2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 - POV Driving Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
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-Engine: 2.3 L DOHC 4-cylinder Turbocharged & Intercooled Direct Injection Spark Ignition all aluminum engine
-Curb weight: 3,281 lbs
-Horsepower: 263
-Torque: 280 lb-ft
-Tire size: P225/40R18
-MPG: 18 city / 25 highway
-Transmission: 6-speed manual
-MSRP: $24,200
Options:
-All-weather floor mats $100
-interior Lighting Kit $200
-Mazdaspeed Tech Package $2485 - Blind spot monitoring, full color touchscreen navi, sirius satellite radio, HD Radio and Pandora audio, SMS text message delivery and reply, mazda advanced keyless entry and start system w/push button, rain sensing windshield wipers, auto on/off bi-xenon headlights, adaptive front lighting system, LED rear combination lights
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Total MSRP $27,780
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10:43 POV Driving Impressions
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-Engine: 2.3 L DOHC 4-cylinder Turbocharged & Intercooled Direct Injection Spark Ignition all aluminum engine
-Curb weight: 3,281 lbs
-Horsepower: 263
-Torque: 280 lb-ft
-Tire size: P225/40R18
-MPG: 18 city / 25 highway
-Transmission: 6-speed manual
-MSRP: $24,200
Options:
-All-weather floor mats $100
-interior Lighting Kit $200
-Mazdaspeed Tech Package $2485 - Blind spot monitoring, full color touchscreen navi, sirius satellite radio, HD Radio and Pandora audio, SMS text message delivery and reply, mazda advanced keyless entry and start system w/push button, rain sensing windshield wipers, auto on/off bi-xenon headlights, adaptive front lighting system, LED rear combination lights
-Delivery $795
Total MSRP $27,780
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Many people hate the torque steer in the Mazdapseed3 but I think it adds character to the vehicle.
Agreed!
I have a FWD Accord Coupe 2.4 6MT and the torque steer is fun to control🤣🤣
This is why I've always thought FWD > AWD for hot hatches. Of course I'd take a RWD sports car over either, but if you need the practicality of 5 doors, torque steer is kind of fun and AWD is too easy.
Agreed! It's nice to have something that you really haven't to DRIVE instead of being able to just mat the pedal whenever wherever without any thought. It made the car feel alive even if it wasn't perfect.
Yep, love feeling the power
I daily drive a 2010 MS3, and it is still a blast to drive 13 years later! 102k miles and still going strong!
I had a '10 MS3, I should never have sold it.
@@elusivellama I've been on the fence about selling mine, but I know I'll miss it too much
'10 MS3 here with 165k miles still going strong.
2012 with 111k here
I’ve had my 2012 for about 3 years now. Absolutely love it
My daily is a 2013 with full bolt ons and aftermarket turbo, hit 141,000 miles the other day and it still brings me immense joy. I can't see myself getting rid of it. It's been very reliable and the blend of practicality and fun are amazing. These cars are great stock, but after some mods and a tune it's an even better experience.
Hey, this is my car, same color and stock too! Only upgrade is my set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 that transformed this car. I have mine for 5 years now, just took it last night for a back road run and this car still puts a huge smile on my face. It has been very reliable, only regular maintenance. To me, the new Mazda 3 turbo is an insult compared to this.
Edit: i do know that Mazda is going the ''premium" route and Mazdaspeed is gone, and that's exactly what i'm criticizing.
Mazda3 Turbo isn't supposed to be a successor to the Speed3
@@dewitnow1765 and that’s exactly the problem I have with it.
@@maximeparent3004 I dont think they can really be compared since one is a sports car and the other is a comfortable street cruiser. Hopefully Mazda does get production for a new MazdaSpeed3 since they have always been good sports cars.
Feel the exact same, I’ve got a black mica 07 speed6 which has been one hell of a daily. I love the new body styles in the sedan and hatches, makes no sense why they couldn’t make a speed version with those body styles
@@dewitnow1765 I think Mazda have already disbanded the Speed division. Mazda is completing to a different direction.
Mazdaspeed 3 dungeon tip, to disable boost by gear and the awful swas sensor (steering wheel angle sensor) there is a connector on the steering rack, takes 30 seconds to do and lets you have all the fun😁 As someone who regulairly tracks a 400+whp 2011 speed 3 that was the first and best thing i could do for driveability.
I’ve owned two mazdaspeed 3’s. A 2007 and a 2008, always come back to them. There is just something about those cars that is so fun and unassuming. I had a BNR s3 in both of mine, one of them was EWG and sounded insane. Love it!!
I have a 2011 which has sadly sat for the last two years. It was just dropped off to be fixed up a few days ago and seeing this video now has me so excited to get it back and driving it again. Though it's not perfect, it has never once failed to put a big goofy grin on my face while driving it.
I still have my slightly modded 2011 speed 3 with 140,000 km (87,000 miles) and it's still going strong! It's given me so much fun for all these years. I am going to miss it for sure when I have to let it go one day.
Who says you ever have to let it go? ;)
I like when you include the occasional older fun car like this. Im in a position to add a second car to my garage but it still needs to qualify as affordable fun. Unfortunately there’s few options in that category at the moment. Videos like this are helpful. For example, If you have a chance to get a hold of a V6 Mustang with a manual, go for it.
This video took me back, I enjoyed driving one back in the day. I too miss Mazdaspeed, they made some really great cars (I still think the Mazdaspeed Protégé is FANTASTIC looking), and I never met one I didn't like.
This car your friend has is a true unicorn, it's unbelievable that one still exists that's stock and in perfect condition.
Thanks for sharing this with us and the joy of driving. ✌️☺️
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS, have driven my speed for over 3 years now and never get sick of it. great video!!
i’m so glad he’s going over older cars too it’s really fun cuz i love toph
I had a 2007 mazdaspeed 3 tuned on e85 and it was an absolute monster. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
What all didja need for an e85 conversion besides injectors and hpfp?
@@matthewthomas912 no need for injectors unless going over 400hp, hpfp internals and a tune.
I feel like this video was made for me. I’ve been a MazdaSpeed fanatic for years so I enjoyed every minute of this! This video is probably the closest I’ll get to owning one.
Never say never can grab a clean roller for 2k get a low compression engine rebuild it and boom gen 2 mazdaspeed3 for 4500/5000
In terms of how fast this car was compared to it's competition back in the day, I feel it did get the recognition it deserved.
Your video was a trip down memory lane for me as I had an 08 Speed 3 base mode for 7 1/2 years. I really enjoyed it the entire 130,000 miles I had it.
FINALLY!!! As a MazdaSpeed6 owner I've been waiting for this for AGES!
I have a non Speed 3. It's absolutely awesome! 155 horsepower but it flies and I've been getting anywhere from 27 to 31 mpg around town in crappy weather. I looked everywhere for one with a manual and finally found the one for me. It's basic with a key ignition and manual controls for everything but it's got such a great stereo system. I hope to upgrade to a new Mazda in the future.
Owned both gens of these. Killer car for the money. Love the raw driving dynamics. Zoom zoom! I drive the Veloster N performance blue manual now and have always been a hot hatch person.
I had a '10 back in '10. BNR turbo, supporting mods, Bilstein coilovers. Never gave me the slightest bit of trouble. Very, very reliable.
This is EXCELLENT Topher, I've been wanting to get one of these since I've bad a license and there is not alot of content about these things. Good shit Topher
I so wanted the MazdaSpeed3 back in 2011, but I couldn’t fit a baby seat in the back so it was a no-go for me. But the driving experience so good, I ended up finding a used MazdaSpeed6 instead. That 2.3 is a beast, but it is a little underwhelming in 1-2 gear. 3-4 was the sweet spot. Now I own a Hyundai Elantra N, which definitely reminds me of both the Speed3 and Speed6, but with the DCT it’s so much quicker. Great review!
This car was my "hero" when I first got my 2001 protege. Proud to say I own one now! To those looking to find one of their own, just make sure you get it compression checked and, if the owner has modified it (chance is they have), make sure they put high pressure fuel pump internals into it.
Smooth sponsorship integration! It’s an art to pull it off. Great job bro
Loved this platform when I owned my 08. I had it for 11 years and put 218K miles on it with just a intake and tune. Such a awesome car.
Yup, I agree. I wish Mazda would still build something similar to this nowadays. Seems like such a fun car to drive, with the torque steer and the short gears. Seems like they could have filtered out the torque steer if they wanted to, but that would have numbed the steering. Similar story in the Focus ST. Very fun cars to drive.
I got a Veloster N this year since Mazda dropped the ball. So glad I went that route, it's a beast!
Had this exact year and color with the tech package, first car I ever bought new. Great cars, they really wake up with a few simple mods.
I've got a 2010 Mazda 3 base model 2.0L NA motor with the 5spd, basically an MS3 with exactly half the torque, lol. I agree the hydraulic steering feels great, with light initial weight, which ramps up to a pretty hefty weight when cornering, which is great for letting you know when the front is starting to let go! I love this chassis because with all the rear grip from the independent multilink rear suspension, you can trail brake really aggressively to keep the front planted without worrying about the rear breaking away unpredictably. My favourite act in this vehicle is speeding up for a left hander in an intersection before a light changes, and aggressively braking while turning in. It does it so confidently with just the right amount of rear end slip!
my dad had a mazdaspeed6 back when I was in elementary school but he sold it when I got to middle school because it kept breaking down. god how much i miss that car
Liked before even watched! Owner of 2012 speed3 same color. Definitely great car and underrated!
I had a 2002 Protege5 manual back in high school as my first car, and man do I regret selling it. I beat the stuffing out of that car, learning how to drive, and it never, ever let me down. I need another one!
Been watching you for a while, but what's funny is the fact I bought a 2012 MS3 3 weeks ago and now you're making a video on it lol.
Had it in 2010 before trading it off 2014. I love this car, it's ahead of its time in performance and price. I miss it so much. It's even worse that Mazda is ditching its heritage and going upscale without a sporting division.
I learned manual in this car! Glad to see an in depth review of one
I had a '12 MS3 in this same color. Was such a blast to drive, but I had to sell it after about a year of owning it. Probably my 3rd favorite car I've owned!
This brought me back. Had a speed6 sedan and loved it for what it was. Now I'm rocking a 22 3sedan turbo
Used to own one of these... one of my favorite cars. Was very fun and practical. 280 lb ft of torque around 3,000 rpms. great car..
I love these throwback review videos!
I wanted a Mazdaspeed 3 so much growing up. I had a Protege5. I upgraded to a Veloster N this year and oh my, I made a great choice in car.
I would love to own a Mazdaspeed3 next to my NB Miata one day. Always loved these cars!
Another job well done Substitute Topher. Keep it up
Wow! That Mazdaspeed3 is in pristine condition.
I had an 07 GT in True Red. Was one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Traded it on a 2011 335i xdrive, which was just never able to put a smile on my face like the Mazda did. The TS and turbo lag did add to the fun factor, was just an overall great package.
Your friend was very wise to keep it stock. Hate seeing these modded.
My first car was a 2010 GT Sedan with a 6MT. Even that car was super fun to drive with excellent steering.
my 2012 speed3 is my first car and i love it got it just like this one bone stock and i’ve had it for over a year and 25k miles best first car ever taught me a lot and so much fun
I had one back in 2011....it was so enjoyable. Miss it
That’s the most pristine mazdaspeed 3 I’ve ever seen. Totally agree with wanting to buy it.
Yea. I have a 2013 with 70k miles and I thought mines was in goon condition 😔
This one is something A-1
Awh man, I had a 2007 Mazdaspeed 6 and I loved that car. Very rare now. Should try and find one and do a video on one.
Everyone complained and now look: we have a great looking Mazda 3 and no speed3! Sure we have a turbo one but not like this: these were fwd muscle cars as someone once said. These are so so special: I love them
Still driving my 2007 Mazdaspeed 6 to this day. 176K miles.
and it s is amazing that the driving experience in a regular 1.6 mazda 3 is just the same! very fun car, not as fast but it still feels quick and just enjoyable to rev it to 6500. they did an amazing job with this car
you will never go wrong with an mazda 3 for daily driving and a littly zoom zoom naughty sports fun cruise, even from the OG 323 to current gen they all drive nice and fun and confidently
2012 White Speed3 guy here. Loved this car for over 10 years and 100k miles. We've been through it all, and it's a keeper. They don't make cars like the Speed3 anymore, and the ones they do make that are approximations of it have all kinds of BS dealer markups or lists.
Just bought one, havent got it yet will have it monday night
I have a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 with some really minimal modifications (cob tune, cob intake, exhaust bypass valve, eanon android head unit and back up camera) and it truly is an incredible hot hatch and a great daily driver. The cob tune and intake really take the car to the next level without sacrificing reliability; They make the car competitive with modern hot hatches especially in traffic from a dig. My only complaint is that the all season tires I have on it at the moment don't have the most grip and so if I get into the gas too quickly, I will just spin up the tires all through first gear.
I’m only 17 but I worked my ass off to buy my 2nd speed3. I had Gen 1 at first and then traded it in and bought Gen 2 at 16. Definitely worth it, considering I pretty much learned stick on this car lol. Great car all around for sure.
Pretty much same as me man, bought right before I turned 17 with no idea how to drive manual. 18 now with some tiny mods and a tune, fun as ever with no real issues. Love this thing haha
Yesssss! An oldie but goodie 🙂
My mother has a 2011 6SPD 2.5 GT hatch. I loved it so much that it made me a hatch fan and had me contemplating getting a Mazdaspeed 3. However, throughout all the years I've had a chance to drive her car, I ended up "outgrowing" it. I didn't feel like having pretty much the same thing in my garage, so I went over to my actual love, a 2010 STi. My buddy has an '07 that puts 382 to the wheels, and that thing is terrifying. He only wishes his car had a hood scoop like the second generation, and he's still trying to source one that won't cost him what he paid for the car itself.
The clear tails also look SICK
I own a 2010 mazdaspeed 3 and just can't get enough. I have over 120k miles and on the same clutch. My car is stock and I enjoy it's performance.
As a 2009 owner glad to see the love :) Dunno about the mention of turbo lag though, that lil' k04 just goes!
Hey hey! I've got a 2013 Speed3 tech package. Upgraded turbo and all the other good stuff. First car I bought for myself out of high school. Got it brand new. Regrettably it's been down for 4 years now.
I own a 12' MS3... 52500 miles, with full bolt ons, engine mounts and the whole nine yards. More fun to drive than any of its competitors in my opinion. Love MAZDASPEED
If you look at my channel, I owned a 2013 Speed3 and used it as a daily, then autocrossed it. It ALWAYS put a smile on my face, even after 6 years of ownership. I'm right there with you on being disappointed in Mazda for killing the Mazdaspeed line, because a current Speed3 to compete with the Type R would be incredible.
Bought mine stock in 2019 with 48k miles . Since then i’ve gone somewhat all out with it lol. Built bottom end head has valve springs . Lot bigger of a turbo auxiliary fueling both manifolds full exhaust solid mounts car definitely loves modifications
I had a 2006 Mazdaspeed6 that I drove for 11 years. Loved it!
I drive a 2022 MX-5 RF GT now and have passed my wife's 2014 CX-5 onto my son and replaced hers with a 2021 CX-30.
I love Mazdas.
Speed guys where you at?!? Gen 1 owner here, these cars are fantastic when modded right and tuned! Just keep up with maintenance like any car, it will take care of you and won’t let you be stranded. Unless you put a rod through the block lol. Currently fbos with cst4 ewg. 3 years and no major issues.
Speed 6, built block with bnrs4. Honestly, it's quick but it was more fun stock. The bnrs3 is probably a better turbo for fun factor. Just my opinion!
We here, I agree, take care of these girls and they'll take care of you. I'm currently thinking about a cst4...
@@zachhecksel2920 haven’t gone and bigger size turbo than cst4, so I don’t know much how it feels the throughout the rev range, I’m assuming it just spools later around 3500 or 3800 rpm with the bnrs4 and cst5. Cst4 spools around 3300 rpm’s full boost and pulls all the way smoothly to redline. Quick and fast around town.
@@JUSTRYINGTOWATCH if your staying stock block for a long time, cst4 or bnrs 3, can’t go wrong with either. Basically same size turbos. If you want external waste gate, cst4 also have an option for it. Bnrs 3 you will have to shut the iwg with a bracket. Don’t remember who made them tbh. If your planning to go built motor in a few years or sooner, I recommend a bigger turbo so you have a lot of head room to grow. Bnrs4/5/6, cst5/6 or even better go precision turbos depending on your power goals. Tbh if I would to do it all over again, I would get a built motor sooner and go pte
5558 or 5858. I want to shoot around 600 to 700 hp in the future. Even 500ish hp is the best fun factor around town and highway cruising. But as of rn money is the limiting factor lol.
@Michael T Yang yeah, I would say the bnrs4 v1 turbo hits 19 PSI between 3,500 and 3,800 rpm. It just doesn't feel as responsive as stock so that's where I struggle with it. Plenty fast though in boost.
I love seeing a Mazdaspeed 3 or a regular 3 from this year because it can come with blind spot detection and I think you can get the stock infotainment upgraded to AA/CarPlay
i like substitute Topher lol. i’m impressed that this Mazdaspeed is fastest than my 2.5 turbo Mazda CX-30 (in terms of HP, and probably 0-60 too hehe). great review sub Topher!!!
My daily driver is an unmodified 2013 speed3. Mid 50s dude who used to drive a mazda3 stick as a lease for my 30 min work commute but when I went to turn it in couldnt get another stick, only autos, so as I was leaving the lot they were like, are you faimilar with the mazdaspeed...? and after the lease was up I bought it. So fun, so low key, love it. Some issues - shift knob has fallen apart twice at 320 bucks a pop (leather wrap peels off), both visors have had to be replaced (stopped staying up), the front door speakers (bose system) rotted (but when I replaced them the inside of the doors were immaculate, no signs of corrosion or crud), the dash lcd panel is slowly failing, and as of a few days ago the leather on the top of the steering wheel started disintegrating, temporary wrap arriving tomorrow. But I look forward to driving every time. So quick, so unruly, or as my wife likes to say, so much power in a tiny package. wait...
wow i got the same car and none of issues u mention.
I love watching Mazdaspeed 3 videos cuz it's my favorite car, I miss Mazdaspeed 🚗
Actually just got my own 08 speed3 just this week lol, 135k miles and the only thing wrong with it was a broken thermometer but it's in otherwise stellar condition. I love the damn car so much and it's actually been a comfortable platform to learn manual on, if you're cool with premium gas then i'd recommend the hell out of em
And of course the original owner had a CAI, HPFP, and tune lol
I really miss that era of interior design, call me whatever you want but personally i find that interior a lot more appealing than the over minimalistic bars with ipads glued to it we have today
I had one of these new back in 2012 and kept it until 2016. I can firmly say it’s one of the best, if not the best car I’ve owned even though I’ve owned a bunch of other great cars like 4 STIs, a Brz Ts, ND2 miata. I went nuts with full bolt ons with a Cobb stage 3+ package and it was very fast! It had other proper mods like full suspension and brakes to balance it out.. truly miss my car.
Can you guys do an Evo X vídeo? It’s one of those cars that I wished I owned but could not get my hands on one.
I really liked the Mazdaspeed6 when it came out - the standard Mazda 6 was my first daily and it was a blast to drive with the 6-cylinder. I wish Mazda would build a proper sports sedan again but I don't think that will ever happen. If they came out with a Mazdaspeed6 again (especially if it was in wagon form) I'd probably get one. Mazdaspeed as a whole is something I think would sell well these days for Mazda, even if they put the Mazdaspeed treatment on their SUVs (like BMW does with the M Sport packages).
I've had 3x Mazdas in my life, 2x of which I still own (sold 2001 Protege ES 5MT, still own 2014 Mazda3 2.0 6MT & 2001 Mazda Miata 1.8 6MT)
I remember testdriving this exact car; a 2013 Mazdaspeed3 (in white I believe). And I remember that steering wheel almost being ripped from my hands and came so close from highspeed curbing both driver-side wheels. It was really quick. I always disliked that interior, but it was a really cool experience. Loved that rush of boost.
Amazing condition for its age. Almost like new.
I put 125k on my '08 and I'm at 184k on my '12. Still puts a smile on my face everyday.
This looks like the perfect daily driver. I’d love to own one some day, I currently have a Volvo C30 which is fun too tho
Owned a 2013 Speed for 5 years. Regretted selling it and this has me thinking about one again…
I loved my 2010 Speed3. Learned how to drive stick in that car and I miss the hell out of it.
I heard the clutch was difficult to modulate.
@@6lemans10 I recall it being very heavy and somewhat unforgiving. The point where the clutch was fully engaged and fully disengaged was pretty small. But, then again, this was the car I learned manual on so this could all be inexperience talking. I had a Mazda 6 with a manual after that one and currently have a '19 VW GLI with a manual. Both manuals were quite a bit easier to operate than the Speed3's.
I had to have the driver side wheel bearing replaced in my Accord last week. The mechanic who did it had a blue MS3 with 82k on it that he bought new. It still had the factory air box on it and was bone stock also. I love these cars all except for the front end design on these years. The first gens were better looking imo.
Next time try a full bolt on Speed and it'll blow your mind. The exhaust tone, the power, the everything. Ten year owner of my '12 and I don't think I'll ever sell. A raw, joyous to drive future classic.
torque steer is honestly just fun
This car looks really nice and is a breath of fresh air from the usual ST's.
I know you did one on WindingRoad POV but I would love to see a review of a Cobalt SS/ supercharged or Turbocharged or any other ecotec platform, and a tuned up one too!!
I bought a brand new 2013 (black on black), off the Mazda lift in the showroom. I miss that car so much, one of my favorites. Mazda...c'mon damnit...just one more model run for us fan boys!
got my 2011 with 46K miles and have since added 100k miles on mine! love my car my only gripe is how much the AC sucks out of the car's drivability
I would love if mazda can revive the MazdaSpeed division, they were very interesting cars and super fun!
I had a 2008, a beautiful red, 6 stack CD player . Got 35mpg on the highway, 21 city, I didn’t know what I had. I never drove it hard, it was just a pleasant daily driver to me. I wish I still had it. Carvanna took it off my hands 2 years ago for $5000.00 A big mistake on my part letting it go.
I had the’13 white with black accents. I sold it and got a new Mustang GT in ‘19. Sometimes, I actually prefer it to the GT. I think cars like this are perfect for street fun. I can’t really use the GT’s power consistently. Lower horsepower = more daily fun.
Great vid!
I drive this generation of the mazda 3 2.2diesel engine and the torque steer is crazy in first gear and I am jelaous of how easy the mazda in the video goes into first and reverse gear haha because mine struggles with that
Happy with my GTI now but miss my speed and miss manual a lot.
I had an 08 Mazdaspeed3, those cars actually had the boost restriction in 1st and 2nd gear as well. They also had a sensor that limited power based on the steering angle. I wasn’t a fan of either, luckily they were fairly easy to disable.
It was an awesome car especially after a few tweaks to the suspension.
One of the first things I did was unplug that sensor under the steering column lol. Made it sooooo much better.
Just amazing!
Had an 08 speed 3 full bolt ons and tuned and the torque steer was one of the reasons I wound up getting rid of it. The power was there but hardly usable and simply not usable until 3rd gear. Very fun car tho
the 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3, Ford Focus ST, and Hyundai Velosters of that era were really shocking/ugly/scary. it is interesting how it stacks up to a rival contemporary 2013 Honda Civic Si’s price and reliability by offering way more horsepower/performance thanks to the turbo. Fast enough to take on a Subaru Impreza WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart; and fast enough to dust a Toyota Matrix XRS.