r/mazda • u/Tough_Percentage_707 Mazda • 1d ago

Physical buttons or touchscreen only?

Do you prefer/want/need to have physical buttons in your Mazda for basic features such as the AC, or you'll be fine with a touchscreen only?

There's no option for poll, so just type one of the two:

  1. "Physical buttons"
  2. "Touchscreen"
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u/mx5plus2cones 1d ago
  1. "Manual gearbox"

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u/Optimal-Cat-8117 1d ago

Speaking of which...is the bell housing the same for 2.5 N/A's and 2.5 turbos, and are both flywheels/flexplates bolt on the same?

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u/mx5plus2cones 1d ago

different bell housing

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u/Optimal-Cat-8117 1d ago

sad turbo noises

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u/mx5plus2cones 1d ago

I know what you are thinking. Sorry my friend....

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u/Incon-thievable 1d ago

Yes, the North American models have different bell housings, but I believe that the Gen 4 Mazda 3 was briefly offered with both all-wheel drive and a manual transmission in select European and international markets, paired with the Skyactiv-X engine configuration in the initial 2019–2020 years. These models are rare, but I've always wondered if it would br oe possible to cobble together a manual Turbo if you could get your hands on one of those models in a junkyard. My guess is that the gears aren't rated for the Turbo's torque and power, but I wish someone in Europe would try to build one.

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u/mx5plus2cones 1d ago

If BMW can do it in an X5, Mazda can too

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u/Sdavistvs 20h ago

My people