Wanna to ask if the additional RM 15K worth every penny to buy the Hi Spec instead of Mid spec M3 and why?

Hi Spec Sedan and HB same price but few electronic gadget missing (Auto Windshield Wipers/Active Driving Display/Auto Cruise/Electronic Adjustable Seat/Fabric Seats and Upholstery/HBC/SCBS/RVM/LDWS) for HB version. While mid Spec or GL is RM 15K less.

Are they worth the extra penny?

Noted with thanks. Looking at year end sales for more discount then.

Actually what I am thinking of is after deducting where the RM 15K go to, I think the amount we are spending on those gadgets that GL may not have, it may be good investment if we have the extra money for Hi-Spec Sedan M3...

Trade in 16" for 18" rim & tyre - deducted RM 4K (may be)
Leather seats instead of fabric - deducted RM 2K
Add DRL - deducted RM 1K (may be)
Bi-Xenon with Auto Leveling headlight instead of Halogen - deducted RM 2K (may be)

Balance RM 6K go the rest extra features may comes about RM 800/feature,

As all everyone said loud and clear, if extra penny is not an issue, why not?

Furthermore, those items all covered by warranty and insurance (in case of accident or theft) if anything happen to your ride.

This post has been edited by LionMY: Aug 17 2016, 08:21 AM

Apparently I am too conservative about the add-on prices to those extra features on Hi-Spec Sedan.

Hopefully there will be extra discount towards the year-end sales (may be not) due to the launching of the CIVIC X this year. Previously M3 may enjoy exclusive market segment due to poor sales from 9th Gen CIVIC and less features but over priced ALTIS. If M3 market share drop tremendously because of CIVIC X, probably Mazda Malaysia need to work harder to push their sales to counter HONDA attack.

What I am trying to say is Mazda can be lansi about their little discount due to no competition earlier due to HONDA lack of their star product in the C segment market.

Hope to see some changes in Mazda sales strategy at the year end sales which will definitely benefit Mazda hardcore fans here.

Well said amduser/dirtrun/Ginny88 on M3. Thank you for all your valuable advices.

Any good SA can recommend for better buying experience in term of discount and after sales service around Puchong, KL, Shah Alam, PJ, Subang area.

What can be expect from the upcoming carnival sales @ Glenmarie this weekend? May be a contact number for one of the SA there so I can check it out too.

No immediate need. Probably I am under the "Good + Cheap = doesn't come fast". If you come across any good promotion just PM me if I have yet to purchase M3.

Incline towards HS but GL as other option.

PM me your best offer to consider please. Thanks.

Check with one of the SA and was told the carnival is offering lucky draw (RM500, 1K, 2K, 5K, 8K or 10K) + free digital car camera recorder as booking gift. Promo till Sept 04.

Only make sense to be on top of existing rebate. Who wants to forfeit the rebate if you only success to get RM 500 from the lucky draw in the worse case scenario?

Btw which SA is offering rebate RM3.5K + tint? GL or HS Sedan?

This post has been edited by LionMY: Aug 31 2016, 10:35 AM

So far you got the best rebate RM3.3K for a 2016 made M3 HS. Kind to share who is your SA?

This post has been edited by LionMY: Aug 31 2016, 12:49 PM

If you don't mind the 2015 manufactured M3, the rebate is much much higher for new car like this....

There were 3 units of M3 Hatch Back pre-owned at the Mazda Pre-owned car center (next to Mazda Glenmarie Showroom where the Carnival sales end just over the weekend).

All priced at RM 102,800 (may be not OTR price) WHITE Only. Mileage from 4K to 8K and were Mazda staff cars according to the PIC over there. PM me if you are interested so I can give you the contact number for you to explore the opportunity.

This post has been edited by LionMY: Sep 7 2016, 11:41 AM

Congrat. Let us know what tinting you have later.

Prima Merdu S/B Glenmarie, Shah Alam

USA 2016 Mazda 3 Manuals if you want. Can't find local manual though.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/tsd.mazdausa.com/M...6_Mazda3_OM.pdf

According to Chapter 4 of the US 2016 Mazda 3 Owner's Manual (Start/Stop Engine):-

After starting a cold engine, the engine speed increases and a whining sound from the engine compartment can be heard.   This is for improved exhaust gas purification and does not indicate defect of the parts.

No worry bro.

How much you pay for the ceramic coating??

Want to ask if anyone installing LOCKTECH onto new Mazda 2 or 3 not from Mazda authorized panel, will it void the warranty?