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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 It's dated mid-2009, very outdated.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.

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.

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.

You would let random people drive your baby?

So nice..

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.

Just check the tag next to the driver's seat when you open the door? o.o

Mine is 33 psi at the moment since it's usually just me and my girl friend. Might keep it at 34 one day or even 35 for those 'just in case' situation when more people comes in. 2.0 Hatchback.

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Added on October 18, 2010, 9:27 am
You guys should try using "Nitrogen gas" ... keeps tyre pressures more constant and improves the ride quality. Try it, (if you guys havent')

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O.O

Where does one find this Nitrogen Gas for tyres? LoL

It's a balance between comfort, performance and fuel efficiency.

A car like the Mazda 3 is about 1300 to 1400 kg. Can't remember which one. 1300 I think. The weight places pressure on the tyres, so that's why you fill it up with air, to hold the car up. 2 fei chai already add 200kg.. so from 1300 to 1500.. let's say 5 fei chai with their food and all in the boot.. that brings the car almost to 2000 kg already..

The difference in weight will place different pressure on the tyres.

Too little, the car uses more power to move the tyres, since it gets flattened by the weight and isn't a as circular as with more air.

Too much air, the tyres will be hard as rock, but of course you'll feel every single ant and fleas you drive over in addition to what you feel because of the sports tuned suspension.

So it's more of a balance thing, you want to try and get the 'smoothest' ride as possible as well as the best performance. The rule of equivalent exchange.

That's a very simple explanation. I am sure there might be more. Hope this helps.

So to answer your second question, you can pump full load every time, just that after 3 hours journey, your buntuk will feel sore.