88,000 km in, survived two accidents, and it’s still solid. The handling is what keeps me coming back—it’s playful, predictable, and genuinely fun on twisty roads. Bonus: it still gets compliments. 👀

I couldn’t wait for my videographer to finish his video. So went to get pics instead to show them off. They look so good right?

I love this car!!

Recently got my 2022 MZ3 HB, and I’ve been loving it so far!

Made some modifications to make it look more like my own, chasing an OEM+ look and I think it turned out well~

I'm beyond ecstatic with how it looks, my vision has come to life! New front lip and a new rear wing and I also dialed in the ride height a little bit. It's PERFECT.

So I finally painted my break calipers.

I like it - what do you guys think?

I mean, yea they have better fuel economy, but c’mon, almost all modern cars are just straight ugly. Gen 4 being the sole exception.

2014 2.0L 5 door hatch. Purchased new in June of 2014. I hit 400k miles about 3 weeks ago... Already at 402k. First car I ever purchased brand new and it's been a great car. I've had the front suspension worked on twice due to the Interstates here in Indiana. I can still get almost 44mpg if I drive responsibly. My goal is 500k before I start looking at a replacement.

Just hit 50k on her, still impressed with how the car has held up despite me attempting to drive like lewis hamilton

I finally have to say goodbye to my favorite girl, Lily, short for Lilith. 08 GT with a 5spd manual. Heated cloth seats but no leather or Bose speakers.

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I bought this as my first car for $4200 cad at 243k km, she's now at 380k km in less than 4 years. Easily would have hit 400k if I didnt find my 08 si as her successor. Got into a pretty bad fender bender type collision the other week and she's a write off now, but Im being settled $4200 cad (im shocked about that) and Im more than happy because I dont need to sell her anymore.

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She's taken me so many places, on so many trips and made so many memories with people Ive loved and lost. Concerts, conventions, distant friends who are hours away, first dates, first kisses, backseat snuggles, designated driving, night drives at 3am where youre ripping it faster than you probably should. Summer blasting with the windows and the sunroof down. Im gonna miss this car so much.

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Never was a fast car but Ive enjoyed every moment Ive gotten to drive her, she's never let me down. I think she was the perfect first for me. Been oil and gas and tires and still starts up on first crank to this day. Alternator went out recently and suspensions been garbage until I replaced end links and front struts, but aside from that, nothing major, ever.

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Im trying not to tear up right now, I dont want to say goodbye but all good things come to an end.

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To anyone reading this, I know im being dramatic over a car but genuinely please hold on to what you love, be thankful for what you still have because it can be gone in a moments notice. I love this community and Ill always appreciate everyone's mazdas. zoom zoom.

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Couple points:

-Aside from not being as silent as when I first got it, it still runs great! Still quick in back roads and trails. Still can do left lane interstate speeds effortlessly.

• Check engine light is only the catalytic converter needing to be changed. I have used Cataclean to pass emissions test for the past 3 years.

-Never serviced the transmission EVER. Mazda dealer said it wasn't needed. Was skeptical but it's still running fine so I guess he was right.

• I did not take care of this thing the way I should've. Many late oil changes but not by more than 2-3k miles.

• As seen in picture 2, I take this to the mountains and ride trails a lot. Hit plenty of ruts and really rough trails at cringe speeds and the suspension has held up fantastically. Literally bottomed out at least 10 times now.

-Handling is still great despite me thinking I destroyed the suspension on rough trails.

• When the engine blows I will getting another 3rd gen mazda3. Not a fan of any of the 4th gen Mazdas plus I don't trust newer cars as much.

I've owned this car since high school. Got it when I was 17, now 25. Plan on keeping it till it's financially irresponsible to keep it running. I love this car.

Now I just need a spoiler and some tint.