Based on Mazda's pattern (last year), dont think there will be any raya promo as they called themselves as the "premium" brand.

Lagi-lagi new M3 with GVC baru launch lagi dont need to say. They clearing 2016 model now, maybe can get some better discount for old model.

Ya, normally new car won't have promo so soon..
You can only get more freebies from SA if SA can give..

thanks peace_lover n IamFreak info
still thinking to get new car during this raya or not haha

Hi WKC,

From number plate I think its maybe 15 years old plate...so I presumed you are a person of matured mind..driving a C segment car..answering on behalf of a Mazda rep from sg besi...

Just baffles me...you are promoting a brand or representing a brand selling the vehicles thus knowing the plus and minus points (inclusive of corrective action taken) is to be expected from any person looking to buy a product.

Example, I promote Amway but couldn't tell you the common problems and rectifications.

When ask about great service advisor...Mazda sales rep ask customer how to define...great...must be an honorary sales advisor. Must be a joke...

Many thanks for the advice given (though not sure the hero mentality)...answering on behalf of a sales advisor that should know the product well and rectifications required.

These forum is about feedback and rectification...though sad ...only a person not from mazda answering on behalf of mazda sales advisor. Unless of course you are his boss from the company.

M3 is a great car for driving experience...no doubt...2017 don't have beta testers yet...

Great rectifications and advice you got there and I really appreciate it...sad is the sales advisor..it takes another person to answer on his behalf...

Unless u work in Mazda too...

Mazda sales gallery SA acknowledge problem 1,2, and 4.

The main problem is cars are mass produced based on parameters of quality control...its doesn't guarantee defect free...key here is mass produce and production parameters conformity.

Just some minor thing to iron out..before to pay dp...loan all approve..

cheers mate...

If you use the search function here, you could get any information you want. SA is not active here. Not just Mazda, you can go other thread and see too.. not many SA is promoting sales in a car club thread.

Why not head to the garage sales forum? Use the search function, I believe there are tons of them (Mazda SA) has their contact number there. Mind you, Mazda has always been stingy on discount and freebies. Huge discount and lots of freebies, is not their style.

Those are common issue across the new Skyactiv model. Even the 2 and 6 also face the same issue. However, some cases are solved after 1 time part replacement, while some are not. Most of us (the owner or before being an owner), and who is a lowyat forumer, is well aware of such issue with the car.

Other than all these kluk kluk ngek ngek noise, the car is a fantastic drive. Only downside, the crampy legroom for rear passenger. Mazda, is a selfish car. Hahaha..

we dont work for mazda and we dont take any commissions from helping anyone here, i'm not helping SA to answer but i just share with you my experience of driving this car, i guess it is the same for others who has answer your concern

but of course if you really would like SA to address your concern then feel free to ignore us

so far for the people i fetched before, i can see their leg doesn't touch the front passenger seat, but of course cannot compare with other C segment counterpart la, even for my height sitting behind is acceptable, but the hump at the middle is really uncomfortable

wow...just wow.....i helped you once with the query in the vw passat thread with a proper reply, didn't expect that you blasted me like that over here

This particular reply reminds me of some really "interesting" past experience i had dealing with 2 particular folks in this forum before.....You are the 3rd person to think that I'm working for a car dealership, is that a cynical comment? Nevermind, i take it as a compliment

First of all, you are barking at the wrong tree in the beginning. You shouldn't even be making your queries here as this is the channel for owners to share our experiences and tips on owning a Mazda3. We will discuss technical issues or any problems we're facing and we also share how things are rectified by way of our own research or from the experiences working with the service centre to address the issues faced.

80-90% of the sales advisors don't know much about the technicalities of the cars as most of them hop around different brands or from a totally unrelated field. The remaining 10-20% are those that are more experienced within a particular brand and willing to go the extra step by their interactions with the maintenance team and/or from their own research. Their main job is to sell and make the ownership experience smoother and pleasant, any issues also they will revert to the maintenance service advisor. This is the person that you should be looking for and highly unlikely that any maintenance service advisors are lurking here.

So if you don't appreciate and think that what we shared as owners who actually owned and driven the car doesn't hold ground to your standards, again, my earlier reply still stands. Don't be shy to call up or go to the service centre for first hand, direct, attributable and actionable information regarding your queries since you think that we are lap dogs to the sales advisors.

Best of luck in your car search

This post has been edited by wkc5657: May 27 2017, 10:52 AM

Why so surprise? The best people to answer your queries on problems and solutions are owners not sales advisers. You don't expect a salesman to be completely impartial about the product he sells do you?

Hi all. I am currently considering getting a Mazda 3 / 6. Just test drove the 6 and was quite impressed. I'm based in Labuan so cars are a bit cheaper here but quite torn between these 2 models. Only been through a few pages here. Any particular issues I should be aware for both models? Seems like nothing major

Did you test the Mazda 6 2.5L petrol or the 2.2L diesel? The diesel version is much more powerful.

Mazda 3 and 6 are two different segments. If got budget of course go for the higher segment, the Mazda 6.

Difference mostly just size. M3 C-segment like Toyota Altis but a bit cramped compared to its contemporaries. For family use still okay but could be better.

M6 is D-segment like Toyota Camry. Better for family use

Me personally I prefer 3 because still unmarried and drive a lot in KL, the smaller size is easier for my terrible parking skills.

IMHO if you can afford the 6 just get the 6. No need to swap cars later when you need bigger space.

This post has been edited by mae9012: May 27 2017, 08:43 PM

Nope. Not much cars to test drive in Labuan. In fact the 6 was the boss punya car lol. Well my ego tells me I should go for 6 but in reality 3 seems more than enough arghhh. And now with 5 years free warranty maintainence also not much actually.

The sales guy keep telling me it's Lexus level. Camry not even close

True. I am also single and don't really need such a big car screaming of attention. Tough decisions

I already have an Exora if I really need a big space

lexus is mercedes level, camry not even close, if compare mazda 6 or 3 with lexus, i'd said in term of comfort, interior and detailed finishing, mazda still lose quite a lot

i've driven m6 2.2 diesel, gear change is amazing it shift as fast as DSG, full torque @ 2k rpm, even fully loaded with 4 adult passengers still can feel the power

m3 is good for small family, if you try to take 4 adults, it might be cramp for rear passenger and you will feel a big lose in power due to the increased in weight

both are good car for normal drive as well as spirited driving, but i will stick to m3 since i dont really like to drive big car

Chill ...I do appreciate the feedback..though just curious the comment was directed specifically at Lucifer...with the mazda logo.,, then a reply from an owner...without a Mazda logo...so I jump to conclusion.

Btw try not tell people what they should do or don't do.,.it s a free world last I checked as long its compliant to regulations. Should do or shouldn't do...sounds old school... 3rdly for milenials will give you the 0.5 seconds screw u mix with t q looks.,, if u seen it b4...

Well kindly accept my apologies as a gentleman...to move on.

Actually I met a service advisor that acknowledges the issue...went into detail about product and prototype development and production conformity standards dependent on human intervention.,.

Different people different background,,,I m from engineering based..so work expectations is different,,, potential customer's post questions...you either know solutions or don't.,, not in between...and silence is not a solution.,like lucifal with Mazda logo from Mazda SG besi...Best part no one answers on your behalf..

Cheers, chill and I agree on the 10-20% of sales advisor.

Abg Lucifal busy buat sales. Big boss ask to clear 2016 model becoz now ald mid 2017.

And of coz a good sales rep should have good product knowledge including solution to the existing problems. Never know walk in customer would ask the same question too.

And also we're in the open forum we can seek answers or even better answers from many other people or owners other than sales rep. Sometimes owner's experience > sales rep. For the love of Mazda in this thread, many ppl would love to share the unbias information. Sharing is caring.

Cheers.

IMO, owner's experience = real world experience = my potential experience > Sales agent speak..

That doesn't mean that SAs should be ignored as some are quite good and very honest about performance, reliability, etc. I've met a couple..

Haha. Don't think I dare to speed if carrying 4 adults. Thanks for the comparison. Think I am leaning more towards the M3

I think space requirements in the coming few years should be a major decision driver in your case.

I drive an M3 hatch and find the boot space to be unimpressive.
I struggle with 4 adults and luggage - one of the bags will have to travel at the back seat.
Golf bags are also an issue for me. I usually have to put down one seat for it to fit.
Child seats may be an issue, depending on how far back your passenger seat is pushed to.

I fall into the family with young child category, and find the 3 to be too small to be my primary car.