mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 10

Yes, my fav hatchback

Then time to buy one. [thumbsup] �

Just saw the adv that Mazda 3 comes with wagon version. Is it correct?

�

Just saw the adv that Mazda 3 comes with wagon version. Is it correct?

�
U sure? Or did you see the hatchback version?

�
�
U sure? Or did you see the hatchback version?

I'm also thinking he saw the hatchback version..

Or he saw the Madza 6's version of wagon..

Edited by L23, 19 August 2014 - 09:37 AM.

Cna't remember if it is 3 or 6. but sure saw a wagon.

Cna't remember if it is 3 or 6. but sure saw a wagon.

Confirmed is wagon 6. AD just brought in last Friday.

Hi, anyone know where to get door visor for M3, other then from AD?

Jasonevo7 prev someone shared this link: https://mazda-na.nav...ortal/downloads
You need to dl the toolbox and insert your Gps SD card in your comp. it auto detects if there's any update. This is the 3 yr free update on maps.

any head to head review with Ford Fiesta? Some people says Ford Fiesta more fuel economic, it is right?

Edited by Ladyrain, 20 August 2014 - 03:10 PM.

hey bros

�

The current reserve price is what the AD bids for us?

�

Status is outbid� [thumbsdown]

�

sorry first time buy new car

�

quota 575 vs bids 903

hey bros
�
The current reserve price is what the AD bids for us?
�
Status is outbid�
�
sorry first time buy new car
�
quota 575 vs bids 903

yes Bro.. How much did Mazda bid for u? u managed to secure?

yes Bro.. How much did Mazda bid for u? u managed to secure?

�

sigh didnt get leh.. 3k below the current COE... [furious]

Hi all, COE up again...anyone got you COE today?

I new here after google on mazda 3

Just manage to get my COE today�after 2nd bid. I ordered on�late Jul though. The approx�113K price tag - guaranteed COE offer� [dizzy] �... (COE price is crazy). Not sure the price is a good deal but I definitely like the CAR.

�

Was told stock will come in Oct. Happy waiting for me. [sweatdrop]

�

I new here after google on mazda 3

Just manage to get my COE today�after 2nd bid. I ordered on�late Jul though. The approx�113K price tag - guaranteed COE offer� �... (COE price is crazy). Not sure the price is a good deal but I definitely like the CAR.

�

Was told stock will come in Oct. Happy waiting for me.

�

�

�

wow 2nd bid thats fast... my stock coming in end Sep already pass 4th bid haha

�

113k is sedan deluxe price right?
�

Edited by Statr22, 20 August 2014 - 09:18 PM.

�

wow 2nd bid thats fast... my stock coming in end Sep already pass 4th bid haha

�

113k is sedan deluxe price right?
�

�

Yes. I ordered the sedan deluxe. Seen the earlier posting, some got it cheaper at 105K for deluxe ver?

�

But I got no choice as my current car had to be "deregistered" by Dec.

Anyone done their servicing? 20K? How much is it?�Seems�that�servicing is quite�X from earlier posting�

Edited by Kiddies, 20 August 2014 - 09:31 PM.

dec need to deregister then no choice la

�

wat colour did u choose?

I new here after google on mazda 3

Just manage to get my COE today�after 2nd bid. I ordered on�late Jul though. The approx�113K price tag - guaranteed COE offer� �... (COE price is crazy). Not sure the price is a good deal but I definitely like the CAR.

�

Was told stock will come in Oct. Happy waiting for me.

�

�

�

Wah lucky guy

�

Hmm 4th round already didn't get, they bidded more than 1k below current winning bid for me here... haiz quite sian already

�

Wah lucky guy

�

Hmm 4th round already didn't get, they bidded more than 1k below current winning bid for me here... haiz quite sian already

�

Statr22 & orcaizer, you two on the non-guaranteed or guaranteed�bid mode? How much was your�car�price?

�

I was told by AD that if I cannot wait till the 6 bidding exercise, better to go for guarantee COE. Not too sure if this is true at that point in time.

�

Statr22 & orcaizer, you two on the non-guaranteed or guaranteed�bid mode? How much was your�car�price?

�

I was told by AD that if I cannot wait till the 6 bidding exercise, better to go for guarantee COE. Not too sure if this is true at that point in time.

�

Deluxe for 111k, non-guaranteed and this was the 4th bid

�

SE said 26th Aug their management will come up with new package again... don't know whether to top up or not :|

Saw many new Mazda 3 on the road... as compare to other new cars.. with 60k COE.. they must be pretty.

�

Statr22 & orcaizer, you two on the non-guaranteed or guaranteed�bid mode? How much was your�car�price?

�

I was told by AD that if I cannot wait till the 6 bidding exercise, better to go for guarantee COE. Not too sure if this is true at that point in time.

�

i got my deluxe sedan at 107k no freebies - 6 bid not-guaranteed

�

they got package for extended bidding one anot lol

�

i got my deluxe sedan at 107k no freebies - 6 bid not-guaranteed

�

they got package for extended bidding one anot lol

�

It be a good deal if you got your COE at�your 5th or 6th bidding. Good Luck!

i notice many are newbies here buying mz3.. errr.. can share what is your age range?............

�

i got my deluxe sedan at 107k no freebies - 6 bid not-guaranteed

�

they got package for extended bidding one anot lol

�

Bro, there isn't a package for extended bidding as much as i know.�

�

Are you in a definite need for a new car? (eg, say your old one going to scrap?)�

�

I just experienced my 4th successful failure. haha. This time they put some effort in bidding but still missed by $1000 or so in Cat B; if they had put the SAME initial bid amount (prior to revising at 30mins before bid close) for any of the last 3 bids, the COE would have been secured. But oh well, just have to keep waiting.�

�

2 more bids; am ready to get back my deposit and walk away. haha.� [lipsrsealed]

�

All the best!� [rolleyes]

Edited by ahboy86, 21 August 2014 - 07:26 PM.

�

Bro, there isn't a package for extended bidding as much as i know.�

�

Are you in a definite need for a new car? (eg, say your old one going to scrap?)�

�

I just experienced my 4th successful failure. haha. This time they put some effort in bidding but still missed by $1000 or so in Cat B; if they had put the SAME initial bid amount (prior to revising at 30mins before bid close) for any of the last 3 bids, the COE would have been secured. But oh well, just have to keep waiting.�

�

2 more bids; am ready to get back my deposit and walk away. haha.�

�

All the best!�

�

well no real rush.. still got 3 years left..

�

my concern is that my existing car trade-in will keep dropping also ..now trade-in still can offset some downpayment and use less cash

�

anyway if coe in future drop means trade-in drop so in the end the amount one will pay is the same .. so why wait right?

�

we same boat bro..just passed my 4th bid (1st 3 no bids and 4th one missed by 3k)

�

but yours is Cat B? your is a mazda 6?
�

i notice many are newbies here buying mz3.. errr.. can share what is your age range?............

�

wah bro jus realised u member since 2003 leh..

�

2003 i just joined the workforce [laugh]

�

well no real rush.. still got 3 years left..

�

my concern is that my existing car trade-in will keep dropping also ..now trade-in still can offset some downpayment and use less cash

�

anyway if coe in future drop means trade-in drop so in the end the amount one will pay is the same .. so why wait right?

�

we same boat bro..just passed my 4th bid (1st 3 no bids and 4th one missed by 3k)

�

but yours is Cat B? your is a mazda 6?
�

�

wah bro jus realised u member since 2003 leh..

�

2003 i just joined the workforce

�

Yup, we are in same boat. No real rush for me too, similar situation as you. Yea, Cat B, Mazda 6.� [laugh]

�

I only have updates from SE on my successful failures but no word / advise on what direction or what they intend to offer to salvage the deal. So nvm, let it be. Sit back and chillax.� [sunny]

�

Wah 2003 i just enter JC1.� [bounce2]

�

Yup, we are in same boat. No real rush for me too, similar situation as you. Yea, Cat B, Mazda 6.�

�

I only have updates from SE on my successful failures but no word / advise on what direction or what they intend to offer to salvage the deal. So nvm, let it be. Sit back and chillax.�

�

Wah 2003 i just enter JC1.�

�

Wah difference in SE service standard, but maybe because its cause I keep pestering haha.

�

Anyway, also same boat as you at 4th bidding but in cat A. Current car coe is due in Jan 2016, so for now looking to change new car before the value drops too much and in the end cannot sell must scrap...

Whats the point of a 6 bid system when they mostly wont bid till the 3rd or 4th bid? They get to lock people in and slowly decide which suckers give the most profit margin and then they bid.

There's nothing in it for the buyer in this COE climate. They get to lock in your cash, probably generate a healthy amount of interest with their investment arm for a nice period of two months. And thats before the car even arrives.

�

Wah difference in SE service standard, but maybe because its cause I keep pestering haha.

�

Anyway, also same boat as you at 4th bidding but in cat A. Current car coe is due in Jan 2016, so for now looking to change new car before the value drops too much and in the end cannot sell must scrap...

�

Yea, oh well i did ask regularly too, till the point that I gave up asking. The answers I get are:�

�

- I cannot tell / predict how the COE will go (maybe oblivious to a thing called the new C-class launch)�

- Just wait and see how it goes.�

- Don't know when your car shipment coming in but maybe around this month�

- Don't know what plans the company has to seal the deal after 3-4 successive failures (not even asking me if i want to top up).�

�

So anyway, am going to remain passive and wait. I understand that many bros here have said that non-guaranteed bids are a gamble and don't KBKB if fails, yes I agree; but I don't see Mazda making any significant effort at all to anticipate the impending hike or take measures to save the deal, knowing that the car is already coming in (maybe even in now, given that they made more effort to bid but still failed). If they are not interested, then I'll be much more interested to give my money to another dealer. �

�

Joshua 182 Posted Today, 01:40 AM

Whats the point of a 6 bid system when they mostly wont bid till the 3rd or 4th bid? They get to lock people in and slowly decide which suckers give the most profit margin and then they bid.�

There's nothing in it for the buyer in this COE climate. They get to lock in your cash, probably generate a healthy amount of interest with their investment arm for a nice period of two months. And thats before the car even arrives.�

�

-------�

�

I agree with Joshua182.� [laugh]

�

Edited by ahboy86, 22 August 2014 - 07:41 AM.

yeah same here.. i dun ask SE anything dowan look desperate when im not. SE also never suggest anything but he nice enough to say he hopes i get my COE in the next 2 bids

�

my SE told me my car end sep/early oct arrive.. when sign that time advised me that AD will bid more aggressively when shipment arriving

�

so my last 2 bids will be in Sep.. lets see if they are interested in closing my deal..

�

if in the end refund,� can always buy a fairly new 2nd hand car if i need to get a car asap or see which other AD can give me a gd pricing w confirmed COE .. it better than give Mazda any business for not even trying hard enough to earn my hard earned $$$

There's one forumer here, Nitrogenarian see post #1015 who secured the COE from Mazda at the 5th attempt without top-up so hang in there guys, your patience maybe rewarded afterall!

I know easier said than done cos years ago I also top-up for my Mazda but good to know there is actually a successful story afterall!!

Good luck to all waiting for their COEs!!

Go interview next week, if can get new job with better pay will hoot the Mazda 3 [bounce2]

�

Go interview next week, if can get new job with better pay will hoot the Mazda 3

�

Good luck for your interview then!!

Just collected my M3� [bounce2]

�

Just collected my M3�

Congrats!! Pls keep us updated on the car and any feedback thks!!�

Don't ask how many top up story, ask for how many after 6 bids and no coe, get refunded and shop somewhere else story ...

Don't ask how many top up story, ask for how many after 6 bids and no coe, get refunded and shop somewhere else story ...

�

agree with blackyv,

�

i also find it damn ridiculous mentioned by a few bros here. first few bid dont even bother to bid wait until last 2 bid then ask buyer to do top up.

�

and one thing i would like to point out, mazda chut stunt again during august 1st bid coe increase by $1700, their car price increase by $3000

�2nd coe bidding increase by $1100 their mazda 3 increase by $2000. they really think their car made of gold. come on la for this kind of price you got hell lots of option, ford focus, honda city, vw jetta ,nissan sylphy ,kia k3 , subaru impreza , chevrolet cruze and many more

�

from the few brands that i compare only mazda increase their price more than the increase in coe premium.

�
agree with blackyv,
�
i also find it damn ridiculous mentioned by a few bros here. first few bid dont even bother to bid wait until last 2 bid then ask buyer to do top up.
�
and one thing i would like to point out, mazda chut stunt again during august 1st bid coe increase by $1700, their car price increase by $3000
�2nd coe bidding increase by $1100 their mazda 3 increase by $2000. they really think their car made of gold. come on la for this kind of price you got hell lots of option, ford focus, honda city, vw jetta ,nissan sylphy ,kia k3 , subaru impreza , chevrolet cruze and many more
�
from the few brands that i compare only mazda increase their price more than the increase in coe premium.

Bro, u are correct that they increased car price more than coe increase. It could be bcos their selling price ( is already much lower than the rest to begin with(ref to May 2014 prices). another reason could be due to increase in demand for Mazda cars(my fren bought Toyota, only need to wait one mth for stock to arrive) whereas some bros here state need to wait till Oct for their car to come..

Bro, u are correct that they increased car price more than coe increase. It could be bcos their selling price ( is already much lower than the rest to begin with(ref to May 2014 prices). another reason could be due to increase in demand for Mazda cars(my fren bought Toyota, only need to wait one mth for stock to arrive) whereas some bros here state need to wait till Oct for their car to come..

�

i got to disagree with you bro fulltime68, selling price much lower cannot be used as an excuse, take for example nissan sylphy, it is cheaper than the rest why we dont see them increase price like mazda?

you mean if the car is in high demand they can increase price like nobody business?

if i see a chicken rice stall, increase their price because of more ppl q-ing then i will say sorry i rather buy from someone else.

�

�you ask your friend within first few bids toyota has already help your friend secure the bid isnt it

�

there can be another reason, some bros here mentioned their first few rounds of coe bidding mazda dont even bother to submit any bid.

so there is no reason for mazda to bring in the car early, as you know logistic might poise a problem and incur additional cost (cars is not like box of goods that can be stack up against each other). hope that explain why mazda told some bros here it require few months for the car to arrived :)

�

i can only congrats bros here who purchased the car early at reasonable price unlike now the dealer become so stuck up and price it ridiculously

Those who booked place deposit right, six bids right, your money in their pocket of 3 months right...well they have a lot of deposits from keen buyers to roll each month!� Nice right, like COE, turn on twice a month and millions of dollars just come pour in!

�

I cor-rect or cor-wrong?

�

Eurokars.....HUAT AH!!!???

Those who booked place deposit right, six bids right, your money in their pocket of 3 months right...well they have a lot of deposits from keen buyers to roll each month!� Nice right, like COE, turn on twice a month and millions of dollars just come pour in!
�
I cor-rect or cor-wrong?
�
Eurokars.....HUAT AH!!!???

Errr... Which car agent is not under such deal?.. Ofcause you can ask for 1 bid guarantee if you are willing to pay ... Hehehe

�
i got to disagree with you bro fulltime68, selling price much lower cannot be used as an excuse, take for example nissan sylphy, it is cheaper than the rest why we dont see them increase price like mazda?
you mean if the car is in high demand they can increase price like nobody business?
if i see a chicken rice stall, increase their price because of more ppl q-ing then i will say sorry i rather buy from someone else.
�
�you ask your friend within first few bids toyota has already help your friend secure the bid isnt it
�
there can be another reason, some bros here mentioned their first few rounds of coe bidding mazda dont even bother to submit any bid.
so there is no reason for mazda to bring in the car early, as you know logistic might poise a problem and incur additional cost (cars is not like box of goods that can be stack up against each other). hope that explain why mazda told some bros here it require few months for the car to arrived :)
�
i can only congrats bros here who purchased the car early at reasonable price unlike now the dealer become so stuck up and price it ridiculously

That has been how ADs operate all this while.

If this is your first time doing a new car purchase, then consider the time and anxiety as a learning fee. In fact the agents are not wrong, as they have covered it in the sales agreement fineprints.

For a six digit purchase, you did not do your due diligence, and do not deserve any pity.

It would be interesting to see your postings when there is a need to claim warranty from the AD, should you be getting a car

That has been how ADs operate all this while.

If this is your first time doing a new car purchase, then consider the time and anxiety as a learning fee. In fact the agents are not wrong, as they have covered it in the sales agreement fineprints.

For a six digit purchase, you did not do your due diligence, and do not deserve any pity.

It would be interesting to see your postings when there is a need to claim warranty from the AD, should you be getting a car

Lol to bro sturtles,

Why you quote me ah? I dont see any link between what i posted and what you have replied.

You quote wrongly is it

Lol to bro sturtles,

Why you quote me ah? I dont see any link between what i posted and what you have replied.

You quote wrongly is it

�

I think he indeed quote wrongly.. lol [smash]

bros.. i saw a SKP grey sedan today.. i tot now is SKN plates?

bros.. i saw a SKP grey sedan today.. i tot now is SKN plates?

Number bidded...Non bidding still SKN.

My SE told me now is SKQ 1XXX...don't know true or not... lol

now SKP 1XXX�

SKQ is for bidding too

Go to one motoring.com.. Look at buy section below... And the select "Vehicle Registration Number Allocation Pool". in the following page, select the category you are looking for. In most our case, CAT A & B car, select car. Then agree. You will be shown current allocation pool, which is SKP 2XXX for now... But as of now, You may have seen SKQ XXXX plate. Those are bidded number :)

Edited by Hybridcar, 26 August 2014 - 03:53 AM.

thanks for the clarification bros

�

so the cars for sep and oct would be on SKP liao...

Edited by Statr22, 26 August 2014 - 03:15 PM.

not wanting to flog a dead dog but.. i just watched finish a video on youtube and US model got trunk/boot release where the bonnet release is..... wtf

Price went up 2k :(

I say one on the road looks good man. Alas the performance... Family had the mz3 which was 2 generations model. Solid car.

Price went up 2k :(

Reason is coe going up in September

Hi! Just visited the petrol station today. Calculated FC was 14.7km/L! Improvement over the previous. This time round, I tried to be light footed and not let the engine rev over 2K whenever possible.�

�

[:)]

Reason is coe going up in September

�

i tot shd be come down cos more cars de registered = more coe?

I say one on the road looks good man. Alas the performance... Family had the mz3 which was 2 generations model. Solid car.

This should make you happier.http://www.carscoops...coming.html?m=1

This should make you happier.http://www.carscoops...coming.html?m=1

And I guess most likely not coming to our tiny island...

Hi there everyone, just wanted to ask for some comments.

�

Placed an order for the deluxe version in July at 108988, 6 bids non guaranteed. Till now, 4 bids have went past without any success, so AD gave an option to top up 2000 for a 2 bid guaranteed COE by the next two bids before the car arrives in mid September.

�

Given that the car is now going for 117988 without a guaranteed COE, does the 2k top up seem reasonable?

Hi there everyone, just wanted to ask for some comments.

�

Placed an order for the deluxe version in July at 108988, 6 bids non guaranteed. Till now, 4 bids have went past without any success, so AD gave an option to top up 2000 for a 2 bid guaranteed COE by the next two bids before the car arrives in mid September.

�

Given that the car is now going for 117988 without a guaranteed COE, does the 2k top up seem reasonable?

�

Haha it's your decision to make. IMO, quite reasonable, if it was me, I'd do it. However my choice is influenced by my urgency. If you can wait, then you can try your luck and not top up. But chances are you will not get it and you'll be getting your deposit back in that case. COE looks set to go up before it goes back down... but then again.. one can never be too sure of that!

�

Purely in comparison with the current fortnightly price.. you're still in the lower middle end if you topup.. so not too bad.�

Hi there everyone, just wanted to ask for some comments.

�

Placed an order for the deluxe version in July at 108988, 6 bids non guaranteed. Till now, 4 bids have went past without any success, so AD gave an option to top up 2000 for a 2 bid guaranteed COE by the next two bids before the car arrives in mid September.

�

Given that the car is now going for 117988 without a guaranteed COE, does the 2k top up seem reasonable?

I personally took the option (booked in May). For me, my decision was based on:

1. I needed the car soon & I do not expect COE to retrace much

2. I am not looking at buying other makes as I have concluded that M3 is the best car now for Cat A.

Hi there everyone, just wanted to ask for some comments.

�

Placed an order for the deluxe version in July at 108988, 6 bids non guaranteed. Till now, 4 bids have went past without any success, so AD gave an option to top up 2000 for a 2 bid guaranteed COE by the next two bids before the car arrives in mid September.

�

Given that the car is now going for 117988 without a guaranteed COE, does the 2k top up seem reasonable?

�

Hi Nimajneb.�

�

Am in the same situation as you (time of booking and current outcome) except am in Cat B and the beloved AD has been silent about any thing and no offers for top up. My take:�

�

- Given the car price now, it does make sense to top up if: �

�

1. You need a car by September / when the 6 bids run out (old car COE expiring, etc)�

2. You still need a new car by end of this year.

3. You are convinced that the Mazda 3 is the car you will want and is the car you will still buy in the next few years (however COE may go).�

�

- Do not top up if:�

�

1.You bought the car because it was a good, opportunistic deal (eg, you walked into the showroom, not planning to buy a car there and then but you just had to sign because it was a too-good-to-miss deal but you know you can still go on without it).�

2. Add on to point 1, as some bros here call it, a 'gamble'. So if you are in for a gamble, probably don't top up.

3. You think that there are alternatives to the Mazda 3 which you will consider. (ie, not a die-die must have car).�

4. You believe that Cat A COE will soften next year and maybe some new policies will come as we approach 2016 for a GOOD reason.�

�

My 2 cents worth. Hope it helps a little. haha.� [:)]

Edited by ahboy86, 29 August 2014 - 09:08 AM.

From this thread we can know that a lot of ppl are going for this Cat A car but there isn't enough COE to go around. The back log will continue to pile up and ppl are advise to top up to so that AD can big a slightly higher bid in the next round or next next round.

�

Looks like high COE prices will continue stay.

Edited by Watwheels, 29 August 2014 - 08:56 AM.

Hi! Just visited the petrol station today. Calculated FC was 14.7km/L! Improvement over the previous. This time round, I tried to be light footed and not let the engine rev over 2K whenever possible.�

�

Wow...good. I am getting 8L/100km based on the system (=12.5km/l) filled last Wednesday, though mainly urban driving. Hope it will get better for my 2nd tank. No change in driving habits as compared to my prev Odyssey, which I get 8.6 to 9km/l, of course not fair comparison as its 2.4l.�

This should make you happier.http://www.carscoops...coming.html?m=1

�

Sweeet! I would def put it on my list to get cars.

�

Hi there everyone, just wanted to ask for some comments.
�
Placed an order for the deluxe version in July at 108988, 6 bids non guaranteed. Till now, 4 bids have went past without any success, so AD gave an option to top up 2000 for a 2 bid guaranteed COE by the next two bids before the car arrives in mid September.
�
Given that the car is now going for 117988 without a guaranteed COE, does the 2k top up seem reasonable?

Reasonable if you ask me since price is much higher now but as some guys mentioned here, your urgency for a new car plays a part as well.
That said, if you see post #1015, there's a forumer who got it without topping up but I guess that's an exception and since COE has shot up I think very unlikely you will get the COE if you don't top up. Good luck!!

Hi there everyone, just wanted to ask for some comments.

�

Placed an order for the deluxe version in July at 108988, 6 bids non guaranteed. Till now, 4 bids have went past without any success, so AD gave an option to top up 2000 for a 2 bid guaranteed COE by the next two bids before the car arrives in mid September.

�

Given that the car is now going for 117988 without a guaranteed COE, does the 2k top up seem reasonable?

�

I am a newbie here, after since I committed my first M3 deluxe, I starts to follow up this thread very closely.

I booked my M3 after the first round of August COE, the published price was 115988. My package is 6 bids guarantee COE,�It was a long story for my package�anyway, will tell you all more�after collect my new toy. (AD told me will be end September if COE success)

�

So I anticipating� that I should be getting my COE for maybe 3rd or 4th bids or more since their next stock will be in on September / October. But�surprisingly that the AD successful secured the COE for the first bid. I am very puzzled anyway, since they have 6 chances to bid the COE for me but they place my bid at 66K, so after the COE bid closed, It was only 65710. so I�got it !

�

If I were you, I will go for it because after adding the 2K, you still buying at cheaper price than me.. Furthermore, you want to go for mid September shipment.

Hi guys,

There's an event organised by MCF on Thu 25/9 with Mazda.
See the other thread if you have not seen it!

Hi guys,

There's an event organised by MCF on Thu 25/9 with Mazda.
See the other thread if you have not seen it!

�

bro i cant find the other thread leh.. sorry abit goondu..

�

bro i cant find the other thread leh.. sorry abit goondu..

No worries, here it is:

http://www.mycarforu...s/#entry5264287

today my turn for my SE to ask me top up 2k for guaranteed 2 bids... hmmm

�

[dizzy]

Thanks joshua182, ST69, ahboy86, spring, cguitar_16 for your valuable comments.

�

After pondering over it for some days, have decided to go ahead with the 2k top up for the guaranteed COE.

�

today my turn for my SE to ask me top up 2k for guaranteed 2 bids... hmmm

�

�

haha. it seems like it's time for you to have a headache over the decision!

I saw alot of new Mazda 3 on the road,i think this car very sucessful [thumbsup] �,better than it's Mazda 6 & CX-5 brothers...Kudo to Mazda. [:p]

Thanks joshua182, ST69, ahboy86, spring, cguitar_16 for your valuable comments.

�

After pondering over it for some days, have decided to go ahead with the 2k top up for the guaranteed COE.

�

�

haha. it seems like it's time for you to have a headache over the decision!

�

My SE dropped the 'top up $2000 to 3 bids guaranteed COE' or 'extend 4 bids non-guaranteed and get trade-in car value re-evaluated' last straw options�after 4 successful failures on Friday afternoon.�

�

My response: I am not topping up 2k, gamble 2 more bids; I will pay in full immediately if secure COE and deliver my car by September; your get your profits and sales target, I get my car and we're quits.�

�

Continue streak of successful out-bids and return my $10700 deposit and we're also quits. haha.�

�

And will prob be back to Wearnes.� [rolleyes]

�

Will update on my situation and reveal more over time - so those of you in the same boat will have a perspective.�

Edited by ahboy86, 31 August 2014 - 07:33 AM.

For all the Brothers/Sisters driving the New Mazda 3,take note,if your battery came from the factory,is those needed to top up battery water[not maintenence free],P/s check your battery water level every month,our battery are for Start/Stop used,very expensive to replace[agent quoted $400++],Malaysia got alot of Mazda 6�owners,battery already 'kaput' [furious] �[due to dry up]... [thumbsdown] �...

Wet type battery is better than those maintenance free type....

�

My SE dropped the 'top up $2000 to 3 bids guaranteed COE' or 'extend 4 bids non-guaranteed and get trade-in car value re-evaluated' last straw options�after 4 successful failures on Friday afternoon.�

�

My response: I am not topping up 2k, gamble 2 more bids; I will pay in full immediately if secure COE and deliver my car by September; your get your profits and sales target, I get my car and we're quits.�

�

Continue streak of successful out-bids and return my $10700 deposit and we're also quits. haha.�

�

And will prob be back to Wearnes.�

�

Will update on my situation and reveal more over time - so those of you in the same boat will have a perspective.�

�

wats this option bro? -> extend 4 bids non-guaranteed and get trade-in car value re-evaluated

�

my SE didnt offer me this leh... need to pay how much?

�

wats this option bro? -> extend 4 bids non-guaranteed and get trade-in car value re-evaluated

�

my SE didnt offer me this leh... need to pay how much?

�

This option means, after the 6 non guaranteed bids run, they extend another 4 bids non guaranteed (so total 10 bids), at no extra cost. �

�

But, my trade-in car value will have to be re-evaluated due to this extension, hence definitely, will be traded in at a lower price from the current agreed price. This can be done because I am still holding on to my old car and allowed to drive it till the day the new car is ready for collection (ie. drive old car into Eurokars, Ubi and drive out in the new car).�

�

But given all that has happened, it's no point extending 4 bids non guaranteed; i think may have better chances at gaining something after taking back the deposit and investing it at RWS/MBS casino.�

�

This option means, after the 6 non guaranteed bids run, they extend another 4 bids non guaranteed (so total 10 bids), at no extra cost. �

�

But, my trade-in car value will have to be re-evaluated due to this extension, hence definitely, will be traded in at a lower price from the current agreed price. This can be done because I am still holding on to my old car and allowed to drive it till the day the new car is ready for collection (ie. drive old car into Eurokars, Ubi and drive out in the new car).�

�

But given all that has happened, it's no point extending 4 bids non guaranteed; i think may have better chances at gaining something after taking back the deposit and investing it at RWS/MBS casino.�

�

thanks bro for the explanation! btw wat u looking at with wearnes if things dun go thru?

�

thanks bro for the explanation! btw wat u looking at with wearnes if things dun go thru?

�

XF 2.0 turbo or wait for XE next year, whichever good deal comes. See la, wont be in a hurry.�

What is the benefit to you for this new arrangement?

�

Frankly, since the COE as compared to the time you bought your car.

I think 2k is a good value to get guaranteed.

�

However, with this 4 bids non-guaranteed, you should only take this choice if you expect COE to drop in the next 4 bids. Because, if it still goes up,�

1) You may not get your mazda 3

2) The opportunity cost outside if the car price all went up due to the increase in COE prices.

�

If no guaranteed COE, I would take the deposit back and re look at the market.

�

�

My SE dropped the 'top up $2000 to 3 bids guaranteed COE' or 'extend 4 bids non-guaranteed and get trade-in car value re-evaluated' last straw options�after 4 successful failures on Friday afternoon.�

�

My response: I am not topping up 2k, gamble 2 more bids; I will pay in full immediately if secure COE and deliver my car by September; your get your profits and sales target, I get my car and we're quits.�

�

Continue streak of successful out-bids and return my $10700 deposit and we're also quits. haha.�

�

And will prob be back to Wearnes.�

�

Will update on my situation and reveal more over time - so those of you in the same boat will have a perspective.�

�

For all the Brothers/Sisters driving the New Mazda 3,take note,if your battery came from the factory,is those needed to top up battery water[not maintenence free],P/s check your battery water level every month,our battery are for Start/Stop used,very expensive to replace[agent quoted $400++],Malaysia got alot of Mazda 6�owners,battery already 'kaput' �[due to dry up]... �...

Hi bro ER-3682. Checked with Mazda Service n was told tt the battery is maintenance free, no need to add water.

Hi bro ER-3682. Checked with Mazda Service n was told tt the battery is maintenance free, no need to add water.

Just double check,when ALL Mazda 6 owners got their cars,service advisor also said "Maintenance free",until,someone battery fail after 6-7 months...then they know it need to top up water,if your battery is the real "MF",then the top of the battery should not have caps that is removable..shoot me a picture so that i can comfirm it.

What other�freebies did the AD/SE throw when you bought the Mazda 3 or 6?

What other�freebies did the AD/SE throw when you bought the Mazda 3 or 6?

�

Usual stuff like solar film, floormats, dining vouchers, cashcard, umbrella.� [laugh]

�

They dont give u say dont sign or change SE hehe.�

�

Gosh, tmr another round of gambling ...� [lipsrsealed]

Just double check,when ALL Mazda 6 owners got their cars,service advisor also said "Maintenance free",until,someone battery fail after 6-7 months...then they know it need to top up water,if your battery is the real "MF",then the top of the battery should not have caps that is removable..shoot me a picture so that i can comfirm it.

According to the Service Supervisor, the battery doesn't have the caps for refilling. However it's better to play safe than be sorry. Will double check on this.

All bros who are driving the M3 pls also check n feed back.

Going for my 1000km servicing next week..
Enjoying every second of my ride so far with average of 8.7l /100km.
Wonder if any bros here tried playing video dvd?
had some queries regarding the following features, appreciate if u bros can share Wat u experienced
1. Mine has keyless entry and its suppose to auto lock when i leave the car. however, there are mytimes when it did not auto lock.. Y ah??

2. when the car starts up, the screen usually shows the main display with the nice icons, app, navy, comes, etc. however, there are timed when it showed the last screen before the engine was last turned off..

woohoo bidding day [bounce2]

woohoo bidding day

my gut feel is tat u are gg to secure your coe Tdy Bro! gd luck.. :)

woohoo bidding day

�

Good luck haha.�

Good luck to all Mazda bidders today!!

Going for my 1000km servicing next week..
Enjoying every second of my ride so far with average of 8.7l /100km.
Wonder if any bros here tried playing video dvd?
had some queries regarding the following features, appreciate if u bros can share Wat u experienced
1. Mine has keyless entry and its suppose to auto lock when i leave the car. however, there are mytimes when it did not auto lock.. Y ah??

2. when the car starts up, the screen usually shows the main display with the nice icons, app, navy, comes, etc. however, there are timed when it showed the last screen before the engine was last turned off..

Hi! fulltime68, I've done the 1000km servicing and it is more like a visual inspection rather than a servicing. No oil change at all. I did mine on a Saturday morning and it was ready in less than 2 hour. They did however also washed and vacuumed the car during that period of time.�

�

1. I've also experienced the same thing when someone opened the boot before I exited from the driver seat. After when they have closed the boot and I exited from the driver seat. The doors do not auto-lock / arm. Because of my previous car, I have the habit of visually checking if the doors are locked. In this case, the sight of folded side-view mirrors.

�

2. What I've noticed is that mine will also go back to the last screen before the engine was turned off. �This is after the 'I agree' screen which is the default start screen when the car engine is turned on.�

�

3. I've tried the DVD and I think it isn't perfect as there are some functions which I would like to have. For example, a concert DVD which I used to test. I can't go to or jump to the 2nd page of the menu to select the individual songs to be played. The system only displayed the song list of the first page menu.�

�

� � It wasn't really critical for me as the screen will be 'blanked out' when the car is in motion and it becomes like a CD where only the audio can be heard.�

�

[:)]

Just double check,when ALL Mazda 6 owners got their cars,service advisor also said "Maintenance free",until,someone battery fail after 6-7 months...then they know it need to top up water,if your battery is the real "MF",then the top of the battery should not have caps that is removable..shoot me a picture so that i can comfirm it.

Don't know about Mazda 6, but for Mazda 3, its using Q-85, NOT maintenance free

�

Going for my 1000km servicing next week..
Enjoying every second of my ride so far with average of 8.7l /100km.
Wonder if any bros here tried playing video dvd?
had some queries regarding the following features, appreciate if u bros can share Wat u experienced
1. Mine has keyless entry and its suppose to auto lock when i leave the car. however, there are mytimes when it did not auto lock.. Y ah??

2. when the car starts up, the screen usually shows the main display with the nice icons, app, navy, comes, etc. however, there are timed when it showed the last screen before the engine was last turned off..

I am into my 2nd tank. So far averaging 7.7l/100km vs 1st tank at 8.6l/km.

�

1. That happened to me too. I think through the instances & realised that maybe its because I closed the driver door before the passenger did. So far, I make sure that I closed the driver door last & its been ok...lets see...

�

2. Did not notice this problem. Will monitor.

coe better drop for me to get my bid... bid so little... [furious]

coe better drop for me to get my bid... bid so little...

�

How much they placed your bid? now is already 56K for Cat A.�

It seems like this round COE for Cat A Cheong very fast.....�

1 hour left, hit 60K already. i got a strong feel it will hit higher than last round

So far 808 bidders for Cat A compared to 994 last round. So good for those who are waiting :)

COE dropped for Cat A.� [thumbsup]

�

Cat A COE drops by $869. Good breath n wish the trend continues next rounds. Hope more bros got the paper today.

I am into my 2nd tank. So far averaging 7.7l/100km vs 1st tank at 8.6l/km.
�
1. That happened to me too. I think through the instances & realised that maybe its because I closed the driver door before the passenger did. So far, I make sure that I closed the driver door last & its been ok...lets see...
�
2. Did not notice this problem. Will monitor.

it seems like the door not auto locking is a bug tat Mazda should fix.. let me chk with them next week..

it seems like the door not auto locking is a bug tat Mazda should fix.. let me chk with them next week.

Do update on the outcome. Thanks.

it seems like the door not auto locking is a bug tat Mazda should fix.. let me chk with them next week..

The remote control must be within reception range, which is quite small, for it to work. You must stand very close to the car after closing all the doors to hear a beep to confirm detection of the remote by the car. After you move a few meters to be out of range, another beep will be sounded and auto lock will be activated to fold the side mirrors. You will get the hang after awhile.

�

But very rarely it�will not�detect properly, where you will not hear the first beep.. Then just press the door locking button on the car handles to lock the car yourself lah.

The remote control must be within reception range, which is quite small, for it to work. You must stand very close to the car after closing all the doors to hear a beep to confirm detection of the remote by the car. After you move a few meters to be out of range, another beep will be sounded and auto lock will be activated to fold the side mirrors. You will get the hang after awhile.
�
But very rarely it�will not�detect properly, where you will not hear the first beep.. Then just press the door locking button on the car handles to lock the car yourself lah.

Bro, i have developed a habit that it Will lock automatically.. hence i very much hope it is reliable...From the manual, the distance of detection is 80cm.. now tat we walked away from the vicinity of the car and it doesn't lock, it just shows that 1) thesoftware detecting the transmitter is erroneous, or 2) the system did not even bother to initiate the locking bcos it did not fulfill certain prerequisite conditions..

Bro, i have developed a habit that it Will lock automatically.. hence i very much hope it is reliable...From the manual, the distance of detection is 80cm.. now tat we walked away from the vicinity of the car and it doesn't lock, it just shows that 1) thesoftware detecting the transmitter is erroneous, or 2) the system did not even bother to initiate the locking bcos it did not fulfill certain prerequisite conditions..

Understand. Just trying to make sure the correct procedure has been followed. Do keep us informed of what the service people got to say. Hopefully some form of tuning can be done to improve the performance.

luckily coe dropped and less bidders.. [bounce2]

�

strange thou.. tot it would increase.. predict COE harder than predict 4D

�

at least now jus need to wait for stock to come :wub:

Don't know about Mazda 6, but for Mazda 3, its using Q-85, NOT maintenance free

�

�Mazda3Q85Battery.jpg

Q-85 is the type of battery for Start/Stop use,it came with 2 versions,"MF" or Not "MF",but fitted to ALL Mazda is the Not "MF" [thumbsdown] �,so better check your battery water every month,avoid take note,not to overfilled. :wacko: �.

luckily coe dropped and less bidders..
�
strange thou.. tot it would increase.. predict COE harder than predict 4D
�
at least now jus need to wait for stock to come

gong xi gong xi! :)

luckily coe dropped and less bidders..
�
strange thou.. tot it would increase.. predict COE harder than predict 4D
�
at least now jus need to wait for stock to come

Congrats! Did u top up for the guaranteed Coe?

Edited by Spring, 03 September 2014 - 07:33 PM.

So, which colors are you guys getting?� [drivingcar]

luckily coe dropped and less bidders..

�

strange thou.. tot it would increase.. predict COE harder than predict 4D

�

at least now jus need to wait for stock to come

�

Congrats bro.�

�

Was down to last 10 mins fight in Cat B.�

�

Managed to secure my COE too - finally at the 5th non guaranteed bid.� [:)]

�

Rejected both options of topping up 2k for 3 bids guaranteed or extension 4 bids non guaranteed last friday, thou.�

�

Shipment suppose to have arrived BUT now new story, shipment delayed till Oct/Nov.� :angry:

�

Usual stuff like solar film, floormats, dining vouchers, cashcard, umbrella.�

�

They dont give u say dont sign or change SE hehe.�

�

Gosh, tmr another round of gambling ...�

�

Anyone here manage to "squeeze" other throw-in like front recordable�camera etc? [thumbsup]

gong xi gong xi! :)

�

xie xie!

Congrats! Did u top up for the guaranteed Coe?

�

nope hehe they bidded 1k more than the last rd so gd thing coe came down also

So, which colors are you guys getting?�

�

mica blue w beige seats

�

Congrats bro.�

�

Was down to last 10 mins fight in Cat B.�

�

Managed to secure my COE too - finally at the 5th non guaranteed bid.�

�

Rejected both options of topping up 2k for 3 bids guaranteed or extension 4 bids non guaranteed last friday, thou.�

�

Shipment suppose to have arrived BUT now new story, shipment delayed till Oct/Nov.� :angry:

�

congrats to you too bro! how come shipment delayed so sudden one.. when was it supposed to arrive? oct/nov is another 2-3 mths more leh making ur car 6 months wait?

�

makes you wonder if they use different shipping lanes for guaranteed and non guranteed

Q-85 is the type of battery for Start/Stop use,it came with 2 versions,"MF" or Not "MF",but fitted to ALL Mazda is the Not "MF" �,so better check your battery water every month,avoid take note,not to overfilled. �.

�

Checked with one of the�SE, confirmed M3 & M6�is using Non-MF. I remember�I was told its�a�MF by�two SE before I signed. [shakehead] �Wonder if I had hear wrongly.

�

No choice.....just have to live with it and change to MF when its time for replacement. [dizzy]

�

Checked with one of the�SE, confirmed M3 & M6�is using Non-MF. I remember�I was told its�a�MF by�two SE before I signed. �Wonder if I had hear wrongly.

�

No choice.....just have to live with it and change to MF when its time for replacement.

But luckily these battery can lasts,now my battery already18 months already,still doing fine. [thumbsup]

But luckily these battery can lasts,now my battery already18 months already,still doing fine.

Bro, do u have to chk the battery water level every mth?

Bro, do u have to chk the battery water level every mth?

Yes,together with coolant level & engine oil level...every 2500 km,clean the air filter with compressed air.

That's a very good practice.

Is it easy to take out the air filter on Mazda?

�

Yes,together with coolant level & engine oil level...every 2500 km,clean the air filter with compressed air.

�

mycarforum

Chủ Nhật, 27 tháng 11, 2016

2014 Mazda 3 part 10

Không có nhận xét nào:

Đăng nhận xét