Not sure the warranty policy on the new model.

But for the 1st gen Skyactiv Mazda3, battery warranty term has now changed to 1 year or 20k km, whichever comes first.
Free maintenance, basically is on servicing only.. Take note, this car is come with kruk kruk and ngek ngek sound package as well. hahaha

Most likely everyone will encounter this issue. It's the part defect. However, there are members who claimed the noise are gone after parts replacement. It takes time to allow "them" to present to you..

Me, yes. Kluk kluk is from bump stopper, or absorber mounting (appear during first month of ownership). Problem resolved after bump stopper replacement. Ngek ngek only appears when rainy days (appears on 9th month of ownership), where the lower arm bushes joint got wet and when you go over speed bumps, it will creates ngek ngek noise due to the friction / movement.

up to date it's 6th month now, glad to tell they are not coming back. Hopes it is good all the way la.. 

I didn't have the kruk-kruk sound but I have the ngek-ngek sound when going over bumps when it rains. As it only happens when the road is wet I didn't bother to get it fixed.

Coming to 2 years. Only happens when the lower arms are wet AND when you go over speed traps. Small matter but Mazda owners make a big issue of it because there isn't much else to complain.

if i select high spec mazda 3 but i want 16 inch rims instead of 18. Will the SA swap the rims with other buyers who wanna have 18 inch rims?

trade in is not suggested due to shop always chop the consumer. hahaha..

Like what Ginny88 suggest, maybe announce at the group, and see who is interested.

However, been asking tire shops about trading in.. But under what condition they will likely to take in? It's when you are going to purchase sport rim from them. 

Trade in price can be ranging 500 - 1000 depending on your rims condition. But take note, endup you will still need to fork out RM 1.5k +- for new rims..

Can't be helped as getting a GOOD DEAL is the main priority. Getting bad service, non responsive SE doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the deal is good.

Furthermore, its norm that Good Service = Good Discount nowadays (irrespective of the SE service quality, responsiveness, resourcefulness) ... its a sad state at the moment for Car Sales Exec.

Lots of new Sales Exec nowadays are actually just order takers, and not the professional Car Sales exec.

I'm guessing in future, selling cars would be maybe like Air Asia. No Frills. Tick what you want for extra cost or Tick what you don't want for extra discounts.

most of the sales people dont know what they talking about, nowadays there are tons of reviews and walkthrough in youtube for most of the car models, we can get most of the info from there

i visit showroom just to have an actual feel, dont bother with those explanation from them, actually they wont bother to attend to me in the first place which is a good thing for me since i can take my own sweet time without them annoying me

I make sure I dress up myself when I go buy car.

My meaning of dressing up myself is as follow

1. Old Comfortable tee-shirts
2. Shorts / Bermudas
3. Slippers

a good question, i just found an article
i believe it is sort like a "software tweak" that used to enhance the handling by reducing the wheel torque when turns. this is interesting, time to read 
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/230819-...a-better-driver

I just came back from test driving Mazda 3 old and new FL and I got to say. Mazda drives the best....compared to new civic, though civic beats Mazda 3 in cabin space, and tech... But it feels like sampan when taking corners. Something which Mazda 3 is so good in. 99k for 2016 sure is tempting.

Though I did test drive ioniq too... Smaller car but the tech was wow. Also got good offer o  test drive car for sale at 95k...decisions decisions.

safety feature is important, but android auto or car play is also an extra feature that bring convenient.  haha

actually I also wondering between Mazda 3 and Civic .... mostly concern is comfortable and space lor.

Phone also can use do it without them ma.. Previously there is tweaks for to install Android Auto on MZD. Useless I would say, Google maps is still not that good compare to Waze. Endup I uninstall the android auto, place the phone on the phone holder, use as it.. lagi best...

To text or not to text while driving, it's all up to the driver. Even you have the android auto or carplay, one would still will plays the phone if he / she has the will to do it..
Honestly, if you're looking for a comfort, spacious ride, just go with the Civic.. The Mazda is only good for people who really appreciates the driving dynamic, the fun to drive. You will hate the tyre noise when speeding, the poorly insulated cabin will just always kena ejek by your passenger if they mean to compare with other car... 

And "why your car so small one~" hahaha...

oh by the way, go test drive the new Mazda with GVC.. Given the same course, same condition during test drive at Setia Alam, the difference in handling between the 3 and Civic really blows me away... 

Yea, you're right.
I never try civic but honestly Mazda 3 is good for 2 person ride or 4. And the trunk is really not that big, 2 big luggage and that's it. Anyhow still love my M3 as it's really fun to drive.

Seriously you can feel the different on G vectoring? Man, wish that I could go and feel it myself.

Does the noise really improved a lot compared to the pre facelift M3 high spec?

Mean got much more improvement compare to previous version??