Got a CX-3 or thinking of getting one?

[Unobtanium]

No, you're delusional and should seek professional help. And I'm not just saying that to be mean.

Whatever you think, Mike. Maybe I need to eat applejack's more often if MD licenses come in the boxes.

 

[sillyxone]

NYDailyNews awarded the CX-3 as 2016 "City SUV" winner:
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/la...16-mazda-cx-3-grand-touring-article-1.2566735

I did see a CX-3 next to my CX-5 at the dealer, and it does look cute and beautiful, but my prior research praised the 2.5L of the CX-5 and rated the 2.0L in CX-3 as only adequate. Also, the main reason I went with a CUV/SUV for the first time is mainly for the cargo room.

However, everyone has different needs. A co-worker of my wife just got a brand new 2016 CX-3 after crashing his old car last month.

 

[Unobtanium]

NYDailyNews awarded the CX-3 as 2016 "City SUV" winner:
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/la...16-mazda-cx-3-grand-touring-article-1.2566735

I did see a CX-3 next to my CX-5 at the dealer, and it does look cute and beautiful, but my prior research praised the 2.5L of the CX-5 and rated the 2.0L in CX-3 as only adequate. Also, the main reason I went with a CUV/SUV for the first time is mainly for the cargo room.

However, everyone has different needs. A co-worker of my wife just got a brand new 2016 CX-3 after crashing his old car last month.

"City suv"? What won "rural sports car "? Lolz

 

[sillyxone]

"City suv"? What won "rural sports car "? Lolz

The Miata, of course (well, they call the award "Fun Car")

 

[Unobtanium]

The Miata, of course (well, they call the award "Fun Car")

Haha! I just found the Miata to have way too much roll. At least, the older one I have experience with. I get that they are amazing cars, but I love the feel of the brz in comparison. The Miata remains the pinnacle of drivable and accessible handling dynamics though, it can't be argued. I was just surprised at the wallowing in my sample.

 

[bmninada]

ok, just now spoke to the guy who has bought a CX3. Reasons: the car doesn't feel like a SUV from outside. It looks like a sedan ..... he doesn't want a true sedan. This was the only choice then. Go figure!

 

[CX5_Pete]

Haha! I just found the Miata to have way too much roll. At least, the older one I have experience with. I get that they are amazing cars, but I love the feel of the brz in comparison. The Miata remains the pinnacle of drivable and accessible handling dynamics though, it can't be argued. I was just surprised at the wallowing in my sample.

One of the video reviews of the MX-5 said that one of the reasons why it was tuned to have so much roll was to get a good grip without sacrificing road comfort. Something to do with tire foot print. I think Dave Coleman was the one trying to explain it. It would be a hard deciding between a BRZ/FT86(FR-S) or MX-5. If it was a second vehicle, I would definitely get the MX-5 Club.

 

[sillyxone]

One of the video reviews of the MX-5 said that one of the reasons why it was tuned to have so much roll was to get a good grip without sacrificing road comfort. Something to do with tire foot print. I think Dave Coleman was the one trying to explain it. It would be a hard deciding between a BRZ/FT86(FR-S) or MX-5. If it was a second vehicle, I would definitely get the MX-5 Club.

I remember reading that, but more about safety feedback. Found it:
http://arstechnica.com/cars/2015/09/the-case-against-grip-as-evidenced-by-the-2016-mazda-mx-5-miata/2/

"Since the Miata's beginning, it has exhibited no shortage of body roll during hard cornering, and this is a conscious effort, Coleman said. By tuning a car for extremely high-roll stiffness—where it's difficult to notice cornering speed due to lack of body roll—you mask one channel of communication to the driver. Nobody wants to fly blind by masking roll; you're cutting off tangible communication. Instead, it comes down to understanding and predicting what's going to happen as cornering forces build to their breaking point and beyond."

 

[banjos-n-beer]

CX3 is simply too small for my needs.

 

[Unobtanium]

One of the video reviews of the MX-5 said that one of the reasons why it was tuned to have so much roll was to get a good grip without sacrificing road comfort. Something to do with tire foot print. I think Dave Coleman was the one trying to explain it. It would be a hard deciding between a BRZ/FT86(FR-S) or MX-5. If it was a second vehicle, I would definitely get the MX-5 Club.

I would definitely get the FRS/BRZ. I don't dispute what you're saying, it's just that I'm used to "stiffer" cars, so the "harshness" doesn't bother me, and the stiffer suspension ultimately allows for more grip if you throw a stickier tire on there. The BRZ/FRS twins are becoming pretty affordable, too! It's really hard not to snag a clean 2013 and then supercharge it (vs. turbo, due to heat, and piping/annoyance of install, but mainly for the instant torque the SC offers). You could have a helluva fun car for $20K, including the suspension/rims/tires to deal with it. Brakes would up it a little bit, but the stock brakes would be fine unless you did a lot of serious high-speed blasts or hotlapped it.
http://jacksonracing.com/shop/supercharger-systems/fr-sbrz-supercharger-system/

That would give you a 2900# car with around 250whp. A very fun vehicle, without too much power, but plenty to surprise an unsuspecting person or two!


...or just wait for the actual STi BRZ, which sooner or later will arrive...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSdOdxxzDU0

^That would be so much fun! Look at the tq!


On another note...I wonder if Chris has shot himself in the foot by limiting his CX-5's roll in the corners? He's totally spit in Mazda's face, it seems!

 

[sillyxone]

Another award for the CX-3: Best Compact SUV of 2016 Fleets News
http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/man...est-compact-suv-at-the-2016-fleet-news-awards

Also, the CX-3 subforum here probably won't be able to compete with the dedicated cx3forum.com