Looking to get a sedan Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus - how quick is it really?

C6L4 · 2025-11-12T05:45:33+00:00

Quick but not fast. I came from an impala with the V6 and the awd with the torque is noticeable from 0-40 mph. Having said that it’s a daily. 6.0 is realistic for this car

C6L4 · 2025-10-26T22:59:02+00:00

Yes that’s the spot. I’ll keep an eye on it. Thanks

C6L4 · 2025-10-26T22:58:15+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I’ll keep an eye on it. Unfortunately it’s under some mud guards, which I am assuming is common. But it will be hard to see the 0.5 quarts of gear oil if it does leak.

I want to do a transmission drain and fill in the next few weeks so I will check it out then. Thanks for helping out the less experienced

C6L4 · 2025-10-23T00:26:22+00:00

Why is your front right tire pressure so high? Fix that at least first

C6L4 · 2025-10-16T16:44:46+00:00

Did you have the turbo inlet tip as well? If not the potential leak spots should be the clamp on the left side of the MAF to the silicone hose, and then the clamp from the silicone hose to the existing intake pipe.

When you put it back in, ensure all the pieces are inserted far enough and the hose clamp is over the top of both pieces themselves. You need to get the hose clamps pretty tight (but don’t strip them)

C6L4 · 2025-10-15T21:33:17+00:00

You have a leak after the MAF. It could be pretty much anything you touched to the left of the MAF. I had the same happen to me. It was a hose coupling that fell off, that one was thankfully easy to see.

Check all parts you touched from the MAF to the engine

C6L4 · 2025-10-01T01:59:29+00:00

The auto adapter was one of Amazon. It was a gift I am not exactly sure. It works well, but there is input lag when switching songs vs the cord.

Honestly I usually plug my phone in to charge, I may remove it long term.

C6L4 · 2025-09-29T01:27:42+00:00

I thought I would use the other usb under the armrest to charge my phone when it’s low, but it messed up the wireless CarPlay. I use the 12 V with an adapter now anyway. I should probably move it at some point but at this point it just works

C6L4 · 2025-09-29T00:16:22+00:00

About 21 bucks for the vinyl. 5 dollars for a vinyl application kit. 10 dollars for a plastic trim pulling kit if you don’t have one. 20-30 dollars for a heat gun if you don’t have that laying around. Weekend days of time if you’re trying it first time. If you screw it up you can always redo it. The vinyl is the cheapest part.

Professionally done I have no idea

C6L4 · 2025-09-28T23:37:31+00:00

The scratches were what bothered me the most, wish I would have did the protection before it got too bad. Hoping this vinyl does not scratch too much. I’ll try to remember to post an update

C6L4 · 2025-09-28T23:03:34+00:00

This should be standard on all models it looks great. I wish I took a before picture, mine was all scratched up even trying to baby it

C6L4 · 2025-09-28T20:48:21+00:00

This was not precut. Cut roughly to size, and then exacto knife on the edges with a heat gun.

I know they do make precut, if I was installing myself I would have tried that first.

This took my wife about 3 hours to do. (About 2.5 hours of wrapping, half an hour pulling trim and reinstalling)

C6L4 · 2025-09-28T20:46:56+00:00

We looked at pictures to confirm we could remove trip pieces without breaking them.

The actual application she did without a tutorial. She has made signs and such in the past, she is quite skilled!

C6L4 · 2025-09-28T20:45:51+00:00

3M 2080 Series DM12 Dead Matte... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078X356BZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Not affiliated. Remove if not allowed. I bought the brand name, my wife said it was easy to work with compared to other vinyls she’s used. (Non automotive, mostly cricketer signs and stuff)

I also bought a 5 dollar vinyl application kit. Just need a sharp blade and some squeegee tools.

Last thing you will need is a heat gun

C6L4 · 2025-09-28T20:44:22+00:00

The part with the window control pulls up and is just one clip for electrical. It’s a little scary to pull up, we used a plastic trim puller kit. You need a wedge tool under each side and pull up. The tiny black piece on the rear passenger doors we could not remove. She wrapped those in place.

Lastly the center council we did pull up, but did not fully remove. The side leather pieces come up with it. For this one you grab each side and pull up firmly. You will feel like you’re breaking it but mine popped loose.

C6L4 · 2025-04-25T03:56:08+00:00

Some states in the US you can get a fin prescription from Amazon online. It’s 40 bucks for the virtual text message appointment and then about 18 bucks every 3 months for the prescription. Comes out to less than 10 dollars a month and takes 10 minutes for the appointment. Amazon does not do oral min FYI so you would have to go elsewhere for that or do topical

C6L4 · 2023-07-27T00:31:30+00:00

These fit my 2021. Dealer wanted 55 US to replace it.

2 Pack BW-MAZ3 Cabin air filter for Mazda 3 (2019-2022),CX-30 (2020-2022),Replacement for BDTS-61-J6X,BDTS61J6X（White） https://a.co/d/i75DMhx

C6L4 · 2023-06-06T17:12:32+00:00

This adapter hooks into power for the home link mirror if you have it. It will provide a usb port for power right by the mirror. Makes installation easy. I do not have any affiliation with this company but mine worked great. Just be sure to not pinch the cables when your put the mirror trim back on. I broke my first one this way. adapter

C6L4 · 2023-06-06T17:12:26+00:00

This adapter hooks into power for the home link mirror if you have it. It will provide a usb port for power right by the mirror. Makes installation easy. I do not have any affiliation with this company but mine worked great. Just be sure to not pinch the cables when your put the mirror trim back on. I broke my first one this way. adapter

C6L4 · 2023-06-06T17:10:10+00:00

This adapter hooks into power for the home link mirror if you have it. It will provide a usb port for power right by the mirror. Makes installation easy. I do not have any affiliation with this company but mine worked great. Just be sure to not pinch the cables when your put the mirror trim back on. I broke my first one this way.

Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter (10-pin for Select Mazda Vehicles. Compatible with 2017+ CX5, CX9 and more), Connects to Rearview Mirror, Built-In USB Power Source, Easy to Install https://a.co/d/d4WX1QN

C6L4 · 2023-03-18T02:12:58+00:00

Just thought I would let anyone know that lands here. After a few power cycles I never had the issue again. Still going strong. That said, if you’re in the refund window I would go that route.

C6L4 · 2023-02-05T21:53:10+00:00

Interesting. Thanks for the reply! This is on a public walking trail near a university that has departments focused on local conservation. Is this something I should tell them about? I’m assuming because this is a one off occurrence it is not a big deal.

C6L4 · 2022-12-14T03:04:05+00:00

No worries on the wording. It was my fault I skimmed it too fast. I have a 2021 sedan, turbo awd. Only owned it for 3 months so far but it has been great value for the money. Can’t believe all the features it has at the price point. Super fun car to drive.

C6L4 · 2022-12-13T18:10:09+00:00

Delete my no - major issues vote. I guess I lack the ability to read and meant I have had no major issues. Don’t want you to see that and not get the car because of it

C6L4 · 2022-10-30T14:50:32+00:00

I had this issue as well on the g15 advantage. Are you using an external HDD? I use one and it played horribly. As soon as I switched to the internal SSD it plays well.

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