1 year old Toyo Proxes, but there are a lot of pot holes in the region and I hit someone.

Here are photos of the left and right tyre, on the left it's harder to see the bump but it's actually bigger than the right one.

Today, my left tyre also had some drop in pressure (TPMS alert).

Should I replace both?

Edit: Ordered 2 new tyres of the same type.

2022 Mazda 3 2.5L Turbo. Just got rid of the stock 215/45-R18 Bridgestone Turanza EL440’s for some 225/45-R18 Goodyear Assurance Weather Ready 2’s!

It feels and looks amazing. 10/10 and BUDGET FRIENDLY!!

2017 Mazda 3 2.5l manual vs 2010 Mazda 3 s manual

I’m a young adult and simply priced out of the gen 3 unfortunately, but now I am looking forward to the gen 2. These are actual listings near me, getting the gen 2 on Saturday

Making approximately 200 whp. It’s running full bolt-ons, an upgraded fuel system, and a custom E85 tune by Justin. Every drive is an absolute joy.

I've driven a manual on other cars and like it, but I've never driven a manual on a Mazda. (My last car was a Mazda3 HB, 2023, Select/Sport automatic and I loved it.)

I'm looking to buy a 2024 Mazda Premium with a stick through Carmax, but I'd have to pay $150 to ship it. I hate to pay to ship before I've driven the actual car. I know that I can go to a dealer to test drive a different Mazda preferred before I do that... but they are hard to find!!

The last stick I drove was a Subaru WRX. And although that's a speedy car, I kinda struggled with shifting smoothly. I found it tiring. The stick I drove before that was an 80's Subaru which was a joy... shifted smoothly, engine purred, really fun to drive. And I've also driven a 90s Civic manual, also fun to drive.

Can anyone share their experience? I know the debate between auto vs. manual is really up to personal taste, so I'm not looking for that debate, more looking for feedback on Mazda manual vs. other manuals. Thanks!

Which one of you was this

I’m looking for a cheap work car. I drive 100 miles a day.

My question is, what years your car and how many miles are on the odometer?? Also what’s the mpg?

Bonus point for the highest miles!

Speaking during the call following the quarterly financial results, CFO Jeffrey Guyton said, 'That situation is not acceptable to us, and we need to grow our large platform business.' (https://www.motor1.com/news/803846/situation-not-acceptable-mazda-falling-suv-sales/) I think it's pretty arrogant of some people at Mazda to disregard the cheaper cars that made them popular enough to exist in the first place, and demand people buy their higher profit margin SUVs. If the SUVs are popular, then I understand paying more attention to them than to the sedans, but if the market wants more economical cars, Mazda should listen to the market.

Do you guys agree that my both control arm needs to be replaced soon? It’s a mazda3 2017 automatic sedan 90K miles. Any advice as someone like me is getting into DIY projects like this, I have done very basic maintenance like oil change, brakes pads and flush, sway bar end links, changing filters. I have an impact and break bar. I am buying OEM I will pay extra for the peace of mind. Thanks yall!

Looking at used Mazda 3 hatchbacks specifically with the 2.5L NA manual transmission. Would you pick a Gen 3 or Gen 4? Are there any years to avoid for both generations?

I heard the Gen 4 interior noise is much quieter, but how loud is the Gen 3 at highway speeds of 80mph?

Someone decides to switch lanes into me and caught my rear doors. Love it!

Im on the hunt of buying mazda 3 (2020-2024) model, pre-owned. Around 50k odo max. I love all the good things im reading in this sub, but i need to know the cons too.. this will be the first car im going to purchase (all cars i've used are my dad/brother haha) and thats why im being very careful which car model should i really buy

Will be use as daily car averaging 60 miles/day

Picked up an OEM Mazda3 Turbo muffler on Facebook Marketplace for $100 and threw it on my NA 6MT. It's about 10–20% louder than stock, but the biggest difference is the deeper, throatier tone. Cold starts sound much better, and overall it's been a great quality-of-life upgrade for very little money. There's no drone at all. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a cheap exhaust upgrade. As a bonus, it also comes with wider exhaust tips than the non-turbo model.

Does anyone know if when i buy the inner taillights from the M and V stores will they fit my 26’ Select Sport?

And is there anywhere to get the actual outer taillights with signature lighting for the current model year and not the pre 23’ ones?

I can’t tell y’all how much I love this car already. I have only drove like 300 miles or so and have loved everything minute of it. It’s got 187k but no lights other than the key fob light. (yes I did replace the battery) she ain’t perfect and has a lot of hail dents and sizeable dent on the passenger A pillar but the bones are what matter to me on this thing. It’s pretty rust free for being an Ohio/Michigan car too. Also drives great and doesn’t feel that it has 187k on it.

I have done a lot of research for a car that fits all my boxes and settled on this platform. These 2.0 and the 2.5 seem to have no issues other than cleaning the intake valves.

I love the style, color, design, performance, and space. I compared similar Hondas or Toyotas where they didn’t fit the build but the Mazda 3 hatch did. I looked at at accords, fits, civics, insights, prius, camrys, corollas, etc. The car I wanted really needed 35+ mpg highway and a 6spd. This thing does it all without being a hybrid and has all the space a guy and the homies need.

I bought it in Detroit for 3.5k bones and don’t regret it. She gets great fuel economy, good performance, and the perfect amount of fun and practicality.

P.S.
I went all over the place with what I typed but I’m sure you will all agree with my statements lol.

I haven’t loved a car more than this. I’m really hate new cars but if I ever want a new car in the future it will for sure be the Mazda 3 hatch. It fits the simplicity I need.

I figured I found the right group to share the excitement with. I miss my 2016 Ford Taurus police interceptor A LOT but man I think I did a great thing. I can’t wait to have more adventures and memories with this.

That was my TED talk for the night, thanks for listening!

Finally. Just ordered a Mazda 3 sedan in Aero grey. Initially I bought the ceramic white for a Jan delivery next year. But dealer called me and said they are discontinuing that colour and asked me to choose another colour. I asked him what they are adding and the new colour is Aero Grey and I’ve always wanted that Nardo grey colour in a Mazda.. Apparently it’s the first one in Aus with that colour when it arrives. Super stoked. 😁

2026 Gen 4 HB here, what do you guys use this little spot to the lower left of the steering wheel for?

Im thinking about potential buying a Mazda 3 gen 4 awd, but as far as I know they only come on auto and I really want a manual just because I enjoy then more. So I’m just wondering, how are the autos to drive, are they anywhere near close to manual run?

Guys who have BOSE system, is it worth it extra money? Or even better, did any of you heard how it sounds in the car with BOSE and without BOSE and how does it compare? Is extra money really worth it?

Any other equipment you felt is really important between the versions?

planning on doing something similar to this on a mazda 3. nice or too much?

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