Should you BUY a MAZDASPEED 3 in 2024? 

Love the Gen 1 hatch styling. Still looks great nearly 20 years later.

Just recently purchased the 2013 mazdaspeed 3 super clean one 100k miles on it I had never heard of this car before but I absolutely love it super fun to drive

I bought my 2013 speed3 for 12k USD and it had 80k miles on it. Best car I have ever owned. I did have to fix somethings here and there but overall an amazing car to modify and tune. And i believe that the 2008.5 (the mid year refresh) didn't have to many VVT faults. That's when they changed the VVT I believe.

Not really content related, but your energy/delivery in this video was awesome! Entertaining front to back

Its pretty interesting, i just realized your the same age as me and got Mazda 3 I think a year before I got mine. Its seems like youve accomplished so much in those 6 years of owning your Mazda 3.

Well Nice video to say at least. I got mine a year ago - September 2022. It was and it still is my first car. It is an 2009 Mazdaspeed3 BK (USDM obviously) but I drive mine here, in Europe. 34K White GT trim with that sweet alcantara interior. I got it with 68818 miles on the clock. Im the 3rd owner. First in my country. Since when I got it - I didn't have a chance to drive it since it had to be repaired (front suspension, oilpan and all the bottom of the engine etc.) I didn't have the money and time to fix it. Now it sits in my garage and maybe in a month or so - everything will be done ( I have all the parts and gear ready ) I hope xx. Keep up with the videos man. Love !

I got a 2010 2nd gen speed 3, it never fails to excite me, every new modification, every new tune, this thing is just great never had any issues either I’ve had it for a little over a year and I’ve put about 10k miles on it

I have an 08 Gen 1. The power, styling, handling is as good as current cars today. Still a great driving car. I have a 2019 STI and yes it is a great car, the Speed has that raw driving experience that only car lovers know. I have bolt ons and a tune had to repair/repair but thats a given for a car thats approaching 20yrs old.

Just picked up a 2nd gen speed, and I absolutely love it!!

I have a 2011 Techpackage for 3 years it’s been my daily with full bolts on never have problems with it thank God!

If I had to replace my 08 Mazda 3, for sure I would do a speed!! Great video, great info!! 👍

Bought my 2007 MPS in Cosmic Blue a month ago. Not a chance there is another car for that price which is as fun and beautiful.

I just bought a gen 2 2013 speed like 2 months ago😂 totally worth it, currently working on upgrades 😎

My 1st gen MS3 has 240k mi and the only my A/C broke. Super fun and reliable

Still have my full bolt on '12 Speed, original owner, garaged since day 1, and it's still a killer sport compact that is nearly as fast as the stuff being built now (Elantra N, CTR/Type S). The platform was WAY ahead of its time, redefined its genre, and was the benchmark to beat for everything that came after.

All you said are definitely true Colton, I love your magwheels

I bought a 2012 speed3 with 120k miles and the thing was clapped. Blown head gasket, bent exhaust valves, and the power steering pump ended up going out my 2nd day of having it. Been in the shop for almost 2 months now and I've been dying to have it back. It's definitely smart to get a diagnostic before buying from a private seller or dealer. Hope to have her back soon, thanks for uploading this vid

Estoy por comprarme uno del 2007 en rojo pero tiene título de “salvage” con pocos kilómetros, me lo recomiendas ?

Love this video i have a 2011 and now i can drive after a year amd a half of on and off working on it glad to be back def like gen 1 lil more due to physical appearance but i like my gen 2

just found this video and i think it's going to help me upgrade from my 2012 skyactiv 3 to ms3

Great video, has all the information I was too lazy to research myself😂

Got an ‘09 about 3 years ago in decent shape with upgraded cold air intake. Changed the motor mounts, spark plugs and coil packs and it’s been running great. Love my Mazdaspeed 3.

The Gen 1 is love!!! I have one true red! March 2009 to now! I m in love with this car! 😀😀😀🇬🇷

With these cars it’s a roller coaster 😂 sometimes it may be good and sometimes it may be bad but it never fails to put a smile on my face 😂

just bought one a few months ago absolutely love the thing

Been enjoying this years content! Very nice job

I picked up a 12' with 81k miles on it a few months ago and I don't regret it at all. Always excites me when I drive it and its my daily!!! Will keep this thing forever if it means I need to change out a few engines and transmissions!

Have a 2023 Mazda 3 Turbo PP hatch, I know it doesn't have the torque steer but it's still fun as hell. The 320 ft lb of torque always put a smile on my face.

I currently have an 06 Mazda 3 but looking to buy an 08 Mazda speed3 in 2024! I've always loved Mazdas and I think the 1st gen looks the best

Love my 2013 2nd Gen ALL Bone Stock mazdaspeed3 in Velocity Red Mica 2nd owner bought over 10 years ago as of 10/24/23 85K on the clock very fun car to drive...

I cant imagine life without my speed 3. Gonna hit 120k soon. I did the VVT and timing at 90k just to be safe. Other than that it has been completely reliable. Got an EGR delete, catch can, and vented 2nd gen valve cover. It's the best thing for your intakes valves and crank case pressures. Damond banjo bolt for the turbo oil feed is highly recommended before you blow your seals. Most important...check your fucking oil :P

That's a monster, Col! ❤

Awesome awesome awesome car, smoked it with my 2006 E87 130i 6mt the other day on the highway😂

good to see the content is back, small criticism is the audio sibilance

I’ve had my 2nd gen for a little over a year now and it has a handful of mods making just under 350 wheel horse power and it’s one hell of a daily summer driver being Canadian I love the car

Here in Colombia the "2010" model is really the 2009 of the rest of the world, recently got one that's pretty roughed up and I've found your channel while looking how to switch the head lights and oh man.. I was not planning into changing to many things but I think I'll keep this car for a while hahahaha

I love These videos! More Mps Content pls

How can you not love this beast 😈

My very 1st car was a gen1 mps and all I can say is I'd buy it again. What a car, looks and sits well and the best performance without breaking the bank.

2010 Mazdaspeed 3 tech package.. I don’t have heated seats, no manual headlight adjustments in the cabin, the gen 2 stereo/head unit is ass (switched mine out to an android unit), does have the hose system with the spare tire mounted Subwoofer from factory, need the vvti don’t so fast tbh but in terms of tuning really blows cuz you have to get a HPFP before doing anything in terms of power related items or airflow so no Intake or exhaust without the hpfp internals

Had a 2012 ms3 full bolt on and tuned but I got super bored of the fwd and got an evo x 😊 best decision ever

got my gen 1 speed about a year+ ago and man its a hell of a car, has more than enough power to have fun but also drives great as just a general daily car as long as it isnt abused lol, I got mine bone stock with some what decent miles on it and from what i gathered it was owned by someone who looked after the car well and never beat on it so I got lucky for sure on mine but man I love this car for sure, one of my best buys 100%

Last thing take the door bumpers on the center of the door. That cleans the body up so so much.

I got one completely stock back in 2021 at 20k miles. 35k miles later no issues whatsoever and lots of fun had

I love my mazdaspeed 3 but I love my r34 to and love my v11 daily Subaru but definitely love the speed so fun to drive bit crazy in the wet but.

@7:45 Cant stress this enough to anyone getting into Mazda's. AVIOD any rusted Mazda, its spreads quick and into places you dont want to fix it. Do a deep inspection of the rear area. Wheel wells, runners, and subframe.

I purchased a 2006 mazdaspeed 6 about a year ago. Bone stock and well maintained. They're a lot like these only we have way more options to break stuff. Cars been very reliable and yes these are cheap to maintain.

honestly ive said before and ill say it again, the first gens look gangster asf🔥

Bought a gen1 3 months ago. Love this car! Motor is getting pulled shortly for a built long block.

I want one so bad, unfortunately couldn’t find a stock one in east tennessee in a short time so I had to get a regular gen 2 mazda 3 😭 Might get that VT Supercharger soon lol

I just sold mine. The I loved it and miss it already. The only problem was the 2nd gear synchros are notorious for going out.

I own a 2013 Gen2 Speed & a 2018 Mazda3. Would love to own a Gen1 Speed as my third Mazda3.

There's just something beautiful about the mazda hatchbacks' styling

I have the same color in the gen1 here in the US. GT Tech package, thought that meant highest trim and never knew there were heated seats for the gen1 out there 😂

I got a mazda 3 first gen 2.3 98k miles for 4700$ few months back just paint damage i need to fix , been thinking about saving to get a speed or just upgrade the 3 suspension and aesthetics to make it for more of a mountain runner kinda build. i enjoy your channel dude from California Bay Area

Had my 2012 for about 5 years!

i have a 1st gen 203,000 on it stage 3 and its mint front to back runs beautifully and she screams like she was still brand new it is one of my favorite cars i have owned yet a lot of fun, fast and extremely reliable car

Bluetooth on second gen? Where?! I don't see that on my 2010

I find this so funny man. So I got my first Mazda3 in 2018, and I remember looking it up on youtube and seeing your old videos pop up like crazy. Here I am about 6 years later, I'm looking at buying a Speed3, and I'm still finding your newer vids on here! Relevant as always 😂 once a Mazda guy always a Mazda guy!

this WAS the hot hatch in the states back then

Hey bro I got a gen 2 mazdaspeed axela and it's 09 I know all the parts say 2010 for my car but it's a legit 09 gen 2 with the tech package

I sold mine been wanting to get another one. Hard to find In my area

I’ve had my gen 2 for over a year and I am happy and have not dealt with anything bad I’m assuming it was babyd by the first owner I’m the second and I’m meticulous with maintenance.

I bought one in college with 60k miles unmodified, 6 years later its got 125k and its been totally reliable. To be fair i haven't modified it at all, but i did the VVT and that's about it. It's been fantastic!

I got a white 08.5 with 71k miles for 13k in March, I feel like I spent way to much but it was so clean and that low mileage with the alcantara & leather seats I just couldn’t pass it up.

2023? I drove mine home November 9 2006! Still a beast!

Wow look at all these quirks and features

I got an 07 with 98k miles. Intake, hpfp, tune, muffler and resonator delete. It's a blast.

Im planning to buy a car which is better mazda speed 3 turbo or honda civic b18c?

I just bought an 07 with 230k miles on it bone stock runs an drives really good what should I be worried about as this is my first speed 3 an turbo car

didnt they come out in 2004? I literally have a 2005 mazda3 lol

I just bought a 2010 speed last week, already love the thing to death😂

This car won Car & Driver's best hot hatch a couple years in a row during it's glory. Can't believe you were able to walk out of dealerships with brand new gen1's in 2009 for ~$26-27k OTD with TTL on a GT without nav. So much car for the $$ even in todays standards let alone 15 years ago.

I love mine I do want a v8 tho Camaro is probably going to be my next car but been loving my speed after owning it for the past 6 years it’s been great and I still have trouble I’ll post it for sale and always take it down lol

Love my speed...she's getting old and her clear coat is starting to peel but still a blast

i found an 08 speed3 in mint condition at about 198k kms for 9k cad, comes certified, considering selling my 05 g35x for it

How is it in the winter? Iam in the gta and thinking of buying one for day to for work

i’ve got a 2009 speed, beautiful car😌. I love lining up with someone, and they shit their pants when they hear the turbo😂

I'm glad there's still love for this car. I'm the original owner of a 2008.5, Crystal White, and just put a brand new OEM motor. All stock.

I have a 2012 Speed3 and bought it in 2014. I'd still buy it again in 2024. I think I'd die inside if something happened to it. Best compact sports car ever.

I miss my 2011 mazdaspeed 3 best car I’ve owned so far

Just bought a 2008 1.6l mazda 3 for 420€. Was going to be a donor for my same red color 2.0l. Found it to be too good to be a donor car so it’s my brothers first car now.

I just bought 1 month ago, a 2008.5 Speed 3 GT in Cosmic Blue with 315k KM on it, for $6,000 CAD. Been reliable so far, great power, addictive highway pulls, never makes any weird noises except for a bad passenger motor mount. I love it, won’t sell it even with a bad motor because interior is mint and has 0.00 rust. Mazda really did something special

Saw your exact car on marketplace

Went from a fully built CST6 turbo mazdaspeed 3 to a Tesla Model 3 Performance. Both great cars but model 3 is my favorite car.

Gen 2 wheels look amazing on there..

I have a 2013 2nd gen

Any websites good websites that I can look to buy one ?

I mean...where are they

Uggghhhh i want a 1st gen so bad lol. I got a 2.0 sedan and its a lot of fun for what it is. But mannn wish i wouldve waited and got a speed 3. But ah well needed a car right then and there and had to go with what i could afford at the time :/

Just bought one in the US for 3,700, full exhaust, rims, 110k on the motor

Comparable to a Focus RS MK2 because of the LSD. This car is insane value and fun

I own a 2nd gen an absolutly love it. If you find the right deal dont hesitate in buying!

1st gen was grsat for straight line but 2nd gen was a animal in the corners, and reason its forgotten is because nator beat up on subbie vapors.

Bro I got mine like on march for 7.5k 2013 ms3 with some upgrades at 113k miles

Имею свою красавицу с 2006 года. Сейчас подвеска Eibach- Bilstein, кованый мотор с турбиной g25-550. Нажимаю на педаль и улыбаюсь каждый раз!😊

Carmax has a 2012 with 86k miles for $20k. They stand behind their cars, so for me it'd be a good risk.

Just bought a 09 Mazdaspeed3 with 140k miles as my first car !

Drove one for 14 years. I left the engine stock and upgraded the suspension. I had to get rid of it because of dad stuff. None the less it had just under 250k miles on it. The only thing I had to fix was the serpentine belt. Im buying another one soon, if i can find one thats unmodified. Nobody ever talks about the clutch or what they did to stiffen the car. Honestly, go sit in any other car and push in the clutch then hop in the mazda and tell me its not an easier push

I personally love the Mazda 3/Speed3 interior. To me thy have better quality then other economy cars from the era.