1. ssaturn | Mazda 3 2.0 | Velocity Mica Red
2. J-WAI  | Mazda 3 2.0 | Aluminium Metallic
3. ferricide | Mazda3 2.0 | Mica Black Sedan
4. del85| Mazda3 1.6 | Crystal Pearl White
5. max_cavalera | Mazda 3 1.6 | Graphite Mica
6. wufei | Mazda 3 2.0 | Aluminium Metallic
7. nichlas0401 | Mazda 3 2.0 | Aluminium Metallic
8. jumajuma | Mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White
9. D-Zire | Mazda 3 2.0 | Aluminium Metallic
10. sanik | mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White
11. rozaini_aimar | Mazda 3 1.6 | Crystal Pearl White
12. kin88 | Mazda3 2.0 | Mica Black Sedan
13. soapkeong | Mazda 3 1.6 | Aluminium Metallic
14. tygoh | Mazda3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White
15. furiezachs | Mazda3 1.6 | Graphite Mica
16. ricolim | Mazda3 1.6 | Aluminium Metallic
17. Onyxzoom | Mazda3 2.0 | Mica Black Sedan
18. Tr0Y | Mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White
19. khongwei79 | Mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White
20. WindRider | Mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White
21. Gahpadu | Mazda 3 1.6 | Crystal Pearl White
22. kingamok | Mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White
23. Slowsw | Mazda 3 2.0 | Velocity Mica Red
24. effie_woo| Mazda3 1.6 | Aluminium Metallic
25. Magk39_M3 | Mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White
26. Chester | Mazda 3 2.0 |Aluminium Metallic
27. narhazz| Mazda3 2.0 | Black Mica Sedan
28. davinlicious | M3 HB 2.0 |Aluminium Metallic


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Mazda 3 2010 & Mazdaspeed 3, Overview,Chicks,Mazda 3 MPS,Video Review





This post has been edited by ssaturn: Sep 15 2011, 07:54 PM

First.

Good Morning

This post has been edited by wufei: Sep 23 2010, 08:04 AM

new home already..

Glad to have a proper New Thread.

congrat to the new thread and new TS. Any H/Back on the list of owner??

why Mazda sound is zoom-zoom..
rotary ka?

congrats on version 2.0

Yeah~! New Thread for Mazda 3 zoom zoom

Congrat to all mazda 3 owner!!! Zoom-zoom!!!

Hi all , and Good afternoon to all visitor .

Mazda Z-Engine is Zoom-Zoom.. Rotary Engine is "vroom---bla bla bla bla"..

New thread, congrats

Hmm....feels like home.

Home sweet home...

Congratulation for the new Home...

Count me in to the list:

ricolim Mazda3 1.6 Aluminium Metallic

U can put me down as well.
Onyxzoom Mazda3 2.0 Mica Black Sedan

Guys, any TT planning session so far?

i can join any TT starting by next week , monday to friday only

Updated all

So far there is 1, TT session as below.

This post has been edited by ssaturn: Sep 23 2010, 05:46 PM

Wow! Nice thread! Congrats to all Mazda Zoom Zoom owners

Excellent Work... Like it very much

Please do add me as well.

Tr0Y | Mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White

Juz wondering if u all got to "personalize" ur cars. Did u get a personalization card with the new car?
I'm interested in turning on the Smart Turn Signal. Anybody done it yet?

Anybody feel the car less pickup after 1k service? I also notice the FC is very bad after service. I'm using 1.6 version. Any comment might help.

Updated

Can you explain about Personalization Card?

Well, For my frist 1K service. I told them about my problem on the car
1. My Steering wheel, sepek a side. (they help me do alignment solved the problem)

I do ask them about pick up problem, and I share with them about RON 95, and RON 97 pick up issue. They told me best to use RON 97 on 2.0, for 1.6 they say it is not as good as 2.0 and RON 97 will be a waste to pump in 1.6 (I think it is because we can't feel the different between RON 97 VS RON 95 in 1.6 car).. this we might need other 1.6 Mazdarian to varify

Road Noise - They say is normal for my 17" Rim with Sport Tayar... (anyone got suggestion how to reduce the noise?)

So far, how is ur FC?

please add me

khongwei79 mazda 3 2.0 crystal pearl white

i'll be going to the TT this coming friday but i din't drive. i'm flying from kota bharu to pj. happen to have a meeting on friday.

see u guys!!!

Updated

Ow, you from KB too.. Mazda 3 damn rare in KB looo

I am going to drive my Mazda 3 back KB some day... to get some accessory there (it is cheaper compare to KL)

stock 17" Toyo is meant for performance not the comfort drive.

The best solution for road noise is change to comfort types of rubber or maybe sound proof arch /fender area.

Today , I got a chance to look inside the door panel during tinting process and there was no sound proofing material stick to the metal .BTW the i'm driving 1.6

For 1.6 , RON 97 also give some small better significant toward the pick compare to RON 95.

The personalization card. Some countries give it out with the new Mazda cars and owners can bring it back to have some stuff configured. I believe the list is on the last few pages of the owner manual. Section 10-9 maybe? It includes headlight, illumination entry, smart turn, power door locks, etc etc.

When I did my free servicing, I asked abt alignment and they asked me to go do it outside as they dun have the tools/machine. Is alignment supposed to be covered in the free service?

i bumped one mazda 3 2.0 pearl white at KB couple months age when I went back to my home town. That must be ur car

I went to PJ Branch, the first 1K service Alignment is FOC after that I heard need to be charge... They send the car to GS outlet to do it

what kind of acc? how come i misses that info..

Hope u dun mean bumped as in knocked into.

my ride got mazda club sticker at the rear windscreen but I hardly went back to KB.only two or three times per year

Well, you can actually get Tons / Lots of Mazda 2 Acc from Thailand .. But there is 1 thing I am finding.. the Door Step grow with "Mazda 3" wording. I am not sure is there any in Thailand market, but will ask my friend who do car spare parts (Car Potong) one to find and see..

Thanks for the comment. Another question, when i press my fuel pedal slowly to drive, the engine sound strange like the gear delay to change from 1st gear to 2nd gear. Notice like the gear loose for few second and grab back. Aiyooo....dono to explain. Hehehehe!!

any zoom zoom owners in east malaysia here? not including RX8 which are plenty everywhere. seldom see mazda here except for some mazda 2 and BT 50.

lagging!!! and it's normal...

Unfortunately for me this year's raya is wifey's turn...if not me you and bro gahpadu would have terrorized KB roads with M3 back then...

I think I know what you mean, is it when you push your car pedal from the initial move there is an engine weird sound like shift gear changing? I'm driving 1.6l and I got the feeling of that too...

RON97 on 2.0 is smoother, less hard pressing the pedal and FC is the same though compare with RON95

This post has been edited by wufei: Sep 24 2010, 09:38 AM

I'm in Miri. There's 4 Miri plate M3's that I know of and I see one with Kuching plates that's out here once in a while.

Of the 4 here in Miri, three are white (including mine) and one black one. The one from Kuching is also white but with a black top.

For the last year and this year, I went to Kuching, Sibu, Miri.. I saw lots of CX-9 in Kuching .. Sibu so far I saw 1 only.. Miri didn't spot any of them.. as I know East Malaysia Road Tax are cheaper than west Malaysia..

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Added on September 24, 2010, 11:11 amFor 1st to 2nd gear it is normal you will feel the delay.. but after that will be smooth.. else you can play with the Manual Mode (even it is 0.5 sec slow in response.. but still fine with me)

This post has been edited by ssaturn: Sep 24 2010, 11:11 AM

Thanks for all your advice. Appreciate so much.

WindRider | Mazda 3 2.0 | Crystal Pearl White

Pearl white dominated this garage....

Updated
Yup.. Pearl White Symbol of Pure! (and Jap~)

FC so far

RON 97 RM 2.1 x 37L = RM 77.7 = Can go 450KM | 1L Goes 12.16KM
RON 95 RM 1.85 x 37L = RM 68.45 = Can go 400KM | 1L Goes 10.81KM

This post has been edited by ssaturn: Sep 24 2010, 08:06 PM

Ssaturn please update gahpadu into the list also. I believe he drive 1.6 crystal pearl white. Still remember his story about the flying kancil landed onto his car.
Gahpadu, could u upload the pic into this thread? I can't find the pic anymore.. Maybe I saw it in the different forum.

Updated ..

I think i miss that story.. that is kind of action there .. What actually happen?

I think i miss that story.. that is kind of action there .. What actually happen?

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Hi Bro's,

Link to the story.. Lets not post pics - Dont want to remind "gahpadu" about it

http://www.mymazdaclub.com/forumv1/viewtop...hp?f=119&t=1548


Cheers

Oh.. my god! That kancil run on "Rally" track and fly off the cliff...

Sad one.. I believe he sure sayang his baby like hell now..

Hey guys... spotted more m3 sports on the road noawadys.. Sometimes will see some normal mazda 3 as well. Is the mazda3 sports considered a new model or it's totally the same with the normal model besides the addition of the bodykit?

Just a head's up to whoever is buying cargo accessories from overseas.

The model we're having in Malaysia has a deeper boot, so things like trays and cargo mat, might not fit on the lower right side (where there is a gap in the boot's wall).

Edit: I know that the cargo net which is suppose to stretch across the floor of the boot, is actually suspended in the air.. kinda defeats the purpose of having it.. lol.. it now looks like one of those safety nets for the circus' acrobatic acts. Will try to get a picture in later for you all.

Also, what is a good website to upload pictures? I usually use TinyPic, but apparently some idiot got Malaysia banned...

This post has been edited by j.galen: Sep 25 2010, 04:19 PM

I think what you mean by normal mazda 3 = 1.6, with bodykit one should be 2.0

Malaysia only got Mazda 3 Sport, don't have Lite version or what so ever..

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Added on September 25, 2010, 6:03 pmYou can try http://imageshack.us/

Cargo Net is for Hatchback only right? Come post some of your picture

This post has been edited by ssaturn: Sep 25 2010, 06:03 PM

I think some Mazda 3 1.6L also have the word "sport" on the backside. The way to tell the difference between 1.6 and 2.0 is the LED brakelights, paddleshifts, 17" rims on the 2.0.

Not sure to be honest, bought the accessories ages ago, car only delivered recently. Will upload soon.

The most obvious way to tell a difference is the black plastic bumper at the lower rear end for the 1.6. Side = rims, front = xenon or fog lamp.

My car is not right after the 20K sv, fuel consumption turned bad.
Before sv, full tank can go 480km++;
after sv become 430++, can any1 tell what is going wrong??

Btw, I sv in HQ SC, beside Federal Highway.

I am too new to tell you anything Anyone else can help here?

I am looking forward for this accessory

http://www.amazon.com/MAZDA-CHROME-DOOR-SI...5425565&sr=1-11

Is anyone install this kind of diffuser for your Mazda3 Sedan?

Hi all mazda3 fans out there, need some opinions from you

Like many others out there, i am caught in between the mazda3 and corolla altis. I have actually tested driving both cars, and i must say i am totally captivated by the mazda3, for the driving pleasure and the overall outlook of the car.

But below few points made me reconsider the options:

1. Depreciation rate. Everyone says the mazda will depreciate much more than the toyota. But can anyone help to put some facts and figures to put thing into perspective?

2. Maintenance cost. Will the mazda has higher maintenance cost in the long run? Due to higher cost of spare parts?

3. After sales service. How's the after sales service for Mazda in terms of the service provided at the service center? Do they always lack of equipments? parts? Ignoring customers complaints?

This post has been edited by baymin: Sep 26 2010, 08:10 PM

Hi Guys,

For those that have been following this thread. There are some news in regards to the Mazda 3. CBU JAPAN Mazda 3 will likely see its final shipment in Dec 2010 or Jan 2011. After that all Mazda 3 will be CKD. Those who are interested to get a CBU units, pls do so by end of the year. Link - http://www.3-study.com/redirect.php?url=ht...39&sec=business

And the good news is Mazdaspeed 3 or MPS is coming to Malaysia early 2011. Those who are interested can pm me ur contact details. I will follow up once the model is open for bookings or for viewing.

Some Facts on the MPS.
2.3L Turbo Engine, 6Speed Manual, 18" rim and many more.
Refer to here: http://www.mazda.com.au/Vehicles/Mazda3-MP...ifications.aspx

Brother Delvin, CKD assemble from where? Just curious

1. Well, I wonder why you need to care about depreciation rate? If you wish to buy the car and just use it for 3-5 years then sell it off, then better go for Toyota Altis.. We buy Mazda 3 is because the Spirit of Zoom-Zoom, royal fans of Mazda..who love driving passion and style.. and don't forget about the Car Design .

2. Well currently Mazda offer 3 years (free Maintenance Plan), for the spare parts, I am not sure.. but for what I know I get it from my Hometown will be cheaper than KL.

3. So far so good for me.. because I am new.

I should just waited for MPS..

i'm lookin for this type of diffuser for long time ago .very hard to find in our shore.

btw..

i;m driving pearl white 1.6 . those incident happen at my wife home town in Raub.

any 1.6 owner upgrade to HID?

CKD ain't really a good news in this country if you concern more in qualities, but there is always hopes, just 'hopes'.

About the MPS & refer to the web site you given,
estimated price of CKD MPS - full spec shall just slightly lesser than M6 2.0, or maybe slightly higher??
To me, I believe waiting for the MPS isn't a wise choise.
Just my 2cents.

huh? CKD MPS price less than Mazda 2.0? some where around RM 150k? Impossible right? The SA from Federal here told me, price around RM 190k..

I thought only Mazda 3 is CKD, MPS also CKD?

Correct me if I am wrong, but these are two things I know/hear about the Mazda 3 MPS.

It's only available as a hatchback, so it's bad news for sedan lovers; and like the current batch of Mazda 3s, it'll be CBU directly from Japan.

ya, it is hatchback and CBU.. but our fren here say got CKD.. that why I wonder as well..

ariesto most likely got that from Delvin's statement of... "CBU JAPAN Mazda 3 will likely see its final shipment in Dec 2010 or Jan 2011. After that all Mazda 3 will be CKD.". CKD for mainstream Mazda 3s (1.6 & 2.0) makes sense, as they would be selling more of them, but having it for the Mazda 3 MPS as well would be silly, as I am sure those would be sold in limited quantity. Not everyone has RM 200k to blow on a sports hatchback.

Edit: Added emphasis on the all.

This post has been edited by j.galen: Sep 27 2010, 12:59 AM

Agree with you

but honestly.. what is the different between CBU and CKD? is it the build quality are different? The Material they use different? instead of Material From Japan, we will have Malaysia Plastic Material?

I have no idea with regards to the difference between CBU and CKD. I would assume it is all up to the company and manufacturer involved and how much cost do they want to save. It's all a gamble at the moment, it may be just as good, just local labour, or it might have some local parts, which may be of either higher or lower grade, we'll never know. I have even heard that the colour choices might even change, or even the specification (gaining or losing things). Will have to wait for an official announcement to really know.

LOL.... so it's 2.0 and 1.6 la... so basically... design is the same actually.. but 2.0 has bodykit.. but dang they look different.. 2.0 is so much nicer

That the Illusion of Body Kit

just compare the quality different between CBU civic and local CKD civic, design same but material quality, fit and finish will be different. u can have a look at s'pore CBU civic. and yes we will have malysia plastic material to reduce cost and by the same time to maximize the profit. but if CKD mazda3 priced below 100k it will be a big hit but i doubt so

Well according to this news -> http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f.../20090606092539



So basically just cheaper a bit only?

Alamak... Do check the source. It's dated mid-2009, very outdated. LoL

It's was just used as an indication. Highly likely that the 'introductory' price quoted in the news article is for the first batch of 2010 Mazda 3 that hit our shores more than a year ago.

Well Guys, FYI the MPS will be the only Mazda 3 we will be importing in from Japan. it will be the same as the type r which Honda import from japan. Base on my knowledge, most parts for the Mazda 3 will still be imported from Japan thus I doubt that it will affect the quality. The reason that Mazda set up a plant here is mostly due to the overdemand of M3 in Asia region and to rely on the Hiroshima plant alone isn't sufficent. The price will also be reduce due to lesser tax paid to the goverment. This way we can direct compete with some of the auto makers here. The first unit of CKD Mazda 3 haven't roll out so I can't say much bout it's quality.

Haha, I just made a lowest estimation, according from the provided link, it's even more expansive than the M6 2.5 - full spec.

Since M6 going to be CKD too, hopefully the price is real attractive to compensate the local assembly concern,
otherwise MAZDA should really put full efforts in local labor quality.

This post has been edited by ariesto: Sep 27 2010, 09:34 AM

You need to be careful when making some of these comparisons, make sure to double check the actual differences between the specifications. I know for a face that the Mazda 3 2.0 that we get here has more gadgets and accessories than the Mazda 3 SP 25 in Australia, minus Bluetooth, Traction Control and the 2.5L engine and maybe a few other things here and there, can't remember.

ya lohh.. i find this one too. where where where??

I just wish our currently Mazda 3 can add on all those full spec feature

Is it just me, or is the Mazda 3's radio's antenna hopeless? (Does not sound that clear)

I'm around the Damansara area.

Their Antenna not as good as other car that for sure.. mine to having the same problem..

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Added on September 27, 2010, 7:14 pmTheir Antenna not as good as other car that for sure.. mine to having the same problem..

This post has been edited by ssaturn: Sep 27 2010, 07:14 PM

Change to aftermarket antenna will help?

Well, no idea. Any expert here?

i'm going to upgrade to aftermarket antenna with built-in booster..let see how the outcome.

I am thinking.. to make this thread hot, we should start TT session and post up my TT session photo

You may also offer free test drive to fellow LYNers.. this might spike up the name of M3.. haha

You would let random people drive your baby?

So nice..

Morning to all you guys!!! Last week i just checking my engine with my uncle. Then he open the battery cover. He lough at me because mazda not give free maintenance battery. He said "Ini kereta tahun biler? Zaman skarang sudah tak pakai ini bateri." Aiyoooo!!!

yeah.. i'm quite surprise too when found it.. but it only small matter and battery is very cheap.

Any body here change your sport rim to 16" or 17" on 1.6 model? Any comment? Pickup? Stability ? Top speed? FC ?

Sorry, I am a bit busy today so I am not going to search it for you.

Check out somewhere towards the end of the previous version of the Mazda 3 thread (link on the first page of this thread).

From memory, someone changed their rims for the 1.6 model. Stability = better and FC said to be better for highway, but poorer for city.

Sorry... but i don't quite get it. Why did your uncle laugh at the battery? Is it because it is still using the 'old fashioned' water type?

Mostly properly , let me open up my battery box and see tomorrow...

Tomorrow, I am going to pump full tank again and compare x KM vs RM x.. so far 3 bar left, and 487KM.. will do my math tomorrow and let you guys know

This is what I found out from RIM size, for the car 1.6 best to use 15" for better FC.. While 2.0 can have better FC on 17" RIM. Reason that I found out is..
1. You won't need so much engine power to push a 15" RIM compare to 17"... in first hand you saved some petrol, by not pressing too much petrol to move your car.
2. As long as your RIM + Tayar not heavier than stock weight then you can better FC.
Hope above tips help.. (and valid too)

even mazda 2 using 16" rims

"Opt for the R Grade and your Mazda 2 will roll on low profile 195/45 R16 rubber while the V Grade does with 185/55 R15 tyres."

If they use R16 then is low profile Tayar. then R15 is on normal Tayar

so do you understand the meaning of

2. As long as your RIM + Tayar not heavier than stock weight then you can better FC.