Small can pack a punch sometimes. Mazda 3 is good but the CBU is a bit overpriced at >RM130k. The CKD Mazda 3 is value for money but in terms of rattling sound in the cabin it may not do too good. But if one is going for value, then the CKD Mazda 3 is still a good choice.

Nowadays Honda is down already when compared to most Japanese. No interesting innovation. It is not value for money but bad value when compared to Mazda and other competitors. Perhaps the Accord may be the most interesting model that is much accepted in the D-segment but it doesn't have the edge against other more technologically advanced models. The Civic has already lost its appeal, while the new City although a refreshing model in terms of looks is nothing special other than the below-par performance.

Cos it's still new. There isn't any need to wait until 1 year. The first 6 months will reveal that. CKD Malaysian units especially Mazda and Honda usually show more rattling sound than others. CKD units from Asean countries fair better with CBU showing the least rattling sound compared to CKD Asean due to more stringent QAQC control. All Honda Accord cars and some CKD cars I sat in show rattling sound.

It may be more to luck for some cases in CBU showing more rattling sound compared to CKD models but generally the country of origin of CKD or CBU models will come into play when it comes to rattling sound in the cabin.