3rd Generation Mazda3
#1
Posted 30 June 2013 - 01:13 PM
#2
Posted 01 July 2013 - 09:52 PM
Gotta to agree. This is one mighty fine looking car, in and out. Will patiently wait for the MPS version. I need that 250 bhp, 350 Nm torque and manual tranny for my balik kampung trip to the east coast via the Karak, Lipis and Gua Musang route. And also the 400 litres boot space for family of five.
#3
Posted 02 July 2013 - 02:03 PM
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Mazdaspeed, Mazda Performance Series (MPS)
Mazda Flexa, Kusabi, MX Sportif, MX Tourer, MX Micro Sport, MX Crossport, Secret Hideout, Washu, Ibuki, Senku, Sassou, Kabura, Ryuga, Nagare, Hakaze, Taiki, Furai, Kazamai, Kiyora, Shinari, Minagi, Takeri, Hazumi, Koeru.
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#4
Posted 02 July 2013 - 02:59 PM
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Hi William, any indication it will be arriving to our shore?
#5
Posted 02 July 2013 - 03:08 PM
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Mazdaspeed, Mazda Performance Series (MPS)
Mazda Flexa, Kusabi, MX Sportif, MX Tourer, MX Micro Sport, MX Crossport, Secret Hideout, Washu, Ibuki, Senku, Sassou, Kabura, Ryuga, Nagare, Hakaze, Taiki, Furai, Kazamai, Kiyora, Shinari, Minagi, Takeri, Hazumi, Koeru.
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ONLY THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
#6
Posted 05 July 2013 - 11:47 AM
I like:
1) the leather seats (with red stitching!).
2) the bluetooth in the ICE paired with my nokia 920.
3) one touch on all windows.
4) the dashboard display colours (white as opposed to red in my old car)
5) very nice to drive, a bit sedate though.
6) audio system ( a big improvement from the old car)
7) overall ambience of the cabin. It is a nice place to be in.
8) aluminium colour. Easier to clean than my older car - black.
I dislike:
1) the centre aircond louvres are too low.
2) the clock is too low and too close to the left air cond temp display. You have to look twice to see the time.
3) all doors pockets too small. The CD case has to be kept in glove compartment.
4) the car is a bit sedate. The older car seemed to have a bit more ooomph. I am not talking about acceleration. It has
acceleration. The car just seemed a bit relaxed in its power delivery.
I really really really hate the ICE interface with regards to the iPod and USB. It doesn't remember last song played.!!! Everytime you start the engine, it will play the first song in the playlist. EVERYTIME!! I have close to 700 songs in my iPod. I have to scroll the list.....aiyah! If you use the iPod, then switch to radio, then back to iPod, the ICE doesn't recognise it. You have to remove the iPod, reinsert the connector and it will play the first song again....
The same for the USB. You must have a playlist in the USB or else it will play the first song too. How to make playlist??? The manual doesn't give instructions!
Ah well...other than that, I am glad that I got this car. Definitely a step up from my older model. I don't thrash my car or speed it to the limit. So my apologies to those who expect my thoughts on handling or such things. I have none on those. I just like the car as is.
#7
Posted 19 July 2013 - 12:37 PM
You can admire the picture while you wait.
Chun! Fatter tyres, larger alloys, rear diffuser, twin exhaust and lower stance. IMO, for this car you must have it in red.
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#9
Posted 22 August 2013 - 01:32 PM
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Mazdaspeed, Mazda Performance Series (MPS)
Mazda Flexa, Kusabi, MX Sportif, MX Tourer, MX Micro Sport, MX Crossport, Secret Hideout, Washu, Ibuki, Senku, Sassou, Kabura, Ryuga, Nagare, Hakaze, Taiki, Furai, Kazamai, Kiyora, Shinari, Minagi, Takeri, Hazumi, Koeru.
www.mazda.com.my
www.zoomzoommag.com
ONLY THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
#10
Posted 22 August 2013 - 06:55 PM
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That would put it around $130K +/-. CKD around $120? As it's going to be all NA,1.6L would be underpowered. Many of C segments cars a priced below this, wonder if it's going be tough for Madza to capture market share.
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