Ok so now this is your next target car to consider? I thought last time you want Golf GTI, no?
Golf GTi Mk7 costs brand new with tech pack: RM227,888
Cheapest I found,
used 2014 car: RM139,880
http://www.mudah.my/Volkswagen+Golf+GTi+2+0+A+MK7+Turbo-52537291.htm
BMW 320i Sport brand new: RM241,800
Cheapest I found,
used 2015 car: RM142,800
http://www.mudah.my/2015+BMW+320i+2+0+A+-52374394.htm
Golf GTi prices don't make sense, because GTi.
I'm not "targeting" Mazda 3, just evaluating it for discussion. Forum a bit slow these days and I'm bored. If I were in the market for a ~RM120k brand new car, I'd buy the Mazda 3 because of all the kit. The Honda Civic *is* a good car, but its not as well featured as the Mazda 3.
I like the upcoming Mazda3 looks. I'd wait for the upcoming model
You mean the facelift right? Of course. That being said, we are halfway through the Mazda3 life cycle... Whereas the all new CX-5 will be launching in Malaysia soon.. the current CX-5 2.0 full spec is an additional ~RM22k over the Mazda3 full spec. Frankly, if the CX-5 is well spec, I'd bite the RM22k and go for it. Cause you're getting an all new platform, all new car, but with the same powertrain as the Mazda. Which is why the Mazda3 is an extremely good bargain frankly.
Too bad that we are not getting any manual variants from Mazda. I checked Mazda Japan website recently and I am surprised that they still offer 6 speed manual for Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 over there. Even for the SUV CX-3 is available in manual in Japan. Most people there don't even drive very often and even if they do, mostly would be city driving. Yet manual variant is offered there.
Manual for this class of cars is irrelevant for the masses. Likewise the sales is irrelevant. Its only relevant for enthusiasts, and majority of the car buyers are NOT enthusiasts. I'd gladly have a Lotus Elise in manual, but a BMW 328i? That fantastic 8 speed ZF thank you very much.