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[@It5M3Again]

I wonder if Toyota is aware of this!

[@4bennybear]

Do you need to replace all the tires if you replace one

[@raysterE176Tremont]

What year is that mazda?

[@4bennybear]

the one Scotty was talking about i think it was 2019@@raysterE176Tremont

[@vincog]

Hi, my Mazda 3 2023 came without TPMS, and I know in other countries Mazda comes with TPMS. I have purchased the original TPMS sensor and what I am asking is whether with your device (the tablet in the video) there is an option to activate TPMS? because I suspect that the TPMS on my Mazda is only not activated. or am I mistaken?

[@grominwithrob1339]

I like Mazda because they haven't jumped down the CVT rabbit hole.

[@SamLoki]

Their 6-speed is so smooth, kinda wish they were 8-speed sometimes, could probably net really good gas mileage (it's already good at 6 too)

[@Corkfish1]

​@@SamLokitheir 6 speed is so durable I wouldn't change it.

[@JAO911PLIST]

In the 2017 manual. Its gearing its for performance or economy. Its gears tops out 30 mph from each other. 30, 60, 90, im pretty sure the next 3 will be 120, 150, 180.

[@LTT.Official]

Exactly

[@hsauto589]

They've been using the same 6 speed transmission for years and that's why they're so great!

[@carenthusiast4984]

Mazdas had engine and transmission issues when they were owned by Ford. Once they broke away they engineered and built their own engines and transmissions. They are very reliable now and very well built.

[@skytech_00]

Truth 💯 thank God they separated from Ford

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

They still have transmission issues.

[@SkaiiV]

@@lightsfansofthewest481I work at a dealer and they most certainly do not.

[@meriemmarie1081]

ur right, hope Nissan will be seperate from Renault

[@rtflone]

@@SkaiiV Trolls will troll it's what losers do

[@CC58]

My Mazda CX-5 will be 10 years old in two months. Nothing has ever broken, knock on wood. I can't believe it has only needed; oil, belts, brake pads, and tires in that time. Most reliable car I've ever owned!

[@tims7738]

timing belt?

[@ishkaranbrar313]

​@@tims7738They use timing chains.

[@CC58]

@@tims7738 CX-5 doesn't have a timing belt. Regular maintenance of serpentine belt.

[@tims7738]

Is that a chain belt? What is the maintenance interval on that, I have 2015 mazda 3 with the chain belt.@@CC58

[@davidglad]

How many miles and approximately how many highway miles?

[@zeekbrickett8095]

This guy rarely ever recommends non-Toyotas or non-Hondas. It's good to see reliable cars from other car manufacturers. He actually picked a brand that is affordable+reliable.

[@TragickSin]

Those slanted eye japans really know what they are doing

[@joeywitt7129]

I got a 05 Mazda 3 $1200 on offer up drove it for over two years only problem wheel bearing is going out still driving it thou

[@zeekbrickett8095]

@@joeywitt7129 Good to Know. I hope your Mazda3 continues to be reliable.

[@maryjhicks5156]

I’m 81 years old and I watch Scotty!!! I started watching several years ago when I was looking to buy a new car and decided to do some research…that’s how I got started with Scotty.😂😂😂❤

[@groovemileage3756]

Me too!

[@andyblank4157]

Who’s been watching Scotty for a long time ?

[@chicanou-turn5577]

Going on 4 Years now, Scotty is the homie 💪🏽

[@RobertP-kk5ou]

Every day 5yrs

[@DE-qk7fj]

Never heard of him. JK 8 years now subscribed!

[@ThomasKing19933]

Over 10 years for me. And it's nice to see you getting top comment! A true Scotty fan😊

[@idrissaadamu2776]

All episodes for the past 4 years

[@YoSuhDude]

I’ve owned 9 Mazdas and currently own a 2011 mazdaspeed 3 (heavily modified, 550whp), a 2016 mx5 (lightly modified) and a 2021 cx5. I will never buy another car brand ever. They’re amazing, driver oriented, affordable, and simply easy. I recommend them to every family member and friend and I’ve gotten lots of people to buy Mazda. Glad Scotty is finally appreciating Mazda.

[@89andresp]

Same here. 4, Mazdas. Mazda 3 hatchback turbo 2023 not modified yet, MX-5 2016 club not modified yet, and two CX-5 (these two are my family's)

[@rebelwolfofmibu]

💯🔥

[@derekdavis614]

The amount of Toyotas driving around because of this man has to be mind blowing.

[@XXtrbxx1990XX]

They should give him some retirement $$

[@petertoth3136]

Then at 90 miles per hour, the Toyota Corollas sounds like a washingmachine.

[@techhelpwizardgenie3146]

I work at Mazda, and drive one of these almost every day. We cannot keep them in stock. Literally there is a 6-9 month wait on all the GX models. You can get a GT same week though, but those cost a lot more.

[@miked6523]

GX??? There is not GT or GX mazda models

[@jldkrank]

​@@miked6523there is in Canada

[@peirs3071]

@@miked6523 Those are Canadian model names.

[@sahilthapar3168]

I booked mazda 3 gs in Canada. Dealership is saying it may take 2 to 6 months to get delivered.

[@techhelpwizardgenie3146]

That sounds very correct. Do be aware that Mazda's policy is to under-promise and over-deliver. So that wait might not be as bad, but then again it might be those things are selling faster than we can get them.@@sahilthapar3168

[@doctordryan]

Here in Australia Mazda has a massive name, they're one of the top 5 selling marques

[@tom690]

Mazda and the Mazda 3s are fantastic. Had a CX9 and an MX5 and they've both been excellent

[@adamsteele6148]

Why did you sell the mx5 are you crazy

[@applepoop10]

@@adamsteele6148Mazdaspeed3 is better

[@mrgarrison3516]

It might of been an auto 🤦

[@Notfiveo0]

The awd version is $30,000 for a new one.

[@bobby1970]

​@@Notfiveo0Not bad at all in price for a brand new reliable car these days.

[@ryanwiler4808]

I bought my 2022 Mazda3 brand new in January of '22. It's going in for its 60,000 mile service this Friday. (I do over 30K a year). Haven't had any major issues with it. Great fun little car to drive. Plan on keeping it for a long time. Even better, it actually meets or exceeds its gas mileage rating. You can get over 30mpg driving thorough SF rush hour traffic! What a car!

[@Callusny]

What minor issues did you encounter? I'm buying 2020 mazda 3 skyactiv-x tomorrow. Sucks because in my country in EU, an almost 4 year old Mazda 3 is $30k - granted this is almost top trim/spec GT Sport, but still.

[@bwelmhouse1]

I live in the Bay Area too. My wife and I own two of the 4th gen Mazda 3's. We have a 2021 naturally aspirated and a 2022 turbo. We don't drive nearly as much as you do though. I too can achieve better than its rated MPG. And they are such fun cars to drive!

[@JC-ww7uv]

As someone who lives in the bay as well, thank you for answering the mileage question during traffic , it’s such a nice car

[@773creyes]

I can hardly go a day without thinking of scotty's big fancy scan tool

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

The one was formerly over 5k : ) He doesn't want us to forget.

[@SunofYork]

My scan tool works best in the Sunday night single's club

[@NVRAMboi]

What should I do with this stupid engine cover?

[@SunofYork]

@@NVRAMboi Put it with all the others ..... lol

[@icqme8586]

He inserts it into every odb2 port he can find

[@Jmisaprodriver]

I bought a 24 Mazda CX 30 AWD and I love it. It’s a massive upgrade from my 2004 Honda Civic.

[@sunshine6271]

In June I was considering the CX-30 but I wanted the Preferred trim and for some reason (supply chain issues maybe) they didn’t have the moonroof but they were only giving a $330 credit for it not being on the car. So with the CX-30 not having the moonroof and only coming in AWD which I don’t even need, I decided to buy the slightly less expensive Mazda 3 Sedan instead. I love it.

[@Jmisaprodriver]

@@sunshine6271 I told myself I wasn’t gonna like the CX 30 because I’m not a suv guy and as soon as I test drove it. I loved it. I plan to drive it for 3 years and trade it in for a 2026 GR Corolla if their is plans to still upgrade it.

[@laps200]

Agreed. I bought a 2019 ILX with 5k miles back in 2020. Late last year, I started having a suspensions noise coming from the rear passenger side. It was still under the manufacturer warranty and when they checked out the noise complaint, they found out that the right rear shock was defective. The left rear was starting to go too. They replaced both rear shocks at no charge to me.

[@z4dude131]

I owned a 2005 Mazda 3 with a 5 speed manual. One of the best cars I’ve ever had. It lasted over 250,000 miles.

[@sofarfromfirst]

I have an automatic 2004 Mazda 6s with 160,000 miles, runs mint still

[@nygiantschamps9340]

Highway mileage? Probably. not on the East coast lol Thats great though

[@z4dude131]

@@nygiantschamps9340 Michigan for me, and quite a few trips to Kansas as that’s where my parents lived. That car was very good in snow!

[@tyronenur2373]

@@z4dude131awesome! Curious though, how did you combat rust problems that Mazdas are known to have

[@mattcos6607]

scotty your a wealth of information, no chance of boring fast forwarding spots and your a riot. thanks for the information you reinspired me to get under the hood

[@jonwoodworker]

Mazda owns more dollar value in Toyota than Toyota owns of Mazda. Secondly, there is ZERO Toyota in ANY current Mazda product. All current Mazda's are 100% engineered and built by Mazda. As smart as Scotty is with vehicles, you would think he would do some research.

[@NVRAMboi]

He actually has a red phone straight to Tetsuo Ogawa's office.

[@Roman-jf8pq]

He should tell him to make a Mazda truck 🍷

[@DE-qk7fj]

@@Roman-jf8pqMazda makes pickup trucks; not available in the US

[@Roman-jf8pq]

@@DE-qk7fj True that I just saw a European model. Shoot if they made trucks in the USA, I think that’ll be a game changer. And, considering their style and engineering a big formidable competitor in the Market. Big fish in a small pond kind of vibe. I’m in the SW and I’ll love something to tow and have fun out here in the desert. 🇺🇸🔥🇯🇵

[@DE-qk7fj]

@@Roman-jf8pqDitto - I found some old Mazda B series out your way (west coast) during the pandemic. If there were more decent ones available on the east coast I could test drive I'd be owning one now. Then again I wouldn't have my CX-5 now. It's always interesting to me how some car manufacturers only sell certain vehicles in certain countries. Like the kei cars ReDriven did a video about recently. It's all about the benjamins.

[@williamcarlson5405]

From WC, Scotty my daughter has a 2006 Mazda with a 2.3 L 4 cylinder engine (made by Ford ?) and a 5 speed manual transmission, it has over 100000 miles and still goes great! It has been to Fl from TN several times plus it goes to Greenville SC several times a year! It is a great car! You are right as usual!

[@cwpreston]

Got a 2021 Mazda 3 hatchback, premium trim. Loved the fact I could still get a manual transmission. The only thing I’d change is the electronic parking brake; otherwise it’s a fantastic vehicle. Handles well, fun to drive, gets great mileage, and is far more plush inside than a car in its class has any right to be.

[@anthonyvon4531]

I used to have an '84 Mazda 323 (GLC) 5 speed manual. Slow as hell but pretty fun actually and reliable. I floored it one time, got through 2nd and saw a cop. They had no idea I was giving it hell because it was so slow. 😂

[@rgreeneish]

I had an 84 glc. I was giving it hell one day and missed 3rd gear and jammed it back in 1st about 50 mph. It revved so high it threw all the belts off the motor and started wheel hopping. It had 326,000 miles on it before it was taken out by a semi. Loved that car. You couldn’t use 5th gear in the wind. It wouldn’t hold the speed limit.

[@NVRAMboi]

@@rgreeneish Legend!

[@DroneStrike1776]

My friend had one back in the 90s and I would literally smoke him with my 88 RX-7. Then again, my RX-7 smoked itself and caught fire because of bad apex seals and flooding on startups. Man those were the times, cell phones wasn't really widely used, Karens can't call the cops when you're having a little fun with your car.

[@NoBucks777]

My 2024 Mazda 3 Hatchback is made in Japan! So is our CX-5 we bought new 11 years ago. Hope the HB is as good as the CX-5….never had a single problem!!

[@NVRAMboi]

I'd bet money it will be.

[@bmc9587]

I have had 2 of the Mazda 3's, An 07 Grand Touring, and currently a 10' Grand Touring. Absolutely love these cars. Plus both were made in Japan. In 13 years of ownership not once have I had a single issue. Change the fluids, Belts, and plugs at regular intervals and you're set for life. No intention to get rid of it anytime soon. For an interesting story google the story of the "Cougar Ace" shipment of Mazdas.

[@BCaTTenterprises]

I picked up a 07 mazda w/ 200k on the odo. 410k now no major issues. Mainly wear and tear, new clutch, alternator, ignition, thermostat etc. Very easy to work on, bulletproof accept for body rust

[@dianahussain5066]

Got my Mazda 3 Hatch today!!

[@tims7738]

how are you enjoying it so far?

[@jakecoyne3919]

Btw if your seatbelt is on, when you flip to reverse or drive the parking brake will disengage automatically. I get the importance of a manual ebrake...but its kinda nice to have peace of mind parking on a hill or slope and not feeling my car move or like itll snap free in park. Mazda seriously outdid itself with every car they make, they look good, drive good and best of all, performance is great between reliability and drivability

[@owenturnbull6424]

I have two Mazda 3s. One is a 2007 I bought new and is now my daughters college car. The other is a 2017 2 liter. Both great cars. They stepped up the luxury aspect of the newer cars. Definitely recommended.

[@ptw2408]

Drove my 2008 Mazda 3 until 2021. Bought a 2020 Mazda 6. Daughter is still driving the Mazda 3.

[@jldkrank]

I had a 2018 mazda 3 I just sold for $19k. Replaced it with an 09 matrix for $5000 to help buy my first house. I miss that car a lot, I'll definitely buy another one eventually.

[@markyoung1750]

I had a 96 & 95 Mazda Proteges both 5spd 96 made it to 334k the 95 431k , I've had a 09 Mazda 5 for 7 1/2 yrs , it's at 568,000 !!! 😜 It's cost me a ton of $ since I use it being a courier , the engine seems to be bulletproof , still haven't had to replace the fuel pump , amazing !!

[@canditate740]

Wow!!!

[@gregw9289]

Scotty, enjoy your reviews from Melbourne here in Australia. I own a Mazda 6 1999 model with a 2.5 lt engine. After 280,000 klms is has been bullet proof reliable and still does not use hardly any oil between services. I find the 2.5 lt engine is definitely better than the 2.0 (too gutless ).

[@thomasK411]

2008 ford fusion se v6 here, almost 300k miles

[@thomasK411]

Conversion I believe it's almost 500 klms or whatever you guys use there

[@MMA-mh9uv]

I bought a used 2022 hatchback earlier this year with 8500 miles. 2.5 liter, automatic, no CVT crap. My wife drives a 2015 CX-5 and it's got about 80k miles. It's been running great, only normal maintenance items.

[@canny8228]

I just bought a 2014 Mazda 3 about a month ago. Only has 77k miles on it. I replaced the rear shocks and did brake pads and a brake fluid flush. Drives great. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles like the one in the video, but I'm pretty happy with it.

[@box420]

I have a 14 has well. They have a bad habit of the Servantine belt tensioner going bad and eating the belt.

[@canny8228]

@@box420 Thanks for the tip

[@kennymccormick8295]

​@@box420Can't even spell serpentine.

[@jblank74]

The Mazda 3 is actually a replacement for the Protege. The 323 was a hatchback only but the Protege was the small sedan.

[@737Parkie]

I had a green protege back in the day 🤔. I’m a poet and didn’t know it. But seriously it was a great car….manual as well.

[@rbiddy5893]

They actually did have 323 sedans...at least in Canada. Not nearly as popular but my friend had one back in the day

[@nigelnazeemjohannes85]

​@@rbiddy5893Yes you're right even here in South Africa we had the 323 sedan.

[@jakecoyne3919]

I mean the Mazda 3 also comes in hatch form too

[@AlejjSi]

It depends on the geography I'd say. In Europe, we had the 323 in all shapes including a sedan and that was all replaced by the Mazda 3.

[@skryptec]

I owned a 1993 Mazda MX-3 for several years. Was super fun little car. Had the smallest production V6 ever made that was 1.8L. Too bad it had lived up in Massachusetts first before coming down south. Eventually rusted apart. Now I have a 21 Mazda 3 N/A FWD. no AWD or Turbo needed. It’s super premium for the price and gets amazing MPG.

[@kenlevesque8628]

I owned a 2008 mazda 3i. Sold the car at 325,000 miles. Only thing that went was my ac and did some normal wear and tear work. Purchased a 2020 mazda 3 preferred package awd. Hope to get as many miles. At 107,000 miles now and still runs as good as new.

[@williamneumann7578]

Last year I rebuilt a salvage 2021 Mazda 3 with 11k miles that had been totaled in a front end collision. All told after repairs, I spent around $15-16k for a car that was $25k at dealerships. It's now one of my daily drivers and is one of the best cars I've owned.

[@ChillPokePulls]

That doesn't have insurance right?

[@G_G_G_G_]

​@@ChillPokePullsI traded in my 2020 Mazda 3 with 12K miles for 22K doubt you would get that much but it's still a hell of a deal for you 👍

[@kellyriley7918]

​@@ChillPokePullsyou can still carry at least liability and w) USAA you can get full coverage , just paid out less if something happens

[@tres311]

I grew up with my friends dad driving a 626 standard transmission with the automatic seatbelts (greatest 90s technology ever discarded) drove that thing like a bat outa hell, we literally got to our soccer game 1 & half hours away in 45 minutes. Idk if it was fast or it was just the lead foot but it surely felt like a Ferrari to 10 year old

[@hendrikjan9116]

only thing i hate is the cylinder deactivaion because when it change you feel a little hesitation. (plus maybe the authold and start stop function that you have to put on/off at the start of every drive)

[@Semiam1]

Had two 323s. One in England and one in the U.S. with manual transmission. Excellent cars. The one I had in England for 3 years did not rust. Cars in England (back in the day) rust like no tomorrow.

[@donkitchen9098]

I was a Mazda owner for literally 43 years. They build great cars. The sporty handling is a positive, and I always thought you got more for your buck than with the equivalent Toyota or Honda. I always drove a manual, so never had any transmission problems. But I got older and wanted something comfy to drive and traded in my CX5 for a used Lexus RX350.....another great vehicle!

[@samshippuden7557]

Have you ever had the 2.2 diesel engine? I’ve heard of engine issues. Some used cars in Ireland with this engine are suspiciously deprecated

[@Jack51971]

Lexus is Toyota!

[@samliang4146]

​@@Jack51971the accurate answer is the toyota that makes in Japan 100% since not all toyota does.

[@kennymccormick8295]

As opposed to figuratively owning.

[@WheresAangy]

What year for the Lexus? I was considering the CX5

[@daimon9]

I have a 2021 Mazda CX30 and I love the handling and acceleration in this car! I bought mine for 17K last year and I consider it a steal at that price in this market! ***Edit*** He said you can put it in sport if you want to drive like a maniac😆😆 I put it in sport to get away from the maniacs!

[@edhealy9024]

Where can I find Scotty’s review of the Mazda CX30?

[@LucasGonzo]

Where did you buy it?

[@scottrodgers2139]

Not quite enough room in the back of a Mazda3 for someone 6 feet tall, so I went for a CX-30 instead. Was able to buy it for invoice and didn't have to wait several months for it.

[@dava00007]

Just waiting to go pick mine up at the dealership. These are amazing cars! can't wait to drive it around!

[@thenortherndoge]

I love my 2015 3 GS. Installed the Android Auto/Carplay unit in mine when it became available and up to this day it makes it feel like a 202x car, lol. Recently added deadening material too and it made the interior so much quieter driving esp .on the highway.

[@sstritmatter2158]

good to know about Mazda. I avoided them for years because of the transmissions, too but would reconsider for the future.

[@lisaw7633]

I bought the 2022 Mazda CX5, and I love it. I'm waiting to see what the new Mazda CX60 looks like. Great content as always ❤

[@stickbrick8219]

I had an 87 Mazda 323 and it was great. Drove it hard and long but very simple car. 13” tires and hand wound windows. Great simple car- a true econobox

[@jakezywica6300]

My second car was a 16 Mazda6 GT with 40,000miles, paid $19,000. Absolutely love it!

[@differencemaker242]

Got the same car, bought mine with 50k on it for 18k. I have only had 1 problem, the screw fell out of the sun visor. I fixed it at no cost.

[@jimrotharmel]

Mazda uses the 2.5 in it complete line up some are turbo, but I have a non turbo cx 5 with the 2.5 great car.

[@texyat7388]

I’ve had a couple of Mazdas over the years and never had an issue - not even the transmission. Maybe I was lucky. I’m glad to hear that they’re collaborating with Toyota and now have a better one.

[@willkeen5010]

Just bought a used 2019 cx5 this past Easter weekend and just love it. Checked all the boxes I wanted being a larger 4 cylinder non turbo and wanted the fwd version which seems harder to get here in Ontario 🇨🇦

[@E-utube]

Leasing a 2023 cx-30 turbo and biggest complaint is horrible fuel economy. Like 14L/100km which is kind of a deal breaker. Drove a mazda 3 2022 for a year and fuel consumption was better but ride was bumpy due to low profile tires. However, cx-30 makes it up on lower insurance. Other than this, they are very stylish cars with semi luxury interiors and handle amazing. Love the HUD and 360 surround cameras with wide angle front and reverse views. No other cars in the same class have them. Cameras a must for cx-30 due to low visibility out the back.

[@2004cyrus]

Do you have the turbo awd? Mine gets 22-26 in everyday driving, mostly city. I don’t mind though because it’s fun but I would love to be at 300lbs. But I did research before buying and knew the gas mileage wasn’t great. But I don’t want a CVT like Mazda or Toyota for 4-5 more mpg’s. It’s all trade-offs.

[@E-utube]

@@2004cyrus Yes, all wheel drive and the issue is I do most of the driving in stop and go side roads or traffic. So there's that. One great thing is cx-30 had much lower insurance than a Kia Seltos I was considering. No idea why but yeah, it's all trade-offs. I love my black cx-30 to bits and just approaching the car from certain angles is a vibe for me lol

[@mrgoodwrench1103]

I own a 2022 CX5 and 2024 Mazda 3 Sport and I enjoy driving either one. Mazda must have faith in their product because up here in Canada they warranty them for 3 years unlimited kilometers bumper to bumper and 5 years unlimited kilometers powertrain .

[@paulosuarez1907]

Thanks sir, you are so cool. Greetings from Ecuador 💯

[@iamjustaman444]

I've got an 08 Mazda 3 hatchback and it's absolutely my favorite car I've ever owned. Easy to work on, runs good, and has never left me stranded in the 7 years I've owned it.

[@Alberto_Gonzalez-Burgos]

i had the same car 2.0 engine 150hp, the tranny went down the toilet at 100K miles, i still would buy another m3 tho, i loved that car...

[@alloverdaplace2043]

I'm rocking a Mazda 6 2018 touring man I love that car. Wish they didn't stop making them. I got it with 50k and it's at 80k now

[@Theoriginalborgy]

I have a 2019 Mazda 3 AWD Sedan with leather. I live in Canada we just had a foot of snow. Even with all seasons tyres the Mazda handles fine no problems or issues it’s not the best AWD, I think Subaru has that. My previous vehicle was an FJ cruiser, but with gas prices getting ridiculous up here it was time to downsize. Other cars I’ve owned have been Mazda MX-6 and RX-8. Subaru Tribeca( 09) Also my wife has a Mazda CX-5 GT turbo both our current Mazdas have been great cars. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a Mazda to anyone. When we bought the CX-5 we test drove lots of cars including the Lexus NX yes it was a little more luxurious, but not $15k more than the Mazda. It felt like you pay $10k just for the “L” on the grill. Keep doing the great videos Scott 👍

[@babychelf]

I got a 2020 mazda3 hatch in September 2022, they’re essentially perfect economy vehicles. Few minor issues that are easily outshined by all of the benefits. At least within the compact car class, mazda easily matches Honda and Toyota in quality.

[@jacobc2313]

i recently switched from my first car, a 2009 corolla, to the 2023 mazda CX30 and it’s been fantastic, happy to know it should last me a good long time

[@DivisionRc]

8:35 i love feeling the shifting in my 2020 camry i just got lol.....never going back to cvt

[@wadet73]

Scotty, you forgot about the Mazda Protegé, it replaced the 323. 1990 or 1991 was the change. I had a 1989 323SE 5 speed 1.6. I really like the mazda3

[@bryanlyle]

“this new car” and then we see a used car 😂

[@richsweeney1115]

Its barely a used car..

[@CMBTSports]

Hey Scotty. I’ve got a 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback that creeks and cracks in the front when I go over slight bumps or holes or even speed bums at a reasonable speed. What should I do? Also, thinking about trading it in for a CX-50 Meridian. What are your thoughts on that car? God bless you man! Having a lot of fun learning about cars..

[@drc3471]

FYI: My new Bridgestone run-flats are miles ahead of the one's I owned from 2004-2019 for my BMW 530i. They are smooth running and handle fine on my 2018 Buick Lacrosse. Expensive but keeps me from worrying about blowouts when my wife is transporting our grandkids.

[@SayAhh]

This was Scotty's Mazda video; you probably meant to post in his tires video uploaded on the same day.

[@Argedis]

My 2014 Mazda 3 has been my most reliable vehicle. Not a single issue!

[@user-oe7pr5ww2m]

But.... that's normal thing for japanese cars, nothing special......

[@Argedis]

@@user-oe7pr5ww2m Nissan is Japanese and they have made some of the worst reliable cars in recent history. Several class action lawsuits for their CVT transmissions

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@user-oe7pr5ww2m yes, it is special!

[@DE-qk7fj]

It's special. '13 was only 2 model years since Skyactiv was released - a completely new engine to not go the hybrid or CVT route. And look at Mazda now.

[@edwardstronski5515]

I have a 2012 Mazda3 manual with 156,000 miles and still going strong.

[@mireyac.3291]

This guy is hilarious. I love watching him. Reminds me of the older guys in Philly when they get together and talk smack. He's also extremely informative. Great videos. I jope these car companies are paying him

[@acidjubatus470]

We had the 323 then in 1992 the protege; but it was still called the 323 or Familia outside North America. Anyways I thought I’d be clever and get one with the 5 speed to avoid transmission issues but that blasted 2 liter FS-DE intake plenum lost its variable inertial charge system valves and the hold screws went through cylinder 4 pretty bad and bent some valves. After rebuilding the motor and ripping all that intake junk out it gets 1 or 2 less mpg, but it’s been running great anyway. Sure the new cars may be higher build quality from an engineering perspective but I gotta say I do like my cast aluminum parts instead of plastic, cable handbrake, and cable throttle. One thing I would like to know if it even exists... Are there any brand new cars manufactured today that have a cable throttle instead of drive by wire? Is it illegal for them to make a car without a computer controlled throttle?

[@Angeleno09]

Glad Scotty doesn't use dramatic headlines like other KZbinrs do. 😜. It's not as if he needs to with almost 6M subscribers!

[@PiratePete-te8qp]

Scotty is a KZbin hero. He's no star he's a superhero. 👍

[@jedbriimc9879]

He would be making huuuuuuge bank

[@Rtd2870]

Tomorrows headline: I JUST ABOUT DIED.

[@thomasmiller1364]

In August of 2019, I bought a 2019 Mazda 3 Hatchback AWD Premium and I drove that car for four years putting 92,000 miles on it with no issues at all. August of this year, I traded it in on a 2024 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition. So far, so good! 😊

[@davemoskot7772]

Thomas, I just bought a ‘23 Mazda CX-50 turbo, top trim level and love it. This will be my 5th Mazda in a row and I think they are some of the most reliable cars around. Enjoy bro!

[@lellychan4135]

Yaaaay scotty did a video about mazda! I used to have Mazda under my radar since I was a Toyota fan boy and absolutely loved my 07 camry (had the oil burning engine that thankfully never burnt oil) and wanted another camry but unfortunately me being a newly grad I HAD to go atleast 2 year old car so insurance wouldn't stick me severely and the 2021 camrys were so pricy because of the name. I did test drive a corolla but I did not like the feel of the cvt and IF it broke down was gunna be ALOT more cost to fix it. Plus me being a 6'4" muscular man the corolla was a tight fit plus the suspension was AWFUL. It felt like a brick and my camry that was almost 2 decades older felt better, but then along came Mazda 3 specifically the Mazda 3 Hatchback. I originally want the sedan but due to seeing a hatch irl and seeing just how short it was and had a swooping hatch and not a SUV mini homology weirdness like the corolla hatch. It was beautiful in my eyes and so I made mt choice. About 4 weeks later after my camry was titled from someone sideswiping me, I put a down payment on my current 2021 Mazda 3 turbo hot hatch. I've had it for 3 months now driving it work and I love it. I know this is a LONG story, but if you are considering a Mazda 3, let my story be a needed push! I graduated as a poor college student, got a job my degree is in, got into an accident and got my Mazda 3. I've racked about 8k miles and it's fantastic.

[@Games4Days912]

I have a 2023 Mazda 3 Turbo PP and it's my dream 3. And an absolute blast and joy to drive. Luxurious and fast.

[@DE-qk7fj]

Scotty lovin on Mazda exponentially more ever since the pandemic 😂

[@NVRAMboi]

*The Toyota partnership.

[@neelon2007]

@@NVRAMboiwhat does the partnership really entails? Because to my knowledge it’s just handling finances and sharing a US factory that makes completely different vehicles

[@WolfmanZX]

That's because mazda had a partnership with Ford (ugh). Not so long ago, Mazda decided to dissolve that partnership. Good for them!

[@NVRAMboi]

@@neelon2007 (paste from Toyota Corp. press release) "Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM), the only North American facility to produce the Corolla Cross, is a joint venture partnership between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation. The plant began production of the Corolla Cross in September 2021, and of the all-new Mazda CX-50 in January 2022."

[@NVRAMboi]

@@WolfmanZX I think Ford had a 25% stake in Mazda and had to sell it off after the 07-08 financial crash (along w/all other foreign/european badges they owned.)

[@angryshoebox]

I had a 1989 323 hatchback base model with 4-speed automatic (my first new car, $6900.00 on sale, how times have changed). I had it for 7 years and about 91k miles. It was very reliable, and I had no problems with the transmission at all.

[@ValleyProud916]

I had that same car. I had it for several years and only got rid of it because my wife was having a baby and it was station wagon time! Great car

[@kennedypoi503]

Scotty I switched over from Toyota Camry, Corolla to Mazda's 3sdn,3hb, cx30, cx30, cx5, cx8, 6. This transition began in 2017 and is still ongoing.

[@davidclark7584]

I got a 2015 Mazda 6. Great car same 2.5 skyactive engine. Great power good milage. It is one made in Japan so top quality.

[@jimmyg6780]

Good afternoon Scotty !…FWIW my vehicles are a 2014 Honda CRV, never in the snow with 35,000 miles, and a 2020 Tacoma with 6,000 miles I bought to haul my snowmobiles in the winter…did I choose well ? I live in NE Ohio.

[@NVRAMboi]

He favors both of those vehicles.

[@DE-qk7fj]

No, neither is a Mazda

[@gonefishing11]

I can just imagine what Scotty had been thinking when he had opened that hood:"Yeah, there's the stupid beauty cover, covering up the engine!" 🐸

[@bobby1970]

The stupid beauty cover is Scotty's favorite thing to toss out of a car's engine bay.

[@jeffhenderson3184]

My son got a Mazda 3 about 5 years ago. He loves it! There are a few plastic piece on the interior that are loose, etc… but overall great car and great gas mileage. No issues.

[@bookworm721]

What is your MPG?

[@bwelmhouse1]

@@bookworm721 I don't know about him, but I get up to 42 MPG on the freeway (If I'm hypermiling), but more typically I get 38 MPG on longer freeway drives and 25 to 28 MPG in calm city/town driving. The Mazda 3 definitely gets decent gas mileage.

[@petermuniz9296]

That bull last week a Mazda stall and break down I front of me and I heard the engine crack

[@SoberJokR]

I have a mazda3 2010 with 160k and still run like a charm. Just bought a cx 50 get non turbo as a second car. Really love Mazda

[@markd_aus9809]

Mazdas have had their little issues, water in headlights, spider web effect cracking of paint-my last one was barely 5 years old when the paint on the roof started spider webbing and cracking quality is not what it was years ago (my car was always garaged not parked outside when I wasnt driving). At that point I was into Toyotas and thought I'll give the mazda a try, looked up a forum for other Mazda owners here in AUS and many reported same issues including odd noises under the seat. That mazda 3 was the first and last Mazda I bought.

[@iroh5733]

What year was yours?

[@johnkirkland7465]

I have a 2019 CX5 with 80K miles. Changed the plugs at 70K. Runs like the day that I bought it. Yes, doesn’t have CVT OR turbo.

[@LiesThatBind]

I have A 2019 AWD Mazda 3 that looks almost exactly like this one. Mine has less equipment (no heads on display). Had it for 4 years now and best car I've ever owned. My previous Corolla's don't even come close.

[@normandalgarno3242]

F'n a Scotty. I'm 75 and I've had 8 Mazdas over the years. None have ever let me down. About half of them were stick shift. Currently have a CX 30 because easier to get in and out of. Wish I could get a manual transmission though.

[@JAO911PLIST]

My 17 mazda3 manual so easy to own. I can fix everything on it myself.

[@camilovelasquez4578]

I just got a brand new one 3 awd premium pkg because of your videos

[@jabberyt]

Cool of Scotty to ignore the trunk being misaligned. 😊

[@SpaceyZee]

I prefer the hatchback version

[@user-qb7li5ll9x]

Is the cylinder deactivation reliable and fairly maintenance free

[@Notfiveo0]

Not all models or years have that. I have a 2023 non turbo front wheel drive and it has neither start stop or cylinder deactivation. I’m going to look into whether it is on the AWD or the turbo. On the Mazda web site it is unclear.

[@TheDutchGuy]

Just bought a Mazda3 sedan Skyactiv X, love it!

[@ikeripper6322]

Hey Scotty!Saying hello from China,and here is my Question,I am gonna change the transmissioin fluid for my 3rd Gen Highlander for the 1st time,it is a 6AT AISIN,and it's on the 60k KM on the ODO meters now,should I replace the transmission fluid filter along with the fluid?Or I just put in some new fluid and change the filter on the next time fluid change?THX.

[@rileypart1]

Actually, I’ve rented two Mazda 3 this year one of them I rented for San Diego trip go see Miramar Air Show not gunna lie this car handle very well and it’s was very comfortable for rental car. I wouldn’t mind rent it again from Enterprise. I didn’t like the Nissan nor Chevy or Ford they had cuz I didn’t want to get boring unreliable car for a day or two.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I hear you on that. I wish there was a way to request a specific car when renting one. Now that I have the automatic cruise control on my CX 50, if I decide to rent a car for a road trip, I would love to have that feature on a rental car!

[@Petoskey116]

Going to buy a used Prius, Scotty. 2012. What should I look out for?

[@Petoskey116]

Note: I watched your used car guide already about looking underneath and checking the door, hood, and trunk seems.

[@justpray365]

Probably should ask if it’s the original battery. If not, prepare to take your credit card out and throw it at it.

[@binodajuan4342]

Hybrid battery health 😅

[@justinsane7128]

Head gasket and oil consumption

[@grominwithrob1339]

Almost a 12yr old battery.😳. Move on or expect a very large bill in the near future.

[@user-ii9xh5lz6u]

I may purchase one I can’t spend 29 grand on a compact or afford s decent truck. My current car is knocking on 300,000 miles so I guess I better get something now before car skyrocket again. Thanks for this review

[@ragingvenom]

Still driving my 2007 Mazda 3 manual base model. 270k miles and still going

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

My CX-30, with a sedan body. Its exactly the same car.😃

[@jduasvte2436]

Doesn't Mazda have cylinder deactivation on their n/a engines?

[@allmotor91]

Yup

[@seanthompson8071]

😢@@allmotor91

[@funtimeproductions5121]

Hopefully it can be turned OFF😆

[@NVRAMboi]

An unfortunate development of which I was not aware. I realize my mechanic could disable it, but c'mon Mazda. It's not like the EPA est mpg is bad. Why try to engineer technology that you know will malfunction/fail down the road.