mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 23

You will only find homecoming lights useful if you stay in big house or your area/car park is poorly lighted. In short, the car light still switch on for a period of time (i.e. 30s or 45s) after you lock your ride to in order for you to get into your house.

I had it in my previous ride but of not much use since my HDB MSCP is well lighted.

Mazda 3 have homecoming lights? That's new to me.

For those that are keen, found the Hood Insulator on Japanparts.com�back on sale, but this is a 15 pieces deal. After adding shipping cost and dividing it by 15, each pcs cost around S$67. Those that are keen can find 14 other guys to share a group buy, its much cheaper compared to when I bought a single Insulator which cost about $100 with shipping cost. Just sharing (I've no dealing with Japanparts). Cheers.
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Just to add that the two black square rubber protector seems to be optional, I cant find what is the purpose of them as they doesnt touch the engine bay body after closing the hood... not sure what is the purpose of them... lucky they only cost me US$1.50 each... ha ha

Bro Brainstorm you still planning to bring in bulk? If so I want one too.

Hi M3 owners, may I know how are you feeling about the engine power? and are you feeling noisy when you driving the car?

Just tested M3 1.5 yesterday and feel engine power is really not as good as Altis, and also feel a little bit noisy, but Altis is really good. Want to choose one between these two, not sure which one is better...

Mazda 3 have homecoming lights? That's new to me.

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Thats what the SE �said, �because of this "new" feature, need LTA approval...lol

You will only find homecoming lights useful if you stay in big house or your area/car park is poorly lighted. In short, the car light still switch on for a period of time (i.e. 30s or 45s) after you lock your ride to in order for you to get into your house.

I had it in my previous ride but of not much use since my HDB MSCP is well lighted.

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They should add in auto lock or RVM, guess more useful here than homecoming lights....

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Thats what the SE �said, �because of this "new" feature, need LTA approval...lol

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They should add in auto lock or RVM, guess more useful here than homecoming lights....

Indeed I would prefer the auto lock function when car is moving off. It's much convenient for drivera like me with young kids. The SE told me that even outside WS cannot activate this function.

Hi M3 owners, may I know how are you feeling about the engine power? and are you feeling noisy when you driving the car?
Just tested M3 1.5 yesterday and feel engine power is really not as good as Altis, and also feel a little bit noisy, but Altis is really good. Want to choose one between these two, not sure which one is better...

follow yr heart, feel, brain and pocket. if you feel the altis is better, altis is for you. you dont need our opinions. our opinions of the car are in the reviews in the main car page. some like some hate. just take the one you feel you will like most.

Just finished my morning wash and found a dent...sigh... :(

No matter how hard I tried, I still got it just after two weeks of ownership. Interestingly, the dent was near the wheel arc which to me is considered harder than door panel. Wonder why folks just can't open their doors gently and be considerate.

So when do you guys got your first 'present'?

I am interested to know too, thinking to get bonnet insulator. Checked with AD and was quoted $260 excluding GST which I find its steep.

I follow bro brainstorm link to buy 1 at SGD$115 including shipping(sea). Still waiting for that item to arrive.

Anyone interested to buy over my aluminum brake and accelerator foot pedal at $30? This require drilling. Brand new, never install. My mrs, which is the main driver, didn't allow to be install.

Bro Brainstorm you still planning to bring in bulk? If so I want one too.

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I already bought mine at Japanparts at S$108 (before they revise the air shipping rate up from S$30 to S$45). If you can find enough people (15 pax), can try the Japanparts bulk sales, think that is currently the cheapest if buy 15 pcs. Else can try the PartSale, but I didnt try before. 'Noizer' posted the single pcs at Japanparts with the revised higher air shipping, but there is a sea shipping option that is cheaper. Need to ask 'Ahxiu40' if he try JapanParts or PartSale and if the delivery/item is prompt and good. �

https://www.japanpar...ts/detail/46499

The hood insulator for those who are interested...

And yes, my car plate has the unsightly line across it too

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Edited by Brainstorm, 08 March 2015 - 05:44 PM.

Indeed I would prefer the auto lock function when car is moving off. It's much convenient for drivera like me with young kids. The SE told me that even outside WS cannot activate this function.

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This is what I asked an UK Mazda technician some time back. But Eurokars claim that they can't do it... not sure if its don't know how to or really cannot enable this option..�

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Hi M3 owners, may I know how are you feeling about the engine power? and are you feeling noisy when you driving the car?

Just tested M3 1.5 yesterday and feel engine power is really not as good as Altis, and also feel a little bit noisy, but Altis is really good. Want to choose one between these two, not sure which one is better...

test both cars right after the other.

In my opinion, the Altis is quieter when revved hard.

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Power wise, i feel that both are adequate for daily driving.

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Your decision may be dependent on the price/feature set as well.
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Bro Brainstorm you still planning to bring in bulk? If so I want one too.

Hi bro, i am interested too. Maybe we can have a bulk purchased :)

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This is what I asked an UK Mazda technician some time back. But Eurokars claim that they can't do it... not sure if its don't know how to or really cannot enable this option..�
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Probably being a new model AD still haven't have the chance to fiddle with it. Maybe we can write in to request?

Hi bro, i am interested too. Maybe we can have a bulk purchased :)

Let's have a list of interested owners before we arrange the buying and payment.
Interested owners:
1. Taeyu
2. Senayan

Hi M3 owners, may I know how are you feeling about the engine power? and are you feeling noisy when you driving the car?

Just tested M3 1.5 yesterday and feel engine power is really not as good as Altis, and also feel a little bit noisy, but Altis is really good. Want to choose one between these two, not sure which one is better...

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You should buy Altis! �

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Altis is really good!�

Hi M3 owners, may I know how are you feeling about the engine power? and are you feeling noisy when you driving the car?
Just tested M3 1.5 yesterday and feel engine power is really not as good as Altis, and also feel a little bit noisy, but Altis is really good. Want to choose one between these two, not sure which one is better...

Yes, when I get older, I will also go for Altis. Now I'll just go with Mz3 when I'm still younger (at heart). He he.

Probably being a new model AD still haven't have the chance to fiddle with it. Maybe we can write in to request?

Good idea. I'm willing to support the write in. If we have enough names and vehicle numbers in the write in request, AD will likely take it more seriously too. I'm in!

Edited by Brainstorm, 08 March 2015 - 10:40 PM.

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I already bought mine at Japanparts at S$108 (before they revise the air shipping rate up from S$30 to S$45). If you can find enough people (15 pax), can try the Japanparts bulk sales, think that is currently the cheapest if buy 15 pcs. Else can try the PartSale, but I didnt try before. 'Noizer' posted the single pcs at Japanparts with the revised higher air shipping, but there is a sea shipping option that is cheaper. Need to ask 'Ahxiu40' if he try JapanParts or PartSale and if the delivery/item is prompt and good. �

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I bought the insulator from the Japanparts link 'brainstorm' provided. I took up the freight by sea option. I bought it on 26 feb, it's estimate shipping time is around 2 month as per the website. Thus, Now still waiting anxiously for the shipping to arr.

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hi bro, pls enlighten me.what do you mean by trade in included? does it mean the price 99888 is after minus out the scrap value of your car and this is the balance you need to pay? how much they take in your car?

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Sorry, what I meant is that overtrade included - no inclusive of �my car's scrap value.

I bought the insulator from the Japanparts link 'brainstorm' provided. I took up the freight by sea option. I bought it on 26 feb, it's estimate shipping time is around 2 month as per the website. Thus, Now still waiting anxiously for the shipping to arr.

Thanks Bro Ahxiu40. I noticed that the EMS for air freight is comparable to the other options but there was no delivery time/delay mentioned. Does that mean that the item will reached at the shortest time? I think it sucks that Mazda missed out such an important item.

Thanks Bro Ahxiu40. I noticed that the EMS for air freight is comparable to the other options but there was no delivery time/delay mentioned. Does that mean that the item will reached at the shortest time? I think it sucks that Mazda missed out such an important item.

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I was checking it out too.....It shows 10-15 days if you look at the text just below the �"Add to Cart" button

I got my hood insulator with EMS air, think it came around 1-2 weeks. Japanparts didn't update the status and it simply arrived at my doorstep one day.�

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Anyway, went down to Fong yat motor to find the plastic fasteners to mount the insulator but they weren't open on a saturday afternoon. Anyone knows their opening hours?

Thanks Bro Ahxiu40. I noticed that the EMS for air freight is comparable to the other options but there was no delivery time/delay mentioned. Does that mean that the item will reached at the shortest time? I think it sucks that Mazda missed out such an important item.

There is a note on the confirmation email stating that they(Japanparts) do not keep ready stock. There will be a 5-10 day lead time for they to order the item. Thus I see EMS takes about 2 week will be just right as confirm by 'Noizer'.

I got my hood insulator with EMS air, think it came around 1-2 weeks. Japanparts didn't update the status and it simply arrived at my doorstep one day.�
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Anyway, went down to Fong yat motor to find the plastic fasteners to mount the insulator but they weren't open on a saturday afternoon. Anyone knows their opening hours?

Bro Noizer

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Probably being a new model AD still haven't have the chance to fiddle with it. Maybe we can write in to request?

Let's have a list of interested owners before we arrange the buying and payment.
Interested owners:
1. Taeyu
2. Senayan

Anyone else interested? Suppose to help reduce high pitch engine noise and also protect the bonnet paintwork

Anyone else interested? Suppose to help reduce high pitch engine noise and also protect the bonnet paintwork

Bro Senayan

Else we buy 2 pcs and split the courier lol. Probably about 20+ savings from there?

Bro Senayan

Else we buy 2 pcs and split the courier lol. Probably about 20+ savings from there?

Do you have the link for the individual piece?

Do you have the link for the individual piece?

Bro Senayan

Here you go: https://www.japanpar...ts/detail/46499

Bro Senayan

Here you go: https://www.japanpar...ts/detail/46499

Ok bro. Lets give a deadline till this friday. See how many ppl want to order. We will do a bulk purchase based on the number of ppl interested by friday

Car bonnet insulator:
1.senayan
2.taeyu
Hi bros, for those that using rikecool solar films. How do you find the heat rejection of the film compare to your previous ride? Is it better worst or the same?

Hi bros, for those that using rikecool solar films. How do you find the heat rejection of the film compare to your previous ride? Is it better worst or the same?

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Talking about rikeccol solar films, do we need to send back the warranty card?

Hi bros, for those that using rikecool solar films. How do you find the heat rejection of the film compare to your previous ride? Is it better worst or the same?

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way better than my previous 3M "normal grade".�

I got solar film from AD. Not sure what brand is that.

I got solar film from AD. Not sure what brand is that.

Should be Rike Cool

Should be Rike Cool

Is it good? The sun roof got solar film too?

Is it good? The sun roof got solar film too?

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I assume so ... did not occur to me to ask!

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I assume so ... did not occur to me to ask!

�lol....me too....did not ask but I remember my previous ride with sunroof do not have it....:)

�lol....me too....did not ask but I remember my previous ride with sunroof do not have it....:)

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LOL my first time having a car with sunroof, just curious. You got your hood insulator yet? if not we can mass order.

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I assume so ... did not occur to me to ask!

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Need hood insulator? Its supposed to protect the hood from engine heat, which will cause your paint to change colour. Another use of it is to attenuate the engine sound i guess.

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LOL my first time having a car with sunroof, just curious. You got your hood insulator yet? if not we can mass order.

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Need hood insulator? Its supposed to protect the hood from engine heat, which will cause your paint to change colour. Another use of it is to attenuate the engine sound i guess.

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No need. �Thanks! �I usually don't bother with any add-ons to my cars. �Don't find the engine sound too bad from inside the cabin anyway. �

Just collected my ride. Somehow find the windscreen got a distortion effect making me n my wife dizzy while driving. Could this be the solar film problem?�

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No need. �Thanks! �I usually don't bother with any add-ons to my cars. �Don't find the engine sound too bad from inside the cabin anyway. �

I don't do customisation as well but after checking my dinosaur car and a few friends car I think it's better to have. Even if you plan to drive short term it's good for resale value.

Just collected my ride. Somehow find the windscreen got a distortion effect making me n my wife dizzy while driving. Could this be the solar film problem?�

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Congrats

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Is it Bubbles?, Maybe it will take time to cure.

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I remember one of my previous cars has these, but on the rear window. Disappear after some time,

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Also, is the sunroof tinted as well?...lol

Any bros here have HB Deluxe not delivered on time as promised? or still pending for delivery?

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Congrats

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Is it Bubbles?, Maybe it will take time to cure.

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I remember one of my previous cars has these, but on the rear window. Disappear after some time,

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Also, is the sunroof tinted as well?...lol

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Hopefully it will go away quickly if curing is the problem.

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As for the sunroof, it is tinted but no solar film installed.

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Some info for those interested :�

�*Current batch (at least for my HB deluxe) is manufactured Jan 2015.

* MZD Connect version is 51.00.350

Are we getting carplay? Apple says all "major car makers" are on board.

Is it good? The sun roof got solar film too?

Sun roof do not get solar film. A top up of $60 is required at rike cool.

I don't do customisation as well but after checking my dinosaur car and a few friends car I think it's better to have. Even if you plan to drive short term it's good for resale value.

Seems like only the new Mazda 6 comes default with hood insulator in SG...

Edited by Brainstorm, 10 March 2015 - 06:02 PM.

Seems like only the new Mazda 6 comes default with hood insulator in SG...

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Looks easy enough. Lol
Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr

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Yes, its easy. Just becareful of slippy fingers dropping the plastic clips into engine bay. You can make sure engine is cool and use the insulator's plastic bag to lay on the engine so that it will prevent the clip from dropping into it. Our Mz3 engine bay is enclosed at the bottom and its difficult to fish out the clip.

Edited by Brainstorm, 10 March 2015 - 07:42 PM.

The mazdas in Singapore don't have the auto lock feature. I think it is possible to install a module to do this but I don't think mazda Singapore want to bring that in. Local mazda are quite lazy in bringing those accessories. I imported my own boot shelf for my hatchback through Amazon.

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

The mazdas in Singapore don't have the auto lock feature. I think it is possible to install a module to do this but I don't think mazda Singapore want to bring that in. Local mazda are quite lazy in bringing those accessories. I imported my own boot shelf for my hatchback through Amazon.

Thanks Bro Rexus. Can send me photo of the shelf? I saw some boot shelves on Amazon but the reviews wasn't so great. I was thinking to buy the cargo liner during my next business trip.

Looks easy enough. Lol
Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr

Bad news bro. The single piece hood insulator was taken off shelf I think, only left the 15 pcs set.

Mmmm...SE still maintain my car is in Singapore but LTA have not approved registration, so no date yet.....lol

Mmmm...SE still maintain my car is in Singapore but LTA have not approved registration, so no date yet.....lol

Bro, yours is a deluxe hatchback yes? From what I heard it's only two weeks. Any idea which production month? The waiting must be killing you a little inside lol.

Thanks Bro Rexus. Can send me photo of the shelf? I saw some boot shelves on Amazon but the reviews wasn't so great. I was thinking to buy the cargo liner during my next business trip.

Bad news bro. The single piece hood insulator was taken off shelf I think, only left the 15 pcs set.

Wah didnt know the individual insulator is so hot stuff so fast run out of stock
Want to check what is the sweetspot of the tyre pressure in psi for your front and back tyre?

I look at the driver door side there is an indicator of tyre pressure. I find it weird how come the back tyre pressure is higher than the front?
I thought the engine in the front the tyre pressure of front tyre should be higher

Bro, yours is a deluxe hatchback yes? From what I heard it's only two weeks. Any idea which production month? The waiting must be killing you a little inside lol.

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Mine is a Sedan.

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Just a bit frus of the lack of clarity of information. My conversation can go like this

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Is my car in Singapore already ---------------- Yes

When can I expect to collect it ---------------- Dunno, LTA not approved registration yet due to new feature (homecoming)

But I heard Deluxe HB approved liao --------- Is it?..Sure or not?

Haha..people collect car liao ------------------ Is it?...I go check

So LTA approved?------------------------------ My update is no leh.

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Lol.....

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Actually this is the first time, after many car changes, that I have to chase for update. All along, SE happy call me, got COE liao, Car registered liao, number plate, go buy 4D..come collect........All within 2 weeks of COE...:)

Wah didnt know the individual insulator is so hot stuff so fast run out of stock
Want to check what is the sweetspot of the tyre pressure in psi for your front and back tyre?

I look at the driver door side there is an indicator of tyre pressure. I find it weird how come the back tyre pressure is higher than the front?
I thought the engine in the front the tyre pressure of front tyre should be higher

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lol...maybe because of the positioning of the tyres and the car design, the back is heavier?

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Mine is a Sedan.
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Just a bit frus of the lack of clarity of information. My conversation can go like this
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Is my car in Singapore already ---------------- Yes
When can I expect to collect it ---------------- Dunno, LTA not approved registration yet due to new feature (homecoming)
But I heard Deluxe HB approved liao --------- Is it?..Sure or not?
Haha..people collect car liao ------------------ Is it?...I go check
So LTA approved?------------------------------ My update is no leh.
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Lol.....
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Actually this is the first time, after many car changes, that I have to chase for update. All along, SE happy call me, got COE liao, Car registered liao, number plate, go buy 4D..come collect........All within 2 weeks of COE...:)

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lol...maybe because of the positioning of the tyres and the car design, the back is heavier?[quote]

Can't be... The front hood already so heavy...

Just collected my ride. Somehow find the windscreen got a distortion effect making me n my wife dizzy while driving. Could this be the solar film problem?�

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Hi, if i may asked, what is the car plate series now?..still on SKS?...

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kind of hoping to get a SKT as that is my wife's initial....lol

Looks easy enough. Lol
Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr

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Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr

4. funkykiddo��

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Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr

4. funkykiddo��

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i may buy only after eurokar secure my coe... but just curious, the 15 pcs set, is it easy to install?

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i may buy only after eurokar secure my coe... but just curious, the 15 pcs set, is it easy to install?

Very easy to install, if you refer back to the previous post by one of the bro. can even arrange a day to meet up to do a mass installation together!

Edited by Handsomedi, 11 March 2015 - 02:05 PM.

Very easy to install, if you refer back to the previous post by one of the bro. can even arrange a day to meet up to do a mass installation together!

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Where to get the fastener?

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Hi, if i may asked, what is the car plate series now?..still on SKS?...

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kind of hoping to get a SKT as that is my wife's initial....lol

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The new license issued to me is SKR but I retained my old no.

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As far as know frm my SE b4 collection of my ride, the 1st batch to clear LTA was the 2.0 model. This was followed by the deluxe model which was cleared earlier this week. The standard models are yet to be cleared.

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Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo��

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The new license issued to me is SKR but I retained my old no.

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As far as know frm my SE b4 collection of my ride, the 1st batch to clear LTA was the 2.0 model. This was followed by the deluxe model which was cleared earlier this week. The standard models are yet to be cleared.

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lol...talking about misinformation. My SE told me standard model was clear last week and deluxe model is pending...hahaha

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Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo��

For those that wants this please add your Nick into the list. Once we get 15 names we will start to pm everyone on the list for coordination and payments.

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Where to get the fastener?

singapore

Ok support you. [thumbsup]

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Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo��

5. Toyopet ��

Singxmm, 7nine and mazda1275 you guys interested? The courier/shipping is not instant. May need 2-4 weeks.

Singxmm, 7nine and mazda1275 you guys interested? The courier/shipping is not instant. May need 2-4 weeks.

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i took non-guaranteed package. talked to mazda sales again today, she's really unsure when, or even whether can get COE within 6 bids... especially with the surprising hike in last round. she says her boss gave the promotion price expecting COE dropping soon. but it is not happening...

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i feel 50/50 chance i may need to continue with my 5 years old civic.... can't take the risk to buy any m3 parts now. later cannot use, can't put into my civic :P

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i took non-guaranteed package. talked to mazda sales again today, she's really unsure when, or even whether can get COE within 6 bids... especially with the surprising hike in last round. she says her boss gave the promotion price expecting COE dropping soon. but it is not happening...
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i feel 50/50 chance i may need to continue with my 5 years old civic.... can't take the risk to buy any m3 parts now. later cannot use, can't put into my civic :P

Got it. Better not risk it. Have faith bro, they want to chiong sales too... Probably 18/3 will get the COE end April can collect car. Anyway I think the guaranteed COE is only a marketing gimmick for them to earn extra lol.

Got it. Better not risk it. Have faith bro, they want to chiong sales too... Probably 18/3 will get the COE end April can collect car. Anyway I think the guaranteed COE is only a marketing gimmick for them to earn extra lol.

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today when calling, sales person tried to convince me to top up 2k to change to guaranteed :P

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why i waste money on that, no urge to change from my side. they really don't want let go any opportunity of extra money

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The new license issued to me is SKR but I retained my old no.
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As far as know frm my SE b4 collection of my ride, the 1st batch to clear LTA was the 2.0 model. This was followed by the deluxe model which was cleared earlier this week. The standard models are yet to be cleared.

Still waiting for my car delivery. Got COE first time round but still have to wait 1mth+. They must have quite a backlog.

Ok support you.
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Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo��
5. Toyopet ��

Updates: I went to partsale (Europe) and work out the following:-)
1 pax $144
2 pax $127
3 pax $123
4 pax $118
5 pax my phone browser gave up...

Note that this is estimated shipping (5-7 days or weeks) and in SGD. It's still a feasible idea when we don't get 15 pax and Mazda selling at $260...
Looking at $108 with previous shipping cost from japan parts (single piece), I feel the difference is not too bad...

Still waiting for my car delivery. Got COE first time round but still have to wait 1mth+. They must have quite a backlog.

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When did you get your COE, Feb 1st Round bidding?

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Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo��
5. Toyopet ��

6. Mazda 1275

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When did you get your COE, Feb 1st Round bidding?

Yup

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'Yours is the Deluxe Sedan version?

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Lol..my COE is 2nd Feb bidding. If you still have to wait for 1 more month, looks like I have to wait for 2 more months..

'Yours is the Deluxe Sedan version?
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Lol..my COE is 2nd Feb bidding. If you still have to wait for 1 more month, looks like I have to wait for 2 more months..

Yea deluxe sedan titanium mica.

Any HB Deluxe owner from Feb haven't collect cars?

Deadline - Friday 13th

Car�bonnet�insulator:

1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo��
5. Toyopet

6. Mazda 1275

7. Sk_One

Edited by Sk_One, 12 March 2015 - 02:30 PM.

Got a call from my SE. Sell LTA approved liao.

Now will arrange for car delivery.

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Asked her how long...

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She said next week or the week after next....wait for manager to schedule....

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Good that she called to update, but a bit taken aback that still cannot have a committed date...

Updates: I went to partsale (Europe) and work out the following:-)
1 pax $144
2 pax $127
3 pax $123
4 pax $118
5 pax my phone browser gave up...

Note that this is estimated shipping (5-7 days or weeks) and in SGD. It's still a feasible idea when we don't get 15 pax and Mazda selling at $260...
Looking at $108 with previous shipping cost from japan parts (single piece), I feel the difference is not too bad...

Good bro, after tat we can cre8 a whatsapp grp and do the ordering and collection

I also got a call from my SE. Said LTA inspection all cleared. Asked me when i can come and pay the balance. Told him to do up my cam recorder and solar film. But never commit to delivery date.. End of month most prob. bought mine as a weekend car.�

Hi, anyone book m3 sedan deluxe lately, whats the pricing now.

I called up, was quoted 19,988 w 5,000 overtrade n guaranteed coe (if trade in), free servicing 60,000 km, 3 yrs 100k warranty. Loan rebate is 1500 or 3500 depend loan amount.
Sorry its 119,988

I also got a call from my SE. Said LTA inspection all cleared. Asked me when i can come and pay the balance. Told him to do up my cam recorder and solar film. But never commit to delivery date.. End of month most prob. bought mine as a weekend car.�

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Yours is the sedan deluxe too?....If so, at least there is consistency...:)

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I should be picking up the car next week....

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Yours is the sedan deluxe too?....If so, at least there is consistency...:)

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I should be picking up the car next week....

Yup sedan deluxe. deep crystal blue. whats yours?. i will only collect over a sat or sun. But then again the SE has been very patient with me even b4 i decided to buy. Went down 3 times to have a look and all time he was with me and didn't have that do u want to buy or not look.�

Edited by Cbr1000rr, 12 March 2015 - 06:42 PM.

Yup sedan deluxe. deep crystal blue. whats yours?. i will only collect over a sat or sun.�

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Lol...same color, black leather though.

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Oh, I thought they do not do car handovers on weekends.....guess I am not given the "privilege"....:)

Yup sedan deluxe. deep crystal blue. whats yours?. i will only collect over a sat or sun. But then again the SE has been very patient with me even b4 i decided to buy. Went down 3 times to have a look and all time he was with me and didn't have that do u want to buy or not look.�

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Ya, I think most SE service are pretty good. Over the years, only bad experience is with Toyotas...lol...thus only my very first ride is Toyota, the rest when I change, somehow, the Toyota SE always makes me uncomfortable,...:)

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Lol...same color, black leather though.

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Oh, I thought they do not do car handovers on weekends.....guess I am not given the "privilege"....:)

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Ya, I think most SE service are pretty good. Over the years, only bad experience is with Toyotas...lol...thus only my very first ride is Toyota, the rest when I change, somehow, the Toyota SE always makes me uncomfortable,...:)

mine too black interior. Mine is a weekend car. I told the SE that i will only collect on a weekend. I hope he heard me right.�

mine too black interior. Mine is a weekend car. I told the SE that i will only collect on a weekend. I hope he heard me right.�

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I used to have a weekend car, Kia Forte..

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Still have to pick up the car on a weekday, so I have to apply the permit after I have the car (24 hour). SE reimbursed me the amount though

Congrats! Deep crystal blue is one of the nicer colour. Mine is deep crystal blue HB Deluxe. I guess HB Deluxe no back log...

Hi, anyone book m3 sedan deluxe lately, whats the pricing now.

I called up, was quoted 19,988 w 5,000 overtrade n guaranteed coe (if trade in), free servicing 60,000 km, 3 yrs 100k warranty. Loan rebate is 1500 or 3500 depend loan amount.
Sorry its 119,988

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loan rebate 1500 only, M3 can't get 3500 rebate. insurance rebate another 500

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i decide not to take both, citibank loan 1.48% only, their loan 2.28%; the insurance AIA i think they quote also v expensive, 1k higher than my current one.

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any different thought?

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loan rebate 1500 only, M3 can't get 3500 rebate. insurance rebate another 500
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i decide not to take both, citibank loan 1.48% only, their loan 2.28%; the insurance AIA i think they quote also v expensive, 1k higher than my current one.
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any different thought?

Loan wise based on my calculation is about $800 difference between Citibank and Hong Leong. I let the SE earn... Then can push them harder lol... Plus Citibank no RM to help. If smooth smooth its good... If not very jialat... My 2 cents worth... Insurance is AIG, which is my current insurer too...

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loan rebate 1500 only, M3 can't get 3500 rebate. insurance rebate another 500

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i decide not to take both, citibank loan 1.48% only, their loan 2.28%; the insurance AIA i think they quote also v expensive, 1k higher than my current one.

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any different thought?

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1K higher ? so much ?� r u having 50% NCD ?

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Do calculate the loan interest and the rebate carefully. Intended to pay full without loan but forced by SE to take minimum loan to qualify for the $1.5 k rebate. Minimum loan interest for 1 yr cost me ard $300+ so still got some saving after adding in the loan rebate.

Deadline - Friday 13th

Car�bonnet�insulator:

1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo��
5. Toyopet

6. Mazda 1275

7. Sk_One

8. Kiddies

8. Kiddies

Half way there... Come on Mazda 3 owners, you NEED a hood insulator!

Hi, anyone book m3 sedan deluxe lately, whats the pricing now.

I called up, was quoted 19,988 w 5,000 overtrade n guaranteed coe (if trade in), free servicing 60,000 km, 3 yrs 100k warranty. Loan rebate is 1500 or 3500 depend loan amount.
Sorry its 119,988

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i signed up last Sunday for M3 Deluxe model.

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S$107k, non guarantee COE, solar film, 3+2 years warranty, 5 years servicing. Include 5k trade in of car that is scrapping in Jun 2015. COE rebate they give me 46.5k. Took up 60k loan and insurance (they claim for the first year, if any major damage, it will be 1 to 1 replacement)

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i signed up last Sunday for M3 Deluxe model.

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S$107k, non guarantee COE, solar film, 3+2 years warranty, 5 years servicing. Include 5k trade in of car that is scrapping in Jun 2015. COE rebate they give me 46.5k. Took up 60k loan and insurance (they claim for the first year, if any major damage, it will be 1 to 1 replacement)

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Congrats on your purchase...next thing is to get that COE !!...:)

8. Kiddies

9. Monster72

9. Monster72

Hi bro, can someone add me to the group purchase of the hood insulator. Thank you very much

Half way there... Come on Mazda 3 owners, you NEED a hood insulator!

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With the LTA approval thingy done, looks like another batch of new Mazda 3 owners will be on board.....believe it will hit 15 soon....

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i signed up last Sunday for M3 Deluxe model.

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S$107k, non guarantee COE, solar film, 3+2 years warranty, 5 years servicing. Include 5k trade in of car that is scrapping in Jun 2015. COE rebate they give me 46.5k. Took up 60k loan and insurance (they claim for the first year, if any major damage, it will be 1 to 1 replacement)

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wow, that's a gooood deal, wondering why theres such a big difference in their quotes.

Deadline - Friday 13th

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo
5. Toyopet
6. Mazda 1275
7. Sk_One
8. Kiddies
9. Monster72

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wow, that's a gooood deal, wondering why theres such a big difference in their quotes.

Better check on the 5 years servicing. I doubt Eurokars give you free. If it's true, congrats!

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo
5. Toyopet
6. Mazda 1275
7. Sk_One
8. Kiddies
9. Monster72
10. Nimajneb
Last 5 spots!

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i signed up last Sunday for M3 Deluxe model.
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S$107k, non guarantee COE, solar film, 3+2 years warranty, 5 years servicing. Include 5k trade in of car that is scrapping in Jun 2015. COE rebate they give me 46.5k. Took up 60k loan and insurance (they claim for the first year, if any major damage, it will be 1 to 1 replacement)

Wah... Rebate level so low... Ummm they are expecting drop below 50k within 6 bidding time frame it seems..

Wah... Rebate level so low... Ummm they are expecting drop below 50k within 6 bidding time frame it seems..

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Normally they will bid higher..probably will get it if COE were to come in at S$53-S$55K?

For my deal, it was stated black and white on the sales agreement for 3+2 years warranty with unlimited mileage and free servicing (1k, 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k, 50k, 60k - which translate to 3 years if you hit 10k every 6 months)

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I have learnt that

- Car sales executive has to strictly following the weekly pricing guide set by the company

- Any addition discount will eat into his commission or his boss commission

- It will be better to play around the pricing guide set by the company.

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Last Sunday, the pricing guide by Mazda was

Delxue M3: $134,888
CEVS rebate: -$10,000
Celebratory promotion: -$8,000
Inhouse loan and insurance: -$2,000
Trade in car: -$5000 (does not matter how old or bad condition your car is)
Loyalty discount: -$1,000 (if you are driving Mazda now)

I qualified for item 1 -5, so the sell price to me is S$109,888 (3 years warranty, 1k,5k,10k servicing only). My SE upgrade the package to guarantee COE with no additional cost.

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How I play the pricing guide to get my package

Tell my SE to remove the guarantee COE (additional 2k discount for me)
Include 60k or 3 years servicing (add 1k because each servicing is $200)
Throw in 2 more years of warranty with unlimited mileage
Throw in solar film (I think solar film is definately FOC no matter what)
Since I am on non guarantee COE, I ask them to adjust the COE rebate to get what i want (I doubt COE is going to fall below 48k within the next 6 bids)
I told them I am only willing to pay $107k for my package

So from $109,888 - $2000 (become non guarantee) + $1,000 (servicing) = $108,888. Still $1,888 short of my price. They then adjust the COE rebate from $48,000 to $46,500. With that, they can offer me $107,000

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I think it helps that I told the SE I brought along my cheaque book and I am going to commit and that if the strike price is not met, I dont want to waste time to negotiate, I will just walk over to Kia and buy Forte K3 which is one of my 3 choices (M3, Jetta, Kia)

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Hope this helps anyone who is looking to buy M3

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Edited by clarkkent, 13 March 2015 - 10:21 AM.

Just to add that if you do not have any car to trade in, my SE told me he can stil fight for $3k to $4k of discount.So i guess the trade in discount is just an excuse to give you additional discount.

For my deal, it was stated black and white on the sales agreement for 3+2 years warranty with unlimited mileage and free servicing (1k, 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k, 50k, 60k - which translate to 3 years if you hit 10k every 6 months)

�

I have learnt that

- Car sales executive has to strictly following the weekly pricing guide set by the company

- Any addition discount will eat into his commission or his boss commission

- It will be better to play around the pricing guide set by the company.

�

Last Sunday, the pricing guide by Mazda was

Delxue M3: $134,888

CEVS rebate: -$10,000

Celebratory promotion: -$8,000

Inhouse loan and insurance: -$2,000

Trade in car: -$5000 (does not matter how old or bad condition your car is)

Loyalty discount: -$1,000 (if you are driving Mazda now)

I qualified for item 1 -5, so the sell price to me is S$109,888 (3 years warranty, 1k,5k,10k servicing only). My SE upgrade the package to guarantee COE with no additional cost.

�

How I play the pricing guide to get my package

Tell my SE to remove the guarantee COE (additional 2k discount for me)

Include 60k or 3 years servicing (add 1k because each servicing is $200)

Throw in 2 more years of warranty with unlimited mileage

Throw in solar film (I think solar film is definately FOC no matter what)

Since I am on non guarantee COE, I ask them to adjust the COE rebate to get what i want (I doubt COE is going to fall below 48k within the next 6 bids)

I told them I am only willing to pay $107k for my package

So from $109,888 - $2000 (become non guarantee) + $1,000 (servicing) = $108,888. Still $1,888 short of my price. They then adjust the COE rebate from $48,000 to $46,500. With that, they can offer me $107,000

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I think it helps that I told the SE I brought along my cheaque book and I am going to commit and that if the strike price is not met, I dont want to waste time to negotiate, I will just walk over to Kia and buy Forte K3 which is one of my 3 choices (M3, Jetta, Kia)

�

Hope this helps anyone who is looking to buy M3

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Normally for me, after getting all the stated discounts given, looking at the final selling price, worked out a price I am willing to pay, throw it to the SE and force him or her to decide fast, best on the spot. But you must be ready to commit (cheques or credit card ready)and not walk off and ask them to call you. I was able to get additonal $8K+ discount on top of all the given rebates.

dear all,

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i am interested in the mazda hood. can add me into the list. thank you.

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Normally for me, after getting all the stated discounts given, looking at the final selling price, worked out a price I am willing to pay, throw it to the SE and force him or her to decide fast, best on the spot. But you must be ready to commit (cheques or credit card ready)and not walk off and ask them to call you. I was able to get additonal $8K+ discount on top of all the given rebates.

How much you paid for the car?
Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo
5. Toyopet
6. Mazda 1275
7. Sk_One
8. Kiddies
9. Monster72
10. Nimajneb
11. Zerra83
Last 4 spots!

For bros who have put in your name, can kindly pm me your contact so that i can cre8 a whatsapp grp chat for this ya

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Normally for me, after getting all the stated discounts given, looking at the final selling price, worked out a price I am willing to pay, throw it to the SE and force him or her to decide fast, best on the spot. But you must be ready to commit (cheques or credit card ready)and not walk off and ask them to call you. I was able to get additonal $8K+ discount on top of all the given rebates.

How much do you paid for your car?

can add me in the list?

How do you fix it on? need to buy additional clips?

Edited by csteven, 13 March 2015 - 03:18 PM.

can add me in the list?

How do you fix it on? need to buy additional clips?

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Bro, need fasteners that is available locally. Probably we get someone who stay nearby to buy for everyone then we split the cost.

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo
5. Toyopet
6. Mazda 1275
7. Sk_One
8. Kiddies
9. Monster72
10. Nimajneb
11. Zerra83

12. csteven
Last 3 spots!

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Bro, need fasteners that is available locally. Probably we get someone who stay nearby to buy for everyone then we split the cost.

Car bonnet insulator:
1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo
5. Toyopet
6. Mazda 1275
7. Sk_One
8. Kiddies
9. Monster72
10. Nimajneb
11. Zerra83

12. csteven

13. iler

Last�2 spots!

2 more!

Edited by iler, 13 March 2015 - 04:01 PM.

Car�bonnet�insulator:

1. Senayan
2. Taeyu
3. Cbr1000rr
4. funkykiddo
5. Toyopet
6. Mazda 1275
7. Sk_One
8. Kiddies
9. Monster72
10. Nimajneb
11. Zerra83

12. csteven

13. iler

14. 7nine

Last�1 spots!

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shall i proceed on with the order ?

Do you all think that with the hood insulator, there will be more hot air trapped within the engine bay?

shall i proceed on with the order ?

Yes please! All bros on the list please pm your phone number to bro senayan for group chat!

Do you all think that with the hood insulator, there will be more hot air trapped within the engine bay?

I think it's fine as the engine is designed to cool by air intake and not use the hood as a giant heat sink. Some bros have installed the insulator as long as 6 months back. Mazda 6 has the same engine but comes with insulator. Not to mention that Mazda sell this at $260 per piece.

Last piece still available!

Here's my case - Mazda 3 standard, existing stock

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1. M3 standard list price: 125,888

2. cevs rebate: -10,000

3. celebratory promo: -8,888

4. non guaranteed coe: -2,000

5. 3 year warranty (instead of standard 5 year): -2,000

6. existing stock: -6,000 (existing stock colors white, black, and silver metallic only, not very popular obviously, but i found white quite good)

7. in house loan + insurance: -2,000

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aside from standard solar film and 3 year (or 60k) free services, they give dash camera

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final price 95,000

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btw, bro, when are you supposed to trade in your car? they asked me to deliver mine within March... otherwise want to charge me 5k for their so called "profit loss"... but i don't think they can get my coe in next week bid leh.... just now text my SE plz help get my coe next Wed. she replies: good luck to you! :)

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i think she's laughing at me when texting

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For my deal, it was stated black and white on the sales agreement for 3+2 years warranty with unlimited mileage and free servicing (1k, 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k, 50k, 60k - which translate to 3 years if you hit 10k every 6 months)

�

I have learnt that

- Car sales executive has to strictly following the weekly pricing guide set by the company

- Any addition discount will eat into his commission or his boss commission

- It will be better to play around the pricing guide set by the company.

�

Last Sunday, the pricing guide by Mazda was

Delxue M3: $134,888

CEVS rebate: -$10,000

Celebratory promotion: -$8,000

Inhouse loan and insurance: -$2,000

Trade in car: -$5000 (does not matter how old or bad condition your car is)

Loyalty discount: -$1,000 (if you are driving Mazda now)

I qualified for item 1 -5, so the sell price to me is S$109,888 (3 years warranty, 1k,5k,10k servicing only). My SE upgrade the package to guarantee COE with no additional cost.

�

How I play the pricing guide to get my package

Tell my SE to remove the guarantee COE (additional 2k discount for me)

Include 60k or 3 years servicing (add 1k because each servicing is $200)

Throw in 2 more years of warranty with unlimited mileage

Throw in solar film (I think solar film is definately FOC no matter what)

Since I am on non guarantee COE, I ask them to adjust the COE rebate to get what i want (I doubt COE is going to fall below 48k within the next 6 bids)

I told them I am only willing to pay $107k for my package

So from $109,888 - $2000 (become non guarantee) + $1,000 (servicing) = $108,888. Still $1,888 short of my price. They then adjust the COE rebate from $48,000 to $46,500. With that, they can offer me $107,000

�

I think it helps that I told the SE I brought along my cheaque book and I am going to commit and that if the strike price is not met, I dont want to waste time to negotiate, I will just walk over to Kia and buy Forte K3 which is one of my 3 choices (M3, Jetta, Kia)

�

Hope this helps anyone who is looking to buy M3

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Edited by Singxmm, 13 March 2015 - 07:45 PM.

Hi, Please add me in the list for bonnet insulator purchase, Thanks

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final price 95,000

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You got it at a damn good price!

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