I just bought a Mazda RX8 because it wasn't that expensive and I felt pretty nostalgic of the Midnight Club / NFS Carbon era. I also like this uncommon design that we are not used to see in Paris. It's pretty fun to drive but I feel that there is something missing on it... What should I do to improve it and make it more cool ?

Picked up a 3rd gen 3 the other day and am struggling to find a phone spot that works out with the monstrous present day phone sizes... I feel like every spot is either tough to mount or easy to mount but... Not a good spot 💀

A windshield one would sorta be my last resort

2025 Mazda CX-50 GT Turbo. Used to own a 2018 Mazda 3 GT 2.5L

Drove about 500kms (City/Highway) & got an economy of 9.8 L/100Kms.

Insurer: Geico Thought? Suggestion on what should I do in either situations?

This subreddit was recommend for me. So maybe I need to be here. Who knows.

TL;DR At end.

Some background: I wanted to get a Civic or Prius/corolla. But Toyota and Honda are asking SILLY money for what amounts to a car with dated cloth interior (unless you pay even MORE silly money for nicer pleather seating). With their financing APR, the monthly is in the upper 500’s/low 600 for 20% down at 48 months. So the “savings at the pump” effectively diminishes after that. Also insurance for the two cars in LA are exorbitant.

I looked at the CX-30 and 50, but they’re a bit out of my budget. (Following the 20/10/40 rule).

The Mazda 3 is the only one that came at a sub 500 monthly for the preferred trim when I used the online estimator.

“Why Mazda” because that interior is fkn nice. Mazda seems to give you a LOT of car for the price. Competitors say: “you’re buying our name, lol, now enjoy the cloth seats held together with a zipper big dog”

However, I notice the Mazda 3 hasn’t had a refresh for years now. And I was looking at the 2025 model. I’m possibly open to buying a 24, but….its my first “new car” purchase having driven used cars my whole life.

Do you think I can possibly rat my way into a cx-30/50 near 25-26k? Or does Mazda not really negotiate. Or wait for a refresh in 2026 (maybe) for Mazda 3.

TL;DR:

Mazda 3 no refresh in years. Wait for 2026, or will I just be in a endless “wait and see” mode. Can I negotiate a mid 20k OTD price on a cx-30/50 preferred trim, or does Mazda have the same pull as Toyota and not budging at all. I’d be happy with current Mazda 3 as it stands, my car is a 2004, so I’ll “feel” the upgrade regardless.

780 credit score as I see it online.

I am in Los Angeles if that helps.

Looking to buy late summer.

I originally wanted a CX-90 because I thought of a 3rd row as a convenient feature, but honestly it’s very unlikely I end up using it, especially with a second car at home we can use to drive more people around the city. We do make long trips though so the large cargo area is something our CR-V Hybrid was lacking. Overall I’m happy with this CX-70. Plus it’s my first PHEV which is so cool.

We bought a brand new CZX-5 Preferred yesterday and love it so far, except the sound quality of the speakers. It did not come with the great Bose speakers, and we would like to replace them. I am assuming that the only reason for the less than stellar sound quality is the speakers and the the rest of the audio system can produce quality sound, but that might be an incorrect assumption. At any rate, the speakers definitely need to go. Any suggestions on where to go to get them? Am I limited to the getting them through Mazda? For those of you who have done this, how was the installation?

Mazda 2024 cx-50

Yes, I have 8 Mazdas, including the Cosmo. Yes, they are hotwheels/matchbox cars, yes I made a whole mini Mazda dealership in my cabinet in my bedroom, and yes I have 4 Miatas! I named a few of them.

-Cosmo Sport [Cosmo] -White Miata [Mia] -Black Miata [Tia] -rx7 [Rue]

I either forgot to name the other 4, or I've forgotten them!

-‼️I am taking name suggestions for the red miata, orange Miata, the Autozam and the REPU pickup truck! I will write the names next to the cars so I won't forget!‼️-

Also, Mia and Tia is a Cars reference, and Rue is a Hunger Games reference!

Long story short.

Bought the car and was told it doesn't have AEB.

On mazda canada website and many others is says all trims of 2024 mazda 3's have it.

At ICBC they said I have it.

My dealership service department said I do not and to check my manual.

My manual does not have any reference to AEB.

Not sure what to do here because I do not want to falsely declare that I do.

So like you all saw in my most recent post, I have 8 Mazda hotwheels/matchbox cars, and I'm thinking of actually building a cardboard dealership for all of them! I'm probably gonna make it look like your average Mazda dealership, and I'm even gonna make a display window and probably put the Cosmo in there!

Currently learning to drive and I have considered a Mazda 2 for my first car. I have a budget of £1500 and would prefer to get one with less than 100k miles on it. I know that rust may be a potential problem of buying a Mazda from before 2011 but what other things should I maybe check for if I go to look at one? Thanks

I've been eyeing one on marketplace, its $2500 with 175k on it. All it needs is brakes/rotors which i can do myself. What's everyones experience with this car and would you reccomed it? Thanks.

Hey everyone this might be a weird/dumb question to ask but hopefully u guys could help. I really love the mazda3 but it only comes with a 2.0 engine here thinking of upgrading to a mazda6 just for the 2.5, but tbh as a teen i dont need the extra space or the bigger car plus the mazda6 although not discontinued yet feels outdated in many ways compared to the 3.

( is the 2.0 really that slow)? I mean the fun drive is what led me to Mazda in the first place….thanks.

Which Mazda maintenance costs are likely to increase vs not be impacted by the tariffs? I am trying to decide whether I should schedule an earlier service for anything prior to large price increases

Hello everyone.

Mazda 3 2015 sedan.

I have been looking into getting my car upgraded (hopefully attempt it myself) to get Apple carplay. I've looked online and seen that as long as your car software is version 70.X + then its compatible but other sites have stated its only available in 2019+ models. I'm not a techy guy in the slightest and a lot of this stuff goes over my head but is my car compatible, A 2015 Mazda 3 Sedan/Saloon on version 70.00.335 EU N.

Can someone also tell me if this is the compatible part as they all look the same and ive seen other people use it but the listings always state its compatible with the newer models and not the 2015 one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-TK78-66-9U0C-Compatible-2014-2021-Supporting-Only-Carplay/dp/B0BY2J41ZC/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=vaRRh&content-id=amzn1.sym.a4ac6c4d-6ae7-4d95-b5e0-812c9dcfc72e%3Aamzn1.symc.fc11ad14-99c1-406b-aa77-051d0ba1aade&pf_rd_p=a4ac6c4d-6ae7-4d95-b5e0-812c9dcfc72e&pf_rd_r=V2ES0PX75GZFAECB1QPS&pd_rd_wg=cVoxl&pd_rd_r=cdfe1c3e-24d7-4981-a4c7-212501d5a3be&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d&th=1

Any help is appreciated, Thanks :)

I just got this in the mail and I do own a 2017 CX-5 so I fit the bill. I’m just not sure if this is a good deal to take advantage of. I wasn’t looking for an upgrade because I do love my current Mazda but would consider getting the 2025 Mazda if this deal seems good enough.

What do you think?

Happens every time I turn the car off and I can hear it when at a stop light. No idea.

Went to the local dealer recently and found a couple options. Options were 2023 CPO with 14k on the clock, Preferred model, for 26,700 before taxes and fees. The other option was new Premium Plus (with the extras) for 36,500 before taxes and fees.

I don’t need all the extra features over the preferred honestly, but they can be nice. I drive around 8-10k a year and plan to have for a long while.

I worry about the rapid depreciation and the higher property taxes to start on the new vs the used.

Which route is the better deal in this situation. And for reference the new preferred is somewhere around 33k to compare to the CPO preferred if I didn’t want to go with the 3k upgrade for the few features I’m not that worried about.

In the market for 6/7 seater. Looking to upgrade from Lexus NX. Want to take everyone’s opinions and experience as you guys are more knowledgeable and experienced. Is it worth spending extra for new CX-90 vs couple of years old CX-9?

What are people using for summer tires? I run a separate set of tires for winter so am just looking for something dependable that will work well in rain. 2018 CX5 GT

My lease ends at the end of the month and I’ve gotten a few calls and emails to schedule an prereturn lease inspection through Autovin.

Has anyone used them for an inspection prior to returning their lease?

I’ve seen some say that they nickel and dime potential issues. Overall, my car is in great condition and about 5k under the mileage.

Let me know if it’s worth using them or just take it to the dealer.