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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I intentionally drove it easy to see what kind of mileage I could get. My commute is more freeway than city street traffic.
My daily commute is 50/50 highway traffic - -got to deal with the wonderful Baltimore Beltway at 4:30 in the afternoons so I do get alot of stop and go that keeps the average down.
The car hasn't had any problems at all and I'm quite pleased with my purchase although leg room is a bit tight up front and miss the torque after owning a '98 Regal GS for 8 years. Still, power is more than ample!!
Mark
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0cdb5a/33
I would not use a K&N filter on any vehicle I own. These test results are one reason why. I plan to fit the Mazdaspeed CAI to my MS3 as it cannot void the new car warranty AND it uses a dry filter(an over-oiled wet filter can wreck the MAF sensor). And yes I know that the dealer has to prove an aftermarket part caused the problem in order to deny a warranty claim, but the Mazdaspeeed CAI works and it prevents any future hassles.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Really? I would have thought the onus would be on the owner to prove that the aftermarket part did not cause the problem.
Nope. Read all about it here.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I see them online all the time for $273-$325. As for installing it, I don't believe it is that difficult. You do have to pull the LF wheel and remove part of the wheelwell lining, but it all looks to be pretty straightforward.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
The car seems to have enough of power in either gear at that speed but how likely is it that car is actually more efficient at 3k rpm explanations?
Nope. Read all about it here.
The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided.
Hmm. So, if you have a problem and Mazda claims the part you installed caused the problem and you disagree then what happens? I would assume you would have to take them to court to have it settled. Obviously, installing a part that is unrelated to the problem would be difficult to prove as the cause. The issue arises when the part may be the cause of the problem.
So, have you been doing all city or mostly freeway?
Overall, the mileage is as advertised, although I am hoping that I will gain a couple mpg once it gets stably warmer.
I remember the first time it cost us more than $10 to fill up the Geo Metro my wife drove in college. We were in shock. Now it's $40 for my Mazda and will probably be damn near $100 for her Yukon XL when we go on vacation next month. She stays home with the kids and doesn't drive a lot of miles, so it only gets filled up once a month, but boy when you do fill it up, 28 gallons sure adds up!
I've got to start waking up a little earlier and beating this traffic in the morning. Also haven't checked my tire pressure in a few weeks. The warning light hasn't turned on, but 3-4 pounds may make a difference, it sure does in our Yukon. Also would like to get a K&N filter, that's been good for 1 or 2 mpg in all my previous vehicles. I was going to get one a couple weeks ago but they didn't have the right size in stock at the local Auto Zone.
It's also really dirty but I won't bother to wash it until it stops raining every other day. Okay, I'll stop whining now.
Overall I still love my car. Got my first iPod early this year because, well, the car had an iPod jack and I wanted to use it! Loving it, haven't heard a commercial in months. The AC seems competent. Doesn't blow quite as cold as our Yukon does, and you have to angle those vents just right, but it gets the job done so far (mid 80's and humid). We'll see how it handles low 100's and humid. Tinted windows definitely help.
"On Thursday CIBC World Markets Chief Economist Jeff Rubin said oil production will barely grow over the next five years, and that shortfall, combined with solid emerging market demand, will drive oil to $150 per barrel by 2010 and $200 per barrel by 2012 ... U.S. gasoline prices will climb to as much as $7 per gallon by 2012" Source: bloggingstocks.com
Ten or fifteen years ago a chip or-from 1996 on-an ECU reflash could sometimes produce significant performance gains. However, today's automakers have refined their powertrain management systems to the point that aftermarket reflashes almost never unlock measurable power or fuel economy increases on naturally aspirated engines. Forced induction is an entirely different matter.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
On average the OBC reads about 0.5 mpg optimistic compared to the running average for fuel economy, however, that isn't the end of the story. Compared to our portable GPS, that particular van travels approximately 10.15 miles for every 10 miles registered on the odometer, and if I was to recalculate the miles divided by the gallons figure, that would cut the difference roughly in half.
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Shipo
Driving this way has resulted in my average fuel economy hovering around the 26 mpg mark. Not horrible for an '06 Mazda3 s 5-door with manual transmission, but there's always room for improvement with $4/gallon gasoline and $50 fill-ups.
About 40 miles of my daily trek is rural interstate, so I started setting my cruise control at 75mph for that stretch. Normally I would have varied my speed from 70mph or so up to 85mph depending on the traffic in my way. I also try to maintain my speed once I reach the much more congested part of my interestate commute. If I hit stop-and-go traffic, it still brings my average mpg down to around 28 for the trip. If I manage to keep rolling 95% of the time (as I did three days last week) I arrived at work with my trip computer displaying 30.0 or higher. When I arrived home on those same three days, the lowest average was 29.4 and the highest was 30.7.
Many posts don't specify which model they have, and there are many posts that specify the 3i. I am hoping to find mileage on the S version with Automatic.. 156-hp 2.3L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder - EPA Mileage, City/Hwy (mpg) 22/29
I am sold on the 3s, drove it, love it, want it, and husband finally said I can have it... but gas mileage is the whole reason for a new car as I already have an awesome powerful nice car... don't need another awesome car with slightly better mileage...
Can't do the i version because I need the hatch back. Pontiac Vibe is second choice, found alot of info on it's real world gas mileage for the model I would choose.
I can sacrifice a few miles for the driving difference / quality / styling of the Mazda, but if it is a considerable difference I have to re-think the decision since this whole thing was brought about by the need to save money on gas.
I hope many of you will take time to resond... I would LOVE to be able to choose this car!
I had been averaging about 25-26 mpg overall in my 3 and was amazed that I managed 28+mpg overall in the heavier, automatic 6 (my 3 is manual). It only seems logical that I would have achieved the same fuel economy in a 3 s (with the same engine and transmission).
One of my favorite websites is Mazda3forums.com. You'll find plenty of real world mileage figures posted including the 's' with automatic. Just click on the first topic listed on the main page- "Mazda3 (Axela)" and it's one of the first few topics listed...
It's a shame that Mazda doesn't offer the 5-door with the 2.0L here in the U.S. It is available in virtually every other market including Canada. In Europe, there's even a 1.6L version that averages 35mpg overall.
Their results were 17mpg city and 35mpg highway. On their 150-mile highway trip, it averaged 30mpg. The vehicle tested was a 5-door s Grand Touring with automatic.
The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
A/C will impact gas mileage in city driving or constant stop and go situations.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
VERY pleased, considering the blistering performance this car can deliver.
I doesn't take many short full throttle blasts to drop the MPG down under 30, but if driven conservatively this car does great. It's really the best of both worlds. There aren't many cars that get over 33 MPG, and none are as fun as this one when you want it.
I've been looking at several sites for info concerning mazda 3 MPG. I just found this one where a guy at CleanMPG is routinely getting 37+mpg on a 3s. FYI
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6215
So, now I'm thinking it's not worth the effort to alter one's driving habits too drastically. Not in this car anyway. I see definite improvement when taking it easy in our Yukon XL, but the Mazda seems to be pretty darn efficient no matter what I do to it. I guess that's a good thing though, right? I'm still going to return to my old ways - not speeding. I find it relaxing to just set the cruise and not have to look for cops or try to pass other vehicles. But I won't be too obsessed about it. Clearly the best thing I can do is to leave the house early and avoid traffic. This little car seems perfectly content at higher speeds, and is a lot of fun too.
Tuesday means Mazda chat night! The chat opens at 8:45 pm ET and runs until 10 pm ET. I hope you're able to join us tonight to meet and greet with your fellow CarSpace members!
See you there!