Unfortunately, it is still a very expensive Japanese C-segment car for most even at RM150k because everyone is pitching it against the market leader Civic which you can probably get at RM139k (max) as of now for its top and fullest variant - the latter is a much more spacious and powerful car too.

At RM139k, you can only get the Mid-spec 1.5 NA Mazda3 (with fabric seat with no rear parking sensors, no rear air-cond vents and no autonomous driver's assistance).


In any event, I doubt the new Civic's asking price will be at anywhere above RM150k (for the top spec) because it is going to be locally assembled (read: tax exemption) - manufacturing wise, Honda will enjoy the economic of scale that Mazda never had.

Exactly - also imagine the judgmental look of others when you tell people you bought a Mazda3 for RM180k!

While there are somethings that only a driver/owner of a car will appreciate its value but let's face it, we all buy cars with money we don't have to impress the people that we don't like.

I think Bermaz already did a good job in achieving a balance between specifications and pricing for the Mazda3 and making it accessible to most people rather than just bringing in the highest spec, slap a price tag of RM230k on it and then call it a day - kinda like what Naza bosses did with their brands.

I guess we have to count ourselves lucky that we have a "car guy" that is helming Bermaz.

everyone will want to do the top up but unfortunately, not everyone can afford to do it (not financially but in terms of opportunity costs) - i have a child myself so although the Liftback is very alluring, comfort for my child takes priority so space takes precedence however fortunately for me, I have a SUV laying around but for some small families who can only afford one car - Civic must take the cake.

I have to admit, the 10th Gen Civic's design is very aggressive and may not be suitable for men of age which is why i think Honda went for the more toned down matured look (read: boring) for the 11th Gen.

While you can jovially pitch the Mazda3 with the entry level A-class but i guess a serious comparison wouldn't be practical simply because of the brand power/presence the latter commands - tech-wise, the Mazda 3 is not as well equipped.

I love how the Mazda3 look (both interior and exterior) but in terms of appeal, the A-class wins - it probably loses out in terms of quality.

NAZA doesn't sell a lot of Ferraris annually yet customer customization is available.

Personalization doesn't mean you need volumes - volumes just mean economic of scale and since Bermaz is obviously targetting the higher end of the C-segment demographics, exploring this unbreached market could be lucrative for them.

There shouldn't be any extra costs at their end also since customization is already available in JDM and Bermaz is getting our units CBU anyway.

The only consideration is perhaps - more work and longer waiting period but we were (are) already experiencing relatively "lengthy'ier" delivery times.

the point i am trying to make here is, Mazda should explore this option since inventory isn't their concern and they are making their orders directly from Japan anyway where customization of options are available. there is no need to have customers fixed on essentially "2 trims" and stuck on features they do not need and lose out on the things they want.

Bermaz isn't losing money so P&L wise, they are doing more than OK.

it's still a Mazda regardless where it came from - Mazda is no different than Honda/Toyota in Japan.

Lexus on the other hand ... is on an entirely different level.

they are cheap for a reason - while the salesman did not disclose the actual reason that they are cheap; extreme difficulty in removing them (which may involve paint peeling) is within the realm of possibilities.

yeap - not every but there is a possibility that some cheap offerings have inherent defects such as that so unless the cheaper variant of the PPFs are from reputable companies, i wouldn't touch it with a 10ft pole then again, it all depends on how extreme the PPFs are exposed to the elements.

my common sense dictates that it is never good news for a car with PPF parked without shade for long hours continuously for a prolonged period of time. the sun (UV) does nasty things to cars.

Yes, not covered. These are "wear and tear" parts - to summarize, things that are not supposed to be replaced/changed during the life time of the car (ie: the engine, gearbox etc) are covered under warranty.

95/97 - both the same and while some owners complained engine knocking using 95, this has been addressed by Mazda. Skyactiv technology uses a specific design on its manifold to prevent the high compression combustion gas from clogging the engine.

however, pumping 97 will make you feel like a bangsawan so by all means, go ahead.

what is your question?

technically yes, practically no because each company differs in terms of warranty policies so best not to compare apples with oranges.

instead of asking what is NOT covered, it is better to ask what IS covered because the items that are inclusive is* lesser than the ones that are excluded. basically what is being included as part of the free service is essentially engine oil, engine filter + labor.

This post has been edited by shaniandras2787: Sep 24 2021, 09:17 AM

yes, air freshener package that goes together if you opt for car wash.

not compulsory. you can renew your insurance with any other insurers out there and there will be no problem with your claims in the future but it is a tad quicker in terms of claims if you send your car back to BERMAZ for works.

then again, the differences are infinitesimal.

go with MPI if you want convenience.

RM300.00 is quite a substantial sum - have you gone through the coverage that both policy gives? Is there a difference (ie: the cheaper one has less facilities?).

Not sure about the type of insurance Berjaya offers but for Mazda cars, they are usually called "Mazda Premium Insurance" or "MPI" for short. Is the quote that you got online for MPI or just the ordinary comprehensive coverage?

yeap, personal preference exactly.

if you think you will not be utilizing the additional facilities or enjoy the fringe benefits that comes with the policy then by all means get the bare minimum coverage (windscreen + natural perils etc).

it is, however, better to have the vehicle fully covered to the extend of necessities because while it may be expensive by a tad much for the better policy (eg: RM300.00), in practice, it's less than RM1.00 daily.

it's always better to know your arse is covered IF things do go south. after all, insurance company sells fear.

Primacy 4?

Mazda Japan fixed it in the later model years?

See 9:55 onwards

didn't noticed this - what is your car's current mileage? probably haven't "broke-in" yet

you can have the reverse sensors retrofitted by the authorized accessory shop for about RM550.00 but then again, I don't think it bothers the entire driving experience too much since the rear end is short and the reverse camera is in high resolution but it is good to have.

did you ask them how did they scratched off the paint during the removal?

exactly at which part did you noticed the additional scratched off paint?

Unlike the system employed by Peugeot which captures the information of road signs with its camera, Mazda's speed limit indicator seems to derive the information from the map itself therefore if there is no map then there is no speed limit indicator.

the map SD card isn't originally synced to the car's VIN so technically the data can be replicated multiple times but it will require the production of the original SD card to Bermaz for the free map updates. I think Bermaz provides the updates for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase however this is only my theory.

Not sure if the cards will actually locked itself to the VIN of the car once it has loaded to the car navigation system.

in this instance, only the original one gets the updated map whereas the replicated ones do not.

there's a small gap between the front windscreen and the roof headliner, you can just slot them in and then direct the wire along until you reach the A pillar where you will see a seam connecting the roof headliner and the A pillar, detach it (as they are just held in with clips) and run the wire through and then when you reach the other end, slot the wire all the way down along the insides of the rubber weather shield.

once you hit the bottom, run the wires again underneath the carpet to the centre console;

OR

you can just tap power from the socket powering the sun roof


all Mazda 3 owners group in Facebook organizes them, just that with the interstate travelling restriction still in place - there is no activity at the moment but expect the scene to get hot next week when the restriction is set to be lifted.

with the Sports mode activated, gear shifts will be delayed so you stay in the peak RPM range for longer period of time so yes, you consume more fuel - same fuel flow but just higher fuel consumption.