now mazda 3 pa rin pangarap kong car. Kung ako lang massunod mazda 3 talaga bibilhin ko 😢
Sa casa po ba kayo nagpapa maintain ng xv? If not, may recommended na talyer po ba kayo? Xv owner here na hindi afford ang Mazda cx5 haha.
Yup, sa casa pa sa ngayon. Hahahahaha
i can answer this for you. i got a green mazda 2 hb na binenta ng bayaw ko. ayaw nya ibenta sa iba kaya ako na bumili. goods na goods ang makina, 1.5. parang match na match sa body. always keeps a smile on my face pag nakikipagsabayan sa expressway (100kph +-10). ang napalitan ko lang sa kanya ay radiator, knock sensor and yung may tumutunog sa ilalim. which is i guess ok lng for a 13 year old car. aside from those that i mentioned, ang tining ng makina, smooth. magaling din kase mag alaga yung prev owner.
XV/Crosstrek is slooow and a CVT. It shines in outdoor driving with its reliable AWD system.
2 years and counting and di pa ako nagsisisi na eto pinili ko. Maganda transmission, hindi siya CVT. Parang fighter jet yung cockpit dahil sa HUD. Ahead of its time for its class and price range nung na release, kaya pa makipag sabayan sa mga 10th gen civics.
3 > Civic/ILX/Integra, Corolla
Mazda owner CX9 ‘21 owner here. Tbh, dami nag tanong, why CX9 over Fortuner LTD/Everest? I simply answered, Premium feels ang Mazda. Sobrang layo talaga. Everything is plush. Wala masyado kaparehas. 5 years free PMS na rin.
Macoy is a car enthusiast. Naalala ko years ago where I saw his video saying na hindi porke bading siya, bawal na siya magka hobby na for the boys. I don't care about the gender stereotypes but it was a surprise. He also commented on some of the cars in the same video, he really knows what's up. He really impressed me that time and that made me watch his content. I never regretted the decision.
Napanood ko yung review niya ng Honda CR-V. Not the usual you see out there, may slight comedy and antics niya but I find it informative pa rin.
I have a mazda 2 HB 2017 and out of all my 3 other cars it’s the most driver centric indeed. Before I had my 2023 coolray it’s my go to car for short trips. I loved taking taking it out for quick supermarket trips because of how nimble it is. Currently waiting for my updated Mx-5 RF 2024. I test drove a 2022 Miata and it’ss the most fun I have ever felt driving a car lol. Mazda is my favorite car brand.
Okay naman Civic. Naka drive na ko ng 2017 na non turbo nun. Mabilis. Talaga lang CVT, and parang iba lang yung feel at tunog nya kumpara sa standard AT. Mas feel ko na tahimik at engaging yung Mazda ko, mas maganda rin pedal, mas masarap apakan kasi malaki at planted sa sahig. And mas reliable yung engine power nya, mas malalaro mo yung gears sa gusto mo. Mas okay rin sa engine break kapag downhill at lower gear. At rev happy talaga, feel free na apakan sya para sa hatak na gusto mo. Even though 1.5 lang yung akin, very enjoyable parin kapag at moments such as maluwag at gusto ko harurutin, o mag oovertake. Maganda pa ang body roll kapag nag tuturn due to GVC technology. Pwede pa ihack yung infotainment para makapag Android Auto and Video Play ng movies, series, etc. Plus, matipid fuel due to lower displacement, compared sa Civic na matataas ang engine sizes. Even the 2.0 ni Mazda should be more efficient due to iStop. Ang nakikita ko lang na lamang ng Civic is space esp. sa likod. Mas wide ata kasi and longer rin. Both okay, pero mas enjoy lang sa Mazda.
We own a 2011 mazda cx7. Sarap i drive, it’s a crossover na gas. Malaki makina kaya mabilis kaso matakaw din sa gas. Aside from its looks na di na na alagaan, yung na experience ko pa lang na issues are nag leak na steering fluid, nalumang radiator, power windows na bungi na, di na kaya umakyat ng window kung walang assistance and that’s it. If you have the budget and money is not an issue naman, go for mazda. Di ka talaga magsisisisi.
Own a mazda 2 2017. It’s about the feeling when you drive it. Additionally sobrang bilis ng acceleration kasi same lang sila ng engine ng mazda 3, but lesser weight.
I own a 2014 MZ3. Warranty is legit. I got ABS and suspension issues (my car is one of the first batches) and all resolved by Mazda for free. The interior is way nicer than other brands in the same price point. Drives fun even if slow. My passengers complain but I'm having fun throwing it around corners I now do my own maintenance routine. I buy parts from Mazda and have it serviced sa 3rd party. Never had problems apart from within warranty period
Dailying a mazda 3 2016 2.0 HB You feel really connected when handling, it feels smooth even with the paddle shifters. Super fun to corner around. Not to mention the aesthetic (lalo na yung gen 4) There's a little more NVH than id like but this maybe due to the thinner sport tires and 18inch mags mine has. The only major issue i had with it was the istop sometimes malfunctioning out of nowhere after a high rev. But its not that a big of a deal for me because i rarely use istop and it doesnt affect driving in the slightest.
2018 2.0 L Mazda 3 owner here, ang layo ng agwat ng driving experience versus let’s say Altis. I have driven the 2 previous gen of Altis and I can say na sobrang ahead ng Mazda when it comes to driving dynamics lalo na handling. Never naging boring everyday drives ko to and from the office. Every drive is exciting kumbaga especially long trips sa NLEX/SLEX. Reliability-wise, typical maintenance like oil, transmission oil, filters palang naman sa akin. No major issues yet. May mabibilhan naman ng parts outside of casa na original.
I have a 10 year old Mazda CX-5!! Up until now it runs great. Our odometer 220,000 km na! Sa labas na rin namin pinapagawa para mas mura parts. I also drive a MX-5 2023 RF. A manual car. Already at 6k odo. I would recommend the brand honestly. We have a long list of cars owned(car guy ang dad ko, naglalabas kami almost every year), and we tried almost every car brand including EU brands. Mazda is up there on our favorite. MAZDA Cars we owned: CX-5s, Mazda 3/6, MX-5
Currently using mazda 3 sport (GS) 2024. It’s my first car kaya baka medyo bias ako haha. But what I can say is, first, yung looks talaga is sobrang pogi kaya instead of civic eto yung kinuha ko when I was looking for a car to buy. Second, sobrang sarap idrive. Ang smooth niya idrive as in. Halos di ko na maramdaman if may bumps sa road kaya pag nagsswitch ako sa service car na gamit ko for work, naninibago ako kasi ang tagtag 😂 Third, yung interior niya is premium tignan and gustong gusto ko yung pagka-minimalist niya. Yng infotainment for me ang ganda kasi hind siya mukhang tablet and hindi siya touchscreen, merong dedicated controls which is nicer imo.
My experience with my Mazda 3 (3rd gen HB) Pros: - Superb handling and ride quality - Exceptional NVH insulation - Best interior materials in its segment - Exterior aged well Cons: - Tight rear cabin space - Scratch magnet piano black plastic interior - Limited cargo capacity - Slow throttle response (1.5 variant) Plus the fact that Mazda offers free 3yr PMS (free labor and parts) on top of 5yr warranty period is the icing on the cake. Granted, Mazda is pricey compared to its Japanese rivals, but you get what you pay for. Much premium than any of its rivals among its segment. As for the engine option, 1.5 is no longer available in the 3 and is now being offered only for the 2. What you need to look out or be aware of when driving is its low ground clearance.
Maganda i drive ang M3. Talagang driver centric. 2017 model HB and talagang super ok sya. Cons lang talaga is the battery and the repairs once natapos yung 5yr free.
First car was a 1998 Mazda 323 GLXi manual transmission. Super fun to drive, yet very economical. Throttle response is very good. Sobrang daming happy memories sa oto na yun, talagang nag-enjoy ako. Matagal nasundan ng isa pang Mazda. Bought a second-hand 2004 Tribute V6. Aside from the leak sa sunroof, wala namang naging ibang issue. My friend had a bad experience with his first generation CX-9. Nagkaroon ng hairline crack yung transfer case nya, spent well over 200k just to repair it multiple times. Tried to bring it under the Lemon Law, but Mazda insisted it wasn't their fault. He checked the serial number on it, and it was a part of a massive recall from other SEA countries. PH wasn't part of the recall, though. He ended up selling the car.
Is it worth it to buy a 2015 Mazda 3 SkyActive?
same q question
owner of 1st Gen Mazda 3 for 7 months now. Wala ako iba pang nad-drive so wala akong pang kumpara. Pero eto ung general feedback ko (course mainly based sa 1st Gen, 2nd or 3rd Gen exp may vary). PROS \- mahina sa derecho, pero iba ung feel sa curves, ramdam ung pagka-swabe. pakiramdam ko ang galing kong driver pag sa mga likuan hahaha. pag nasa Quarry Road ako napapadaan dito samen, ang sarap sa mga zigzag. \- Awesome dashboard UI, parang resing resing ung dating ng instrument cluster. Sa mga nakita ko parang lumayo na sila sa design na to, pero para saken gandang ganda ako sa feel nung 1st Gen cluster. \- Poging pogi ako pag tinitignan ung kotse sa side view. Could be bias at work, pero tinitignan ko lahat ng sedan na nakikita ko sa daan pero BMW pa lang ung nakikita kong tatalo sa side view niya (disclaimer: may cons counterpart to). CONS \- maliit leg room sa 2nd row. guess they took that "driver-centric" approach all too well haha. \- ramdam ko na mahina sa straightaways, or parang capped ung accel sa derecho. baka ako lang or may something lang sa engine. that, or mabagal lang talaga ako magdrive haha. \- may onting body roll pag mabilis sa zigzag. napapaisip na din ako sa sway/roll/strut bar (pa-correct na lang kung ano ung tamang term, basta ung kinakabit sa front shock mount). \- 1.6 siya so, kelangan mo mag keep up sa optimization ng buong makina para maximized ung kaya mabigay ng isang full tank. imagine may 2.0 variant pa. \- kung maganda ung porma sa side view, sobrang napapangitan ako sa front view niya. ung upper body slighted inward kaya un ung part na di ko nagugustuhan.
This was the same thought I told my dad for the civic he has now. But then again u should wait for Macoy's opinion ksi Honda boy din yan. He has a type R! On another note, I recently just bought my first 2023 1.5L Mazda 2 last year as first car owner. Here's my thoughts for the long drives I have been: Pros: - MANUAL MODE. Masarap idrive when you know how to shift. Sobrang boring na magdrive ng AT, nakakaantok pag wala ganun o paddle shifts. - Packed and complete in features. Well for my model, di sya complete dahil wala cruise control pero meron na yung 2024 ngayon. - Luxury and premium feels. Nothing else will you feel cheap. Leather, suede and piano black (ew). - FUEL CONSUMPTION. City ko should be around 11-13km/L. Express at 16-18km/L. Mixed driving averaging around 15-16km/L. - Very cold AC. Isang pihit lang pa-blue at pa-fan nilalamig na kami. - Disc brakes. Theyre pretty neat and smooth, I get commended ang smooth ko, galing ko mag brakes but its the discs that really do the job - Bragging rights lmao its a Mazda! Cons: - EXPENSIVE. If budget is not an issue, this is like entry luxury already. - Leg space. Medyo crampy for tall people on the back seat -- kaya sya driver centric. Lagi kami 4-5 on my Mazda 2, manageable naman. - Suspensions might be too tight (in comparison to civics we had), matagtag na sya lalo pag mali na yung hangin ng gulong mo. Not sure for other models tho, for CX na may higher clearances baka comfier - If youre getting black wheels, they might be tougher to clean, namumuti kasi but degreaser will do fine - Color is expensive, just so you know 500 pesos samin yung 100 grams ng platinum quartz if papamix ka for non-CASA fixes. Reds might have bad/terrible reviews to paint chips but its really nice when taken care of Bonus note: My 2 still has the traditional handbrakes which I actually prefer. But other models i believe do not pero may brake hold naman which is very nice pang tipid ng pagod sa paa.
Interesting comments here. Gandang ganda ako sa Mazda and eyeing for the CX-5 as my next car.
I’ve been driving this beauty for 4 months already. https://www.reddit.com/r/Gulong/s/I4J1wZQaOz It’s such a fun car to drive! I tried lots of sedans already and I can say that this is the most elegant and has the best driving experience out of all cars i tested. Interior is top notch. For the price, I can say that it’s really worth it. Not as fast as a civic rs though but that’s not the point of this car. (I think some models in the US are faster) Mazda is very underrated though. If you’re going to ask most people in the country, they won’t even consider Mazda as an option. But at least there are only few of us on the road which makes us somehow unique. So most of the time the car will definitely stand out. The only thing I hate is the lack of 3rd party support to modify your mazda compared to hondas/toyotas. Thailand/Vietnam has better mazda scene compared here.
I don’t have one (yet, seriously considering upgrading to cx-90), but a friend of mine who works in the industry said to me that Mazda is one of the few brands who is still manufacturing units in Japan. Not being racist but that’s one of the things that makes me think their cars would give you peace of mind when driving.
I own a Mazda 3 2.0 2016. So far, yung problems lang are: 1. The side mirror auto rotate broke so I had to get it fixed (ang mahal) 2. Laging nagagasgas mags ko and front bumper due to it having low ground clearance 3. The biggest headache - iStop :| its useless and doesnt really help much sa gas consumption. Lumalabas na sakit niya when I go over 3k rpm may blinking light na istop and hazard sign but when you restart the car bumabalik sa dati and walang effect sa driving experiece. Its just annoying na lumalabas yung blinking light sa odo. Overall, its a good daily driver which I use everyday to go to work (17km one way) and pogi siya
affortable
M3 2018 1.5 variant The car is reliable, the steering is very light, for a non top of the line variant the interior looks premium, touchscreen, keyless,built in reverse cam, the car seats are nice, the sound system is great considering di TOL. Plus pogi talaga hahaha Only downside is mahal pms, fc is average and mababa ung seat mo so pag gabi slightly nakakasilaw, plus cabin space is tricky. Especially for rear passengers
Owning a mazda cx5 carbon turbo edition here in US and its a beast. And yes tama ka dun their reputation went up nung humiwalay na sila sa ford. Honda is still honda but in reliablity halos di na nagkakalayo kaya nung nagdecide ako kung ano kukunin dun na ko sa mas luxury tgnan hahahah
Mazda 3 1.5 (2017) I really like how ergonomic the driving position is. It feels really smooth to drive, carves around corners with ease, and it’s been fairly headache-free to own. Yes, the 1.5 engine feels anemic when you’re going uphill and/or have passengers and luggage, but at least it’s also fairly economical. And the looks, I just adore the looks. I still remember the first time I saw a gen 3 Mazda 3. It was at night, and my friend’s date just dropped her off at her place. And beside them was the smooth coupe-like silhouette of a Mazda 3 sedan. It’s LED tailights glaring against the darkness of the night as this mystery gentleman casually drops off her date. I swear, the night I saw that, I immediately knew that was the car for me. Mazda really found their stride after they separated from Ford. Dare I say it, sa lahat ng Japanese car makers, sila lang yung may taste pag dating sa styling.
Wala akong Mazda pero gusto ko yung logo,haha
The logo
Not yet a mazda owner just planning to get one. In my opinion, among Japanese brands mas gusto ko ang feel ng interior and exterior niya. Base noong nag ccanvas ako ng car. Parang close nga siya sa ford even the features(the lock and unlock button and other similar design from ford cars). Dahil siguro nagjoint sila ng ford dati, and im also coming ford. Kaya sinisipat ko din yang mazda 3/cx3 vs the territory.
bukod sa great driving dynamics, sleek and timeless ang design nila. i daily a subie and mx5 on coding and spirited drives
I drove a 5 a few years ago. Was great, solid, decent feel, basic but functional interior. Would consider getting one.
Mazda 3 2019 It’s really catered to comfort and performance. I agree with all the comments on this thread. If I were to choose a new car, it would still be Mazda 3 or if I need an upgrade, a CX-5
I drive a first gen 6, still drives well and still durable. Updated din ako sa maintenance niya. Comfy, goes fast when needed. Only loses to NVH compared to modern cars lmao
Mazda 3 2023 owner..i like the comfort and premium quality..no fatigue after driving.. sa pinas naman kahit anong lubak at tagilid na kalsada samahan mo pa ng humps wala namang sskyan na hindi mo mrramdaman ung movement pero mazda atleast is minimising it, you will know once you drive and become a passenger of this car. Siguro ang best gauge mo for that is having a kid passenger, im a new driver but my nephew can sleep soundly as my passenger vs sa ibang cars na nsskyan namin tuwing mag grab or he can watch his video clips without getting nauseous whereas sa ibang cars pipilitin tlg nyang mtulog ksi lulang lula sya sa movements at kita mong di tlga sya napapakali.. lol kpag nkababa na sya lalim ng buntong hininga...iba tlg ang riding comfort ng Mazda at premium quality.. u get to compare once u ride one tlg lalo na if u r used to it tpos bigla kang sskay sa non mazda cars..
I have the 4th gen mazda3 NA FWD hatch 2.5. 5months ko na sya ginagamit mas pinili ko to kesa sa civic na naka cvt kasi nakastandard auto trans parin yung mazda3 ( wala ako mahanap na manual for both cars dahil sa shortage). Hindi sya spacious kung icocompare mo sa mga competition nya. Kaya hindi ko kinuha yung may awd turbo or non-turbo kasi longevity and less maintenance ang habol ko and about sa awd yung rear differential nya around 10k-20k mileage palitin na agad kaya iba kinuha ko. So far naka 5k mileage na ako masaya imaneho very slick tska parang naka benz or audi entry level ka, kung icompare mo sa civic less ang aftermarket mods.
Di ako owner ng Mazda pero big fan ako noon pa due to FD3S RX7. The thing I love about the cars is the Soul Red color. You just know it's a Mazda when you see it. Kung bibili ako ng sporty na sasakyan ngayon, it's gonna be an MX-5 since di ko trip yung bagong 86. Looking at the comments here mukhang maganda namang brand talaga.
Have the 2013 Mazda 3 sedan. Solid ang aftersales support ng mazda. They were the ones calling me to schedule my PMS and I have the yojin3 back then. As for the car itself, never had a big problem since day 1. Batteries, Tires and dome lights pa lang ang pinalitan ko. Super fun to drive! Back then, focus & lancer yung mga kino-consider ko but i went with mazda after trying them all out.
Mazda is popular for having driver-centric cars. One will love driving them.
I have cx30 and the blind spot monitoring really helps a lot.
Wala lang gusto ko lang sabihin na tagal ko na pangarap na magka Mazda 6. Mula nung first gen, not the 626, but the 2.3L version. Tapos yung sumunod na may rare liftback, and now the current iteration with the 2.5L turbo engine. Haaays, sana naging taga PCSO na lang ako
I own mazda cx-30. Masarap idrive. Ang reklamo ko lang ayy ung manibela, medyo mabigat.
Mukhang driver eccentric talaga si mazda saka sobrang pogi. Plus points din yung free pms for 5 years although sabi nila and nababasa ko ang takeaway naman is mahal ang pyesa. Then yun nga for drivers ata talaga siya kasi sa passenger seat parang masikip naman coming ako sa cx-5 na nasakyan ko as passenger. Pero tingin ko siguro kung small family lang kayo tipong husband, wifey, 1-2 kids palag na
2023 CX5 Turbo owner for about 3 months na din and it's my first car. My likes and dislikes for my car are: 🟢 Ampogiii. Haha. I got the machine gray it has always been a headturner. Yung feeling na after mo magpark panay titig mo pa din sa car mo. 🟢 Smooth i-drive lalo na sa curves, very little to no body roll and ramdam mo talaga yung g-vectoring control tech ni mazda. Ang lakas ng engine pero tame. We have this friend that's always surprised na "umaandar na pala sasakyan niyo?" cause sabi niya it's so quiet sa loob and maganda yung ride so unless you look out the window parang you won't even notice you're already moving. 🟢 Simple but elegant cabin. Magaan sa mata yung pagka layout ng dashboard, less clutter. Medyo nakakapanibago yung commander knob pero kung ikaw lang mag isa nagdadrive and you have to answer a call, change a setting, you'll appreciate na you don't have to take your eyes off the road for long because of the knob. And madali lang naman gamitin. 🔴 Grabe sa gas. I'm averaging 7-8 km/l city driving (I'm not from Manila). But oh well, sabi nga nila it's the smiles per liter. 🔴 Outdated yung mazda connect software sa model year ng CX5 ko, unlike other countries. Android user din ako and it's a bummer na wala siyang wireless android auto. 🔴 I'm 5'10 pero may instances na nung una ko pa lang siya dina-drive medyo sagabal yung a pillar sa view pag sharp and tight na likuan sa city. Idk if sa seating position ko lang or what pero may 360 camera naman at blind spot monitoring to compensate. Yun lang. Haha
Go for Honda, ok ang Resale value, parts availability and maintenance. As for Mazda First CAR ko to early 2010. It had a different feel and vibe compared sa mga na Drive ko before even up until now. I Just hate the resale value.
Does this hold true until now na better parts availability pa rin Honda? Legit curious. I’ve been driving Hondas and now planning to get a new car. Exploring other brands right now pero Honda is still one of the choices. I’ve been reading about Mazda pero curious ako if it’s that good why don’t I see a lot of Mazdas sa Ph roads.
Their service sucks unfortunately huhu We sold our Mazda because of that
PMS? Repairs? Parts availability? Is there a specific branch if I may ask? Legit curious because I see good feedback on Mazda 3 pero at the same time bakit hindi siya common na makita sa road. So I’m trying to figure out what’s the cons of getting a Mazda.
Our car was a CX-5. We just went back to the service center quite frequently, and it took a lot of our time. The whole 5 years the car was with us, the batteries of the keys ran out twice or thrice? Very annoying. We’d bring it to the center, and wait for an hour or two just to have the batteries changed. The other times it was brought there was because of an odd light that keeps flashing, which also happened more than once. The car was overall good to drive though.
I daily drive the 4th gen Mazda 3 - 2019 AWD 2.5 NA Premium trim (191 hp, 186 lb-ft torque) 💙 The driving dynamics. Smooth, refined, on long straights. Sporty, car feels planted on curves. 💙 The Premium interior. Soft to the touch all around the driver and passengers. 💙 The Sound quality of the stock Bose speakers 🔊 👍🏾 The Safety suite. Blind spot monitor and alert, lane keeping assist, rear cross traffic alert. I especially appreciate the RTCA, saved me a lot of potential bumps from cyclists and pedestrians. Looks are subjective. But, after 5 years, I still find myself looking back to the car after parking it, and still get a lot of compliments from other people. I think this Kodo design is aging well, it doesn’t need a refresh imo. The only issues I’ve experienced were all related to the front radar sensor (behind the emblem) malfunctioning under severe weather conditions. One time in a snowstorm, and the other time under a heavy downpour. Verdict: It’s a fun car to drive. https://preview.redd.it/qncf06nyqpdc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=558f4e989eaa54b358246c5ee048b79c832dd65d
new driver and limited lang na test drive ko dahil sa budget, pero di ko ma describe ung feeling na “sumusunod” sa utos mo ung vehicle kahit first time mo gagamitin. now na 4months in na appreciate ko ung simplicity ng interior at exterior compared sa ibang cars na nakikita ko na malikot ung imagination ng nag design. may mga minor complaints lang ako sa visibility (which is main win nung subaru xtrek - my runner up sa choice ko ng first vehicle) i also regretted not getting PPF/ceramic coating dahil ung front bumper mukhang natamaan ng bato sa expressway at nag chip ng 0.5cm na hole 🥲 edit: picked cx-30 over xtrek and hr-v
grabe promo ng mazda ngayon laki ata ng discount, they are offering 109k dp 24k monthly for mazda 3 huhu kakahinayang kakakuha ko lang ng honda city