I chose machine grey

I think shouldnt be that long perhaps 2 months? but according to the SA, he isnt sure whether the price will remain as their booking form did mentioned the first thing is that price can change without prior notice so he cant promise for future bookings.

Yeah you are right, the SA already scheduled for me to go through Puspakom and JPJ inspections, mine will be longer as I am maintaining my car plate number.

I just watched, doesnt seem right, I have asked the SA and he said its already confirmed its in burgundy by their HQ for the new M3 1.5 (At least for now?) and I also went to the numerous Mazda SAs live on Tiktok and asked them the same, they said they never heard of it.

Saw FB group there is an SA that claimed black interior is only for the next batch because factory run out of burgendy stock. So many rumours here and there don't know which is true anymore.

I met a SA also claimed the same... and this 120k price is tax exempted until 31st Dec... Beyond that the price reverts to 130k at least... Waiting list up to 4-6 months...

This post has been edited by Eithanius: Nov 16 2025, 03:21 PM

Yeah thats what I heard initially but the SA said its rumors but not sure what will change and I'm ok with the burgundy although not my preferred color but its all good. I went and asked on some Mazda SAs who are live on tiktok but they cant confirm (Presumably wants to close more sales by this year)

Thisss, the SA didnt mention to me the exact amount as he dont know what the HQ will decide for next year but my bro and I was contemplating whether to wait for next batch since its already closing 2025 and perhaps next batch will have black interior but also, the price might increase and wait list will take longer which my car is depreciating month by month.

My bro also told me he heard there are some taxes imposed on new cars so he said if im getting it sooner or later then might as well now. My City 2016 is getting devalue as I wait so ill be losing more further value on selling my City with the potential of incremental price.

I think the queue is quite fast for those that placed bookings as they are rushing to release all the cars by this year end and I got a good interest rate from maybank loan (2.19% for 70-100k loan)

This post has been edited by Rexoz: Nov 16 2025, 10:47 PM

It's not tax exempted la. It's just new way of calculating the tax will be imposed on 1st January 2026. This new tax will include non manufacturing cost as well like marketing. Silly but government need to find more money from It's citizen. Still not concrete yet but it will definitely come in 1 form or another. After all, the RON95 subsidies continues...

Booked mid June, collected last weekend.

Don’t feel like getting out of the car every time arrived home. Even after I get down, sure turn back and look a few more times. haha

If only I knew the price reduction way earlier, would have sold my current car and gotten a 3 sedan by now... Now I guess it's too late...

The paints can easily chip. If you want to maintain the appearance, better invest in some ppf. Another issue I experienced with my car is random rattling. Had one around the steering rack area, resolved when I brought it up during service. Another at the back area that occurs intermittently and still not resolved. I just turn up the audio volume to mask it when I'm annoyed enough with the rattling sound.

u can get TPU film to protect the Piano black center console, including the infotainment panel. no scratchers can be seen.

Which SC u find the best for warranty claim? Mine Glenmarie, Bermaz Motor Trading Sdn Bhd (Body & Paint Centre).

Inb4 claim steering clock spring (other SC just told normal, here test properly and claim this), rear tyre bearing

as above reply mentioned, just get the TPU film and apply onto it, it will cover all the scratches. Same issue on CX30

Mazda actually only recommend to blow of the dust from the panel

Hello… i would like to ask all sifus gurus here. Is it possible to use original calipers but upgrade to oversized rotors (front)? As in 355mm.

I’ve seen people upsized the rear rotors though…

not related to mazda 3 specifically but on others, ppl use brackets to attach the stock calipers to the oversized rotors.

the best is still to upgrade both disc and caliper.

Does windscreen replacement require any calibration of any sort for lane assist systems and etc? The tint included is the activ-e tint?

not specific to the BP liftback, but i am a BM version owner, since the powertrain is the same :

1) change your spark plug around 70k or 80k mileage, even if it is iridium, probably near or around 4 years mark (even iridium purported to last 120k or higher mileage, can feel the difference in response; the high compression nature of this engine seems to be able to break the plug seals, can see burn marks on the top white ceramic part...not sure whether the piston revision of the newer engine batches indirectly solve this, my BM is the old old first CKD generation)
2) also around that mileage or 4 years, check the top cover for possible oil spotting or leaks, need to change the rubber gasket (less than RM200 job including ori parts, can request added RTV sealant from the mechanic)
3) rear pads wear much faster than the front (you'll find this odd if you're from other local or japan car makes, i worn off 3 rear pads before i changed the front one)
4) not an issue per se, but the brake can feel "squishy" at initial half travel. It is not that the brake doesn't have enough power, the brake force is adequate when you really hit the pedal down further, but you'll need practice to familiarise with the bite pattern or else you'll have multiple close calls/scares/minor bumps in the early years of ownership
5) the q85 batteries dies fast (my experience all less than 2 years no matter which brand, until i gave up buying q85 and just get regular MF, i don't mind turning the istop off everytime i start the car)
6) use fully synthetic oil (not sure whether need to top up extra cash from the regular free service coupons nowadays), the fuel dilution for this engine is quite apparent if you're city driving a lot
7) once warranty over, go do a transmission fluid change with new transmission filters....don't believe their crap that says it is "lifetime" fluid
8) one of the main engine mounting is fluid based (the big black round one), change it when you reach 100k mileage mark, or else half of your engine bay will be a mess with that mounting fluid squirting when the rubber rips from deterioration (i kena, colour looks like yellow mud, initially mistaken it as splashes from mud on the road) (just change the top 2 piece, the bottom piece is pretty solid and can last 10 years easily, i checked the condition when i did mine and the mechanic says the condition almost as good as the new replacement)
9) replace the front lower arm and tie rods after 100k, makes a hell lot of difference to regain the tightness of handling

hope this platform solved the nyek nyek sound from the front suspension that plagued the initial models of the skyactiv range....

This post has been edited by wkc5657: Dec 10 2025, 04:35 PM