The ride is comfortable. Cabin noise is surprisingly low. I have the impression the audio system increases the volume when the speed increase but as the cabin noise is still low it sounds too loud so I have to turn down the volume. Then when the car slows down the volume is a bit too low. Any other bros get this impression as well?

If you can afford the high spec I encourage you to get the high spec. Lots of goodies for RM15K. Don't regret like me.

I have actually run an android app Noise Meter in all three cars (Civic, Altis, Mazda 3) for city driving and highway drive(80km/h)

In fact, the differences in the average noise level the we all mentioned about is so close to one another that is nearly not noticeable by our ears. I guess its just the impression or image that we have.

I suggest you test drive and run the noise meter and see for yourself to justify....

Mine one pure highway can go upto 4.7 L/100km, but i din speed la..
If pure city driving, 7.6 L/100km.

Yalo,
actually I got "special" price for vkool also, 1.4k 

Haha.. Not kl la.. I m working in a small city in Pahang, without jam one.. if kl, i think the statistic will be more la with heavy traffic.
Mine one is high specs.

Anyone like i-stop function? How frequent you use i-stop or turn it off each time you drive? For me, i think it is quite annoying and the aircod cold will keep reduce when the i-stop function is ready. Seeking for all m3 user opinion.

Any new M3 owner here upgrade from B segments 1.5 car? How is the performance? much better or just slighter better? I remember one of the M3 owner here commented that he lost in drag race vs Vios. 

But it sound impossible 162hp vs 109hp.

Er, the package sumthing like tis la....

Front windscreen - vkool HR-94%
side windows - solargard 6mil safety film HR-80%
bck screen - solargard HR-80%

I know that this is a Mazda3 club but I'm not comparing a current Mazda3 with a current Ford Focus MK3 - in this comparison, I agree that a Mazda3 is the winner for most of the areas.

The Focus MK3 is not far behind though as SDAC only needs to work on their after sales service (I find them rude) and they would be fine.

Contrary to popular belief and "my friend say" theories, throughout my ownership of my current MK2 Focus, I have no problems in reliability (no breakdowns, ever), parts (other than typical maintenance, nothing else has spoilt), cost of maintenance (I service outside since out of warranty, price is normal as well).

If you look at resale values of the previous generation Focus and 3, both have similar depreciation levels (remember to take into consideration that the previous Mazda 3 2.0 was always priced higher then the previous Focus)

Anyway, I'm thinking of changing from the older MK2 Focus to the current Mazda3. Reason for the change is ONLY because of the safety pack in the M3 high spec sedan vs the lack of it in C-segment cars at the time I bought the Focus. Oh, and importantly also because the M3 scores very high on NCAP and IIHS tests (as good as a Volvo but with cheaper maintenance, yay) - No other C-segment car comes this close.

The only drawback to me from the change is the smaller rear seat (which I don't really care as only 2 of us generally) and I feel that the pick-up is slower during test drives (on paper is faster, but the butt disagrees).

Might be the gearing I think as its tuned for efficiency. I saw that foreign cars have a "Sport" switch, is this something that can be added on?

Solargard nt under d brand of vkool safety tinted? 

I saw someone posted a video in Facebook which when you switch your gear to D then your car will lock and when P the door will unlock even if your ignition is still on.

I preferred to step brake to lock, after lock switched to P still lock till I ignition off then it'll unlock.

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV-J012SKjU&feature=youtu.be

So that you wont get a shock when you switch on your car the next day. lol. I want to know about this too. I was told by the SA that there's no such function. May i know how do you guys handle this? 

Is the M3 more powerful & quieter than M2 in city drive in term the acceleration?

Hey guys, i need to have my white mazda3 bm cbu painted.

I am currently away, so i would really appreciate if someone could tell me the color code for Snowflake White Pearl Mica mazda3 bm cbu. Thank you

meaning we should use the 12v port to charge our phones ?
u should have got the high spec model
if u mean air con pollen filter then yes it does.

You mean m3 has no sound when alarm triggered?

Really? I thought only CBU effected.

Yes, will check with them on this.

3M Crystalline not smart tag friendly so they will not tint the windscreen top black dot area.