Only the plates on the front doors will light up. the rear ones have no lights.

it isn't difficult to gauge the front end of the Mazda3 because it isn't that long unless of course if you are coming from a car previously that has a smaller dimension, you will get use to the Mazda3 in no time.

Bermaz is not odd in fact, they are being considerate. They can give you the front camera but the problem is, are you willing to pay for it

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variants sold in other country has this but the problem is if Bermaz bring this into Malaysia then it's not going to be at RM160k

the thing is this, what is the pivotal point that split your decision?

why so

polymetal gray liftback here - no said wind noise but annoying loose tweeter rattling sound when going on uneven roads.

just do the more conventional way, drive the heck out of the car and if after 5 years the car still pleases you then send it for a full fresh paint job + touch up. way more satisfying than having a PPF on.

an owner also experienced something like that but it was the entire i-Activesense system + the air bags. SC diagnosed to be a module malfunction and it will take them months to get the required parts from Mazda Japan but do update us on your case.

congrats!

what color did you get and did you get the 1.5 or the 2.0?

nice

no. safe to say that Bermaz will not bring in this variant of the Mazda3 and probably will not have plans to also in the future.

the only opinions about the Mazda3 that you can take from hearsay is that the car isn't for someone whom prioritize interior space. for everything else, you need to feel it yourself during the test drive.

for what i conclude is that the Mazda3 really is a "driver's car".

also, if you are a parent or is an expecting parent then you should consider the CX30 instead.

there's no mention anywhere (even in the brochure) what brand are the speakers that came with the version of our Mazda3 but they sound "okay-ish" for standard speakers and no, there's no option for us to up-spec the car since they came CBU straight from Japan.

you have to take it outside to get the standard speakers replaced.

i guess the units that are arriving in February were already manufactured in Japan since last year but they couldn't get them shipped out due to logistic restrictions. you should be able to get an "insurance rebate" for taking a 2020 manufactured car in 2021 - perhaps, shop around?

if you are worry about resale value / depreciation in value then Mazda is probably not a brand that you would want to consider but then again, all cars depreciate after 5 years. the only difference is, do you enjoy driving it during your 5 years of ownership because if you do then it is all worth it.

i know that the 2020 manufactured year came with illuminated side steps as standard whereas the 2019 manufactured year ones doesn't - there also seems to be a difference in software version for the infotainment system.

was there a news of a facelifted Mazda3 BP? i know they have an improved Skyactiv-X engine that was equipped to the Mazda3.

ah!

these are not the facelifted Mazda3 per se.

the 2.5l Turbo is a new engine variant, the ones that you find in the CX-5 (maybe a calibrated version). the ones with the improved Skyactiv-X engine is the one i mentioned earlier in my post - just technical upgrades to the existing setup.

both these model spots the same design with the difference that the 2.5l Turbo has a gloss back finish to the rims and some bodykits.

Mazda should only be rolling out the "real" facelifted Mazda3 by the end of 2021 or early 2022 (following the standard 5 year product life cycle).

... and here is a picture to break off the mundane wall of texts that has plagued this board as of late

one of the rare silvers

by the way, the second picture taken indoor. was it at Giant, Bandar Kinrara?

this may sound disgusting but i sort of recognized it by referring to the abundance of dried bird droppings on the floor of the parking lot which can be found towards the near end.

the view etched into my mind because i remembered some time ago while i was searching for a parking in there, i drove allllll the way to the end only to find "dayum~, those floors". wouldn't dare to take the chance

are you from Puchong, bro?

haha - sorry to disappoint but i'll definitely remember if i saw your Sonic Silver. in fact, i'll remember if i ever saw a Mazda3 (in any color), it's still quite a rare sight. So far, i've spotted 2 sedans (one white and one red) and one liftback (red) that frequents Jalan Kenari but is always in a dirty condition

i'm from Cyberjaya but my work is in Puchong so i spent quite a considerable amount time in town. are you in the whatsapp group?

the 2017/2018 Mazda3 (or Mazda3 BM) is a relatively reliable car but like all used car, it will have the general wear and tear issues. just have about RM6,000.00 to RM8,000.00 (with spare) provisioned for repairs, parts replacements and fluid flush and then you'll be good to go.

depending on what you are looking for in a car (whether it's practicality or just mechanical aesthetics), this car may or may not be for you.

the common complain of owners of this generation is the bad soundproofing and the infamous "knocking sounds" that seems to have resonated from the wheel arches when going over undulations.

it doesn't but it will annoy you.

I think the SAGA is in the A-segment category, yes?

If that's the case and you're looking for a "small upgrade" then why not look at other B-segments instead? That segment is so competitive now that it's literally the buyer's market. The facelifted VIOS has a very attractive package for its price but if you still want to look for a C-segment upgrade with "comfort" in mind, i'd say the Mazda3 isn't the one you should be looking at - the Civic does that better.

why not straight to 18"s instead?