I think they need new car with fresh handling for test drive. Besides, if the demo car being put for too long, it will degrade it's selling value too, not to say..MAINTENANCE after being tested by many different people. I am hesitate to buy demo unit, I do not mind to put my macbook pro on hold till next year but use the money to buy a "first hand" car. Anyway, is just my preference. BMW is offering a 20k reduction on demo unit. But BMW is almost double M3 price, thus, they can go for more discount. Hehe.

Don't worry bro, you buy the car for yourself. I am sure it isn't for family use to begin with, cos otherwise you won't pick it right? I was once sitting on the fence n loved Mazda, but when I think of my family will be cramped at the back, I pity them. So I am now deciding between Civic n Altis, the new white altis with aerokit really looks stunning. Altis is very very value buy now. I am so tempted.

Mazda is one of the hottest car in Macau n HK! Saw many sport3 on the road. Way to go Mazda! I still haven't decided which car to take...hehe

I have taken out M3 from my list becos of the space too. I also dislike the interior becos too dark. When I saw some black M3 on the road, me n my friend both find the look is a modification of pesona + gen2.

Do u notice many other cars in Malaysia has less features compared to other countries too? Even proton exports better features car. That's the fate of Malaysian. Pay more, get less. Sigh.

Everyone, cheer up. Is not the end of the world. Just think positively. At least...we....hm..i really can't think of anything, how to think more positive when we pay more get less. *angry*

Boon Pin: Don't be sad, we are living in Malaysia what to do.

I am in a very sad phase at the moment. Sorry to intrude the Mazda house with my altis, my new altis doesn't have everything that showed in this ads in Canada/US. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xlCO8CQOH4&NR=1

Why do we have to pay more and get less????

An Altis can send Mazda 3 to eat dust anytime too.

Altis 1.8 vs Mazda 3 2.0 my friend. Mazda3 1.6 can not compete with Altis 1.8. Hard to believe? Of course it is also very much depend on the driver totally. However, let the number talks how this can happen:-

Altis 1.8: max output: 97/6000 kw/rpm, torque 170/4200 Nm/rpm
Mazda3 2.0: max output: 99.7/6000 kw/rpm, torque 170/4200 Nm/rpm

Close enough? And here is the biggest prob of Mazda3:
Altis 1.8: 1210 Kerb(kg)
Mazda3 2.0: 1300 Kerb(kg)

I guess Mazda3 heavier maybe because of too much electronics packed inside (gadgets) and it is the tallest among Altis & Civic too.

Again, driver determines everything and please drive safely.

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Frankly, Civic really the best among these 3 models. However, personally, I feel the Mazda3 has the best looking among the 3 and not so common. Don't care about who is faster or so, the car will be with you for some times, just get it if u like it. Mazda3 has the best handling among the 3, I find it more stable in doing cornering compared civic also. The pick up, yes, it can be very disgusting. I hate my Altis whenever it is accelerating. I can't imagine how the Mazda3 drivers feel when carrying an extra imaginary friend of 80kgs at the back with the same torque as Altis.

p.s: haha, not at all, Altis 1.8 can race with Civic 1.8 without problem, but if with Civic 2.0...ooo, then I really no confident haha. Sylphy? So far, I can cut them easily, maybe most of the drivers are people who drives to enjoy and leisure. (Oh dear, Sylpy and Civic 2.0 is different class than Altis ok, they are 2.0 hehe, Altis is only 1.8)

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D-Zire: I only test drove the Mazda3 twice before I chose Altis. I think both car is about the same. But i feel more excited driving a mazda3 to Altis. I remember the handling was so good until I didn't notice any lack of pick up haha. I remember the car was very smooth in picking up too. You better ask Mazda3 driver for details

ricolim: I agree with the rest to take the 2.0 instead. the 1.6 specs is not good, and lack of many things. It doesn't give you the ooomph of a mazda3.

D-Zire: I not really hate altis. The acceleration is not impressive. But condition is better with Ron97. I chose Altis in the end becos of the resell value, more service centers, better FC & more spacious & more comfy (very important), and I find the design better (my taste only ok ). Handling alone is not enough, you know what I mean.

yeah, u can try one tank to feel it )

D-Zire: Yes, totally agree. So i go for Altis to my liken lo. Anyway, Mazda is perfect as 2nd car, I am eying one now.
Andrew: Yes you can tell if a car has good acceleration or not. Can't hide it. If it's bad, you will curse your car everyday. Max output? Indeed, that's why you see a MyV can cut a BMW7 easily. When comes to everyday road, drivers determine everything as I said.

Andrew: Thanks for sharing. I didn't test drive Ford. It wasn't in my mind at all. Will pay attention to it from now on.
Phelix: Yeah Mazda2 is great! But I will only go to test drive it later this year. Heard not many units for testing now right? Have you bought your Forte?

Cograts Phelix!!! Finally you got your baby! U've mentioned it many times. Must be very happy huh!

Phelix adores mazda 6! Hehe, I wish your business going great and buy a mazda 6 very soon!

That time I really can't decide so had to come to this topic to ask for more opinions. I was stuck with Altis, M3 & Cd2. Horrible times, can't eat can't sleep one. All 3 neck to neck. I had to list down on papers on the pros n cons of each car, then do point system (my own system lol) and finally A got the highest score. Also becos of money problem la, so have to spend very carefully haha.

congrats to u too. zoom zoom

Happy for you Redz. Soon you'll be able to zoom zoom with your wife . Btw, even a nanny can drive a hatchback, it's ageless. However, sedan is better choice obviously. Enjoy!

No doubt, fd2 is better than M3 overall. No objection. M3 lack of output & torque becos of the kerb weight I guess. (Not gonna talk about service and resell value). But to drive a M3 is some kind of taste.