Why can Mazda 3 not resolve FC and underpowered?

[Lifestyle1881]

Yes but they are not comparing apple to apple and their expectation are high. Engine specs are diff there. Btw, i love the show and watched all the time.

 

  On 7/24/2010 at 1:14 AM, Kelpie said:

If I could remember, Top gear once said something like if the car is so slow, smooth handling is almost expected of it .

 

Regards,

 

[Khrz]

what's the continental feeling people are talking about? they switched camp from conti to mazda? mazda not my tea cause i will need to visit esso more often..

[Lifestyle1881]

I tested (early in the year) here most of the car listed below that is within the similar price category before deciding the Mazda3 for overall package. The following is based on my opinion only and comments are comparing to the Mazda3. Tested car include:-

- Korean car like Forte (good price, nice looking design but drive not so refined as Mazda3),

- Japanese brand like Civic 1.6 & 2.0 (great car but pricy), Subaru impreza 1.5 (good price) and thai made Toyota Altis (good price and faster than Mazda3 but let down on design & quality to me),

- American brand Cruze (nice fresh look, bigger interior space, but slow in performance) and

- European brand like Jetta, Golf (ideal car for me but costly).

 

Negative points for Mazda3 1.6 for me is the average pickup speed, not so large interior space in the rear and not fantastic fuel consumption (which is expected considering the heavy weight of the car) but there are lots of positive points to consider.

 

I would have chosen Jetta 1.4 if i can stretch the budget and not worry about resale values or maintenance costs which generally are not fantastic for most european cars.

 

Above is not to criticise the various brands but to point out the good and not so good points that might meet the buyer expectation when buying new car. Agree or disagree would like to hear your fair comments

 

I think it's out of the context of the original TS topic, so mods please feel free to remove or move to another thread if appropriate.

 

Cheers

[Kelpie]

  On 7/24/2010 at 2:23 AM, Lifestyle1881 said:

Negative points for Mazda3 1.6 for me is the average pickup speed, not so large interior space in the rear and not fantastic fuel consumption (which is expected considering the heavy weight of the car) but there are lots of positive points to consider.

 

It is perfectly alright to set your mind on MZ3 since it is an informed and thought thru process for you. You decide what is best for you and on one should cast a doubt so long you are a happy car owner .

You reasoning is better those that defend fiercely on their purchases and finding means and ways to justify their purchases. Also ended up belittleing other brands/models.

 

Regards,

[Friendstar]

  On 7/24/2010 at 1:14 AM, Kelpie said:

If I could remember, Top gear once said something like if the car is so slow, smooth handling is almost expected of it .

 

Regards,

 

 

u simply just love quoting from top gear.

 

 

[Kelpie]

  On 7/24/2010 at 2:34 AM, Friendstar said:

u simply just love quoting from top gear.

 

haha..One of my favourite shows. I'm not the expert and they're.

 

Regards,

[Babyt]

if ur FC is bad, just say ur car is heavy and it makes ur ride stable. lol

[Yuan]

Test drove the new Mazda 3 with my in laws some weeks back.

 

Car looks good but pick up as what we expected.

 

Interior quite cramped with 2 six footers behind.

[Tom_kkh]

  On 12/24/2009 at 7:19 PM, Yapahfai said:

i am driving mazda 3 sedan.

 

Power-wise, I have to agree that it's lacking in power but I feel it's acceptable after driving it for some time when I know how to tap its max potential.

 

As for FC wise, I feel it gets better as car ages. did anyone feel the same?

 

When I just got car, it's always 10-12 km/l.

 

In fact, my FC is always ranging from 12(lots of city) to 14(lots of highway)

 

Actually, in my recent pump, I clocked 14.5km/l. Anyone got this FC before?

 

drove my 2005 Maz3 for 4 years plus.

 

average 12-13km/l.

 

Thats y i very surprise when ppl tell me Mazda is a fuel monster. I think Sunny would fit the bill more appropriately.

 

Rumors are scary, 1 person say noone belief but if 1000 ppl say, fake also becomes real.

 

Its all upto the leg la. Can give u altis but u drive like lambo sure fuel high one ma.

 

driving about 50 highway 50 city.

 

The car is underpower yes but who buys maz 3 for its power? The interior during the time i bought the car was one of the best for 1.6 category.

 

The thing i don like about mazda is, very noisy, no additional help from yokohama DB tyres too.

 

problems the car gave me was climate control spoil in different occasional, once the temp cannot abject, once the fan speed cannot abject. not cheap to replace.

 

last problem is the side mirror motor spoil, cannot close. not cheap too.

Edited July 24, 2010 by Tom_kkh

[Maman72]

I about to look for a used mazda 3 actually. But after reading so of the comment here well i can say that a bit skeptical about getting 1 now. But as far as i know the fc is normal compare other car out ther it's the no pick up and underpower thingy is new to my ears as I never hear my frenz complainting abt that b4.

[Itsec]

  On 7/24/2010 at 4:51 AM, Maman72 said:

I about to look for a used mazda 3 actually. But after reading so of the comment here well i can say that a bit skeptical about getting 1 now. But as far as i know the fc is normal compare other car out ther it's the no pick up and underpower thingy is new to my ears as I never hear my frenz complainting abt that b4.

 

test drive every jap models u had shortlisted and decide u go for comfort and feel.. performance such as pickup/responses....

 

my humble ride is no comfort and i like the pickup and the raw engine/intake sound when hits certain RPM... that make it very addictive..

[Redboy]

  On 7/23/2010 at 4:18 PM, JX83 said:

Wah u are the 1st mazda owner i heard can hit 13 - 15... Most of them i ask told me around 9 - 11 only..

 

 

yup, guess the phrase 'it's the driver, not the car' is true!

 

Just goes to show that mz3 may not be a drinker, depending on driver.

 

actually, if driven correctly, 13-15 can be done even in local driving conditions.

 

Just feel that mz3 gives me the driver satisfaction which cannot be found in toyota.

Sometimes, I find myself going on longer distances to enjoy the drive.

 

Now, entirely satisfied with it, esp with its combination of FC & handling!

 

And find that engine is quite smooth after changing to OWS oil! It rocks!

Edited July 24, 2010 by Redboy

[Hansbaobao]

  On 7/22/2010 at 4:55 PM, Redboy said:

why not? Unless you can have another jap/kor ride which can handle as well & give you that continental-like feel?

 

i ever tried to drive a toyota before & the feel is so different.

 

Ps,bro, din read properly. din realise you making reference to jap/kor ride.

[5936]

I drove Mazda 3 during my attachment in US.

It's the smallest car available for rental

However, being the smallest car, engine is 2000cc.

 

Ride and handling is european feel. soundproofing is good. power no complain.

 

Did not really calculate FC because petrol sold in gallon and distance in miles, most of all cheaper lah.

But kind of notice refilling every 5- days.

[Redboy]

  On 7/24/2010 at 7:28 AM, Hansbaobao said:

Ps,bro, din read properly. din realise you making reference to jap/kor ride.

 

yup, it's okay.

 

Undisputedly, mazda cars give best handling among jap/korean brands.

 

[Kelpie]

  On 7/24/2010 at 3:57 PM, Redboy said:

yup, it's okay.

 

Undisputedly, mazda cars give best handling among jap/korean brands.

 

This is generalization. Handling is very subjective, unless try it on the race track . Top Gear or 5th Gear once tested MX-5 against another equivalent conti and one more Jap brand (don't want to mention brands here, wait you guys "fight" again ) and claimed that its handling is overhyped and not exactly fast.

 

Regards,

[JasonPiperSg]

I had rented cars on long term deal before i finally decide to own 1. Mazda3 are among the cars that i had rented and driven. Seriously,i do love the exterior and interior of the car design..

 

However,when comes to performance. Sorry to say this....the car sucks .

 

For MIJ cars. I rate HONDA top of the list.

[Quantum]

  On 7/25/2010 at 2:18 AM, JasonPiperSg said:

I had rented cars on long term deal before i finally decide to own 1. Mazda3 are among the cars that i had rented and driven. Seriously,i do love the exterior and interior of the car design..

 

However,when comes to performance. Sorry to say this....the car sucks .

 

For MIJ cars. I rate HONDA top of the list.

depends on what is your concern lah, performance wise, thumb up honda, but handling and reliability wise, mazda and nissan will win up, FC wise rate toyota is the top of the list