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

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?

When i last asked the salesman, white is available in 5 days for M3. Apparently there are available stock.

I have tested. My vote still goes to M3 in terms of ride, handling, interior design and exterior look.