hrv is a family oriented car and mazda 3 is not... interior mazda 3 definitely have one of the best interior... just the concern of the rear back seats.... handling and driving of course also mazda 3 better.... thats why its all down to your needs... spare parts depends on which part you need to replace not everything more expensive... the common parts wont have huge difference between mazda and honda also....

The HRV is lacking in specs compared to the M3, and while M3 is more expensive by <10k don't forget your HRV service is free labour only whilst Mazda everytime you service within 3yr/60k limit, you don't have to have a cent in your pocket when you go That will save you a lot of money in the (3 years) long run.

On a side note, is it just me who thinks that the M2's leather fabric combination seat is way more sexier than the M3..

That's what I thought. Just get some generic one first and ask Mazda to pay for the inconvenience

Is the M3's spare tyre full sized or space saver? I borrowed my Vios to my father's friend who blew it and he put in the spare. I didn't know and drove around 140km/h as per usual speed from klang to subang. It burst on the fast lane and the car was just jerking wildly left and right and veering hard to the left which is where the metal dividers are. Good thing not a lot of car behind me and I managed to steer it all the way to the left in the midst of all the shock although throughout the entire ordeal I knew I had to be calm and grasp the steering tightly. The most kelian one is my colleague who decidedly to follow me to work that day hahaha! Tyres were smoking and flat all the way to the rim, it was shredded into pieces. Within 20 mins a kind man in a black Vios stopped to help me but he also dunno what to do Good thing right at the moment road assistance came to help and I thanked the man curtly and attended to the few men who came to help me. There were 3 of them so they changed my tyre really quick and I didn't know what was the going rate so I just gave them RM50 to divide amongst themselves. After I had the time to calm down, I regret not asking the man for his name card or something because he was truly very nice and tried to help eventhough he didnt know what to do and I wanted to thank him more sincerely. I only remember his car number started with WVD XXXX. I will always remember his kindness in my hour of fear and confusion. Went to work and got scolded because I hold the key to my workplace

My point is. You cannot drive long distance with spare Asking me to drive at 80-90km/h is just horrible for impatient person like me. Although now with a nicer car, I might just cruise at 50km/h...

I am still waiting my 2016 M3, really hope can get it before CNY.

Good thing you escaped safely. A blowout at 140 km/h can be very bad.

I can say you will safer in the Mazda 3. With dynamic stability control it should be easier to bring the car under control.

I'm still considering between M3 and the new civic.. So conflict in my mind to make the decision >.<" Anyone of u regret and dissatisfied with ur M3 ??

If I were you, I'd wait for the new Focus instead...

Should be priced similar.

Nope.. Only consider New civic and M3.. I was follow this thread for a couple months.. And test drive ady.. Just don't know when can put a final decision..

Whats most important to you?

Luxury, comfort, power, tech, value for money, 2nd-hand value, space.. list them by priority. Usually the first 3 can help decide already.



This post has been edited by MissHanz: Jan 19 2016, 09:07 PM

I got the same thought as u also

I believe the fastest the new civic will lauch here also middle of this year.
It shd be selling like hot cake as hrv. Unless u book b4 its launch or else waiting period also 3-4 months only u get the car

If u not rush for new car, I would suggest u just wait and test drive both. No harm right?

Priority
(1) Power & Handling
(2) Comfort
As long as balance like (1) 60%70% (2) 30%40%

Altis ( dislike the loose handling feel )
Civic ( dislike the hard suspension cause bumpy drive )
Nissan ( just dislike... Don't ask me why )
Ford / Chevrolet / Volkswagen ( over low 2nd-hand value and not interested to the outlook )

Just don't know the new civic the suspension system will very hard like current gen or not.. If yes I would definitely go for Mazda 3.. I really surprise M3 majority is HS on the road than GL.

thanks again for all your input ... ur all no kedekut knowledge .. thank you a lot ... im a newbie buying cars, currently driving family owned car , now only start to get a better car ..

ya i checked , i think ill prefer to go M3 sedan .. only thing is .. the aperture of the boot is kinda small... i ride a road bike .. so im not sure whether can fit in or not ..

went again today and they say the 2016 model will come tomorrow ... only thing left is test drive and the rear seat ...

ya ur right too ... Mazda give free service not a single cent i have to fork out ... by the time no more free service .. ill think ill drive for awhile then change to new model again .. I prefer car with many technologies ...

Mazda 3 is really great, at the price , got so many i-activesense gadgets, mazda 6 high spec baru dapat those stuff ...

wanna ask, does M3 sedan CKD has daytime running light at the rear too ? i see those M3 on the road, got DRL at the front , but none at the rear ... or they choose to switch it off ?

actually i hardly can find any M3 on the road ... when i see also CX5 or M6 ... HRV , Civic , city is all over the place ... is that a good thing ah ? haha

can anyone owned a M3 sedan with colour grey and silver , show off abit ur car photo ah ... im choosing between these two colour but the showroom unit is white only .. so i wanne how it looks like in those colours ... forget about photoshopped brochure photos ...

Grats! What colour and what rebate did you get? There is a CNY promo going on right?

I heard now the Mazda only sell 2015 car right?? Was quoted 2015 car discount 2k only.. And told by SA 2016 car need wait March only can arrived..

Does any get a good offer for 2016 car pls PM me ok?! =D thanks a lot.

The M3 hasn't got DRL on the rear. Actually, I don't see any cars with DRL on the rear. Not even luxury makes like Merc, Audi or BMW. I think there may be some rule against it.

Actually you need to see the car in the flesh (metal). Photos can't show the true colour. When I take a photo of my Alu metallic it always comes out like light silver but it's actually dark silver. Maybe another showroom?

Ready Stocks 2016 available for M3 Highspec & GL (limited units & colors) for delivery before CNY !!!

PM me your contacts for more info or visit our showroom along Jln.Sungai Besi (Next to Porsche Sg.Besi)

Just filled in 40 litres petron ron100 at petron jln maarof. Engine definitely abit lighter when crusing smoothly between 80kmh to 100kmh on highway. Full throttle felt almost as power as ron95. Overall so far didnt see much significant dif from ron95.