All New 2017 Mazda 3

**jojopad** · May 14th, 2018 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

I just saw this article,

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/05/11/...ng-review.html

The article claimed that the Mazda3 is more fun to drive than the VW Golf. The VW Golf is perhaps the best hot hatchback in the market today. He didn't elaborate though the reasons.

I think youtube vid reviews such as these ones can give a better opinion on the Mazda3:

https://youtu.be/7ZG3r17k9SU

You might find the review on the 2018 Mazda6 turbo interesting as well:

https://youtu.be/BzCPaTHg0-I

**James007** · May 15th, 2018 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Claims, if acted promptly, don't take long unless parts are unavailable. Keep bugging GH, doc.

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Hi sir Trav.

Sent you an email regarding the no drill plate relocator. Thanks

**travajante** · May 15th, 2018 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by James007

Hi sir Trav.

Sent you an email regarding the no drill plate relocator. Thanks

Replied, sir. Thanks!

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**mikezzz** · May 17th, 2018 10:30 AM

Hi! New here and I will be getting my M3 on June.

Quick question: If I ask the dealership not to drill the license plate holder on the grill, can they manage to place it onto the lower part?

Thanks!

**gromek** · May 17th, 2018 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by mikezzz

Hi! New here and I will be getting my M3 on June.

Quick question: If I ask the dealership not to drill the license plate holder on the grill, can they manage to place it onto the lower part?

Thanks!

Just get a no-drill plate holder sir.

Ask sir travs. [emoji4][emoji106]

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**mikes** · May 17th, 2018 02:49 PM

Do you find that the Mazda 3 is very low to the ground, especially the underside of the front grille?

On really steep humps and holes, I always have a hard time with those. There are lots of scratches on the underside of the front grill already. I can't really see them looking at the vehicle from a regular view, but it hurts when I really check and notice the underside.

Any advice?

**travajante** · May 17th, 2018 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by mikes

Do you find that the Mazda 3 is very low to the ground, especially the underside of the front grille?

On really steep humps and holes, I always have a hard time with those. There are lots of scratches on the underside of the front grill already. I can't really see them looking at the vehicle from a regular view, but it hurts when I really check and notice the underside.

Any advice?

You'll eventually learn to angle your approach to speed bumps & steep ramps....Or you can subtly upsize w/o making it look off....Going 19s w/ 225/40 can add some clearance...like this here....

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**mikes** · May 17th, 2018 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

You'll eventually learn to angle your approach to speed bumps & steep ramps....Or you can subtly upsize w/o making it look off....Going 19s w/ 225/40 can add some clearance...like this here....

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That option might be too expensive. Hahaha. I previously drove a Vios, Almera, and Mirage and didn't have those problems with the underside. Everytime I hear that screech sound, it kills me a bit inside. But it really is lowered compared to other sedans in the same class? Do you just angle to the side when you face a steep hump or ramp?

**travajante** · May 17th, 2018 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by mikes

That option might be too expensive. Hahaha. I previously drove a Vios, Almera, and Mirage and didn't have those problems with the underside. Everytime I hear that screech sound, it kills me a bit inside. But it really is lowered compared to other sedans in the same class? Do you just angle to the side when you face a steep hump or ramp?

I've had lower cars, so my senses have been "calibrated". I often take RoRoadtrips & would always check the hi/lo tide skeds to anticipate & avoid high RoRo ramp angles.
Note that the 3 has decent ground clearance but a longer front overhang from the front tires. I haven't measured, but the Civic could be lower w/ even longer overhang.

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**mikes** · May 17th, 2018 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

I've had lower cars, so my senses have been "calibrated". I often take RoRoadtrips & would always check the hi/lo tide skeds to anticipate & avoid high RoRo ramp angles.
Note that the 3 has decent ground clearance but a longer front overhang from the front tires. I haven't measured, but the Civic could be lower w/ even longer overhang.

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Actually that does make sense. That's what I think is causing it. The lower front overhang since the M3 has a longer body than those sedans I've driven previously. Hay. I don't see it but it still hurts knowing those scrapes to the paint are already there, barely theee months in. Haha.