Currently looking at used Mazda 2 and 3

Around 2-3 years
Mazda 2 around 80k
Mazda 3 around 110k

Around 10 years
Mazda 2 around 30k
Mazda 3 around 50k

Is it still worth to buy the older 1 or the hidden trouble ain't worthwhile?

Been driving various used proton since I got my license.

Currently looking for a change since all old cars start to have more issues that are expensive to repair.

Surveyed Perodua Honda and Toyota but not really to my taste or /k have any suggestions?

Likely to only consider EV 5 years down the road with more mature infrastructure and probably cheaper car due to proton and Perodua protection and also battery process breakthrough.

Used cars are a hit and miss, in my opinion.

If you really wanna buy 2nd hand, do SCRUT.

mazda ah. ckd or cbu edition punya

mazda you better speak to owner's group and ask around for issues and parts pricing/availability, especially if you go for model 10 years old and you stay out of klang valley.

SCRUT

Plus get a mechanic to check.
Some in tiktok, FB provide such service uo to RM2k fee

if 3 years old car still around that price might as well get new

what is your budget actually?

Around 100k +10k-20k max but has been having 2nd thought of not buying new due to high value loss in early few years
If same models new need extra 30k-40k
👍🏻 Didn't cross my mind for unknown reason until you mentioned
As far as I know newer model Mazda 2 cbu from Thailand the rest cbu from Japan

Do you guys use scrut service before and how is it?

SCRUT AND prepare at least 10k to standby

Mazda 2 Vios/ city class and Mazda 3 is Corolla City class. You have 100K + to spend. Why look at used cars?

If you think proton is expensive to repair, why are you even considering a 10 y/o mazda?

Have 2 Mazda's. A 3 & Cx5. My Mazda 3 is approaching 8 yrs.

No big issues throughout my ownership until now. Just regular service. Still love it.

Of course it still depends on how good the owner maintains it.

just continue to drive your old proton and spend your money elsewhere, even if it's expensive it's not as expensive as paying for a new / used car. just remember even if you buy a used car at 100k or less, the maintenance is not your proton / perodua level of costs

also - if you're driving a proton and feel it's expensive to maintain, then it'll be even higher costs to maintain a mazda

This post has been edited by SourLemons: Jan 8 2025, 12:13 PM

I share my process la for mazda 3 2018 bought last year march 2024.Go check yourself ask for test drive, see if got full service history. Apply standard sekenhen car check process. mazda sc can do detailed check for you, other bengkel also some can. all-in all i replaced belting, tensioner, rocker cover, all filters and liquids, total around 3k and some of your time because sc sometimes high volume and need to order parts

yeah i wish i heard this advice before.

kinda regret buying new car . Should've just continue maintained old car. cars and their depreciation really are a scam.

especially now with more cars going electronic, its even more of potential hassle

best to have a simple and basic car lying around and does the job getting you from A to B.

also it realllly depends on whether (1) the car has original spare parts still being sold (2) if your workshop / foreman is good to troubleshoot and service your car (3) your own research and knowledge of the car you drive and the parts you buy

if these 3 criteria is fulfilled i believe a car can last you >10-15 years easily with minimal headache

USUALLY cars breakdown due to neglect and lack of knowledge , although there are some cars are faulty by design (buy wrongly and get ready to lose money) , generally most local cars are fairly decent overall in terms of reliability + spare parts price + maintenance

i think the sweet spot is between 6-7 years old car since just out of 5 years free service and warranty. Should be able to get a Mazda 3 for <75k with still very good condition.

I bought a 2018 unit last year, so far very good.

geng 2018 mazda 3. Sedan or HB?


saw 2021 sedan on mudah quite nice price

Have that much budget doesn't mean I have to max out my purchase. First few years usually the biggest depreciation rate so considering used car for lower price.
Had various breakdown such as abnormal AC, turbo faulty and radiator leak.
Spare parts hard to source since proton and suzuki cars >10 years.

Probably getting 6-7 years old car which no more free service and warranty for bigger price dip like other /k mentioned and less problem compared to 10 years old car.