mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 22

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If the free servicing is this bad = WTS-->� Mazda 3 (Like VW). In my opinion, its a good short term car. If you really want to use it for 10 years, I don't think it will be reliable as those old Japanese car.

Just wanted to share some amazing thing happened to me. Did not have a good start this week. Had a tyre puncture on Saturday. However, we met amazing people here in Australia. The tyre was puncture at the side wall, which meant no hope of repairing. So saw a shop opened across the street and immediately made a U-turn. As it was close to 1pm, it was closing time for the mechanic. However, they were helpful to pump up the my tyre it could last me the drive to the nearest tyre shop. At the tyre shop, couldn't find the tyre size for the car as it is too "new". They were kind enough to help me put on the space saver. All these were done without charges. �

Come Monday, call all the available tyre shops that can be search and the only tyre available of similar size was from Goodyear F1. (The tyres that I had were Dunlop and because the car mileage was just 3000 km, the tyre was considered new, hence would make sense to just install 1 tyre rather than to change a pair). I had to call up the Business Manager of Mazda where I brought the car from and he asked to bring the car in to help me solve the problem. They managed to locate the tyre but needed to air-freight in the tyre, which would meant I had to be stuck with the space saver tyre for a couple of days. I asked if they could take a tyre off their existing new stock and change it over, and they could use the replace the tyre when it comes in and they oblige my request.�

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Today had to bring the car in for paint protection as my wife had accidentally scratch the rear quadrant and had it resprayed. So logically would have expected them to just touch up the rear quadrant. Instead they redo the entire car and the interior as well. The car is now as good as new�� .�

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Anyway just some picture i took showing the instruments, and car with the city night background and the ADD(HUD)

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just curious what profile of�the tyre�is? how come tyre shops don't have?

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So Eurokars won't follow the Mazda planned service maintenance packages for the first 60K km? Every time we go for free servicing is just change oil and oil filter till 60K? The rest of the maintenance items need to pay?� Doesn't sounds right leh.... ��

Both my previous ride, from kah motor and Borneo Motor free servicing include labour for oil change, oil and oil filter and engine air filter. Anything lesser than that is unacceptable. But I do concern about the price of spark plug, as recently I tried ask around stocklist for price, I was told each original plug cost $20... But they do have a cheaper oem variant available.

just curious what profile of�the tyre�is? how come tyre shops don't have?

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The tyre that needs replacement is Dunlop Sport Maxx TT 215 45 R18 89 W

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The shipment for this tyres arrives only end of March.

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If the free servicing is this bad = WTS-->� Mazda 3 (Like VW). In my opinion, its a good short term car. If you really want to use it for 10 years, I don't think it will be reliable as those old Japanese car.

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With everyone down 40 to 50% loan and 5 yr max loan period, I don't foresee owners keeping their cars to 10 years. likely everyone will start changing their car once they hit the break even say between 3 to 5 years, as the longer you keep the car after break even, the more likelihood you will lose more.�

Just wanted to share some amazing thing happened to me. Did not have a good start this week. Had a tyre puncture on Saturday. However, we met amazing people here in Australia.
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Hi Huge, is it true that v51 is out in Australia? :-)

Both my previous ride, from kah motor and Borneo Motor free servicing include labour for oil change, oil and oil filter and engine air filter. Anything lesser than that is unacceptable. But I do concern about the price of spark plug, as recently I tried ask around stocklist for price, I was told each original plug cost $20... But they do have a cheaper oem variant available.

I think our Mz3 spark plug is iridium plug right? $20 seems very affordable for OEM iridium plug.. Which stocklist did u check with?

Hi Huge, is it true that v51 is out in Australia? :-)
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Based on the whirlpool forum, seems like it. But mine is still at v30. |

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Most of the time I only put the MZD connect to either Nav or the fuel monitoring screen. So far there as not been any hiccups. Just that the start up a bit slower than it used to be, other than that no complaints.

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Haven't really stretch the car yet. Mostly on short drives that wife takes to work and home. Power should be similiar to Mz 6 2.5 back in sg since it is the same engine, just that it is on the Mz 3 body. �

Sianzzzz.... anyone get their new ride recently? Price just drop for more thab $10k since few days ago. Heart pain

Sianzzzz.... anyone get their new ride recently? Price just drop for more thab $10k since few days ago. Heart pain

Buy already don't look at the price liao. Hope the Coe will drop low enough in the next few years so we can change car at low low price. :-)

Hi Huge, is it true that v51 is out in Australia? :-)

I think our Mz3 spark plug is iridium plug right? $20 seems very affordable for OEM iridium plug.. Which stocklist did u check with?

I'm not sure is it an iridium plug, I didnt ask for detail. I call both stocklist Ong bro auto, sin guan hin auto.
Maybe I should try asking again after Chinese New Year.

Buy already don't look at the price liao. Hope the Coe will drop low enough in the next few years so we can change car at low low price. :-)

Agreed. I too bought it at higher price but instead of looking back (albeit heart pain), I prefer to look for ways to make back the 10-20k difference. Anyway, enjoy your ride.

I'm not sure is it an iridium plug, I didnt ask for detail. I call both stocklist Ong bro auto, sin guan hin auto.
Maybe I should try asking again after Chinese New Year.

According to Owner's manual it is iridium plug and change at 120k.

Bro & Sis,

So far what are the 'teething' problems that you have encountered?

For my ride,

- Command instability, mine restarted at least once every time. Not sure if due to Bluetooth or software.

- iStop & iEloop not working.

- Knock noise at driver side when crossing hump.

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The tyre that needs replacement is Dunlop Sport Maxx TT 215 45 R18 89 W
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The shipment for this tyres arrives only end of March.

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With everyone down 40 to 50% loan and 5 yr max loan period, I don't foresee owners keeping their cars to 10 years. likely everyone will start changing their car once they hit the break even say between 3 to 5 years, as the longer you keep the car after break even, the more likelihood you will lose more.�

What rubbish. The cheapest is always to drive the car 10 years. Sell it any sooner and you have to pay more to switch to another car. Unless you stop driving after selling at a coe peak. Else it will always cost you more.

Bro & Sis,

So far what are the 'teething' problems that you have encountered?

For my ride,

- Command instability, mine restarted at least once every time. Not sure if due to Bluetooth or software.

- iStop & iEloop not working.

- Knock noise at driver side when crossing hump.

My Mz3 is OK so far, iStop iEloop working fine, no knock noise. Only Infortainment may hang if I make Bluetooth short phone calls back to back a few times, but not always. Not sure if its phone compatibility, I using LG phone. The SMS manual will also stuck in updating mode after a few uses, but the rest of the functions are OK, no hang. Mine software is still on version 31. Will go update to v33 on next visit.

What is you car's serial (chasis number)? For sedan 16XXXX, for hatchback 13XXXX, and above, should not have such knocking sound...

Edited by Brainstorm, 21 February 2015 - 04:57 PM.

Called Eurokars, new Mazda3 basic model going at $98,000 net!!

i didn't ask for the price of other models though.

�Looks like everyone is predicting COE to tank.

Called Eurokars, new Mazda3 basic model going at $98,000 net!!

i didn't ask for the price of other models though.

�Looks like everyone is predicting COE to tank.

K3 Basic model going at $93k now !! Really going down ! down down down !

Anyone know how to rectify this?

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Edited by 7nine, 22 February 2015 - 06:42 PM.

Anyone know how to rectify this?

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What's that? Cement?�

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What's that? Cement?�

Paint chips off.

paint chip off buy paint to touch up�

Anyone know how to rectify this?

Touch up paint from Eurokars cost $15 and store in a nail polish bottle.

Bro & Sis,

So far what are the 'teething' problems that you have encountered?

For my ride,

- Command instability, mine restarted at least once every time. Not sure if due to Bluetooth or software.

- iStop & iEloop not working.

- Knock noise at driver side when crossing hump.

Mine had that noise from right fwd strut too. Sent in to Eurokars , they will most likely change your lower arm bushing, either lower or upper strut mount damper and insulate the coil. Can try to bargain to do both side. The whole process will take whole day from 9-530pm.
The problem lies on the design strut holder and spring coil wun sit in properly.
They are open from today, call in to make appointment.

Called Eurokars, new Mazda3 basic model going at $98,000 net!!

i didn't ask for the price of other models though.

�Looks like everyone is predicting COE to tank.

Wow. �Does that mean that the Mz6 (2.0), 5 & 3 (2.0) will be <120k � :ph34r:

Called Eurokars, new Mazda3 basic model going at $98,000 net!!

i didn't ask for the price of other models though.

�Looks like everyone is predicting COE to tank.

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Is the 98k mazda 3 guarantee coe ? Seems like it ? non-guarantee is 96k ?

Wow. �Does that mean that the Mz6 (2.0), 5 & 3 (2.0) will be <120k �

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Not sure leh. CAT B COE didn't tank that much.

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Is the 98k mazda 3 guarantee coe ? Seems like it ? non-guarantee is 96k ?

Is it? U call can?

When sending in for servicing, ask them to touch up for you. Normally FOC.

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Anyone know how to rectify this?

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If the free servicing is this bad = WTS-->� Mazda 3 (Like VW). In my opinion, its a good short term car. If you really want to use it for 10 years, I don't think it will be reliable as those old Japanese car.

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Free 1st 3 servicing at 1k, 5k and 10k.

Only at 10k will change EO and EO filter.

I am not sure if they will change cabin filter or spark plugs or not as I have not dont it yet but those you dont change at 10k interval.

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All the facts had been discussed previously.

K3 Basic model going at $93k now !! Really going down ! down down down !

K3 Top specs 99k when Mazda Deluxe at 108k.

FYI only.

Edited by Variablefeedback, 23 February 2015 - 05:25 PM.

bros, what usually will be checked during 1k servicing?

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if over shot a few hundreds km any problem?? �

just curious what profile of�the tyre�is? how come tyre shops don't have?

Huge's missus M3 is a 2,5L beast in Australia.

Not a local unit.

bros, what usually will be checked during 1k servicing?

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if over shot a few hundreds km any problem?? �

confirmed no problem because i overshot by 1000km :P

Huge's missus M3 is a 2,5L beast in Australia.
Not a local unit.

confirmed no problem because i overshot by 1000km :P

What abt 10k servicing ? Is it better to go earlier since they change oil. I thinking to go at 9.xk...

What abt 10k servicing ? Is it better to go earlier since they change oil. I thinking to go at 9.xk...

I am thinking likewise too.

bros, what usually will be checked during 1k servicing?
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if over shot a few hundreds km any problem?? �

I don't think anything is done for the first 1k and 5k.just a regular inspection to check that all things are in proper. If you have issues you should sound it out then.

If your car has no big issue like something broken don't attempt to fix it.. cause usually to fix things the technician needs to dismantle a lot of factory set stuffs and put it back manually later. Chances is that it may solve things short term and a lot of other stuffs will loosen up overtime like loose suspension, rattling etc as they are not balance or torque properly. Plastic parts also loosen up overtime.

What abt 10k servicing ? Is it better to go earlier since they change oil. I thinking to go at 9.xk...

Not much difference at all...even if u go at 12000km. Just got to bear with the rougher engine due to the contaminated oil. Go at your convenience is most important and not wait exactly at 10k mark. The car is your slave and not other way round.

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Not sure leh. CAT B COE didn't tank that much.

Is it? U call can?

Call already. Can pm me if u want to know the details. I can say is almost gurantee for 98k. Top up 2k to 100k for gurantee coe. I think still can neg abit... quite surprise they quite keen in sales now..

Huge's missus M3 is a 2,5L beast in Australia.

Not a local unit.

confirmed no problem because i overshot by 1000km :P

[thumbsup]

I don't think anything is done for the first 1k and 5k.just a regular inspection to check that all things are in proper. If you have issues you should sound it out then.

If your car has no big issue like something broken don't attempt to fix it.. cause usually to fix things the technician needs to dismantle a lot of factory set stuffs and put it back manually later. Chances is that it may solve things short term and a lot of other stuffs will loosen up overtime like loose suspension, rattling etc as they are not balance or torque properly. Plastic parts also loosen up overtime.

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thanks bro

Those who are expecting to collect car by end of this month, any news from your ADs?

Edited by Toyopet, 24 February 2015 - 10:19 AM.

Not much difference at all...even if u go at 12000km. Just got to bear with the rougher engine due to the contaminated oil. Go at your convenience is most important and not wait exactly at 10k mark. The car is your slave and not other way round.

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Totally agreed that the car is your slave.

I have been sending into agent for my BK Mz3 SP and most of the time exceed the mileage by 1k+. No issue.

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You only worry if you always do extreme hard driving.

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Btw to all the bros driving the Mz3 here, was wondering if your Nav tells you the speed limit on the road and also warns you the location of the speed and red light camera whenever you are approaching junction or fixed speed camera location?

Edited by Huge, 24 February 2015 - 10:47 AM.

Those who are expecting to collect car by end of this month, any news from your ADs?

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Was told delayed till Mid March for my Titanium Flash Mica with Off-White seats.� [:/]

Seriously, now the petrol price up so much, can I pump 95 instead of 98 ?

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Will it spoil the engine ? My car is only 2 months old and about 6k mileage...

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Or is it better to wait until 10k mileage when I did a oil change then change to pump 95 ?

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Was told delayed till Mid March for my Titanium Flash Mica with Off-White seats.�

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Abit ridiculous. Was promised car before cny later after cashing out my cheques 2 weeks back say delay till end of the month. Now ask again say no news of when the car will be released.

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Abit ridiculous. Was promised car before cny later after cashing out my cheques 2 weeks back say delay till end of the month. Now ask again say no news of when the car will be released.

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why u all dun take existing stock ? If delay means the shipment is delay, but I hear�there is still existing stock but limited stocks and colour...

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Good thing abt existing stock is that u dun need to wait... Juz wait for coe and u can take the car less than 1 week later...

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why u all dun take existing stock ? If delay means the shipment is delay, but I hear�there is still existing stock but limited stocks and colour...

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Good thing abt existing stock is that u dun need to wait... Juz wait for coe and u can take the car less than 1 week later...

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My car is from just arrived stock but still at the dock. That was why when the day I got my COE, AD happly called and said car already here and able to release before CNY. So asked for quick settlement in order to process it faster. Then almost immediately after check was given and cleared, said cannot get car before CNY due to some new feature for the new stock which require LTA's approval....something like the "coming home light" system which only the new stock comes with it. However she claim will release car within 2 weeks of check clearance. Now more than 2 weeks still waiting and she does not even know whether the car has been released from the dock.

Seriously, now the petrol price up so much, can I pump 95 instead of 98 ?

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Will it spoil the engine ? My car is only 2 months old and about 6k mileage...

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Or is it better to wait until 10k mileage when I did a oil change then change to pump 95 ?

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just dont pump diesel can liao ... it is a normal car engine, not racing engine.

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just dont pump diesel can liao ... it is a normal car engine, not racing engine.

95 petrol can be use,but won't give maximum performance,anyway the engine quite a saver,no point,using 95 petrol...won't save alot.

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My car is from just arrived stock but still at the dock. That was why when the day I got my COE, AD happly called and said car already here and able to release before CNY. So asked for quick settlement in order to process it faster. Then almost immediately after check was given and cleared, said cannot get car before CNY due to some new feature for the new stock which require LTA's approval....something like the "coming home light" system which only the new stock comes with it. However she claim will release car within 2 weeks of check clearance. Now more than 2 weeks still waiting and she does not even know whether the car has been released from the dock.

Same. My sales rep said indicative mid march. Didn't tell me about the LTA approval thing at all.

Seriously, now the petrol price up so much, can I pump 95 instead of 98 ?

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Will it spoil the engine ? My car is only 2 months old and about 6k mileage...

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Or is it better to wait until 10k mileage when I did a oil change then change to pump 95 ?

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Well, Owner's manual stated that the min. is 95 RON so there is nothing wrong to pump 95 petrol. I am not a chemist or chem eng expert,�but one�has to take into consideration�that you might not always get 95 RON for every pump and�there is a probability�that one might get lower than 95 RON.��

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For me, I don't take chance and prefer to pump 98 RON. [:p]

Yes,Mazda 3 can take 95 petrol,but because our engine got a very high compression of 13:1[14:1 for the 2.0],which runs very hot,98 petrol can help to 'cooled' down the engine a bit,so engine long life.

Generally, higher octane rating (RON) is used in high performance�petrol engines�that with higher�compression ratios.

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Higher octane rating minimises auto-ignition as it can withstand higher temperature in higher compression cars.

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If lower RON is used in high compression cars, them you get engine 'knocking' due to auto-ignition. and that can damage the engine.

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Just follow the manual, you won't go wrong, as its been fully tested by Mz.

does anyone here realise this thing. the information on my car mileage has 2 options. km/litre and litre/100km. the km/litre indicates 26-27. its not at all accurate. is there any way to reset that. when i reset it. it only resets the litre/100km

Saw this commerical video on Mz3 while in down under. Quite like it.

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https://www.youtube....h?v=wuXfwxZ2Djg

does anyone here realise this thing. the information on my car mileage has 2 options. km/litre and litre/100km. the km/litre indicates 26-27. its not at all accurate. is there any way to reset that. when i reset it. it only resets the litre/100km

Is there a km/litre setting in the first place? Or is it the average speed indicator of your vehicle?

Hahaha gosh. It's been 2 months. And I never notice it's actually the average speed. My bad :/

Just brought my family to Penang over the long weekend. Covered 1500km there and back and I'm very pleased with the car's performance. Very fuel efficient, and ride quality is really good and stable. I say the car performs well between 100 - 130km/hr. After that the acceleration is much slower. I use manual for much faster dropping of gear for acceleration. The cruise control is also very nice for stretches with less cars. Back seat is quite small for 2 adults and a baby chair though for such long trip ( I'm on full load with 4 adults and 1 child). I'm quite puzzled though abt the average speed...still shows 26km/hr even after going at high speeds over the NSHW over many hours.

Went 5k servicing today and saw a number of Mz3 Hatchback that is tagged as 2016 models are out pending collection. Their VIN starting with JM6BM44A8G0300xxx (hatchback models and the G indicates 2016).�

Went 5k servicing today and saw a number of Mz3 Hatchback that is tagged as 2016 models are out pending collection. Their VIN starting with JM6BM44A8G0300xxx (hatchback models and the G indicates 2016).�

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What colours did you see ? With car plates ready for collection or just newly arrived stock pending registration ?

Edited by Toyopet, 27 February 2015 - 11:33 PM.

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What colours did you see ? With car plates ready for collection or just newly arrived stock pending registration ?

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In the basement I saw White,�Titanium, Crystal blue and Meteor Grey, all cleaned and polished. One with number plate fitted, the rest are sold pending registration. There are a number of Mz3 sedans too. Outside have a couple more Mz3 still with the white protective paper stick on.��

Any of you encounter issue with the touch screen? The touch screen is not working intermittently and I have to rely on the master control. It happens to me when I plug in my thumbdrive to play music.

Any of you encounter issue with the touch screen? The touch screen is not working intermittently and I have to rely on the master control. It happens to me when I plug in my thumbdrive to play music.

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I presumed your car is stopped when the touch screen is not working, right? No such issue with mine. Better get them to check for you at the next servicing.�

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I presumed your car is stopped when the touch screen is not working, right? No such issue with mine. Better get them to check for you at the next servicing.�

Hmmm. Is it a security feature to disable the touch screen when the car is moving?

U must be very safe driver ... 26km/hr will take a long time to reach home hehehhe

The FC gage is ave out ba ...

Just brought my family to Penang over the long weekend. Covered 1500km there and back and I'm very pleased with the car's performance. Very fuel efficient, and ride quality is really good and stable. I say the car performs well between 100 - 130km/hr. After that the acceleration is much slower. I use manual for much faster dropping of gear for acceleration. The cruise control is also very nice for stretches with less cars. Back seat is quite small for 2 adults and a baby chair though for such long trip ( I'm on full load with 4 adults and 1 child). I'm quite puzzled though abt the average speed...still shows 26km/hr even after going at high speeds over the NSHW over many hours.

Hmmm. Is it a security feature to disable the touch screen when the car is moving?

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Yes, its a safety feature to disable touch screen when car is above certain speed (think its 10 or 15km/hr). We can only use touch screen when car is stop. But there is a hack to re-write the software code to remove this safety feature, just a little troublesome to go through, can find it in Mazda3revolution forum. Ha ha.�

Just brought my family to Penang over the long weekend. Covered 1500km there and back and I'm very pleased with the car's performance. Very fuel efficient, and ride quality is really good and stable. I say the car performs well between 100 - 130km/hr. After that the acceleration is much slower. I use manual for much faster dropping of gear for acceleration. The cruise control is also very nice for stretches with less cars. Back seat is quite small for 2 adults and a baby chair though for such long trip ( I'm on full load with 4 adults and 1 child). I'm quite puzzled though abt the average speed...still shows 26km/hr even after going at high speeds over the NSHW over many hours.

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What is your ride's mileage? Near to 10,000Km? 1,500km of high speed may not have much influence if the average speed of the car is already low in the initial couple of thousands of km. May want to reset it next time before long travels.�

Edited by Brainstorm, 01 March 2015 - 06:33 PM.

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Yes, its a safety feature to disable touch screen when car is above certain speed (think its 10 or 15km/hr). We can only use touch screen when car is stop. But there is a hack to re-write the software code to remove this safety feature, just a little troublesome to go through, can find it in Mazda3revolution forum. Ha ha.�

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What is your ride's mileage? Near to 10,000Km? 1,500km of high speed may not have much influence if the average speed of the car is already low in the initial couple of thousands of km. May want to reset it next time before long travels.�

Haha thanks brainstorm. I very noob. My Se just told me is 10km/h

Hmmm. Is it a security feature to disable the touch screen when the car is moving?

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Yes, the touch screen is disabled when your vehicle starts moving.

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Yes, its a safety feature to disable touch screen when car is above certain speed (think its 10 or 15km/hr). We can only use touch screen when car is stop. But there is a hack to re-write the software code to remove this safety feature, just a little troublesome to go through, can find it in Mazda3revolution forum. Ha ha.�

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What is your ride's mileage? Near to 10,000Km? 1,500km of high speed may not have much influence if the average speed of the car is already low in the initial couple of thousands of km. May want to reset it next time before long travels.�

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Oh how do we reset the average speed? I reset my fc before I left Singapore, so I thought it shld have been reset too.�

Hello�mz3 owners,

My humble 1.6L car COE going to end in Jun-15, looks current COE trend, only can afford CAT A B&B car,

narrow down to following 2 Japanese and 2 Conti; price within my affordable range and difference within 10k,

1. 2014 Altis

2. 2014 Mazda 3

3. 2015 Jatta

4. 2015 Cruze

in my mind mz3 and Cruze a bit luxury, ��

can share your experience why choose�mz3 over another 3,

thanks

Hello�mz3 owners,
My humble 1.6L car COE going to end in Jun-15, looks current COE trend, only can afford CAT A B&B car,
narrow down to following 2 Japanese and 2 Conti; price within my affordable range and difference within 10k,
1. 2014 Altis
2. 2014 Mazda 3
3. 2015 Jatta
4. 2015 Cruze
in my mind mz3 and Cruze a bit luxury, ��
can share your experience why choose�mz3 over another 3,
thanks

Hi

Go test drive all the cars n feel it. C which is to ur liking and suit ur driving pattern.

Hello�mz3 owners,

My humble 1.6L car COE going to end in Jun-15, looks current COE trend, only can afford CAT A B&B car,

narrow down to following 2 Japanese and 2 Conti; price within my affordable range and difference within 10k,

1. 2014 Altis

2. 2014 Mazda 3

3. 2015 Jatta

4. 2015 Cruze

in my mind mz3 and Cruze a bit luxury, ��

can share your experience why choose�mz3 over another 3,

thanks

Almost bought Altis but the dashboard is too high and straight...making the cabin don't feel as spacious..else it is also a good car

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Oh how do we reset the average speed? I reset my fc before I left Singapore, so I thought it shld have been reset too.�

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It is slightly different from the way you reset the trip meter, where you press and hold the "Trip Meter Selector" knob.�

For the average speed reset, select the Average Speed page first and then press and hold the "Info" button for 1.5 sec. ��

Cheers.�

Hello�mz3 owners,

My humble 1.6L car COE going to end in Jun-15, looks current COE trend, only can afford CAT A B&B car,

narrow down to following 2 Japanese and 2 Conti; price within my affordable range and difference within 10k,

1. 2014 Altis

2. 2014 Mazda 3

3. 2015 Jatta

4. 2015 Cruze

in my mind mz3 and Cruze a bit luxury, ��

can share your experience why choose�mz3 over another 3,

thanks

Almost bought Altis but the dashboard is too high and straight...making the cabin don't feel as spacious..else it is also a good car

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Agreed. Altis is a good car, I may buy one when I get older. He he.� [:p]

After 2 weeks of driving, my iStop suddenly activated and it works now!!!

Just want to check, when the iStop is ready, it will show in the speedo meter (in green) right?

Honestly I find it quite irritating to stop start the engine especially in slow moving traffic. Also, not sure if it will increase the wear and tear of the engine.

Hello�mz3 owners,
My humble 1.6L car COE going to end in Jun-15, looks current COE trend, only can afford CAT A B&B car,
narrow down to following 2 Japanese and 2 Conti; price within my affordable range and difference within 10k,
1. 2014 Altis
2. 2014 Mazda 3
3. 2015 Jatta
4. 2015 Cruze
in my mind mz3 and Cruze a bit luxury, ��
can share your experience why choose�mz3 over another 3,
thanks

I chose Mazda 3 cos

1. Altis - 2 airbags, MIT + more ex
2.Jetta - VW famous DSG gearbox. I personally didn't own or drive any VWs and feedbacks are from friends who own VW + more ex
3. Cruze - IMO is value for money so it's more of a personal preference. Mazda 3 won me over.

Having own enough cars over the years of driving, it is best to get one that you really like and you enjoy driving it. However, if a car is merely a transportation tool to you, go for the most value for money ride.

Hope it helps.

Hello�mz3 owners,

My humble 1.6L car COE going to end in Jun-15, looks current COE trend, only can afford CAT A B&B car,

narrow down to following 2 Japanese and 2 Conti; price within my affordable range and difference within 10k,

1. 2014 Altis

2. 2014 Mazda 3

3. 2015 Jatta

4. 2015 Cruze

in my mind mz3 and Cruze a bit luxury, ��

can share your experience why choose�mz3 over another 3,

thanks

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Mazda 3 for the Win

Follow by Altis or Cruze�

Hello�mz3 owners,

My humble 1.6L car COE going to end in Jun-15, looks current COE trend, only can afford CAT A B&B car,

narrow down to following 2 Japanese and 2 Conti; price within my affordable range and difference within 10k,

1. 2014 Altis

2. 2014 Mazda 3

3. 2015 Jatta

4. 2015 Cruze

in my mind mz3 and Cruze a bit luxury, ��

can share your experience why choose�mz3 over another 3,

thanks

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1. 2014 Altis ---- more ex, not a looker. The latter is a deal breaker for me.

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2. 2014 Mazda 3 --- read my review.

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3. 2015 Jetta --- more ex, world infamous gearbox, enough said.

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4. 2015 Cruze --- Cruze StationWagon is a better looker but the build quality sub-par, more ex.

Having own enough cars over the years of driving, it is best to get one that you really like and you enjoy driving it. However, if a car is merely a transportation tool to you, go for the most value for money ride.

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Absolutely agreed ... if i have a choice, I will always choose Italian cars --- ohhhh ... she hurts so bad ...�

After 2 weeks of driving, my iStop suddenly activated and it works now!!!

Just want to check, when the iStop is ready, it will show in the speedo meter (in green) right?

Honestly I find it quite irritating to stop start the engine especially in slow moving traffic. Also, not sure if it will increase the wear and tear of the engine.

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I will disable it when caught in jam. It will show 'amber' light when disabled.

hi to mz3 owners,

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just a quick check, does your infotainment screen show the radio station name when tuning in to local radio stations

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eg.�class 95, yes 933....

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thanks in advance.

hi to mz3 owners,

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just a quick check, does your infotainment screen show the radio station name when tuning in to local radio stations

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eg.�class 95, yes 933....

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thanks in advance.

sorry abit out of topic here, but does anyone knows if there is gg to be a facelift for cx5 coming soon?

thanks.

no

thanks

cos i was thinking that should be a standard feature.

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cos i was thinking that should be a standard feature.

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I think it has to do with the transmission station rather than the car.

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As I know my wife's�oz Mz3�do show the differnet station by their name in the screen.� (Some station have name, and some station shows their frequency only)

Booked a white m 3 after CNY but failed to get coe today... How many bids you guys went through before getting your car?

Booked a white m 3 after CNY but failed to get coe today... How many bids you guys went through before getting your car?

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Did you opt for the guarantee or non-guarantee package? If you took the non-guarantee package, in most instances�one is�unlikely to secure the COE if the price went north.

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End of the day all ADs will secure the highest possible profits for each car sold.

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Dont worry too much, you have 5 more bids to go...good luck! [bounce2]

Any bro found a way to activate auto lock when moving off or install one? I need for my 2 kids!

Edited by Taeyu, 04 March 2015 - 10:58 PM.

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Did you opt for the guarantee or non-guarantee package? If you took the non-guarantee package, in most instances�one is�unlikely to secure the COE if the price went north.

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End of the day all ADs will secure the highest possible profits for each car sold.

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Dont worry too much, you have 5 more bids to go...good luck!

I took non-guaranteed. coz current car can still drive a few years actually so no real urge to get new one.

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Ya i think may have better chance in May when quota increase by another a few hundreds.

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But worse by worse, can i top up 2k to change to guaranteed package? salesperson said yes can but it is not stated in the sales contract so i'm a bit concerned.

Any bro found a way to activate auto lock when moving off or install one? I need for my 2 kids!

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1) Try asking the mechanic nicely but was told cannot. Maybe try kopi next time.

2) Use the child lock on the door.

3) Manual lock on yr door.

4) Always enforce wearing seat belt in the car.

I took non-guaranteed. coz current car can still drive a few years actually so no real urge to get new one.

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Ya i think may have better chance in May when quota increase by another a few hundreds.

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But worse by worse, can i top up 2k to change to guaranteed package? salesperson said yes can but it is not stated in the sales contract so i'm a bit concerned.

rightly, if u top up 2k, the contract should state on guarantee coe.

Booked a white m 3 after CNY but failed to get coe today... How many bids you guys went through before getting your car?

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I took non-guaranteed bid, got it first time round, but one month later, still waiting for stock of the car.

just go for non guaranteed. no matter what they will want to sell you the car as much as you want the car. its just a matter of time. dont waste the additional money. i got mine on the 2nd bid. first bid was way off the coe bid price

just go for non guaranteed. no matter what they will want to sell you the car as much as you want the car. its just a matter of time. dont waste the additional money. i got mine on the 2nd bid. first bid was way off the coe bid price

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I'm supposed to trade in my current car to them when buying this new car. Not sure what they would do if i delay handing in my car. the trade-in dealer (Eurocar too actually) asked me to give her my car in March. Will Eurocar charge me for some sort of penalty if i can't get COE and can't trade-in my car within March?

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I'm supposed to trade in my current car to them when buying this new car. Not sure what they would do if i delay handing in my car. the trade-in dealer (Eurocar too actually) asked me to give her my car in March. Will Eurocar charge me for some sort of penalty if i can't get COE and can't trade-in my car within March?

If they can't secure Coe for u by Mar, they will re-evaluate your current car price again for Apr and so on. No penalty.

Hi, just to share... i also took the�non-guaranteed COE package and got it during the 2nd bidding exercise. Now waiting for my SE advice on the�collection date and the remaining payment. Hopefully won't be too long..

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Edited by kodo, 06 March 2015 - 03:20 PM.

A different topic:

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Anyone knows any car import agent that can help do imported car custom clearance, registration, etc.? I have own source to import cars directly without going through a dealer. Thinking of getting one for myself to save 30-40K, or with the same money �of my currently bidding�Mazda 3, get a�Audi A3....

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Anyone tried before?

A different topic:
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Anyone knows any car import agent that can help do imported car custom clearance, registration, etc.? I have own source to import cars directly without going through a dealer. Thinking of getting one for myself to save 30-40K, or with the same money �of my currently bidding�Mazda 3, get a�Audi A3....
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Anyone tried before?

You sure u can 30-40k? Your lobang mz3 OMV declare as 2k huh?..hehehe..

You sure u can 30-40k? Your lobang mz3 OMV declare as 2k huh?..hehehe..

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A3 importing cost 48K (ARF and GST included, before adding COE). Adding current COE, about 115K. This is the cost of importing A3 yourself, without going through a dealer. But of course can't get free maintenance and warranty then. Nothing is free.

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Mazda 3 deluxe now 116K at Eurocars.�

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or say it this way, official dealers: Mazda 3 gross margin 30-40k, A3 50-60k

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All these importing cost data available on onemotoring...

You sure u can 30-40k? Your lobang mz3 OMV declare as 2k huh?..hehehe..

not saying 30-40k buy A3 la, i was saying, the same money i buy mazda 3 from a dealer, can buy A3 already if not buy from dealer. basically save the amount of their gross margin.�

Edited by Singxmm, 06 March 2015 - 10:26 PM.

My SE called and informed me my M3 is ready for collection next week. Happy ? Not quite. Something very fishy about the whole arrangement. Here is my story :

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Signed for my car in January which includes the trading in of my existing ride. My existing ride road tax expires in March (next week). Got my COE 1st Feb bidding and the next day SE called and said car stock is in and can be collected before CNY but must hurry to pay up. $ paid, and AD cashed out my checks very quickly. So since can collect b4 CNY and road tax expires more than a month later, no one will think of renewing the road tax at that moment. Surprisingly, SE could not deliver car before CNY citing reasons such as new features which LTA will need more time to clear registrations. However even 2 weeks after CNY still no news of when to collect car citing same LTA reasons again. As the my road tax is ending very soon, I was forced to renew my insurance and pay for the road tax this week before the expiry next week. These came after numerous checks with SE on the delivery of the new car. Suddenly, days before my expiry of road tax, I received call from SE saying my car is ready for collection.......exactly on the same day as the commencement date of the road tax for my existing car. In other words, I am paying a full 6 mth of my road tax for not a single day of utilisation. Of coz the SE denied it was pre-arranged and it is just a coincidence.

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Any advice how should I deal with the SE and AD on this ? I am ok with insurance because I purposely choose the same insurer as the new car so they will not have the 20% penalty when rebating the unused portion.

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A3 importing cost 48K (ARF and GST included, before adding COE). Adding current COE, about 115K. This is the cost of importing A3 yourself, without going through a dealer. But of course can't get free maintenance and warranty then. Nothing is free.

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Mazda 3 deluxe now 116K at Eurocars.�

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or say it this way, official dealers: Mazda 3 gross margin 30-40k, A3 50-60k

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All these importing cost data available on onemotoring...

not saying 30-40k buy A3 la, i was saying, the same money i buy mazda 3 from a dealer, can buy A3 already if not buy from dealer. basically save the amount of their gross margin.�

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margin is also a function of demand.....apparently, mazda3 and audi demand is very high for them to command such premium.....

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buyers can always choose not to buy and the supplier will have to lower their price..a classic example will be Infinite, Volvo and Jaguar...haha...margin is tighter..

My SE called and informed me my M3 is ready for collection next week. Happy ? Not quite. Something very fishy about the whole arrangement. Here is my story :

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Signed for my car in January which includes the trading in of my existing ride. My existing ride road tax expires in March (next week). Got my COE 1st Feb bidding and the next day SE called and said car stock is in and can be collected before CNY but must hurry to pay up. $ paid, and AD cashed out my checks very quickly. So since can collect b4 CNY and road tax expires more than a month later, no one will think of renewing the road tax at that moment. Surprisingly, SE could not deliver car before CNY citing reasons such as new features which LTA will need more time to clear registrations. However even 2 weeks after CNY still no news of when to collect car citing same LTA reasons again. As the my road tax is ending very soon, I was forced to renew my insurance and pay for the road tax this week before the expiry next week. These came after numerous checks with SE on the delivery of the new car. Suddenly, days before my expiry of road tax, I received call from SE saying my car is ready for collection.......exactly on the same day as the commencement date of the road tax for my existing car. In other words, I am paying a full 6 mth of my road tax for not a single day of utilisation. Of coz the SE denied it was pre-arranged and it is just a coincidence.

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Any advice how should I deal with the SE and AD on this ? I am ok with insurance because I purposely choose the same insurer as the new car so they will not have the 20% penalty when rebating the unused portion.

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ask them to pay more for your trade-in car la. Your car net value increase when you renew road tax!�

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margin is also a function of demand.....apparently, mazda3 and audi demand is very high for them to command such premium.....

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buyers can always choose not to buy and the supplier will have to lower their price..a classic example will be Infinite, Volvo and Jaguar...haha...margin is tighter..

true, volvo margin 30-40k, much lower than audi

My SE called and informed me my M3 is ready for collection next week. Happy ? Not quite. Something very fishy about the whole arrangement. Here is my story :

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Signed for my car in January which includes the trading in of my existing ride. My existing ride road tax expires in March (next week). Got my COE 1st Feb bidding and the next day SE called and said car stock is in and can be collected before CNY but must hurry to pay up. $ paid, and AD cashed out my checks very quickly. So since can collect b4 CNY and road tax expires more than a month later, no one will think of renewing the road tax at that moment. Surprisingly, SE could not deliver car before CNY citing reasons such as new features which LTA will need more time to clear registrations. However even 2 weeks after CNY still no news of when to collect car citing same LTA reasons again. As the my road tax is ending very soon, I was forced to renew my insurance and pay for the road tax this week before the expiry next week. These came after numerous checks with SE on the delivery of the new car. Suddenly, days before my expiry of road tax, I received call from SE saying my car is ready for collection.......exactly on the same day as the commencement date of the road tax for my existing car. In other words, I am paying a full 6 mth of my road tax for not a single day of utilisation. Of coz the SE denied it was pre-arranged and it is just a coincidence.

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Any advice how should I deal with the SE and AD on this ? I am ok with insurance because I purposely choose the same insurer as the new car so they will not have the 20% penalty when rebating the unused portion.

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Can ask around if anyone also just informed to collect their new Mz3 next week here? See if the story-line is the same first..�

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Do share your Infortainment software version number after collecting your Mz3. See if there is new version, ie. may include new features.�

Edited by Brainstorm, 06 March 2015 - 10:53 PM.

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Can ask around if anyone also just informed to collect their new Mz3 next week here? See if the story-line is the same first..�

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Do share your Infortainment software version number after collecting your Mz3. See if there is new version, ie. may include new features.�

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So far for those who got COE same time as me, one collected much early due to display unit. The other claimed his SE said delay till mid March. And other info was from you that you saw new 2016 stock already ready for collection last week.�

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As for the infortainment software, will post the version here. And also whether got any special features which the SE claimed as reasons for the delay.

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A different topic:

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Anyone knows any car import agent that can help do imported car custom clearance, registration, etc.? I have own source to import cars directly without going through a dealer. Thinking of getting one for myself to save 30-40K, or with the same money �of my currently bidding�Mazda 3, get a�Audi A3....

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Anyone tried before?

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You can look for parallel importers.�

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I was also contemplating of importing my missus Mz 3 back to Sg. The cost of everything worked out to be the equivalent of Mz 6 Lux.�

you definitely won't have economy of scale, so you won't save much if at all. You may end up paying more.

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Self-importing is more for those who are either getting a manual tranny which the AD refused to bring in or a model/engine capacity AD refused to bring in.

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You need lots of cold hard cash to pay for expenses, duties, taxes, COE upfront. All these you can't loan easily.�

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I'm supposed to trade in my current car to them when buying this new car. Not sure what they would do if i delay handing in my car. the trade-in dealer (Eurocar too actually) asked me to give her my car in March. Will Eurocar charge me for some sort of penalty if i can't get COE and can't trade-in my car within March?

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Edited by Kangadrool, 07 March 2015 - 08:58 AM.

you definitely won't have economy of scale, so you won't save much if at all. You may end up paying more.
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Self-importing is more for those who are either getting a manual tranny which the AD refused to bring in or a model/engine capacity AD refused to bring in.
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You need lots of cold hard cash to pay for expenses, duties, taxes, COE upfront. All these you can't loan easily.�
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Not a big problem for me. My biz partner is a big car dealer in china. Im asking her to look for sources for me. Will comeback to update the import cost when i get quotations.

Just booked my Mz3 this morning. Standard model $99888. Trading in a Mazda and got complimentary upgrade to guaranteed COE

Just booked my Mz3 this morning. Standard model $99888. Trading in a Mazda and got complimentary upgrade to guaranteed COE

What colour you booked? Doea it come with 3 years servicing ot 5 yrs warranty?

What colour you booked? Doea it come with 3 years servicing ot 5 yrs warranty?

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Booked jet black. �Come with only first 3 servicing free at 1000 km, 5000km and 10000km. �Warranty is 3+2 years but I gave up the extended warranty of 2 years for another $2k off the price. �No need for 5 years since my usage is very low, �Each year I only clock about 10000 km.

My SE called and informed me my M3 is ready for collection next week. Happy ? Not quite. Something very fishy about the whole arrangement. Here is my story :
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Signed for my car in January which includes the trading in of my existing ride. My existing ride road tax expires in March (next week). Got my COE 1st Feb bidding and the next day SE called and said car stock is in and can be collected before CNY but must hurry to pay up. $ paid, and AD cashed out my checks very quickly. So since can collect b4 CNY and road tax expires more than a month later, no one will think of renewing the road tax at that moment. Surprisingly, SE could not deliver car before CNY citing reasons such as new features which LTA will need more time to clear registrations. However even 2 weeks after CNY still no news of when to collect car citing same LTA reasons again. As the my road tax is ending very soon, I was forced to renew my insurance and pay for the road tax this week before the expiry next week. These came after numerous checks with SE on the delivery of the new car. Suddenly, days before my expiry of road tax, I received call from SE saying my car is ready for collection.......exactly on the same day as the commencement date of the road tax for my existing car. In other words, I am paying a full 6 mth of my road tax for not a single day of utilisation. Of coz the SE denied it was pre-arranged and it is just a coincidence.
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Any advice how should I deal with the SE and AD on this ? I am ok with insurance because I purposely choose the same insurer as the new car so they will not have the 20% penalty when rebating the unused portion.

Try asking for service vouchers?

What colour is your car by the way? I think time to remind my SE mid March is coming and I'm still waiting for my Titanium Mica and off white car...

Just booked my Mz3 this morning. Standard model $99888. Trading in a Mazda and got complimentary upgrade to guaranteed COE

Bro,

Your 99888 include trade in already? Very good price if haven't. Which colour you got? When was the promised delivery?

Bro,

Your 99888 include trade in already? Very good price if haven't. Which colour you got? When was the promised delivery?

Yes. Trade in included already. Ordered jet black. Delivery anytime before end June. No real hurry for me. My car got until July before it hits 10,years

Try asking for service vouchers?

What colour is your car by the way? I think time to remind my SE mid March is coming and I'm still waiting for my Titanium Mica and off white car...

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The car comes with 1st 60k km or 3 years free servicing, coupled with transferring my 2 service vouchers of my existing ride. If add another service voucher will be like 90 k servicing ?�

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My ride is Aluminium metallic HB deluxe with black interior. I guess you better check with your SE, whatever crap LTA reasons are over, the stock has been released.

Just booked my Mz3 this morning. Standard model $99888. Trading in a Mazda and got complimentary upgrade to guaranteed COE

Congrats, understand that Mazda is one of the few ADs who have not increased their price at least for this weekend! But u may have to wait for few rounds before you are successful but since your car only ending in July, quite good timing. Good Luck

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