Bro, don't go for the original tires, only Mazda SC has them and they're stupidly expensive around 350-380 ringgit. You can go for 195/55 R16, it fits ok on our rims. Can easily find this size around RM220-250 each.

Now there's a big discount going on, the LED version can be bought for 88k. Reason is, they're coming out with the facelift version soon. When the FL version is released, i expect the LED version to be at least 95 to 97k. Only minor difference though, chrome around the fog lamp, new steering wheel design, side mirror turning lights new design and added G-Vectoring control. If you don't need those just save money and get the current version. Else wait a few months for the FL

The Jazz is a very boring car to drive, very floaty, handling is subpar and performance is average. Doesn't help that it has a CVT gearbox as well. The main good thing about Jazz is the practicality, it has one of the largest boot space for a hatchback b-segment and the rear seats are super spacious, plus you can fold the rear seats up to place tall items or fold down to give bigger boot space. Fitting a washing machine into the Jazz when the seats are folded down is not a problem. Safety wise is about the same, though the top spec Jazz has 6 airbags, the Mazda 2 only has 2,but Jazz doesn't have reverse camera, might be added in the facelifted version which should be out this year.

Just installed Mx5 rims on my Mazda 2, loving how it looks

Don't go SC change battery, they overcharge for a low quality battery. Check out Tomato Garage or Avenue Car Audio, they provide AtlasBx Q85 battery which are way better and cost around Rm500 after trade-in

They're R17, i put Advan Fleva V701 215/45 tires. Stock Mx-5 is 205/45, but i went for 215 to give it a slight bulge to protect the rim from kerbs and potholes

It's just a facelift with minor cosmetic changes and added G-vectoring control. Performance is not changed. The facelifted Mazda 2 has not been launched in Malaysia yet. So far we only have the facelifted M3, CX-3 and M6. M2 FL should be coming sometime this year, but it will most definitely have a price increase

You mean the last gen Mazda 2 DE?

Ya thats Mazda 2 DE, its quite a large difference between this and the new Skyactiv one. Fuel consumption about 20-30% different. Stock performance also less, handling though is not too far apart. But the Mazda 2 DE is older so has way more aftermarket modification options, many turbo kits out there. Interior build quality is miles apart, the Skyactiv interior is more nicely built and premium

Are you experiencing these on your Mazda 2, or you just surveying?

Because I can better write my answer based on whether you're looking to buy an M2 or already own one and facing these problems. If you're an owner then i can tell you the process of rectifying the problems.

Seeing that it seems you might be interested to get an M2, i've had mine for 7 months now, 8k km done, so far haven't faced any of said problems *cross-fingers. I know someone who has an M2 for 9 months now and has already done 100k km, only faced jerking engine on idle (This problem Bermaz will say is normal). Yet there was one guy who faced steering problems just after 2 months. I'd say right now its a 50/50 thing, seems to have gotten less though. But pretty much 70-80% of people who bought theirs in 2015 had the steering or suspension problems.

Then again I have friends living in Australia driving Mazda 2s and said these problems are not common there, might be due to better road conditions.

M2 resale value is lower than the equivalent Toyota or Honda, but not by much, maybe just a few thousand only. Its not the best in RV but definitely alot better than VW or Peugeot

M2 dashboard is entirely hard plastic aside from the fake leather below the air vents .

I'm still waiting for Mazda to release the Android Auto update, so i dont have to mount my phone

Best stick to 205/55 so you don't have to adjust speedometer. And its not that hard to find:
http://www.mudah.my/205+55+16+yokohama+fle...re-55336416.htm

I use 215/45r17, no problem at all. I know someone who uses 225 infront and 235 on the rear.

Hard to say bro, I already do performance upgrades. I don't feel any immediate power loss, but fuel consumption definitely went up, especially in city driving, highway not much difference.

But the thing is this, if you want to drive fast, you must think of safety also, bigger and wider tyres give you way more grip thats for certain.

205/55 is the upper most limit the stock rims can go, still not recommended. Most M2 members just go for 195/55 when they need to change tires for stock rims. Stock 185/60 can only be found at Mazda service centres, which go for a ridiculous price. The only thing stock tyres are good for is fuel consumption, they have horrible grip and very loud.

Not a noticeable difference when it comes to comfort. Definitely not noticeable as compared to when i install UR bars.

Actually 195/55R16 is closer to 185/60R16 compared to 195/60R16. You can check using this:
https://tiresize.com/comparison/