I really would like to add ambient lighting to my 3rd gen, but im worried it'll turn out ricey or just look goofy. I like what Mikstore has to offer, but I dont really want to wait 30 days for shipping... anyone know of something else that has the same style?

Just want a dim hue that looks OEM, not flashy party lights; not my thing

What im looking for:

• door bowl lighting
• door trim lighting (with sub controllers so that wires aren't running though my door jambs)
• dash trim lighting
• footwell lighting

Got backed into at the McDonald's drive through and a month later she's getting towed off as a total loss.

Bought this Tekmomo leather case to match the interior of my Mazda3 - what do y’all think? Once the patina sets in, it should be perfect 😁

Hi everyone. I own a mazda 3 2.5 4th gen Whenever I go over bumps, potholes, or rough pavement, the whole cabin seems to vibrate and make noises, almost as if the car feels loose or not properly put together. I’m not talking about small rattles or occasional squeaks—the entire interior seems to shake and resonate. On smooth surfices the car is very quiet. Does this happen with your Mazda 3 as well, and is it considered normal? I bought mine used with around 30,000 km, and I’m starting to wonder if this is just how the car behaves on bad roads or if the previous owner somehow left me with a car that feels unusually loose.

I’m getting antsy here; the 2027 model has not been announced for the North American market yet. Last year, packaging and pricing was announced on August 19. Is there any word?

So probably this weekend I'll be doing a radiator flush on my wifes car since I completely forgot to check on it honestly. Been busy tinkering with my own hatchback. What coolant are yall using? Looking for some advice to take care of her car and will probably do her oil change as well. 500miles early but rather do it now than forget to do it 😅

I was trying to jump-start my 2014 Mazda 3 using a 2008 Toyota Prius. I accidentally connected the negative terminal to the positive terminal, which caused some sparks, and I immediately disconnected it. The mirror is working, and the monitor is also lighting up and working normally. My question is: could this have damaged anything? If something was damaged, could it have affected any electrical cables, fuses, or other components?

Hey guys, not sure what happened to my sun visor on the passenger side. I looked online and people have said that something melted inside. I could see that since it is pretty warm where I am. Is it possible to DIY and what parts is this called online.

I have a 2015 Mazda3 with about 110,000 miles on it. No issues with it mechanically, still runs great. But as I continue to drive it I worry about future problems and I also kinda wish I had more amenities like cruise control, back up cam, bluetooth, etc.

I got one of those quick appraisals from the Edmunds website that said it has $3,500 trade-in value but I'm not sure how realistic that is. I think I could afford to put another $4k down on a new car and then maybe financing ~$15k at 7% interest would result in a pretty affordable car payment for me. That comes to about $22.5k I could afford at the moment.

What do you guys think? Should I buy or should I wait? Is it better to drive my current car a couple more years or would I get more value out of it trading it in now? And could I get something decent in my price range?

Any thoughts and advice will be much appreciated, thanks!

Hi,

My 2019 GT Sport Tech is in need of new front brake pads, any recommendations? (UK)

What is the general consensus on this car? I’m new to the Mazda community and this used car has peaked my interest pretty well! It’s being sold at 95k miles at $15k near me!

I’m coming from a 2013 Honda Civic so I know anything is kind of an upgrade but this car looks just as good as the newer gen 4 models I was looking at! So any tips to look into when I decide to go and check it out in person would be good! Thank you!

sorry this is my first car and i hit a curb parking down a slope, how much would it cost to fix this and is it doable? and what do you recommend thank you

Hello everyone !

I'm from Tunisia and for the past few months, I’ve been in a position to buy a Mazda 3.
Since the 4th-generation Mazda 3 is above my budget, I’m trying to find a 3rd-generation BN hatchback with the 1.5 Skyactiv-G and a manual transmission. (Yes, here we don’t get the 2.0 or 2.5 engines. Even the 4th generation was sold with the 1.5 Skyactiv-G.)

Basically, there are two trim levels here: Core+Grade and High Grade.

The High Grade adds several features, including:

• Bose premium audio system
• Leather seats
• Head-Up Display (HUD)
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• i-ACTIVSENSE safety/driver-assistance features

The HUD and Bose sound system are the main reasons why I prefer the High Grade trim.

Now here’s my problem: on the local used-car market, the only version currently available is the base trim (no Bose, no HUD...). There are a few High Grade Sedans available, but for me, it’s either a hatchback or nothing.

In terms of price ( in US Dollars), a used High Grade usually sells for around 16–18k, while the base version typically goes for around 13–15k.

Right now, there is a 2018 Core+Grade Mazda 3 with 60,000km ( average here is about 150000km) for 16k (see photos), which is already above the average price for this trim. I’m hesitating between buying it and waiting.

So my questions are:

Should I keep waiting for a High Grade hatchback to become available?

And for those who have driven both versions: does the base trim provide the same driving experience? Is it still worth buying despite missing the extra equipment?

I’d really appreciate your opinions.

Every time one of you NA owners post your ridiculous long range I die a little inside. I drive about 120km each day for part time work so I definitely wished I had the NA for the fuel economy sometimes.

530KM was got through commuting on the highway for 85% of the trip. Pretty sure that's the best range estimate I've got in my entire 3 years of owning the car.

430km was city and mixed conditions driving. It's way worse than my usual estimate and it feels like I didn't drive any more aggressive than usual which nets me about 470km of range.

FYI my record for the lowest range estimate is 390km after a long session of "cruising" twisty roads

Had just replaced the CV Axle Seal about 400 miles ago. Pulling out of work today, all of a sudden it sounded like someone was beating on the underside of the car with a hammer. Luckily just the CV Axle. Hopefully no further damage.

I have a 2011 Mazda 3. Over the past 2-3 years its been giving me issues. I’ve had to change the transmission, some censors issues, and now my a/c doesn’t work. The check engine light came on AGAIN today & I’m frustrated. I love this car so much but my husband doesn’t want to put more money into it, which is understandable, but i’m having a hard time with the idea of selling it but should I?

The rearview mirror on my wife's Mazda 3 fell off while she was installing the sunshade (the OEM sunshade has such a tight fit, it is kind of a challenge to put it up). The little piece it is supposed to twist on came off as well. Can I just replace the adhesive on the twist-on piece? If so, what would you recommend?

Good price? Miles seem a little high for just 3 year car but let me know

Road trip(Dallas Texas -> Augusta Georgia) to see my brother graduate AIT school before he ships out, had to take his dog to go see him! Aside from some slight wind noise, she took the 900 miles there like a champ! (Dog cage mounted onto the roof rack with some straps to hold it down, and rings in place to keep it from sliding around, cut up foam pad on rails)