2014 Mazda 3 Sedan 6MT: Regular Car Reviews

The Mazda 3 is a car for people who think they're too cool for a Toyota Corolla.
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[@sage11x]

I think Mr. Regular needs some context here. In 2014 when Mazda was selling this, the Toyota Corolla was still rocking a 4 SPEED AUTO and the Civic of the time had panel gaps so wide it sparked a national outcry when a young boy died after falling in to one and being stuck for 8 days while rescuers attempted and ultimately failed to save him. Meanwhile, Ford was in the middle of laying the groundwork for their power shift lawsuit and VW was busy lying to federal regulators. Chevy? Who gives a fuck what Chevy was doing. Yep, In 2014 this was objectively the best commuter on sale.

[@halloweengrl420]

In 2014 chevy was making cruzes that came with faulty turbos that would crack right around 80-100 thousand km. After mine cracked on the 400 driving home from toronto and the transmission stopped switching gears I bought a 6 speed mazda 3. So chevy was just making cars deigned to break once the warranty was almost up

[@Finestizpro]

Not to mention he needs to floor it to the floor so he can activate the switch that disables fuel economy or push the sport button i drive the 2.5l and its a beast even though its not crazy fast but its definitely quick

[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

Panel gaps in a civic...my sisters must be the one that they sweated the details on the assembly line, because hers is perfect

[@kevlosent6375]

The 2.5 has a lot more power

[@sage11x]

Chris Brown a broken clock is right twice a day!

[@maninredhelm]

Mazda doesn't make CVTs. They're not barbarians.

[@celsovera91]

Mazda knows cvt’s are crap

[@trashrabbit69]

But they make tie rods with cotter pins, so I think that evens it out.

[@Gui-San]

The Virgin Nissan vs The Chad Mazda

[@Ogknav]

EE made a video not too long ago about this iirc

[@VroomBroomZoom]

Ha ha ha ha!

[@kroneyt1493]

Is this the first really weird RCR review in a while? I'm getting old RCR video vibes from this

[@LouisSubearth]

It's certainly edgier than the Supra video (hot dicks merry Christmas) but we're not quite up at Avenger levels yet

[@Sfekke]

It's been a while and that puts my facial-expression dial, right into smile

[@EminentLine]

I think people say this after every video...

[@bryanewyatt]

I really wish I understood any of the weird interludes. I just have no clue.

[@merlinthebikewizard4392]

@@bryanewyatt Go back to the beginning of RCR and learn my friend.

[@venzoah]

Correction: The automatic Mazda 3 isn't a CVT. It's a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

[@jba2048]

Yup, Mazda refuses to use CVT. They say they “don’t believe” in it. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not.

[@zalcan3620]

@@jba2048 its fantastic CVT is very hit in miss with reliability, extremely dull to drive as well

[@MrJObajobas]

@@jba2048 let's just hope Mazda won't end up like Nokia, which didn't believe in smartphones...

[@BruceLeedar]

Mazda is basically the only Japanese manufacturer to stick with traditional automatics for volume production cars.

[@MajorSpam]

They do use CVTs in their diesel powered cars.

[@Scott-fj9uf]

The prenuptial agreement was brilliant. 💖

[@philarob80]

Scott Laughing out loud this early in the morning is bad enough but try to explain why is priceless

[@RuM1988]

Spot on description as well. This is what killed the car for me. So much potential but you were its bitch.

[@SpaceMissile]

that conversation hurt because i know that, out there in the world, i'm sure many people live in similar situations. of course i'm single af, so screw them lollll

[@andrethomas7096]

@@SpaceMissile booyah!!!!!!!!

[@VroomBroomZoom]

Yep, def my fav bit.

[@LemmyKBrinkwood]

*interrupts review with 3D printed ford falcon stop-motioning across the carpet to distorted russian gibberish* i missed the anarchy.

[@anatolyFct]

Wasn't even gibberish, it was some talk about the US hitting a recession (albeit a bit later than predicted) etc.

[@Emppu_T.]

Anything for the 10 minute threshold

[@user-bo3fn1fh2j]

I heard Russian and thought, Lada

[@kitten-inside]

It's not anarchy, it's the only correct way.

[@nslouka90]

*discofinger*

[@valettashepard909]

“I can’t wait till I’m a grownup so I can get a dog and yell at it all day.” This actually describes a friend of mine from school pretty well.

[@SpaceMissile]

dogs require way too much yelling.

[@gnarrang6008]

Broken men gravitate to machines, broken women gravitate to animals. It's the natural order of things.

[@CalSticks]

Best line

[@justsomegarage]

Rcr feels weird again Idk about yall but im loving it

[@Tony-112]

speedy seed boi yes I missed this RCR

[@MichaelRoma91]

I missed it

[@SpazticThoughts]

It's why I subscribed.

[@MrGorillaspam]

I test drove a corolla and ended up buying a mazda 3.....

[@christopherconard2831]

I went the other way. I preferred the Mazda, but the person selling the Corolla dropped the price enough that my inner cheap bastard had to take it.

[@mikecronis]

Sad for you.

[@zalcan3620]

@@mikecronis why? He statistically bought the better car?

[@warlordgaming7687]

@@zalcan3620 I pray I never get so depressingly boring where the only thing I care about in a car is a marginal increase in reliability. Enjoy your drum brakes on a car made in 2019.

[@zalcan3620]

@@warlordgaming7687 yeah you got that backwards there dude might want to read it all again lol

[@AimlessMoto]

"You can rev the motor, but that only makes it spin faster..." A truer statement has never been uttered.

[@jesuschristislord7754]

🤣👌

[@vulekv93]

It's like old small Fiat...

[@fluffybananas1426]

01 protogé only goes anywhere between 4 and 5 1/2 thousand rpm...

[@BurlyNerdGetsTheWorm]

Freaking love this car. Fun little commuter than makes you *feel* fast even when you're not, fun to toss around corners, feels super luxurious for the price point, and still comfortably gets 40+mpg on road trips. Not to mention I'm hitting 170k on my 2014 without a single hiccup. Headlights/Brakes/Oil+Filters/Air Filters. That's. It. 170k miles and not a single check engine light yet.

[@jonathanseibert761]

Sir, what exactly makes it fun to “toss through corners”? I can’t feel a single thing through the steering wheel, the suspension simply does it’s thing and goes wherever it points.

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

Seeing as this is 3 years old. How many miles you at now. I’m considering a manual Hatchback.

[@BurlyNerdGetsTheWorm]

@@jacobrzeszewski6527 I'm now at 216k or so. I did finally change the transmission oil and spark plugs as preventative maintenance, but honestly the plugs still looks brand new. Absolutely wild. Still love it. Great vehicle to learn heel-toe shifting on and just enjoy rowing gears.

[@jonathanseibert761]

@@jacobrzeszewski6527 if you’re considering the 2014-20whatever generation, just don’t. Please don’t. It doesn’t matter how you drive it, it’s not a “fun little commuter”, it’s just a piece of shit. Dead steering, gutless, geared horribly, clutch feels terrible, shifting feels uncharacteristic. Just stop listening to the circle jerkers talking about “fun to drive”. I daily one of these turds and can tell you… but bear in mind I drive the poverty spec. Still the same car though. Now, reliability… flawless. Literally flawless. 100k miles. Now the new generation I can’t speak on in terms of driving feeling. But based on interior looks and driving position/melding of interior design, I’d consider it.

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

@@jonathanseibert761 I just want a reliable and predictable car that gets good fuel economy and isn’t stupidly complicated, and is capable of being reifed on every once in a while on a country road. Also, I’m a die on the hill of stick shifts man. I don’t want to deal with the increased complexity of a turbo or automatic. I wanted an Impreza Sport but my order got delayed dangerously close to the end of production for the manual. So the Mazda 3 Hatch is just a fallback option.

[@HerewardTheW]

At last! Someone who knows the difference between an image macro and a meme! Top marks, Mr Regular.

[@KingHalbatorix]

it's been known for years that he isn't a normie.

[@802Garage]

It's almost like the channel name is ironic. ;)

[@theguy3193]

An image macro is a kind of meme though.

[@hmslc8289]

@@theguy3193 exactly. all image macros are memes, but not all memes are image macros

[@stevethepocket]

@@hmslc8289 NO NO NO NO. Not all of either are either. A meme is something that catches on and becomes a recurring thing to reference among a certain group of people or just the internet/humanity in general, often as shorthand for certain situations. Like how the picture of the anime guy looking at a butterfly inspired edits making fun of people not knowing the difference between two things.

[@kloroformd]

I like my auto 2015 Mazda 3 with the 2L. Especially after finding the switch that clicks when you have the accelerator down what feels like all the way, then you push harder until it clicks. It's the "screw economy it's 2nd gear time" button.

[@rccsrgaming6987]

kloroformd the manual 2015 doesn’t come with a switch. If you’re in 6th going 40mph. You can bounce on the throttle just like the video

[@mrb5217]

Fun fact: that switch is nothing more than a dummy tactile switch for you to feel with your foot and act as a "soft stop" until you mash it. When you push the switch down, it kicks down the transmission based on accelerator position, not the actual clicking switch. There are no wires attached to it.

[@BeesonsCars]

mrb5217 are you sure? Because on my car (albeit a Mercedes) the kickdown switch does have a sensor and shows up on my scanner. When you floor it to the button it tells the car to downshift to the lowest gear. But 100% throttle is still accessible without the kickdown switch.

[@mrb5217]

@@BeesonsCars I had to look hard to remember where I read this, but from the service manual mazda states: The kickdown switch is only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off, and vehicle control is not affected. Additionally they reference several times that the kickdown range is sensed by the accelerator pedal position sensor.

[@blackbirdgaming8147]

I love that feature too. I have a 2018 Mazda 3 GT with the 2.5L. Great feature for when I don’t feel like touching the paddles much.

[@RepublicRevolt]

The mazda 3 has a normal automatic not a CVT!

[@RegularCars]

Republic Revolt gotja

[@stevenmaterio2972]

Mr. Regular. The official car reviewer of "I was a teacher and I dont do my homework. But I still failed your son for not doing it." A car enthusiast at heart, but only at heart.

[@nicebergslim]

the prenup waving part had me dying

[@avinmaharaj8483]

The incredible thing with this era of the Mazda 3 is while the manual had its flaws as shown here, the 6 speed automatic is literally one of the best transmissions ever put in a commuter car which made it a joy to drive. Shockingly if I had to review how good this car is I might’ve actually got the automatic one because it’s gearing makes it much more fun to drive.

[@vadim6385]

Shhh, don't tell it to the mAnUaL fanboys. Seriously, it's like VW, where the manual transmission doesn't do the car any favors. But unlike VW with the DSG, the Mazda transmissions are actually reliable. So there's even no reliability advantage for the manual transmission. And actually, I heard that in some Japanese cars, the manual is actually LESS reliable than the automatic. Maybe it's due to the fact that in their home market, automatic is king, and manual is an afterthought for many cars.

[@FusRoYay]

RCR is like a piece of art but at the same time not really.

[@Miata_On_The_Homestead]

Art of the Fart.

[@adamthompson4072]

I think you just described modern art

[@benshawley2703]

I think once you get above the sport trim the Mazda3 is actually really nice for a compact, I think this video does it somewhat of an injustice

[@traditionalFGC]

I was going to say this. I have a Sport GT and its not the fastest thing on the road but you can get up to speed very quickly.

[@piratex4498]

it does, he gets most everything WRONG in the vid and dogs this car like no other, when it busts others in it's class all day, for shame RCR!

[@piratex4498]

yes it does

[@compmanio36]

He gets most things wrong in his videos. Watch for the act and shtick, not the accuracy of the information he's presenting.

[@this_time_imperfect]

The GT trim with the 2.5L is awesome, when you put it in "Sport Mode" that is.

[@Meatwad650]

Real Talk, if you're shopping at the higher end of things, the top-of-the-line Mazda 3 from this era had WAY more safety and tech features than any of the other cars cross-shopped. It's fun to drive. It's pretty. It's my default recommendation these days.

[@blackbirdgaming8147]

Can confirm. I have a loaded 2018 Mazda 3 GT and I’m so fucking spoiled with all the features. The heads-up display is way cool.

[@michaeln3527]

Yeah I shopped the 2.5L touring version of this car against the Audi A3 and Mercedes A class back in 2014, not only was it clearly as nice and with more features, it was also cheaper. The other Japanese manufacturers weren’t even in the ballpark.

[@OnboardG1]

Still the case with the new Mazda 3. More features and cheaper than the A3, A-Class and 1-series.

[@johnalogue9832]

"Mazda 3..." YES? "Sedan" Oh. That's cool too...

[@waitingforepisode1927]

HA! That's the 3d printed Vagabond Falcon I made for Mr. Regular! I can't remember what car of mine he was reviewing when I gave it to him (maybe the Coronet?), but still, very cool!

[@CMFL77]

HAHA all the stop motion!! That was very well done honestly! You are really mastering combining humor (of many different styles) - being informative - creative film making - review opinions ...and none of it feels tired or contrived. Every new episode is a new way to laugh. This far along for the channel it's just impressive! (*edit spelling of 1 word)

[@RegularCars]

Chris Laib thanks!

[@scubajoe3321]

@@RegularCars this video made me laugh so hard the neighbors called the cops

[@DerekJamesMandy]

This car comes with two different engines which wasn't touched on. Also the Toyota iA you mention is basically a Mazda2.

That's right. It's the Mazda 2 in Japan. They partnered with Toyota to sell it here as the Yaris because they were scared the new 2 wouldn't sell. Like it's predecessor.

[@johnalogue9832]

@ am I the only person who thinks the Mazda2 is automatically more cool than a *Yaris* in branding alone?

@@johnalogue9832 I agree with you.

[@umakegoodcookies]

You didn't finish the sentence. ...basically a Mazda 2 that Toyota beat with an ugly stick.

@@umakegoodcookies the original front grille looks so much nicer than what Toyota did. It's true

[@sametzweiler2630]

I started peeing at the beginning of this and I’m still going, coward

[@jacobedson6846]

Some say he is still going to this day

[@Buzz-vz2js]

King shit right there

[@Jstn150cc]

Ahhhhh the nostalgia of the mazda miata review. Arrrggghhhh.....

[@bigrob029]

A N G R Y H E A D L I G H T S (trackdaybro)

[@hpvulcan]

*talks about ford with mazda* *gets a midroll ad on Ford*

[@Creen64]

I feel like we're slowly inching our way towards another Dodge Avenger-esque video... I'm starting to get impatient. But I'll wait.

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

I just got a 2013 Mazda CX-5. Imagine the same engine hauling around an extra 500lbs. It's an automatic, but it's not a CVT. Mazda uses a 6 speed automatic with fake manual shifting so you can access the torque that only exists in the first few gears without the computer fighting you for better gas mileage. I think the only reason it has that torque at all is because of the high compression ratio (which is what Skyactiv is all about). The good thing about the CX-5 is that it's probably the only SUV I've ever encountered that drives like a car. Mazda decided to forego all of the soft suspension and mushy steering responsiveness of a typical SUV so you can take a turn at more than ten miles per hour without feeling like you're going to roll over and die. It's basically a thicc hatchback that got a lift kit but didn't get the engine to compensate for its extra girth.

[@MJorgy5]

Skyactive is also about a seriously refined valve train that allows the engine to switch between Otto and Atkinson cycles to varying degrees. Otto cycle for acceleration and Atkinson cycle for excellent efficiency and engine longevity.

[@navywolf1753]

I'll never forget the time when me and my cousin jumped his Mazda 3 over a sharp crest doing 90. Fun little car, jumps pretty well.

[@alecjahn]

a full-minute pee? All the time. But usually only when I'm in between maps on Counter-Strike and only have about a 15-second window before warm-up starts...

[@deusexaethera]

Lay off the Mountain Dew while gaming and that won't happen so much.

[@JJ-yu]

7:25 is one of the most gold moments in late modern youtube history

[@SimonTrent8000]

The ecu isnt opening the throttle in top gear because the ecu is saving the engine. Modern small engines today knock really bad when luged at low rpm.

[@sofloflow]

The timing for "YOU CAN NEVER WIPE ENOUGH" was ideal, came on right as I started my unnecessary last wipe where the paper comes out clean 🤣🤣

[@fordlandau]

Daniel Brito Leyva don’t overdo the wipe. Butt rash. 🤭

[@XiaOmegaX]

But did you REALLY DIG IT IN THERE and MAKE SURE it was clean AN INCH DEEP

[@usefulpineapple4538]

Mazda 3: The Official car of your weird unpredictable friend who somehow has a girlfriend and a stable relationship.

[@es0516]

I have a 2015 manual hatch, this video is so accurate. Bought it over a Civic, makes a good daily. Will keep it til the wheels falls off.

[@youtert]

You know they made a 2.5L engine too, right? And they all come with the 2.5 now.

[@FudgeCakeShanker]

I had a 2006 Mazda 3 GT in 2015/16 and it had 160hp, Its hard to rap your head around that this motor only pushes 155 for its year competitors etc

[@FudgeCakeShanker]

@@markkoetsier6475 ya but 165 .. nothing really.. I just bought a infiniti g35x so every other car will be infidel to my 280hp for a bit :D

[@s.r.6533]

@@FudgeCakeShanker you bought your car with a totally different goal. Getting a Mazda 3 is getting a fun-ish driving car with good fuel economy, reliability and practicallity. Not a 280hp Infinity. I'm sorry If I sound like an ass :p but you cannot compare your car to a Mazda 3

[@FudgeCakeShanker]

@@s.r.6533 I'm not comparing really, I do agree though. I am really missing good fuel economy lately. I was however comparing my old 2006 Mazda 3 GT, it made 160hp in a little 2.3l and its disappointing to see mazdas base motor in 2014 cant push that

[@s.r.6533]

@@FudgeCakeShanker well you have to ask an engineer about why it doesn't push as much. I guess it's something about efficiency.... but yeah I dont care much about hp as long as the ride is nice

[@linglingjr]

The ECU wagging its finger at the driver bit was my favorite rcr moment in recent memory.

[@lqtmn]

Had the 2.5 2016. A friend has this exact model. I absolutely loved it. Great interior, and perfect slow car fastness.

[@caroot3489]

I really find these older style videos entertaining, keep up the good work

[@mattleonard8412]

Sugar Ray & Hadestown music parodies && a manual Mazda?? This episode was made for me.

[@naur87]

I bought the same car... but hatchback... in december 2013. Runs great!

[@pvtcmyers87]

naur I love my little Mazda 3 hatch. Just wish I had the larger engine :(

[@BokBarber]

Mazda 3 was my gateway into hatchbacks. I can't go back from the practicality.

[@eurosonly]

Glad to see you returning to the old weird format. Now this is the content that we've signed up for.

[@johninama585]

You're probably the only automotive journalist who doesn't like Mazdas. Everyone else waxes poetic about the transmission, handling, styling, etc. of the 3 but you pan it for the ECU. I've never driven a 3 but I've driven an iA, and I don't think you're very fair to that car either. I tested one and it is still one of my favorites. But hey, it's good to hear a dissenting opinion.

[@alienturtle1946]

John Inama “Automotive journalist” 😂 Mr. Regular is a breed of his own

[@alienturtle1946]

Guys, Mr. Regular is Mr. Regular. You like him or you don’t, no sense in criticizing his flavor because it’s not a “regular” review

[@stuntmonkey00]

He's not the only one. The sales figures tell the tale; only autojournos rave about the Mazda3, for all of that, it hasn't moved the sales needle. If you need to spend real money on a car, this starts dropping off the top of the list.

[@ConsciousRobot]

He's always shitting on cars I like. I was highly triggered by his 300zx review and I'll never forgive him. Yet, I never miss one of his videos, so he's doing something right.

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

@@stuntmonkey00 it's the car you tell your friends to buy, but would never own yourself. -someone who isnt me

[@ArmadaAsesino]

It's not a matter of thinking you're too cool for a Corolla. It's the fact the Corolla isn't great and you can get other reliable cars that are better to drive, more efficient, or bigger. So why go with the Corolla other than being a Toyota fanboy?

[@WTFIWFYDB]

What is also important - Toyota would have high resale value if you want to buy used due to their reputation. While reliable cars that don't have that sort of reputation will cost a lot cheaper on the used market.

[@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord]

Well either vast majority of reviewers world wide ( even German) are wrong or RCR team generally does not like Mazda brand, i suspect dislike based on a guilt by associaton, because both 3 and 2 are considered second to none in respectibe classes when it comes to handling and manuals. Actual review overall felt like a forced side show to RCR weird show

I don't think they like Mazda. I remember a review he did of a Mazda 6 and it was something similar. I think he associates the brand with a dude he knew and that he really hated or something.

[@stuntmonkey00]

Actually this is a refreshing piss take on the Mazda3. Car reviewers raved about this generation but it sold lukewarmly across the board with the actual car buying public.

[@noredcr]

to be fair they always tout there cars as being sporty but there all turtle slow, yes they handle a little sportier than other econo box's but they aren't even remotely quick on there feet. maybe thats it?

@@noredcr I've driven quite a few cars of different types and I've always found mine to be very peppy and fast in comparison. It's a 2.5L with 6 speed manual transmission. At 167 HP and 167 lbs/ft of torque it can pull it's weight around very quickly for its kind. Compared to other similar cars I drove like the civic and Lancer or Impreza, the 3 stands way out. It's so much more fun to drive.

[@sillyducky1049]

@ I have the 2.0 and the 6 speed and I do think there is a lot more difference between the 2.0 and the 2.5 in performance than just the few extra hp. The 2.0 is like he said, very tame and well, commuter car like. I love the car and definitely recommend it but it really doesn't deserve the super sporty idea people seem to associate with it. It drives about the same as my old Jetta and my 190, handles good but just very mild and tame. The 2.5 though in some ways feels completely different imo

[@aboone481]

One of these comes through my work alot. Actually really find it to be a comfortable interior.

[@adamwarpinski8838]

Fun fact, that RCR seems to have missed: mazda does not produce a cvt or even offer one in the lineup. It’s a standard torque converter auto... additionally the Scion iA, to which the 3 is compared is a Mazda 2. Do some research buddy.

[@JMunn55]

Love RCR but these little things bother me too

[@patw9175]

@@JMunn55 its strange because generally he fucking nails it with weird ass information about cars

[@BokBarber]

To be fair, you're driving it with the base engine. The 187hp engine that came with the standard transmission in the next couple years makes noticeably more power. The 2020 comes with a 250hp turbo... but unfortunately, you can't get that with the manual.

[@michelinman8592]

Now THIS is what I signed up for, THIS is a Regular Car Review! Always a manual transmission car to review huh, automatics not good enough for ya?

[@BigWheel.]

You want a cheap car that runs forever and isn't somthing generic Any pontiac 4 door. There have fun selling weed.

[@ACJ523]

Yep

[@XiaOmegaX]

except the 3.8 grand prix. it likes to melt manifolds and hydrolock.

[@BigWheel.]

@@XiaOmegaX what year was that happening ?

[@leonardleguijt7926]

@@XiaOmegaX yeah what year was that, ive only ever heard good about the 3.8 Grand prix's

[@dissidentaggressor7325]

G8 lol

[@Hobogoku]

Exactly why I got the 2.5L and in stick! That light bump against the headrest is worth it

[@meisenhut31]

While I can't say that I like the stop motion animation, I must commend your tenacity at making it.

[@Cypress_green]

I love that mazda makes NA engines.And manuals.

[@TheKacper2001]

NA engines that doesn't move the car. I'd love to have 1.5 turbo instead of thin 2.0 NA.

[@Cypress_green]

@@TheKacper2001 I wouldn't, Ive had enough of turbos that dont rev over 6000rpm, gimme something I can rev out to 7-7.5k.

[@zalcan3620]

@@TheKacper2001 150hp in a 2900ish lb car is plenty for most

[@Clydio]

@@TheKacper2001 I love how people compare the Mazda 3 to the Focus ST or something. Compare the power numbers to the civic and corolla and then you'll understand why Mazda uses the 2.0 and 2.5 skyactives.

[@TheJacobshapiro]

Kacper B it’s fine. Mr. R is used to faster cars these days. This was faster than the Civic and Corolla from the same year, even in 2L form. I have this exact trim (2.0L i-touring) and it gets out of its way fine. Of course you aren’t going to accelerate quickly in 6th, but if you need power on the highway downshift to 3rd and it’ll pass with no issues.

[@mattboston4129]

Holy hell I've never been this early for a RCR video! I forgive my roommates cat for waking me up so early haha

[@Tony-112]

69 likes.....nice👌

[@VroomBroomZoom]

I see a RCR review for a common car, I click. I'm a simple man.

[@ATi1300Ramiro]

86 likes after I liked it *eurobeat slowly becoming audible*

[@maxeisenstadt1459]

You absolutely nailed the throttle response. You really have to work with and anticipate what it wants to do. The confuser what being a box of 1's and 0's doesn't know if that stab on the gas is a drag race or trying to make an unprotected left. The 6 spd auto certainly is thrifty but 6th is definitely for cruising at 80 all day.

[@aaronbays4]

About a year ago I shopped the Mazda 3 and 6, thinking I was going to get a "regular" car, wanted one with a manual(ended up in a 7 year old pickup that cost as much as a brand new 3 lol). IMO the 6 is the Mazda to get, drives EXACTLY like a 3, for better or worse. IE tossable chassis/good handling, kind of noisy, slick shifter, meh power, but you get a much bigger back seat, bigger trunk, a better looking dash/gauge package, and IMO its a better looking car. So if you're looking at a 3, go buy a 6, its basically a bigger, better version of the 3 for not much more $$$$

[@97I30T]

I completely agree. The 6 is a much nicer car than the 3, at least the 2014-2018 3s, not sure about the all new body style, and in many cases the 6 only costs $1-2 grand more than a comparably equipped 3 and there's only a marginal penalty in fuel efficiency. Unless you just have to have a hatchback the 6 is a way nicer car than the 3.

[@LowEndPCGamer100]

Please do one for the 2013 6mt sedan, I have it and love it to death, but I see so many others of the same generation beat to hell that it almost makes me sad to be literally the nicest one on the road I've seen

[@chillum4654]

iS thAt a JdM??!?

[@malevolenceXXXensues]

no this is Patrick.

[@GTChucker86]

chillum iS tHAt aN AlFa RoMEo?

[@JoelEmberson]

I love that the review doesn't even start for 2 full minutes. This channel is gold.

[@alrun1836]

I have a 2014 MAZDA3 hatchback with the 2.5L engine I have put over 100k miles on it. man I love it.

[@st3phenJC]

Brings back memories... I had a 2013 Mazda 3 sedan automatic. A practical car with no torque is \the best description for it. Great commuter car with a little more edge in the aesthetic department than your typical Corolla or Civic. The automatic came with a "manual" mode in the +/- configuration via shift lever. It had no tachometer. That's one thing that really annoyed me. It reminds me of a simpler time... driving my girlfriend at the time around, blissfully young, pre-twenties. I wish I was nicer to the car. I was sharing it with my sister at the time and didn't realize some of my most memorable moments would happen with that very car.

[@cliftongardner4367]

I had a '12 Mazda 3. Drove it 80k before selling it for a larger family car. It taught me three things: 1. A slow commuter could be genuinely fun to drive, 2. An automatic transmission with manual shift could genuinely fun to operate, and 3. A Mazda could be more reliable and get better gas mileage than a Honda Accord. Should have gotten a 6.

[@BlastingKap]

The outro songs just keep getting better and better. Thanks Roman

[@GlycerinZ]

We had a Mazda GLC with a manual trans. I loved it! In the early 90's, my dad bought an '88 MX-6 LX 5MT and I absolutely loved it, it was my first car when I got my license in 2001.

[@theevermind]

I own a 2014 Mazda3. But I got the hatch with the big engine. Fantastic car.

[@briany3002]

My 2014 mazda 3 has been a dream, the mica blue color looks nice and even with the automatic its pretty damn zippy. I've never complained, all the maintenance I've done so far has been preventative with 107k on the clock

[@Sentraman4]

This is one of the best reviews in a while, good show lads

[@LSDdreams808]

Best car channel out period every episode is amazing an well made an the history of the cars is really good to.

[@aditexas92]

Should've used my 2018 Grand Touring 6 speed manual with the 2.5L for more power and acceleration. It's quite peppy compared to the 2.0L.

[@JboDaJuiceman]

I can vouch for the throttle response 🤦🏼‍♂️ on the plus side, sport mode maps it differently so it feels zippier

[@TinglingTaco]

I drove one for the first time a couple of weeks ago, so cool to see a review of RCR after getting my own feel for the car.

[@gameworkerty]

amazingly your voice at the beginning sounds exactly like the mazda ad that played before the video

[@iWerli]

Please do a review on a stock acura integra, ive owned 3 just because i love them so much and i wanna see you take the piss outta em 😂😂

[@vnctmrn]

Mazda 3, Nissan Sentra, VW Jetta The official cars or your college summit girl

[@fluffybananas1426]

... why? Why is this true?

[@fouzaanamjad8498]

You just listed half the cheap compact sedan segmanet that I don't know a college student with little money be into to

[@TheJacobshapiro]

Nah dude that’s the impreza

[@andreblackaller3560]

3/4 of my college gfs had Jettas, the other one had a Range Rover and she was fucking crazy.

[@deusexaethera]

I...honestly don't remember what my college summit girl drove. I never scored with her anyway. Just before meeting me she finally decided she should stop cheating on her boyfriends over and over. She was nice company for my last semester, though.

[@coldstas]

The ECU with paper raffling and the russian in the end was epic, thank you

[@spacekii]

I like the reference to the corolla video. Very cool and also the creativeness of stop motion in these is great

[@duncandonuts5268]

Try the 2.5 liter version. 2.5 liter make little more zoom zoom which make you more happy.

[@mengx94]

What coincidence. I learned how to drive stick by test driving older Mazda 3s from dealers!

[@charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243]

You’re the man,🤣👍. I gotta say once again even when I don’t want to listening to you go on about cars makes me smile. I love cars and although totally different you and Jay Leno are the best at what you do. Thanks man!!

[@Xplasma1]

It's like Mr. Regular went back to his 2014 self to review this model. Nice.

[@A-Negative]

the bidet reference...I know now you are truly evolved. High five.

[@TheMsdos25]

It's A GAMECHANGER!

[@fordlandau]

Just need a vid of the Regular butt bidet ready. 🤗

[@A-Negative]

Now that I have a bidet I can jump higher, my serotonin levels are raised, I save money on toilet paper and I even want children now. That’s how much a bidet changed my life. You can never go back. Best 23 dollars I ever spend on amazon.

[@JezzaWezza]

Interesting talk about the lack of wanting to accelerate as i've driven a 2016 model with the 2L engine with manual and maybe those got a difference tune in australia but it was quite happy to accelerate and i felt and really good pickup for a 2L vehicle. Also surprised with the lack of talk about how nice the gear shift is on the car as i've driven corollas and other cars that it sells against and they didn't feel as nice in manual.

[@LowMileageOneOwner]

I have a '17 2.0 6 speed 3 sedan, and while it's no race car, it pulls quite nicely, especially considering its economy car status. Wondering if the '14 featured in this review is down on power.

[@sofielee4122]

he just decided he hated the car cause it isn't a corolla and wrote a review to reflect that, tbh. he mentioned exactly none of the good things about the car and only talked about how it doesn't move in sixth. which, i might add, is every car. even a fucking GT500 doesn't move in sixth

[@tobyvision]

@@sofielee4122 It's entirely the throttle response. Regular LOVES throttle response, he talks about it all the time. When he was abusively stabbing the accelerator while talking over the owner seated right next to him, it was over for this car in his books.

[@santileonsteinberg1441]

This feels like a return to form, a regular car and a weird af review :’) Love this

[@alexnedved6830]

Didn't expect the Hadestown riff for the outro song. Welll done.

[@toneykk]

I think the Mazda 3 hatchback it's a really pretty thing. And the car have independent rear suspension so it grips nicely the interior feels upscale

[@jasonashley9853]

And they somehow managed to make the suspension even sportier than a Ford Focus. These things handle so sharp!

[@rick9021090210]

well, in my opinion at least looks better than a corolla, a sentra or a civic in my opinion... cheers!

[@chbrules]

I love stop-motion filming. When I was a kid, my brother and I used my dad's camcorder to record some playdough stop-motion, and it turned out surprisingly well.

[@theEagleBeagle]

I have one of the last 2018s shipped ( bought it in jan 2019) with the 2.5 L engine. I really enjoy it. The automatic in it, is fine. Not bad, not life changing. First car I've used a sport mode button in that actually changes the driving feel noticeably. 28 MPG city and a decent amount of fun is hard to complain about. especially for $14,000 after trade and discounts.

[@lyianx]

I have a Speed3, so cant speak much about the non-turbo 3's. But i thought they were decent little cars. You should find a Speed3 soon, im curious what you'd say about it.

[@rubberwoody]

They did a speed 3

[@TakuroSpirit77]

Bro, did you even push through the detent Mazda puts in the gas pedal to encourage economical driving? Full throttle isn't even full throttle unless you REALLY stomp past that barrier.

[@vincentray1883]

I really don't think the manuals have that. I have one of these and I've never had to stomp on it it get full throttle.

[@discoursestu3528]

We had an already well-used '80 GLC when I was a little kid. I dunno if any are still running but I've always kinda hoped to see an RCR on one. Already over a decade old when we had it, we packed a family of 5 into that thing and drove it all up and down and across the massive, mountainous, often snowy landmass that is British Columbia, Canada.

[@RustyBoi-ni1mj]

Mr. Regular's house is exactly like every house I played in in the 90's. Talk about a blast from the past.

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

Now go drive a 3 with the 2.3/2.5 engines. Big improvement. Of course it comes at the expense of a few mpg. I loved my '04 3 hatch with the 5MT. Not fast but "adequate" at least and handled like a champ.

[@miriveq]

2.5 in the 3rd gen is perfect for a commuter. Yeah you lose some MPG's but you have enough midrange torque to keep you interested in what's going on.

[@deloreanman14]

THANK YOU for finally putting it out there that this gen is not on a Ford platform. I bought one of these last year and I can't tell you how many righteous idiots thought they were funny when they said "Nice Focus."

[@PrincePoptart]

Actually used my bidet right as it cut to that scene. Synchronicity 💜

[@sologuitardeath]

I've had my 2008 Mazda 3 i touring, 4 speed auto for almost 12 years now. I bought it when I wasn't a car enthusiast, and it has been a great reliable car. A few years ago, after getting into cars I started using the pull-to-upshift manual mode, and later became an enthusiast. I later learned to drive stick, and now have a miata. But I have to say, the Mazda 3 was my gateway car into spirited driving. I rev it up to 6k rpm daily, and if I want it to pick up any kind of speed, I it's in 2nd gear. If I'm on the highway and I want to pick up speed it's in 3rd. There is no pull in 4th. 1st can take you from 0-45 mph in about 5 seconds. It never pulls hard but it can go fast and keep pulling if you want it to. 2nd gear is a pretty awesome experience on back roads, and 3rd gear on the highway can take you as fast as you'll ever need to go. If I'm really in a hurry, I'll only shift up to 3rd gear. Full throttle actually does something only when the revs are above 4.5k. The car responds well to being driven hard. For that, it's pretty special.

[@amuzaulo752]

When RCR is in therapy in 12 years, he'll say it started here.

[@tobyvision]

It's the moment he was repeatedly stabbing the accelerator and nothing happened.

[@Staticc146]

You know I have a 2015 Mazda 6 and it’s freaking fantastic

[@97I30T]

Archie Knight I have a 2015 6 as well. I really like mine too. I had a hard time finding one with a 6 speed manual though.

[@Dyl_Cam]

I have a 2013 Mazda 3 skyactiv 6mt, I absolutely LOVE it. I got an SRI and exhuast, getting a tune soon

[@dongypooh]

Dang-, all the stop-motion stuff. That's a lot of work you've put in!