Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! We drove away from the dealer for the last time with nary a peep coming from the brakes or undercarriage. They're safe, quick enough to get out of their own way, decently comfortable up front and can be equipped with many of the latest convenience features. (The bassinet is just long and wide enough that I just don't think most midsize sedans' pass-through openings would accommodate it in its fully assembled state. Admittedly, having the volume knob on the console is a little weird, and I'm often finding myself reaching towards the dash to a non-existent volume knob purely out of habit. $150.68. It was corrected at the dealer free of charge. Therefore, Mazda 3 owners have three choices: Suffer the indignity of a dopey front end, defy Johnny Law, or move to a civilized state like Kansas. But as I get older and start chasing kids from my lawn, I'm less tolerant of tightly-wound ride compliance like the 2014 Mazda 3's. Our 2014 Mazda 3 has the right equipment for the job. The subject of this update is about the lack of storage spaces around the driver's seat in the 2014 Mazda 3. I'll go back to complaining that my cleaning lady misplaced one of my caviar spoons (seriously, she did!). b. While I find analog tachometers the most natural for me, I actually prefer digital speedometers. Problem solved, hopefully. d. A-pillar trim. This model stickers for $27,290. When I try to program the Seek/Track+ it errors with "Error. JavaScript is disabled. Fortunately, I had a hatchback at my disposal. But our car also rang up at $27,585. The controller knob works similarly to those you'd find in a BMW or Mercedes-Benz. But the noise has got to go. This gave me enough space for my cargo, but only just, and zero room for passengers. Though I was driving on high alert the whole time, only one incident managed to rattle my cage. When we started the car, the engine light was off. And in that sense, the Mazda 3 is still an ideal daily runabout, even with two kids in back. Ours rises but not enough to allow even the shortest of drivers to see the display. Once I was there, the service advisor, perhaps understandably, didn't quite understand why I'd brought the car in just for an update, so I just told him that it was a fleet vehicle and we wanted to get upgraded to the latest version (version 33, specifically, from version 31). It's a happy place. c. Rear scuff plate. When I did our official math calculation, it turned out our 3 achieved 39.5 mpg. I suppose the best news is that now you get the choice for 2015. Something is wrong with the mechanism that raises and lowers its translucent reflective screen. These are decent results, don't get me wrong; a 2014 Toyota Corolla Eco we tested posted 62.3 mph and 0.78g, respectably. 2016 Mazda 3. 2010-2013 Mazda 3 & Skyactiv News & Discussion, 2010-2013 Mazda 3 & Skyactiv Audio & Electronics, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Skyactiv Audio & Electronics, New Member Introduction & Forum News/Guide. Not long enough though. Worst Fill MPG:22.2 mpg Best Fill MPG:41.1 mpg Average Lifetime MPG:29.1 mpg EPA MPG Rating:31 Combined (27 City/37 Highway) Best Range:342.2 miles Current Odometer:10,877 miles. Thigh support was OK, too. As Travis commented as part of an overall update about the Mazda 3's control layout, the knob and buttons fall readily to hand. There are a lot of small-car buyers out there who probably feel they don't need a car that's "fun to drive." Our car is pretty loaded so we just have a few options. Tire Rack lists 17 different sets ranging from around $500 to $1000 for a set of four tires. I was the first to drive the Mazda when it arrived at the office, and I will be one of the last before it leaves. Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally OEM Genuine Mazda 6 GH Silver Spoke Cruise Control Black Leather Steering Wheel. MAZDA 3 MAZDA3 2010-2011-2012-2013 PLUG PASSENGER HARNESS FIX KIT BAG OEM. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down FH Group Embossed Microfiber Leather Steering Wheel Cover. Our long-term Mazda 3 is the 3s Grand Touring, and that means it has just about every feature that can be had on the 3. It satisfies with engaging handling, yet still rides smoothly. A tour of the dam is definitely on the to-do list for next time. Sponsored. At this rate we have enough people to form our own fan club. Add some style to your interior and some confidence to your driving with this performance leather steering wheel. Don't get us wrong, we love the cargo versatility of the hatch back, outstanding ergonomics, the engaging driving dynamics, and the impressive fuel economy. Josh Jacquot, "However, after a couple hundred miles in the Mazda 3 on Los Angeles' notoriously choppy, variously paved and poured concrete (and sometimes rain-grooved) freeways, we're less impressed with the busy ride and road noise." Looked like I was living out of the car. It's frugal, but also spunky. This is a perfect upgrade from a worn steering wheel. Given that this was the only transport away from this hive of scum and villainy (the only other vehicle was a white Audi R2 that looked like a trash bin), I took it. Sure, it won't overwhelm you with power, but nothing does in this segment. Search. Chris Walton, "Behold. But then you might be wondering: Which style (or trim level) should I buy? Universal 3-Spoke Reinforced Steering Wheel by NRG Innovations. We also recorded one of the worst fills (23.3 MPG) of our long-term test. Our 2014 Mazda 3 Grand Touring has a navigation system that offers the guidance assistance you'd expect. Check out those bolsters. I ran speaker wires back to. a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof) I like that Mazda locates the plugs in the center console, too. In January we announced we'd been averaging 28.4 mpg compared to the EPA's rating of 31 mpg combined (27 city/37 highway). All right, that's the end of my petty rant. The Mazda 6 sport wagon, which looks like a larger, even more useful Mazda 3, comes to mind. And then they found this washer INSIDE of the control arm. Pretty straightforward stuff, and we didn't expect the Mazda to be out of service for long. That would at least suggest a demand for hatchbacks and that perhaps the Mazda 3 just doesn't measure up. Not a big surprise here. And then tightened the front license plate. There's not a lot of nook-and-cranny storage in the Mazda 3. radiator. Much to my surprise the transmission had returned to normal and the car drove fine. We averaged 28.1 mpg during that time, which dropped our lifetime average from 29.1 mpg down to 28.9, taking us a little further away from the EPAs 31-mpg combined fuel economy rating. Just drop the second row seatbacks to create a large, flat-load floor and slide them in. But it looks like there's even more potential, as that was on a 10.7-gallon fill. When it comes to choosing which version of the 2014 Mazda 3 you want, one of the biggest decisions is whether to stick with the base 2.0-liter, four-cylinder or upgrade to the larger, 2.5-liter version. It's fun purely on its own merits." Drop your hand from the wheel, slide it over, twist. the following: In the above photograph, note the speed limit information on the left and the lane information at the top. 0. For those people who find head-up displays distracting, redundant or just plain dumb (or all of the above (*raises hand*), you won't find solace in our long-term 2014 Mazda 3. I like the way it feels. Or an Integra? 2010-2013 Mazda 3 Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switch w/ Audio Volume Info OEM (Fits: Mazda 3) $147.94. While the 3 was there, we also had a Mazda Connect reflash performed. It's all enough to compel me to take it on a weekend road trip to San Francisco. One of those was how comfortable we were sitting in back. It's always on the go, racking up miles at an impressive rate. I also like big cars. Of this list, the dashboard noise was the one the dealer could never quite fix. Mazda valve stem caps, black or chrome finish or with Mazda logo Wheel locks (black and chrome finishes) . Along the way the transmission felt like it had no fluid in it, with lots of spinning gears and not much forward movement. Picture Information. Contact the seller. As the proud owner of a last-gen Integra, I agree in some ways. Instead, it was a steady road trip companion that was worthy of my heavy reliance. While the sedan is sure to be a stronger seller here in the U.S., we prefer the hatchback's looks and functionality. There have been a few times when I've been backing out of a space in a parking lot only to have the cross-traffic alert system notify me of an oncoming car. I need your phone." Do any of you have a Mazda 3? May the Fourth, the unofficial Star Wars Day, where geeks like me unite and Magrath rolls his eyes in disgust. The vibe I get is that Mazda's engineers really sweated making the 3 a car that you're going to want to drive. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired positions, then push the lever up to lock the column. Full removal & install with a Mazda 3 sedan installing a beautiful MazdaS. After I got home I headed out once more to get a haircut and the odometer rolled over to 20,000 miles as I pulled up to the curb. But they're also not that much different than our long-term 2014 Kia Forte, at 63.7 mph and .82g. Seemed like a decent trade-off to us. The dash noise will undoubtedly manifest again in a week or so. If the tires had more grip it would do even better, as they "give up" pretty early.". It's a big hit with the other editors so I relayed this to my brother who went out and bought one. The official EPA highway estimate is 37 mpg." But over the four tank-fills in October, we averaged 29 MPG combined, right in line with our current lifetime average. Here's its fuel log thus far. The oil change included five quarts of 0W20 Castrol Edge Pro synthetic oil at $7.24/quart and cost $65.78 total. We drove our long-term 2014 Mazda 3 nearly 1,000 miles in March and the lifetime average fuel economy continued to climb toward the EPA combined estimate of 31 mpg (27 city/37 highway). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Its interior materials quality is a clear step up from the first-generation car and later model years featured the more efficient SkyActiv engines, but in general, it's still pretty loud, the ride is less supple and the back seat remains rather cramped. It's small, sporty, sits low, enjoys a curve, and has the versatility of a hatchback. More insidious is the second caveat: the ADD defaults to "on" after a key cycle. This product. Worst Fill MPG: 22.2 Best Fill MPG:41.1 Average Lifetime MPG:28.9 EPA MPG Rating:32 Combined (28 City/39 Highway) Best Range:342.2 miles CurrentOdometer:903 miles. We obliged by taking it to nearby Santa Monica Mazda for its 15,000-mile service. I really like the technology interface found in our 2014 Mazda 3. The Volkswagen Jetta and Toyota Corolla, in particular, come to mind as having more backseat space. Our local Mazda dealer was stumped for a few days. The Tesla ran out of juice and I came upon a burnt out bazaar filled with an ill-tempered biker gang with jackets that read "The Tusken Raiders" and short tweakers wearing dark brown cloaks. We didn't have a chance to haggle that price down, as Mazda provided the vehicle on loan for a year. Here are some previous Star Wars posts from a long time ago Jeep Wrangler Mitsubishi i-MiEV Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Jaguar XF Volvo S60 Buick Grand National Acura NSX Nissan Quest. I kid you not. The official EPA highway estimate is 37 mpg. Like the drive up, I stopped only once for fuel, but I had barely 20 miles of range left by the time I rolled into Hollywood. Usually when our long-termers get to the point of getting a few squeaks and rattles, they also start to feel a little loose through the steering. All; Parts; Accessories; Air & Fuel Delivery . Sometimes at the end of the day, you just want a well-damped pothole eater. First, the head-up display screen atop the instrument cluster remains deployed after you switch off ADD in the Settings menu of its touchscreen as shown above. For my trip I drove 242 miles, of which about 90 percent was highway driving. For my carputer setup I have actually gutted the inside of a D5102, and used the shell as the housing for a new LCD/touch screen. Bad news first. My wife drives a first-generation, '07 3 S Grand Touring Hatchback (pictured above), which is exactly what our long-termer is, and at the time she bought it was just as much the class leader the new car is. A cavity molded into each front door panel holds an oversize bottle of water. was so nicely written, I figured it was worth calling out again. If given the choice between an equally-sized analog speedo/tach combo, or a jumbo analog tach along with a digital speedo, I'll take the last one. Forums. With visions of prosciutto dancing in our heads, we headed out into torrential rain. The Sparco dished steering wheel is a tuning accessory for any car. I'll take a few creaks from the windshield over a sloppy suspension any day. (Or, if I lived in a place with freezing temperatures and snow, summer tires for summer and winter tires (with an extra set of wheels) for winter.). With nice throttle blips every time. Clearly a thin Nardi wheel isn't going to work here. We'll put some additional highway miles on it in May to see if that overall number edges up a little. Mostly, I like how it gives you an extra way to make inputs if you're so inclined. We followed up the next day and were told it was ready for pick up. It's not padded and my elbow kept sliding off. It could be dumb luck, or it could be a really odd prank where the prankster doesn't get to see the payoff. And loads don't come much heavier in a passenger car than a wheel and tire. Universal 3-Spoke Reinforced Steering Wheel by NRG Innovations. Plus, you can use the manual-shifting ability of its automatic transmission (with either the paddle shifters or the console shift lever, the last with my preferred "push forward for downshifts" layout) for engine braking and/or making sure you're in the right gear as you enter a corner. Still, this isn't the dedicated performance car that one was, so there's nothing wrong with full leather. With the trip, normal weekend driving, and commuting back to work, I had put 845 miles on the 3. $399.95. Yes, it's a glamorous life being the spouse of an (often forgetful) automotive journalist. $449.00. A resurfacing fixed the problem. The ASWC-1 adapter from Axxess allows you to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to almost any brand of aftermarket stereo, including Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, and more. $180.00. Seems I'm not the only one on staff who is smitten by our long-term 2014 Mazda 3. On the one I installed it had a dial that needed to point to the correct number to work. Not too shabby for our little Mazda. Select 763 miles. Mazda3PO: I'm fluent in over six million forms of communication. This leads us to believe it's a suspension noise, but we've been wrong before. Could a mod please move this? I recently hit the road in our long-term 2014 Mazda 3, running it to San Francisco and back for the holiday weekend. All the space is right there for ya; just throw the bike in." Rear cross-traffic alert is part of the blind-spot monitoring system. Without auto cruise. The six-speed Skyactiv automatic transmission isn't even a penalty. For now, what's your best guess? And if we'd opted for the manual transmission, the knobs are mounted far enough away that they wouldn't interfere with shifting, either. Hi! But overall, I'm a fan. NRG Innovations 3-Spoke Classic Stealth Reinforced Steering Wheel. Hand wrapped and stitched around a racing inspired grip design, the genuine perforated leather is plush . Automatic temperature control. It's cleaner." Toyota's old "ECT Power" button comes to mind. MOMO 3-Spoke Tuner Series Black Leather Steering Wheel. I installed an HIZPO Android 7.1.2. head unit into my 2006 Mazda 3 EU version but the steering wheel controls don't work. Now, it's certainly not unheard of for manufacturers to provide an alternative mounting location off to a side. But I'm very satisfied with the automatic in our car. We tested it again when it took part in a comparison test against the 2015 VW Golf and it went marginally quicker. We didn't even need to remove the cargo cover clipped to the rear hatch. The unit's translucent screen should rise when the ignition is switched on and then display numerous bits of information including speed, lane-departure warnings, turn-by-turn directions and more. This would typically mean a maintenance visit with an oil change and tire rotation but unfortunately, there are some strange noises and vibrations coming from underneath the Mazda that need to be addressed as well. Overall fuel economy is now 29.1 mpg. AU $79.99. Our 2014 Mazda 3 travelled 1,100 miles during the month of June and increased its lifetime average by 0.2 mpg. Comments: Acceleration comments: After sampling Drive, Sport Drive, and manual-shift Sport mode, the best results came in Sport Drive because the manual-shift requests aren't registered/don't happen quick enough and result in hitting the rev-limiter. This can lead to loss of control or The reason I asked this was because of the way in which the D5102 front logic board has it's resistive buttons and illumination mapped. Consider a recent report that shows Mazda 3 sales sliding every month since August. View more Shock & Spring Packages. I haven't come across this exact situation so I apologize in advance if none of this applies but here's what I'd check. We put on about 1,600 miles and posted fuel economy similar to what we achieved in prior months. It doesn't belong on the car and certainly doesn't belong inside the control arm. NRG Innovations 3-Spoke Classic Wood Grain Steering Wheel. This car has slower slalom speeds and less measured grip on the skidpad. With the SWI-RC, you can. Steering Wheel & Trim for 2016 Mazda 3. CAUTION: Engine type was the second. I use those buttons way more often than I do the info buttons, which scroll through the various trip computer menus in the instrument panel. But instead, 3 sales are falling to Civics and Corollas Sedans! It kept calling me sir, too. sand or salt. Ever since then I've wished I had more time in our long term 3 so we could swap impressions about the car. Categories. The Mazda 3 in the 3s trim level is already the driver's car of the small economy car segment, and getting it with the manual will only improve that. ADD. Dan's post (with video!) After this experience, I'm convinced I'll never own another sedan. $275.00 Save: 5%. Clubhouse CX-5 CX-9 CX-50 CX-60 CX-90 All Mazdas. I was wondering if anyone knew the steering wheel control circuit going from each of the two wires on the head unit wiring harness. I folded the passenger side of the rear seat down and slid the first box in. It really is a fantastic little motor with plenty of grunt, even at passing speeds. It points out the name of the upcoming cross-street and displays it at the top of the screen for a few seconds. the lock release lever under the steering Our 2014 Mazda 3 got a rest from the roads in October, logging only about 1,000 miles. If neither of those works or applies maybe just call whoever you bought it from and see if this is an issue they're familiar with. + AU $38.00 postage. I got you covered. According to Mazda, the new update included only very minor changes. It's well built with quality materials. Click on through to read more about this protocol vehicle and feel free to comment or tweet me with your ideas or your own creations. But as an owner, you'd no doubt acclimate to the different location. Now, however, there's no denying its presence. They kept rambling on about binary languages and moisture evaporators when they finally showed me this: the Mazda3PO. Driving home last night on the admittedly rough 405 freeway here in L.A. our Mazda 3's windshield emitted more than a few noticeable creaks. Mazda 3 Steering wheel does not turn car Cost Let Jerry pay for your car repair by saving you money on car insurance. Worst Fill MPG: 22.2 Best Fill MPG: 41.1 Average Lifetime MPG: 29.3 EPA MPG Rating: 31 Combined (27 City/37 Highway Combined) Best Range: 358 miles CurrentOdometer: 14,867 miles. Shock, Spring, & Mount Package. Ed Hellwig, "For my trip I drove 242 miles, of which about 90 percent was highway driving. But I have to draw a line somewhere, and I'd rather stay with the 3s Touring and save $1,200. First stop was the shortest of four. Either way, the gear shifts happen relatively quickly. Chute Cable End Cap - Black Cables. It's not padded, and my elbow kept sliding off." For the second time in less than 20,000 miles, our long-term 2014 Mazda 3 is in need of a trip to the dealer. It was not the only item beyond regular maintenance, as we also had issues with a subframe creak, an unusual suspension creak, dashboard creak, object trapped in the windshield sprayer hose and a loose battery cable. Brent Romans, "Our 2014 Mazda 3 has enough plugs to satisfy even the most device-heavy travelers. After my first weekend in our Mazda 3, I'm inclined to agree. warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag).. Turned the car off and back on and all was good again. MAZDA 3 STEERING WHEEL VINYL, W/ STEREO/CRUISE CONTROL, NON SAT NAV/BLUETOOTH CO. Specifically, these are optional driver assistance features: a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, forward collision warning and automatic braking for low-speed collision mitigation. Come join the discussion about MazdaSpeed performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Only a mother could love this steering column, though. We were waiting in a parking lot for another friend to show up for a hike we were supposed to do, and it was a good opportunity to examine some of the 3's qualities that don't come up every day. Here, however, there are redundant digital speedometers, one tucked in the bottom right corner of the tach and another on the heads-up display. That'll haul my stuff." Further research proved I was wrong back in May about there being a TSB issued for this problem. Mike Monticello, "This thing's got some squeaks. Even when I'm just slogging home on my commute I appreciate the crisp dynamics of this car. The Mazda 3 is a great car, fun to drive and gets good fuel economy. Regular Maintenance: The Mazda 3 requested routine service at 7,500-mile intervals. This tray in the center console holds a wallet and the 3's key fob perfectly. It was a much shorter trip, mostly because the highway formed the hypotenuse of the Interstate 10 - Route 95 legs of the right triangle. While on vacation a couple of months ago, I rented a small sedan that's a competitor to the Mazda 3. Exterior parking camera rear . That, we left to the dealer. A few days ago we got an email from Mazda asking us if we'd take our 2014 Mazda 3 to get a software update for the Mazda Connect infotainment/navigation system. In fact, I had to move it up so much that there's no way I could comfortably drive the car. I had the chance recently to drive our 2014 Mazda 3 within the same 24-hour period as its two generational predecessors. Aug 25, 2017. you'd have to get either the PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Adapter or iDatalink Maestro ADS-MSW Steering Wheel Control Adapter. It'd be nice to back this number up with a little verification. 2010-2013 Mazda 3 & Skyactiv News & Discussion. When we set out to develop a performance steering wheel for the facelift 3 rd GEN . I'm 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and I had my 6-foot friend sit in front of me in the front passenger seat. Then there are the shift paddles behind and the thick, stubby wiper and headlight stalks. With the driving rain continuing for the first two hours, there was little opportunity to claw back some precious time. # 93531730. 99. To my understanding the circuit works like this: head unit positive steering wheel control wire -> clock spring -> steering wheel control box (contains the resistive . We put just over 1,500 miles on our long-term 2014 Mazda 3 in February. The center fold-down armrest was just fine, though. We've still got plenty of time. It's not the only vehicle in our fleet that could use a set of summer tires, though. NRG Innovations 3-Spoke Reinforced Steering Wheel with Slits. It was just shy of our 1,000-mile goal, but Dan Edmunds finished it off a few days later. In a change of pace, we're testing this one for six months instead of our usual 12. What does this all mean beyond an automotive history lesson? It's either a testament to advanced ergonomic thinking or just plain laziness (no more needing to reach out and extend for the volume knob). Brent Romans, "Beyond the fact the 3 is the driver's car of this segment, I also really like the styling Mazda has going on with this thing. If you're a driving enthusiast, however, you might be bummed out that Mazda doesn't offer a manual transmission with this engine. The oil change and tire rotation were done in short order. It handles well and the precise steering adds to its feeling of confidence. This performance steering wheel is designed for the facelift 2017 - 2018 Mazda 3, 2017+ Mazda CX-5 and 2018+ Mazda CX-3 . Our Mazda 3's sport mode is a little different. My middle-school algebra tells me this is a longer distance. Like the Corvette, this is one car I am going to have a hard time saying goodbye to. Mazda mounted the 3's tachometer (on "S" trim levels) in the middle. The first is the 2015 3i Touring hatchback that stickers at $21,145 (without destination but with the six-speed automatic transmission). It was short-lived, as our luck dwindled near Needles. Perhaps now is the time to seriously consider acquiring one, especially since I could swipe the keys from time to time. Worst Fill MPG: 22.2 mpg Best Fill MPG: 41.1 mpg Average Lifetime MPG: 28.7 mpg EPA MPG Rating: 31 Combined (27 City/37 Highway) Best Range: 342.2 miles Current Odometer: 8,830 miles. It works. 2004-2006 MAZDA 3 IGNITION DOOR TRUNK LOCK CYLINDER SET WITH KEYS USED OEM! It's a car I can use every day and consistently enjoy the experience. 5FNRL6H87PB027669 Said object is almost certainly in low earth orbit by now. And in that sense, the Mazda 3 is still an ideal daily runabout, even with two kids in back. It looks sharp both inside and out. View more Radiators. Does your harness have a module that needs to be set to the correct brand of HU? The Mazda 3 has such a tow hook (what looks like a small door in the bumper), but its location really wouldn't improve things in this case. And with our long-term 2014 Mazda 3 it's more than that. But I still want several places to throw whatever falls from my hands. They weren't there when I started driving home last night, but they lit up like that twice after some odd noises from down below. The following performance numbers were originally published along with our Road Test of the 2014 Mazda 3 that would eventually become our long-termer. For the first time in recorded history, service technicians were unable to recreate a problem with a car. e. B-pillar lower trim. AU $90.00. But, really, this is like complaining about the freckle on Monica Belluci's elbow. But if this were my car I'd really want to replace these all-seasons with summer tires once they wear out. The precise steering means it goes exactly where you point it. NRG Innovations 3-Spoke Reinforced Steering Wheel with Slits. Even without using the paddle shifters, it seemed to choose the right gear for the grade. The boxes stuck out over the bumper. For 2014 Mazda offered an optional 184-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder. I'm on record as being a little grumpy on its highway ride, but if you don't spend much time on rain-grooved interslabs, the Mazda 3 is a no-brainer. 2007 2008 2009 Mazda 3 Mazda3 Sedan 2.0 Steering Wheel w Cruise Control Leather. right. . We had a couple of final trips planned and wanted to make sure the car was in tip-top shape before we left town. In terms of the latter, it lets you know which lanes will be continuing on and which turn into an off ramp. It has what I consider to be an ideal setup of both a touchscreen and a multiuse controller knob. You can make cursor/highlight inputs on the screen by turning it, moving it like a joystick and pressing down to select. Just as the car begins to dance and respond, the ESC believes it's out of control. And it's striking stuff. Our 2014 Mazda 3 has been steadily racking up the miles and recently achieved 10,000 miles on its odometer. steering wheel: Seat Warmer Unit Removal/Installation The street names pop up at the top edge of ANY of the screens you have selected. This car makes me smile after a long day. With its sharp steering, composed handling, quick-reacting transmission and well-bolstered seats, the Mazda 3 drives unlike anything else in the economy compact class. I realize this doesn't even qualify for first-world problems, but hear me out. Have you driven a Mazda 3? That added up to 23 percent depreciation, a good number for this segment. Lesser "i" trim levels use this location for the speedometer. Sure, it's an expensive solution for this vehicle segment, but considering that this is truly the one area that the Mazda 3 falls on its face, it would certainly be welcome. I'm with the former. For me, this isn't problematic since I'm past the rear-facing kid stage. Bottom Line: The Mazda 3 remains one of the most fun-to-drive cars in the compact class. True, the loaded Grand Touring trim helps, but as I'm comparing apples of today to apples of 10 years ago, it's even clearer to see how much has changed. Only a few small affordable cars, however, go beyond this and actually provide an engaging driving experience that helps to make normally mundane trips a little more fun. It's fun and versatile like few other cars in our fleet right now. Sort by. We didn't set a new best, but we didn't set a new worst either. 0. Even so, the dealer didn't dispute the dash creak and when I left there that day it wasn't creaking. Turns out, the noise is coming from the front driver side only. That was when a big rig trailer started swaying back and forth in the wind and rain. Complete details can be found in our review of the 2015 Mazda 3, but the 3i Touring has all the desirable basics in my opinion (Bluetooth, air-conditioning, USB and the display screen) plus a few bonuses such as 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition, a rearview camera and blind-spot monitoring. At this point, only the check engine light remained on so I gave it a go. Which is in the trunk.". Most notably, it included 18-inch wheels, paddle shifters, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, a head-up display, a sunroof, rain-sensing wipers and leather seats. I constantly tweak the volume knob or steering wheel switch when cruising. Shop by category. I have two small children and am constantly wrangling child safety seats in and out of Edmunds long-term cars. Skip to main content. My brother, who lives in Denver, Colorado, was car shopping recently and asked what I thought of the 2014 Mazda 3. Body style was the first. Worst Fill MPG: 22.2 Best Fill MPG: 41.1 Average Lifetime MPG: 28.9 EPA MPG Rating: 31 Combined (27 City/37 Highway) Best Range: 342.2 miles Current Odometer: 7,729 miles. Yet going with the automatic isn't any less desirable in my opinion. I can't provide a price tag for the adaptive bi-xenon HIDs since they came standard on the S Five-Door Grand Touring along with some other premium goodies. Will update you when we've got more. Observed Fuel Economy: The EPA estimates fuel economy for the 2.5-liter Mazda 3 at 31 mpg (27 city/37 highway). I get the idea that whoever built it had serious emotional issues. Recently, I set out on a four-day trip to the Sierra (yes, it's singular) and finally got some seat time in the Mazda. Instead, perhaps Mazda could invest in some kind of active noise cancellation feature. I have also retained all the button functions, USB, and SD expandability. What actually ends up happening since I am using the JoyCon EXR module to read the resistive buttons, is the illumination grounds through the JoyCon EXR, which is okay since it leads to the USB ground, and has a direct path to the ground on the power supply unit for the computer. Also sang better above 6,000 rpm. 39.5 mpg, beating the EPA highway estimate by 2.5 mpg. I dont know the password either, dont know how spider can get in there. $87.99. Somehow, I also managed to post a new record range this month: 358 miles. Must've gotten knocked out of whack during the first fix. It still feels sharp through the wheel and over rough pavement. That MS3 was a fun little car. I got into the factory settings menu and the can bus settings were OPEL & Mazda simple, but i tried other settings with mazda in the CAN bus protocol name, but couldn't make this work. I'm still partial to the hatchback, but that may have more to do with the five-door's easy bike-hauling ability than anything else. Maybe in the future there will be a new-generation Mazdaspeed 3 or something that I'll absolutely fall in love with, but right now this silver 2014 model is my favorite. But since a photo proving my point is so dull, I'm putting up this more entertaining shot of the very beginning of U.S. Route 6 in Bishop, Calif., which stretches to the tip of Cape Cod. Check if this part fits your vehicle. ), As with the previous-generation Mazda 3 hatch, I did have to scoot the front seats up on their tracks to allow enough clearance for the rear seats to fold with their head restraints still attached. . I like these seats." It's cleaner. That is, of course, depending on how it's driven. Despite it being a noisy tapping machine, I like driving our 2014 Mazda 3. I took our 2014 Mazda 3 to Mazda of Orange last week for its first service which included an oil change, tire rotation and curing of the windshield creak, a known issue handled via a technical service bulletin. First, we followed proper break-in procedure, then we tested it at the track, and even drove it on the 120-mile Edmunds.com test loop. After one year and 20,088 miles, Edmunds' TMV Calculator valued the Mazda at $21,345. MAZDA 3 MAZDA3 CX-3 2018-2019 OEM DRIVER STEERING LEFT BAG CLOCK SPRING. One day recently, the windshield washers in our long-term 2014 Mazda 3 refused to wash the associated windshield. I noticed my JoyCon EXR picks up on this as well. It's the kind of car that's a joy to charge hard with onto a tight freeway on-ramp, responsive to your steering, braking and throttle inputs. $8.95. If you think of word associations for the Mazda 3 it's unlikely that the first thing you think of is "roomy." Unfortunately, a personal emergency back home put a damper on things. Carry emergency gear, including tire The sedan sells better, but our personal favorite is the hatchback. Granted, 2.5 mpg or so below is actually pretty typical for one of our long-term cars. In the Mazda 3's defense, though, it isn't the only car in its class where rear legroom can make installing rear-facing seats difficult. It is an awesome sight when framed by the massive bypass bridge constructed to aid traffic flow between Arizona and Nevada. Check out those bolsters. When you push it you actually feel an immediate change in the throttle sensitivity. Really, the biggest improvements are in the areas of refinement. Alone, the code didn't pinpoint the actual problem. That extra 30 horsepower makes a world of difference in how this car behaves. Resale and Depreciation: New, our 2014 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring had an MSRP of $27,585. Rear-facing always require a lot of rear legroom. Roof Carrier Bracket Removal/Installation Its purpose is to detect vehicles that might be crossing your rearward path, such as when you're backing out of a parking space. It pulls hard like that old Integra and it's always willing to chirp the tires. With . And while the ride quality is a little stiffer and noisier than some other choices, I don't find it to be objectionable. I wanted to know what our 3 could achieve in a more theoretical sense. It's a six-speed automatic or nothing.". But that's probably fitting since our little Mazda has been quietly getting the job done since day one. And a sharp stick for keeping kids out of your yard. Of course, the last thing you're going to want to do after buying a brand-new Mazda 3 is spend even more money on a set of new tires. The electronics must've been on the fritz. Going around turns and having the tires squealing away is kind of embarrassing, too. I like the interior design, too. i already assume i need the interface for the pioneer for the steering wheel controls. Here you can see how that car managed both the appeal of leather and the function of cloth. Most of that was steady cruising at 70-75 mph, but there was about an hour and a half's worth of slow-moving traffic for the round trip as well. Plenty of room below for the two USB-connected mobile devices. The location of the multi-function control and volume knob is perfect, especially when combined with the curved center console. If you're shopping for a small economy car, you've no doubt found that there are plenty of choices. The owner's manual explains the details. I'm 5-foot 10-inches tall, and I had my 6-foot friend sit in front of me in the front passenger seat. May was a pretty normal month for our 2014 Mazda 3. This cross-street notification is great for those times when you know where you are in basic terms but would like confirmation that the street you're looking for is coming up. Overall, though, our Mazda 3 is running great and continues to be very popular with our team. Roof Carrier Bracket Removal/Installation. Trying out the Britax seat was also straightforward in its front-facing position. But what I like about our 2014 Mazda 3. is that it goes beyond just meeting my expectations. Wheel Diameter: 13.78" / 350mm. Oh, the humanity! The engine is a gem and the cruise control is smart when handling mountain climbs and descents. If I were a regular owner, the dealer visit just for the update wouldn't have seemed worth my time, honestly. I really appreciate both of you guys help! The official numbers from our testing are a slalom speed of 64.5 mph and a skidpad measurement of 0.83g. He definitely had a dark side. Both boxes were 70 inches long by 12 inches high and 12 inches wide and I needed something to haul them in. The car responded only a little to a modest amount of wheelspin, gaining about a half-second to 60 mph, but what advantage it had there is effectively erased at the end of the quarter mile. I know of at least one Edmunds employee who's going to be buying a 2015 Mazda 3 and he wants to get the 3s with the manual transmission for exactly these reasons. SPONSORED. It's so fun on twisty canyon roads. Remove the following parts: before driving. Best MPG: 32.7 Worst MPG: 28.2 Average MPG over 1,085 miles: 30.2. It's fun purely on its own merits. The car is fun, practical and the interior looks and feels better than its competitors. Fitment Notes. Turns out I can't do that since the system isn't on a common ground within the vehicle, and thus I can't mess anything up. It steers precisely, handles sharply, looks great, feels great. Switch the source to off so there's no sound but the screen keeps working. Try again. Holden Viva Steering Wheel Controls JF 10/05-04/09. The starting price of the base Mazda 3 five-door is in the upper $19s. (Note: your new stereo must have a 3.5mm steering wheel control or wired remote control input.) It's an odd-looking beast. The Mazda's journey east on the 10 freeway toward Blythe was slowed significantly by the deep puddles forming on the inside lane. There was a suitable amount of legroom for me, and there was close to an inch of clearance above my head. I parked, turned the car off, checked the tires (they were fine), waited a few minutes and then restarted it. We had to leave the Mazda at least one more night to address the problem. When an oncoming vehicle is detected, the system beeps at you. MSRP on our 2014 Mazda S Grand Touring was $27,585. Is this accurate? I like that. Those who did get behind the wheel clearly enjoyed the powerful 2.5-liter engine as the mileage figures dipped below 30 mpg on several of the tanks. Unfortunately I don't get to air it out that often anymore. Nah. Now Josh prides himself on many, many things in life, one of which is pushing a car closer to the brink of complete fuel-depletion than any other editor. Drive our long-term 2014 Mazda 3 on anything other than perfect pavement (or initiate a really hard turn) and one thing stands out: This thing's got some squeaks. On the flip side, I also noticed the overall feel of our Mazda 3 hasn't changed much since it was new. column. VT VX STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS HOLDEN GM HSV SS CALAIS GOOD CONDITION. Car Reviews. The drive from the dam to the Strip was unremarkable, as the storm had mostly passed over Vegas by the time we made it to our hotel. not buy here pay here. I drove the car last week for the first time since then and it's clear the creak is back." For definitive proof, we ran it through our usual battery of tests. Replacement Steering Wheels. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column. I searched the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's site anticipating the TSB, but found nothing. From the get-go, the car started getting on my nerves. as part of an incentive game that Mazda says it won't join. It comes as a hatchback, if you like that sort of thing (which I do). (You are getting a Porsche, after all.). PLEASE HELP!!!!! Mainly, the annoying sound waves are emanating from, I think, where the A-pillars and windscreen meet at the bottom, but there's also some much lighter squeaking from what sounds like the intersection of the rear door and B-pillar. And rear legroom is not something the Mazda 3 has in abundance. The 3 keeps you working. You also get better EPA-rated fuel economy: 31 mpg combined (hatchback) versus 29 mpg combined with the manual transmission. And when the navigation system is actively providing guidance, next-turn direction and distance-to-turn information appears alongside speed when such changes in direction are coming soon. B&I Premium Design Black Leather Steering Wheel with Avalon Burlwood Grip (AW1174L009-DA2) With the 2.0-liter, the 2014 Mazda 3 Five-Door has a starting price of $19,740, but the cheapest you can get into a 2.5-liter car is the "s" Touring model, which costs $25,890. Chris Walton, "I think the 2.5-liter engine is the better choice. I've always had a fondness for sporty hatchbacks and I don't mind the Mazda 3's firmer ride. Hit a bump with the passenger side and it's quiet as can be. It seemed to work. Take control with the CorkSport Performance Steering Wheel for the 2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3 and 2010-2013 Mazda 3. True, it hasn't been 100-percent trouble-free. View more Parachute Mounts & Release Kits. And the car looks great whether you get it in hatchback or sedan configuration." With many pushing an agenda of car sharing and cars that drive themselves, and many more demonizing the automobile for our various plights, the Mazda 3's unique character is under attack from the Fun Police. Chewing gum? Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls Tilt & telescopic steering column Push button start Manual day/night rearview mirror 12-volt power outlet Driver and passenger-side covered visor vanity mirrors . I found an empty parking structure and started experimenting. They're not your usual economy car chairs. I left L.A. around 10:30 a.m., assuming I'd have plenty of time to get to the Carneros Inn by the 6:30 p.m. call time for dinner. 2 Pieces (Min. I never had to consciously mash the accelerator to get a downshift. Jan 20, 2009 Still the CarMD was able to pull a single code, P0882. Okay, actually put a blanket down, take off the front wheel and place the bike gently. Mind you, I could have fit this fine example of Australian craftsmanship into almost any sedan had I been willing to take it apart. But sometimes, when a car is so good, you really want to find something to knock just to let people know you're paying attention. Thanks! There are also fixed buttons to immediately go to the most common things you'll use or do: audio, navigation, the home screen, favorites and a back button. I've always wanted to take a long route to Las Vegas, but I typically drive with three or more passengers, and convincing everyone to double the time it takes to reach a destination isn't really an option. That extra 30 horsepower makes a world of difference in how this car behaves. That's what a warranty on a new car is for. Haha, spider is a master I guess. Here's another reason to like the 2014 Mazda 3: Order it as a hatchback and it's simple to throw things like a 29er mountain bike in the back. Cost too much to certify. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. Our 2014 Mazda 3 has enough plugs to satisfy even the most device-heavy travelers. shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of And, of course, we had the car in for its scheduled 7,500-mile service, which included a TSB. $26,499. On this trip the Mazda 3 exhibited an awful, awful lot of road noise, no matter the pavement. This marked the third time during its year with us. It's enough, but we've grown accustomed to more (cue the chorus of "but it's a driver's car!"). Hatchbacks are great. The subframe had been dropped to inspect the mounts and all bolts were retightened to spec. Just turn the seat heaters on once and leave them that way. However, since then I've made a discovery. Did that do anything to move the MPG needle? I also like the 2015 3s Touring that has an MSRP of $25,395. A couple of weeks ago Mike Magrath mentioned squeaking noises coming from our long-term 2014 Mazda 3. The cargo mat is $70, while the rear bumper guard and the scuff plates on the door sills are $100 and $125, respectively. If that aspect of the car doesn't bother you, then the rest of the Mazda 3 will likely impress thanks to its sharp interior, fuel-efficient engine and ample features. Fire the engine and it pivots into position from its dash-top recess and begins displaying a digital speed readout. Seattle, WA. So I won't exactly be shocked if I'm accused of piling on yet again after this update on the 2014 Mazda 3 Hatchback. Mazda calls its head-up display an "Active Driving Display." With a little over 16,000 miles on the odometer, our 2014 Mazda 3 is starting to show its age. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We're doomed. Specifications and equipment may differ from the actual vehicle. The navigation system simply wouldn't shut up. I enjoyed the 3 from the moment I drove it, and the feeling has not abated over the course of the year. Our hearts ultimately opted for the versatility of the five-door. We've got no idea how it got in there. Ideally I would have liked to drive even further to reduce any margins of error but figured 240 miles is better than nothing. With the manual, the 3 will likely be quicker in our 0-to-60 mph acceleration tests by a few tenths of a second, too. That was plenty for my short-notice, quick-grab errand. Roughly 600 of those miles entailed a trip to Las Vegas, where the little Mazda averaged 30.8 mpg. What, exactly, is the point of that? It's been a busy month. 2006 MAZDA 3 HORN OEM 181602. Looked like I was living out of the car. Overall, the front-facing install for this seat went very smoothly. May 3, 2009. They're going to have to take it from my cold dead hands. Wireless phone connectivity. Need to remove your wheel or paint your steering wheel controls? For that price you get a solid amount of content for the small-sedan class that nicely complements the 3's upscale vibe and won't make you potentially regret skimping on your purchase later on. And yet, way too many people in the world are so preoccupied with the destination they have lost an appreciation for the journey. The Mazda 3 fit the bill perfectly and made the trip as enjoyable as ever. True enough, though, Edmunds Mazda 3 has amassed more than 15,000 miles on its odometer. On the way down, weaving through hairpins with no guard rails and 2,000 foot drops, I opted for manual mode to keep my speed down and the brakes cool. All this, plus practical and fuel-efficient, too. Despite the prolonged stress, I remained fairly comfortable in the Mazda 3. We had no chance to haggle it any lower, however, as Mazda supplied this vehicle to us for this long-term test. Mazda3PO: Sir the odds of navigating through the Inland Empire is approximately 3,701 to 1. At Meat Master Mark Takahashi's suggestion, I made reservations at Mario Batali's Palazzo restaurant, Carnevino. Steering Wheel . We put on about 1,800 miles, and that included Phil's trip up and back to the Sierra for a hiking trip. $599.95. Clearly, the 2014 Mazda 3 can achieve remarkable fuel economy. Traffic on a Saturday morning was almost nonexistent and the road was dry, so traveling was as easy as setting the cruise control and waiting till we got closer to civilization. It's present not only on the handbrake but also on the doors, seats and shift boot. I'm expanding a bit (Josh is a man of few words). In all the times I have been to Las Vegas, I've never taken the extra half hour to see in person the massive steel and concrete structure that provides power for 1.3 million people each year. I used the included can bus decoder . . Total Cost: None Days out of Service: None. I also found that in measuring the resistance of the steering wheel buttons, simply hooking up my ohmmeter produced a resistance with no buttons on the steering wheel pressed. As I was slowly making my way along the freeway at about 20 mph, I noticed tapping noises. They also seemed a bit underpowered and unable to reach the kind of scorching temperatures I favor. Instead of just getting by when you need to make a pass, it jumps to attention and gets the job done quickly. To top it off, its EPA mileage numbers are only two points down compared to the smaller engine." Another editor also noticed a few ticking noises from the interior but none of them were enough to warrant a dealer visit. Worst Fill MPG: 22.2 Best Fill MPG: 41.1 Average Lifetime MPG: 29.3 EPA MPG Rating: 31 Combined (27 City/37 Highway) Best Range: 358.1 Current Odometer: 16,005. 0. However, after a couple hundred miles in the Mazda 3 on Los Angeles's notoriously choppy, variously paved and poured concrete (and sometimes rain-grooved) freeways, we're less impressed with the busy ride and road noise we endure. During the month of November, our 2014 Mazda 3 rolled on another 1,622 miles. After removing a f Winter Driving (That's what I get for working off my phone.). But it's the detail work that's often overlooked in the compact class. Many small cars offer one or two of these features, but it's rare to have this much available. I'd like to see factory torque curves on both cars. We'll ask the dealer to address the issue again on our next visit - TSB or not. It could just as well have been 2,000 miles. If I didn't know there were over 16,000 miles on it I would guess there were maybe 1,600 miles on it. With so many features attached to this trim level, we didn't add much in the way of options. 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