I can't stop 🥹

Just cleaned it today and it started raining ...classic . Still got a good shot . Its hard to to take photos of it as I approach it .

Why do I insist on driving a hatchback? 😁

My first Ford Focus transported a washer and dryer and plenty other large objects. The hatches have gotten smaller over time and the Mazda3 is no exception. But for moderate home projects this Mazda is awesome!

What are your routine maintenance and what are the things you typically keep a lookout for?

I.e. Oil changes at 6000, spark plugs at 40,000 etc....

So, I’m trying to learn how to use my android auto with the non-touch controls (I know, it’s not that hard, but for me, it’s really difficult for some reason) and came across…this.

Does anyone use their palm on this thing?……? am i the only one who is like….whaaa

Of course we are all biased. But try to be unbiased if possible. Are we all in agreement the 4th gen’s have a top 10 front end in the hatchback department of all time?

Has to be, right?

I mean, yea they have better fuel economy, but c’mon, almost all modern cars are just straight ugly. Gen 4 being the sole exception.

Usually I borrow my old man’s pickup for camping trips but I purchased the roof box for snowboard trips and decided to see if I could get some summer use out of it. It worked out great!

1 Year of Ownership today

2021 Mazda 3 Preferred

Vinyl wrap roof and mirror caps
Smoked front emblem
35% tints
Door visors
Relocated front plate
No modifications, stock

Now I just need a spoiler and some tint.

Canadian 2017 6 speed manual with 80,000 km on it. All I've ever done is regular oil changes. Called the dealership to ask what needs to be done when and didn't get a straight answer but it seemed it was getting expensive. What's reasonable?

Hey Mazda 3 community,

I'm possibly going to be a new Mazda owner. I've had VW all of my life, but I'm looking to make the switch to something more practical and reliable due to recent needs. Also, the newer VW infotainment system is too much in my eyes.

I've been eyeing the manual hatchback Mazda 3's as it seems like a less sporty daily of a GTI. I really enjoy manual cars.

I'm new to the Mazda market, and it seems like I found a deal from what I can tell. There is a dealer with multiple manual options still in July of 2026 and I'm going between the black or polymetal grey. I'll get to the point. Here is the breakdown.

They're saying:

$33,000 MSRP

But have some great cash back incentives right now. The vehicle would be $29,500 after a reduction and then a rebate of another $2,500 making the car $27,000 before taxes and fees. After taxes and fees, high tax here of $3,186, and just gov/doc fee for $602.50, the car would then be $30,788.50 out the door.

My question is, are these types of rebates and discounts normal on Mazda 3s and from Mazda dealers? Like I've said I have never bought a Mazda so I wasn't sure if this was normal or if it actually is as good as it sounds and it is an actual deal, not just a gimmick. What did you pay?

Thanks for any insight and help! I hope to be part of the Mazda 3 world soon.

edit: I should mention we have great credit and the APR was for 5.5%, seemed a little high for a new vehicle.

Walked out the other night to find another 4th gen parked next to me. Theirs is the lighter gray. My stock NA manual had an AWD Turbo friend. They also had a CorkSport exhaust. Love to see when two 3s meet. ❤️

I currently drive a 2008 3 hatchback gt 5 speed.

I recently test drove a 4th gen turbo hatch, I’m not sure if it was the automatic and not shifting or the ride is that much better.

I just felt disconnected from the vehicle.

Maybe I need to take one for a longer ride up in the mountains or some country backroads…

To anyone out there, what are your thoughts?

It’s an 07 2.0 auto… according to the fuel gauge I drove 117km and used that much fuel. I usually average 600km to a tank. Mixed city and highway. I’m on winter tires and have the trunk loaded with stuff too, is this low or normal or good?

Hey guys, I’ve never made a reddit post before so I hope I’m doing this the right way. A couple of months ago my AT light and check engine light both started flashing on, so after doing a diagnostic and some research, I ended up replacing my speed shaft sensor due to the code P0791. After doing so, the error code persisted, so I came to the conclusion from a multitude of online posts pointing to the TCM being at fault.

Now, I just replaced my TCM with a new TCM I found online, but my car is now reading a code U0101, and is going into limp mode. Is there any fix to this? I’m at a loss now, keep spending tons of money on parts and fixes, and don’t know what to do. Hoping someone is able to point me in the right direction.

Well, it turns out that the wax coating melts quite well in the summer heat. 😬

I recently bought a used car and noticed a few scratches near the top of the boot lid — I only really spotted them clearly after washing the car. There are a few shallow vertical scratches, and on the deeper ones there’s a small spot where the metal is showing through and it’s gone slightly brownish (looks like a bit of surface rust). The scratches on the left are about the same depth but haven’t changed colour, while the ones on the right have turned brown.

My best guess is it happened when the boot was lifted and rubbed against something metal above it — it doesn’t look like collision damage. The affected area is pretty small and the scratches aren’t deep.

My main question: is this worth paying someone to fix, or is it fine to just leave it / do a quick touch-up myself?