There's no perfect car which ticks all the boxes for everything you want. Every choice is a compromise. If you want space get an Altis but forget about good safety features and value for money. If you want power and handling get a Jetta but don't complain when gearbox problems hit you.  If you want reliability get a Civic but live with the dated look. If you want gadgets get a Cerato but it handles like a Myvi. Ford and Peugeot make good cars but reliability and after sales service are problematic and RV is terrible.

I've shortlisted Altis, Civic, Sylphy, Cerato, Jetta, Focus, Mazda 3 and Pug 408 but in the end it was the Mazda 3 which gives me the best compromise in price, features, performance, handling, styling, FC, maintenance, after sales service and RV. Rear space isn't the best but I can live with it.

Cars are very expensive in Malaysia. Choose wisely and make sure it fulfills your most important priority but remember there is no perfect car.

My choice for this car - even I got only midspec (GL Model) - SAFETY with 6 airbags. You miss that out.

For that price, with performance, handling & styling (leather seat and premium interior)    is too easy to choose.

There's no perfect car which ticks all the boxes for everything you want. Every choice is a compromise. If you want space get an Altis but forget about good safety features and value for money. If you want power and handling get a Jetta but don't complain when gearbox problems hit you.  If you want reliability get a Civic but live with the dated look. If you want gadgets get a Cerato but it handles like a Myvi. Ford and Peugeot make good cars but reliability and after sales service are problematic and RV is terrible.

I've shortlisted Altis, Civic, Sylphy, Cerato, Jetta, Focus, Mazda 3 and Pug 408 but in the end it was the Mazda 3 which gives me the best compromise in price, features, performance, handling, styling, FC, maintenance, after sales service and RV. Rear space isn't the best but I can live with it.

Cars are very expensive in Malaysia. Choose wisely and make sure it fulfills your most important priority but remember there is no perfect car.

may i ask is it before 1000km better dont speed up over than 100 will better?

i-stop are not able to disable by far. the only possible way is to change the battery to normal battery instead of mazda very own battery. not sure if this will void the warranty but i will change it to normal battery in future after 3 year

Need some advice: Am thinking of buying this car but not sure which is better The Mazda GL or the one with iActive sense.
Is the iActive sense really useful for our roads and does the HUD interfere when driving?

TQ

Guys, I need some advice. I got my M3 HS for a few weeks now. Due for the 1k service.

My complains is that I'm not getting the FC that I read on here. My avg is still 10.0L/100km and for some reason I cant get the blindspot alert to work.

Is this something to look into because I'm abit worried.

Guys, I need some advice. I got my M3 HS for a few weeks now. Due for the 1k service.

My complains is that I'm not getting the FC that I read on here. My avg is still 10.0L/100km and for some reason I cant get the blindspot alert to work.

Is this something to look into because I'm abit worried.

The only thing that i missed is the Cruise control of the high spec. Since i am travelling outstation frequently. City driving would probably have more usage of the iActive sense.
However, driving for more than 10 years....without all those iActive Sense... so for my case it doesn't mean much to me.
But do keep in mind what are the usual mistake you have that causes accident for you, iActive sense may help you with that. Even with iActive sense it can't guarantee you 100% there wont be any accidents.

HUD is a clear mirror, so it won't interfere with your driving.

No. Avg FC is from I first started driving. My current FC shows at least 10-18l/100km when i accelerate.

I was nv heavy on the pedal..I accelerate gradually to 2k rpm only until it changes gear. I honestly think its my car issue now. I might record a video to show more of how i actually drive..

Guys, I need some advice. I got my M3 HS for a few weeks now. Due for the 1k service.

My complains is that I'm not getting the FC that I read on here. My avg is still 10.0L/100km and for some reason I cant get the blindspot alert to work.

Is this something to look into because I'm abit worried.

Bro, firstly, the indicator on the side mirror does it works?

Next, does the "RVM" is indicated in GREEN light at the instrument panel there? And also you can do some setting with the MZD like beep volume.
Be remind that the RVM only works when speed above 30 km/h.

About the FC. 10 L/100km is possible when most of the time you are in heavy traffic. Actually, to me, the current FC is useless.. hahaha.. Just to show how light or heavy you accelerate...

may I ask 1000km service will have change the engine oil?

I'm driving gl spec may I ask anyone change to hid light?and anyone have install uv headlamp protector?

I presume they will. For those car that don't practice 1st service at 1000km, they'll ask you to come at 10,000km after collecting your new car.

The Xenon HID lights need a ballast, not just a simple bulb change. If you prefer brighter/whiter light, ask around for after market bulbs like Osram nightbreaker series. You can search in the garage zone for reference and deals.

Ya...I still think want to change to hid or osram night breaker. Because hid more bright