i noticed that the CX-30 is less prone to paint/rock chips, probably of its higher bonnet height. didn't see a single chip throughout my entire 6 months ownership but 1 month into my Mazda3, already kena the FWS and also one tiny one on the front bonnet.

Still lots of complaints about thin paint from CX30 owners... but most of them are from other reasons like bump from other car doors, which I guess M3 also suffers the same looking at above

Another cons is...

When other car owners open their door, and they bang to your door, the dent can be seen very easily.

m3 so lady one, first is paint chip, now is easily get dented, alamak!

PPF'ing the entire car in this category is not worth it - if at all, you PPF all the entire piano black interior (SKIP THE METER CLUSTER!) the front bumper, your side mirror covers and the door handle bowls (high traffic area), the rest of the parts, you #livewithit.

the first chip is always the hardest, it gets easier over time. 5/6 years down the road when you put your down payment for your new car and realize your trading in price is crap, you'll be glad that you didn't spent close to RM10k PPF'ing the car.

why skip the meter clusters? it is also easily scratched.

why skip the meter clusters? it is also easily scratched.

i think what he meant was since the meter cluster is easily scratched.... best to skip it since during the process it might be scratched

but tbh applying a TPU film onto my cluster (DIY) actually covered all the scratches

yeap, ZeneticX is correct.

also, most "detailers" used soap water or some other lubricants during application and the area around the meter cluster isn't sealed therefore there is a high risk of water seepage that may cause issues / problem in the long run so best proceed with caution.

for those who are curious - the latest firmware now allows 3rd party maps' directions (Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps) to appear on the HUD. it no longer confines itself to only using Mazda's own maps (through their SD card).



One thing still missing though and that is the speed recognition feature.

Hi, can i know this also applicable to mazda 3 high plus 2023?

did they tell you what other items are included in the RM740.00 - i assume there are parts to be replaced as well but get an itemized quotation from them.

some people in the Mazda3 group recommends Vcarbon Auto Repair Services, apparently they also do walnut blasting decarbonizer.
care to share a picture for us to determine how bad are the scratches?

if it's not too bad, you can pick up a touch up pen from Mikstore, it's not perfect but it's the closest paint color match that i can currently find on the market (mine's Polymetal Gray).

unless the scratch is very obvious and that you cannot ignore, i'd advise you to forget about it because if you have the entire door panel resprayed then high chances are you are going to see a bigger difference in color (with the resprayed panel looked darker) but if you NEED to do it then apparently a few recommends HONG Y AUTO PAINT.

Hi everyone, would like to ask what would be a good dashcam for 2024 mazda 3?

fell in love with mazda 3 in 2019

then life happens. skip it for a suv

so now currently looking for a new ride. 2nd ride actually. aiming for EV. model y

but started to think.

“what if, a 2nd hand mazda 3? 2021 high plus”

hmm haha. so ya. is it ok to get a used 2021?

fell in love with mazda 3 in 2019

then life happens. skip it for a suv

so now currently looking for a new ride. 2nd ride actually. aiming for EV. model y

but started to think.

“what if, a 2nd hand mazda 3? 2021 high plus”

hmm haha. so ya. is it ok to get a used 2021?

2021 high+ lack of cts & 360... better go for ignite if got budget

tq. but due to budget i think im gonna go for 1.5, just for short around town drive

so is it possible to change the infotainment from 8.8 to 10? any SC? let say if im based in sabah