If you are really interested to get M3, try to join this group to ask the owner what's their thought.
M3SA Facebook.

PM the admin.

As an onwer of Mazda3, I don't find the sound is a big issue. Just a let down why the noise is there even though the issue has been identified. Should the production line using the latest part so that new owner no need to get the replacement themselves. And agreed on the NVH is not really on my expectation for a C segment. Eventually, you will get used to it after sometime.

Anyway, the kruk kruk and ngek ngek sound is not always there. It just happen when you go over bump or uneven road surface (knocking noise), and during rainy days or your lower arm bush gotten wet (squeaking noise).

My case, i got my bump stopper replaced, knocking sound is gone. Squeaking noise I don't even bother about that, becoz it only appear when wet + go over bump, the movement of the arm causing that squeaking noise. It is not like making noise all the way you drive, just on some certain scenario only.

So far no dashboard rattling noise is detected, but I have another noise which is tickling "tick tick tick" due to some vibrations on wire sockets. still trying to figure the way to eliminates the noise. Hahaha...

Better still, wait for the Civic X, test drive both, only then make your decision.

** If you are around Puchong Setia Walk tonite, we are having a TT and gathering over there.

Nope. They are different parts.

Not everyone encounter with both issues.

Knock (kruk kruk) noise - bump stopper
Squek (ngek ngek) noise - lower arm bush

If you are not in hurry, why not wait for the facelifted M3? It has better center console, arm rest, electronic parking, new front grille, new rims. And most probably no more the same issue as on now (let's pray for that), better noise insulation perhaps?



Also please be remind the Mazda does not offer good discount like how the other did, 5k, 8k or more than that. Mostly you'll only find 1k - 3k depends your SA, and how far you can nego with your SA.. Freebies also varies from everyone.

Oh ya, when you go test drive, try bring the car go to those housing area which has bump for you to test. Plan your test drive route, be it housing area or highway, test it until the SA hahahaha.. Just kidding.

But try to test drive it at every road condition as you can, test the acceleration, the shifter.. Some people just cannot accept the characteristic of Skyactiv engine, linear power delivery. Means, there is no "ohhmm" when you accelerate hard. But when you feel it is fast, perhaps you already pass the speed of 120km/h. That's how i feel during my test drive.



This post has been edited by toonny: Jun 3 2016, 03:05 PM

Haha.. Agreed on that bro.

If the driver is uncle behave, then it is almost similar to CVT. Smooth gear changing..
If the driver is always in Sports mode then it will response accordingly to your commands!

Have you try flooring the pedal to metal? When the "click" is trigger, redlining is just within seconds!

Just floor the pedal until you feel a "click". there's a switch instantly downshift to match the speed and RPM...

If they really able to do it with just ECU update and this so-called GVC can be activated, it would be great news to every Mazda Skyactiv owner.

Why why why

Previously, yes.
Now? Uncertain about the RV of Skyactiv.
You might need to do more research and comparison before you find your ans.

Malaysian mindset, typical only H and T is the best. No one appreciate the safety equipment, the features provided by Mazda.

So, if anything with RV, dont bother about other brand, expect H, T and Perodua.