This shows that Mazda 2 got good body control! It could easily regain its footing! 

4 hours ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

This shows that Mazda 2 got good body control! It could easily regain its footing! 

Really?!🤔

5 minutes ago, thatJDMahboy said:

Really?!🤔

The video is worth a thousand words. Mazda cars have good composure.

2 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

The video is worth a thousand words. Mazda cars have good composure.

Well, you are right to say that!

1 minute ago, thatJDMahboy said:

Well, you are right to say that!

I said from my experience. Driven several Mazda cars (whether friends', rental's or self) from 2, 3, 5, 6 to cx3, 30. 

Of course other brands also have good handling and composed cars, depending on the models. 

40 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

I said from my experience. Driven several Mazda cars (whether friends', rental's or self) from 2, 3, 5, 6 to cx3, 30. 

Driving the 6 and CX-30 must have been fun!

8 minutes ago, thatJDMahboy said:

Driving the 6 and CX-30 must have been fun!

Oh....I must admit that driving the Mazda 2 (only driven the sedan form) and Mazda CX3 is more fun!  Not to say that the Mazda 6 and CX30 are bad, but the 2 and CX3 being small, they are very very nimble and chuckable around corners. 

27 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Oh....I must admit that driving the Mazda 2 (only driven the sedan form) and Mazda CX3 is more fun!  Not to say that the Mazda 6 and CX30 are bad, but the 2 and CX3 being small, they are very very nimble and chuckable around corners. 

wow, I had the impression that the 6 and CX-30 were more "fun" because of their power output. But yes, I do agree that smaller cars are very chuckable around corners😉

1 hour ago, thatJDMahboy said:

wow, I had the impression that the 6 and CX-30 were more "fun" because of their power output. But yes, I do agree that smaller cars are very chuckable around corners😉

Mazda 6 and CX30 got more power but they are also heavier and bulkier, the power to weight ratio is not better. They feel more planted though. But the smaller Mazda 2 and CX3 just feel livelier. Different kind of driving vibe.
The Mazda 3 (especially the HB) would be a nice compromise though. Those are my personal opinion and sentiment.

1 hour ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Mazda 6 and CX30 got more power but they are also heavier and bulkier, the power to weight ratio is not better. They feel more planted though. But the smaller Mazda 2 and CX3 just feel livelier. Different kind of driving vibe.
The Mazda 3 (especially the HB) would be a nice compromise though. Those are my personal opinion and sentiment.

Yup, I agree with you on the power to weight ratio and the point on the Mazda 3! IMO, I feel the Mazda 3 also seems like a good car for first-time owners. What do you think?

20 minutes ago, thatJDMahboy said:

Yup, I agree with you on the power to weight ratio and the point on the Mazda 3! IMO, I feel the Mazda 3 also seems like a good car for first-time owners. What do you think?

It's a fine car. If you are buying a car, it will be good for you to go around the showrooms to try out and test-drive your shortlisted models.

Everything is a compromise of many things. And each car model has its own strength over others and short-comings compared to others. It will be good to get one that is the best compromise with deficiencies that you can overlook or are not so crucial.

It took me several rounds of visit and test-drivings of various makes and models before me and my family decided on a cx30.

38 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

It's a fine car. If you are buying a car, it will be good for you to go around the showrooms to try out and test-drive your shortlisted models.

Everything is a compromise of many things. And each car model has its own strength over others and short-comings compared to others. It will be good to get one that is the best compromise with deficiencies that you can overlook or are not so crucial.

It took me several rounds of visit and test-drivings of various makes and models before me and my family decided on a cx30.

Unless you are a car person and already know which car you wanna get😉 

The CX-30 is a good choice of car! Something I like about Mazda is that it offers something different from most Japanese/Korean cars - the 6-speed (A) transmission instead of the CVT transmission.

Just now, thatJDMahboy said:

Unless you are a car person and already know which car you wanna get😉 

The CX-30 is a good choice of car! Something I like about Mazda is that it offers something different from most Japanese/Korean cars - the 6-speed (A) transmission instead of the CVT transmission.

That's a major factor. The driving characteristic of a torque converter AT is different from that of CVT. My previous 3 cars used CVT and I didn't feel enjoyable. 😁

And the Sport mode, sometimes it feels so intoxicating to use.😁

2 hours ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

That's a major factor. The driving characteristic of a torque converter AT is different from that of CVT. My previous 3 cars used CVT and I didn't feel enjoyable. 😁

And the Sport mode, sometimes it feels so intoxicating to use.😁

On a brighter note, CVT seems to be more fuel efficient😊 Its all about the give and take!

NGL, but 'S' mode feels a lot more shiok to use when using paddle shifters. A pity Mazda cars doesn't come with paddle shifters.

7 hours ago, thatJDMahboy said:

On a brighter note, CVT seems to be more fuel efficient😊 Its all about the give and take!

NGL, but 'S' mode feels a lot more shiok to use when using paddle shifters. A pity Mazda cars doesn't come with paddle shifters.

"...CVT seems to be more fuel efficient..." They are designed for fuel efficiency. But it can't handle too much power and torque. And I don't like that they revved up high and hold high rev when om acceleration.

"A pity Mazda cars doesn't come with paddle shifters". I think some models have. If not then install post-purchase, OEM units, plug-and play installation. I did that.😁

56 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

"...CVT seems to be more fuel efficient..." They are designed for fuel efficiency. But it can't handle too much power and torque. And I don't like that they revved up high and hold high rev when om acceleration.

"A pity Mazda cars doesn't come with paddle shifters". I think some models have. If not then install post-purchase, OEM units, plug-and play installation. I did that.😁

I went to check already, but apparently paddle shifters is not a Mazda-type of thing😐

Wow, you are the first person I know that installed aftermarket paddle shifters😆

Just now, thatJDMahboy said:

I went to check already, but apparently paddle shifters is not a Mazda-type of thing😐

Wow, you are the first person I know that installed aftermarket paddle shifters😆

The shifters are OEM item. Full functionality, i.e, works in both D and M modes.

2 minutes ago, thatJDMahboy said:

I went to check already, but apparently paddle shifters is not a Mazda-type of thing😐

Wow, you are the first person I know that installed aftermarket paddle shifters😆

In fact there are several who did so.😉

1 hour ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

In fact there are several who did so.😉

The wonders of car modifications😉

4 hours ago, thatJDMahboy said:

The wonders of car modifications😉

Mod only those that are useful and legal and can enhance driving enjoyment and experience. Some external mods are eyesores!

3 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Mod only those that are useful and legal and can enhance driving enjoyment and experience. Some external mods are eyesores!

If not always have to lookout for LTA and TP, also sian. Can't drive in peace😐

5 minutes ago, thatJDMahboy said:

If not always have to lookout for LTA and TP, also sian. Can't drive in peace😐

That's from the white side.
From the dark side, there are novice racers or envious drivers who will be eyeing you and want to gobble you up!

13 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

That's from the white side.
From the dark side, there are novice racers or envious drivers who will be eyeing you and want to gobble you up!

Ain't nobody got time for that!😂

Mazda 2 owner here.. Paddle shift could indeed be retrofitted. I have done it nearly a year ago and so far my wife hasn't noticed anything strange behind the steering wheel. Definitely cheap thrill to change gear when in D mode.

As for driving wise, my nearest comparison would be the 2008 Honda Fit RS and I would say that while it lacks in the interior functionality (versatile seats and whatnot), Mazda 2 definitely gives a better driving pleasure. There's this hissing sound when changing from the 2nd to 3rd gear, which adds on to the cheap thrill (can't figure out why the rest of the gears don't have it though). I hope it's not because something is wrong because my friends' Mazda 3s do the same thing..

Can't attest if my car would still be upright if facing the same situation as the video and I wouldn't want to find out.