mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 34

No la. Because they raised the price over weekend...so 2k overtrade more lor...not a special deal

Yeah.. if in the market for sedan.. would def consider 3 or 6. very nice!

I'm sooo tempted... Must resist... I need cold shower... Hehehe....

I'm sooo tempted... Must resist... I need cold shower... Hehehe....

Only cure is HOOT one. :)

Only cure is HOOT one. :)

My heart with qq, head with mz3.. Hoot also don't know which to hoot now....so, don't hoot lor,loonn....... Hehe...

My heart with qq, head with mz3.. Hoot also don't know which to hoot now....so, don't hoot lor,loonn....... Hehe...

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If you ask me between the 2, hoot QQ since your heart is there. When it comes to cars, go with your heart man cos you will love seeing it everyday.� [:p]

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If you ask me between the 2, hoot QQ since your heart is there. When it comes to cars, go with your heart man cos you will love seeing it everyday.�

Yeah... As of now, the ratio is 55:45 with qq leading... If qq drop another 5-8k, I will hoot... Hehe..

My heart with qq, head with mz3.. Hoot also don't know which to hoot now....so, don't hoot lor,loonn....... Hehe...

Actually for me it's the opposite. Head says QQ, heart says M3.
One thing that's the deal breaker for me for QQ is the 1.2T engine. If it's 1.6T I'd get it but it'll be more expensive. Plus 1.2T was ~120k when I was viewing it. Add a bit more can get Forester. In the end I save the money and got M3.

Edited by EstherLui, 15 July 2015 - 10:30 PM.

Yeah... As of now, the ratio is 55:45 with qq leading... If qq drop another 5-8k, I will hoot... Hehe..

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now already can hoot for $112k. Don't wait liao bro.�

QQ is 116.8k... where u saw 112k?

Not only that, Mazda has given back the CEVS rebates directly to the customer and trade in for old old car, even it's due to be scrapped in a few months, it's $4k above paper value. This is really a fantastic deal. In June, the over trade hidden CASH discount was only $2k.

$90k Mazda 3 standard should be achievable by year end..

I second that! Super good deal and congrats for striking at the right moment!

Many ppl may be wondering whether this is the low but maybe.....

the lower in price is also partly due to the sgdjpy crash....

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any idea where can i get the window visor for 2015 Mazda 3?

anyone got links for Taobao?

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If you ask me between the 2, hoot QQ since your heart is there. When it comes to cars, go with your heart man cos you will love seeing it everyday.�

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Yes, since when is buying a car in Singapore a matter of reason? If my head decides, I'll never buy a car in Singapore, but I did.

Mazda 3 seems like a good buy in current market but not the 6. The 6 omv is only 19k plus and Camry is around 27k plus. Both are 2.0 and yet they are selling the same price. Seems like the mark up for 6 is seriously high....

Uh? Maz6 omv 19k only? Undeclared ah? Haha maz3 omw already about 17k.

Uh? Maz6 omv 19k only? Undeclared ah? Haha maz3 omw already about 17k.

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I wonder why too...but the price we are paying is around the same price as a camry. If we include the promo of the 5 years warranty, it seems like Mazda 6 is more pricier then the camry.

Mazda 3 seems like a good buy in current market but not the 6. The 6 omv is only 19k plus and Camry is around 27k plus. Both are 2.0 and yet they are selling the same price. Seems like the mark up for 6 is seriously high....

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From SGcarmart

Camry (2.0 )� selling $143.888��OMV $27,600

M6 (2.0)�� selling $130,888 �OMV $19,200

Comparing with Mazda 6 2.0 Excutive.

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I went to the showroom and asked M6 (2.0) $134888 (less 2k overtrade and 3 years warranty with only 3 servicing till 10k.

Camry 2.0 $139888 --> 5 years warranty and servicing till 20K. Didn't ask for any additional discount.

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With the difference on OMV, mazda is selling at a much higher premium. M6 Standard lose out a lot of gadgets when compared to the executive.

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Same price?

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From SGcarmart

Camry (2.0 )� selling $143.888��OMV $27,600

M6 (2.0)�� selling $130,888 �OMV $19,200

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Comparing with Mazda 6 2.0 Excutive.

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I went to the showroom and asked M6 (2.0) $134888 (less 2k overtrade and 3 years warranty with only 3 servicing till 10k.

Camry 2.0 $139888 --> 5 years warranty and servicing till 20K. Didn't ask for any additional discount.

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With the difference on OMV, mazda is selling at a much higher premium. M6 Standard lose out a lot of gadgets when compared to the executive.

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pls buy camry then

Frankly to me, whether the car is MIJ or MIT is a deal breaker..gadgets can be added on..most of them.... quality workmanship....tough..

Hi any mazda 3 driver install coilover or lower spring ?

Comparing with Mazda 6 2.0 Excutive.
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I went to the showroom and asked M6 (2.0) $134888 (less 2k overtrade and 3 years warranty with only 3 servicing till 10k.
Camry 2.0 $139888 --> 5 years warranty and servicing till 20K. Didn't ask for any additional discount.
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With the difference on OMV, mazda is selling at a much higher premium. M6 Standard lose out a lot of gadgets when compared to the executive.
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From other Bros feedbk, Mazda is popular coz of looks, newer technology, best fuel consumption in its class, handling, etc.

Camry is reliability, resale value, etc.

Your call bro :)

pls buy camry then

BM salessman spotted...

Yeah... As of now, the ratio is 55:45 with qq leading... If qq drop another 5-8k, I will hoot... Hehe..

How long you intend to drive? you trust their turbo?

Comparing with Mazda 6 2.0 Excutive.

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I went to the showroom and asked M6 (2.0) $134888 (less 2k overtrade and 3 years warranty with only 3 servicing till 10k.

Camry 2.0 $139888 --> 5 years warranty and servicing till 20K. Didn't ask for any additional discount.

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With the difference on OMV, mazda is selling at a much higher premium. M6 Standard lose out a lot of gadgets when compared to the executive.

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If u asked me, the gadget is not too much a difference as the interior is the same less the HUD. You only do not have things that are good to have in the executive trim like Fog light, HID, rain/light sensor and the smart key entry.

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The drive and experience will be the same.�

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Camry is different... IMHO, you will probably associate it with someone more senior? I do know of a few young chaps driving it but not the current model.

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When it comes to Mazda, it's usually the heart that decides. Drive one and you will want to continue to drive another one. Cos I am trading my 1st gen 6 to the new 6 next week!� [laugh]

How long you intend to drive? you trust their turbo?

I'm more concern on cvt gb....

I'm more concern on cvt gb....

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CVT.. no like. hahaha

From other Bros feedbk, Mazda is popular coz of looks, newer technology, best fuel consumption in its class, handling, etc.

Camry is reliability, resale value, etc.

Your call bro :)

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with the aforementioned mazda qualities, it should soon improve in resale value too.

BM salessman spotted...

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with the aforementioned mazda qualities, it should soon improve in resale value too.

Bro, I agree. This phenomenon is the same as the Honda Civic back in 2006-2008 models. They became the darlings of the used car community and still going strong....

I think at the end of the day, it really depends what you expect from the new car you drive.....

For me, sufficient power, jap reliability and conti like interior with a bonus good sound system/navigation system is bliss :)

Bro, I agree. This phenomenon is the same as the Honda Civic back in 2006-2008 models. They became the darlings of the used car community and still going strong....

I think at the end of the day, it really depends what you expect from the new car you drive.....

For me, sufficient power, jap reliability and conti like interior with a bonus good sound system/navigation system is bliss :)

Cars are ultra expensive in Sg. I was contemplating going public until car ownership comes down to more sane levels or some better system is introduced. Whether good value or not, 100k for a jap car is INSANE. Imo we're like that frog in hot water that's slowly set for boiling.

That being said, if you can 'afford' it, M3 is perhaps the most compelling car in the market now. I had just 1 criteria: buy the most best bang for buck cat A MIJ car. Style, tech, quality, handling, price... M3 has it all.

Cars are ultra expensive in Sg. I was contemplating going public until car ownership comes down to more sane levels or some better system is introduced. Whether good value or not, 100k for a jap car is INSANE. Imo we're like that frog in hot water that's slowly set for boiling.

That being said, if you can 'afford' it, M3 is perhaps the most compelling car in the market now. I had just 1 criteria: buy the most best bang for buck cat A MIJ car. Style, tech, quality, handling, price... M3 has it all.

Lacks a bit of space for a sedan... Boot and rear pax space not the best in its class.

Lacks a bit of space for a sedan... Boot and rear pax space not the best in its class.

I find boot is adequate. Mine's always 70% empty, so there's way enough for groceries and the occasional trolley I have to haul. Rear is indeed small for 3 adults. I know some drivers like to sit really far from the front, resulting in lesser leg room in the back. I don't do that and the leg room is actually not that bad. Plus you noticed that modern seats are thinner than before.

In any case sedans are classed as 4.5 seater in some places. Middle seat is really more for kids.

If u asked me, the gadget is not too much a difference as the interior is the same less the HUD. You only do not have things that are good to have in the executive trim like Fog light, HID, rain/light sensor and the smart key entry.

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Camry is different... IMHO, you will probably associate it with someone more senior? I do know of a few young chaps driving it but not the current model.

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When it comes to Mazda, it's usually the heart that decides. Drive one and you will want to continue to drive another one. Cos I am trading my 1st gen 6 to the new 6 next week!�

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Wah! I just came out of my shower... have to go in again... hahaha

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The last pic of the camry... like a big PS4 controller.. sorry...

Lacks a bit of space for a sedan... Boot and rear pax space not the best in its class.

enough ... no point going bigger if the power of the car cant follow up.

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C-130 vs F15 interior. Lol.

Bros, when your SE gave you foc solar film, does it include front windscreen? For mine, it only came with the top strip. Hence, on a hot day, even though I switched on the aircon, the heat entered easily.

Edited by KevinZhiQiang, 17 July 2015 - 05:19 PM.

Bros, when your SE gave you foc solar film, does it include front windscreen? For mine, it only came with the top strip. Hence, on a hot day, even though I switched on the aircon, the heat entered easily.

Thought its standard to have for all 4 sides.

If they provide it as part of the package?

It don't state only front pc solar film given right ?? You should contact the se to confirm and demand of so.

Main thing I don't like about MZ6 interior is the instruments, I never liked triple-barrel style clusters... shame, because instruments are probably the thing you spend most of your time looking at in the car when driving

Main thing I don't like about MZ6 interior is the instruments, I never liked triple-barrel style clusters... shame, because instruments are probably the thing you spend most of your time looking at in the car when driving

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Well, I like the busy yet organised look.

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These are all subjective qualities.

Lacks a bit of space for a sedan... Boot and rear pax space not the best in its class.

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if want best in class boot space and rear pax space, pls do not buy mazda 3.

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since someone think i am BM salesman, let me say this: Altis offer close to best in class rear space and boot space.

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These are all subjective qualities.

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I love the cluster...

for me, I prefer the single-barrel tach with digital speedo as seen on MZ3 deluxe/sport, but I just don't like the shiny chrome trim around the barrel.

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Other than that somehow never fan of triple barrel style guages

Trimmings and add-ons

In my opinion, when I bought my 2004 Altis with the fog lamp, signal light chrome trimming, body kit and interior wooden panel look alike - it looked quite nice. But after a while, I seldom used the fog lamp and the other stuff started to fade and chip away.�

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So, when deciding for either the standard or deluxe version, my main focus was the cruise control. That's all I wanted in the deluxe version and it cost $6k over the standard. �Sure there was the HUD, media console panel, fog lamp - but they were not deterministic to me. �I decided to skip. �From my understanding from a few people I spoke to regarding cruise control, they said seldom use cruise control unless �on long distance drive. �Even then, they may prefer to use foot power, so lesser chance of falling asleep at the wheel and more control when required. �Singaporeans on Singapore roads don't use cruise control much, so everyone drives at different speeds.

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CVT

I previously drove a Honda Civic with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). �It was really smooth acceleration. Towards the 8th year, it started to feel a bit weird. �It couldn't really decide whether to gear up or down. �On expressways at 110km/h, it didn't seem to lock in one gear and kept going to a lower gear when I stepped on the accelerator just a little.�

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I did some research on this and realised that the CVT gets worn out after about 100,000 km. �It is a steel belt in between two wheels. �Almost like the rubber belts for the alternator except that there is more grinding cause of the variable movement. �Mechanic quoted $8k to $10k to fix it up, if possible.�

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I decided to live with it till end of life. �Even though the gear shift was still smooth, the CVT trying to decide to gear up or down did get worse and lasted till year 10.

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So, henceforth, no CVT for me.

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Trimmings and add-ons
In my opinion, when I bought my 2004 Altis with the fog lamp, signal light chrome trimming, body kit and interior wooden panel look alike - it looked quite nice. But after a while, I seldom used the fog lamp and the other stuff started to fade and chip away.�
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So, when deciding for either the standard or deluxe version, my main focus was the cruise control. That's all I wanted in the deluxe version and it cost $6k over the standard. �Sure there was the HUD, media console panel, fog lamp - but they were not deterministic to me. �I decided to skip. �From my understanding from a few people I spoke to regarding cruise control, they said seldom use cruise control unless �on long distance drive. �Even then, they may prefer to use foot power, so lesser chance of falling asleep at the wheel and more control when required. �Singaporeans on Singapore roads don't use cruise control much, so everyone drives at different speeds.
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CVT
I previously drove a Honda Civic with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). �It was really smooth acceleration. Towards the 8th year, it started to feel a bit weird. �It couldn't really decide whether to gear up or down. �On expressways at 110km/h, it didn't seem to lock in one gear and kept going to a lower gear when I stepped on the accelerator just a little.�
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I did some research on this and realised that the CVT gets worn out after about 100,000 km. �It is a steel belt in between two wheels. �Almost like the rubber belts for the alternator except that there is more grinding cause of the variable movement. �Mechanic quoted $8k to $10k to fix it up, if possible.�
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I decided to live with it till end of life. �Even though the gear shift was still smooth, the CVT trying to decide to gear up or down did get worse and lasted till year 10.
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Wah bro, you really scaring away a lot of used car potential buyers for CVTs.

Actually, even 5 gear AT tend to have indecision on gear change after 7 years, but I think it is fair wear and tear.... I do know that if it becomes a real issue, the gear box is the most expensive to replace and the whole car would not be worth it to own anymore, especially when the Coe is so low last time, vs the car value.....

Wah bro, you really scaring away a lot of used car potential buyers for CVTs.

Actually, even 5 gear AT tend to have indecision on gear change after 7 years, but I think it is fair wear and tear.... I do know that if it becomes a real issue, the gear box is the most expensive to replace and the whole car would not be worth it to own anymore, especially when the Coe is so low last time, vs the car value.....

CVT or automatic transmission, these are electronics.. After a few or several years, will have issues.. Cannot run away from it unless low mileage.

That's why still took a manual transmission for my new kimchi ride.

Edited by Ivan_06, 18 July 2015 - 10:45 AM.

there is auto trans and there is auto trans ... but CVT ... :a-noway:

so many stories of CVT inperfection, slow response, etc ... can't be coincidence right

i have a feeling CVT is like VW (very worried) DSG ... it's a FLAW in its design ... no matter what the problem cannot be eradicated

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CVT or automatic transmission, these are electronics.. After a few or several years, will have issues.. Cannot run away from it unless low mileage.

That's why still took a manual transmission for my new kimchi ride.

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Edited by Wt_know, 18 July 2015 - 11:08 AM.

there is auto trans and there is auto trans ... but CVT ...
so many stories of CVT inperfection, slow response, etc ... can't be coincidence right
i have a feeling CVT is like VW (very worried) DSG ... it's a FLAW in its design ... no matter what the problem cannot be eradicated
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Sounds like apple iPhone antenna the last time! To think I thought I could finally own a Golf this time... Buying car is now a once every 10 year event and they have to have this gb fiasco. Timing dam jialat. Even then, got friends had warned me about vw service.

Sounds like apple iPhone antenna the last time! To think I thought I could finally own a Golf this time... Buying car is now a once every 10 year event and they have to have this gb fiasco. Timing dam jialat. Even then, got friends had warned me about vw service.

I that VW had sorted out their dry clutch DSG issue in the 7gear model? At least that's what the sales person a year ago told me.... They say the problem is only with the 1st gen 6 gear type....

I that VW had sorted out their dry clutch DSG issue in the 7gear model? At least that's what the sales person a year ago told me.... They say the problem is only with the 1st gen 6 gear type....

Apparently not. Even If they told me that I'm still skeptical. It's like Microsoft continued to improve on the crappy Vista system rather than scrapping it. Come to think of it, that's why they leh long their Golf for the past year or so. Make ppl gian and buy, and then settle the GB as they come in.

Trimmings and add-ons
In my opinion, when I bought my 2004 Altis with the fog lamp, signal light chrome trimming, body kit and interior wooden panel look alike - it looked quite nice. But after a while, I seldom used the fog lamp and the other stuff started to fade and chip away.�
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So, when deciding for either the standard or deluxe version, my main focus was the cruise control. That's all I wanted in the deluxe version and it cost $6k over the standard. �Sure there was the HUD, media console panel, fog lamp - but they were not deterministic to me. �I decided to skip. �From my understanding from a few people I spoke to regarding cruise control, they said seldom use cruise control unless �on long distance drive. �Even then, they may prefer to use foot power, so lesser chance of falling asleep at the wheel and more control when required. �Singaporeans on Singapore roads don't use cruise control much, so everyone drives at different speeds.
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CVT
I previously drove a Honda Civic with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). �It was really smooth acceleration. Towards the 8th year, it started to feel a bit weird. �It couldn't really decide whether to gear up or down. �On expressways at 110km/h, it didn't seem to lock in one gear and kept going to a lower gear when I stepped on the accelerator just a little.�
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I did some research on this and realised that the CVT gets worn out after about 100,000 km. �It is a steel belt in between two wheels. �Almost like the rubber belts for the alternator except that there is more grinding cause of the variable movement. �Mechanic quoted $8k to $10k to fix it up, if possible.�
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I decided to live with it till end of life. �Even though the gear shift was still smooth, the CVT trying to decide to gear up or down did get worse and lasted till year 10.
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Wow I still recall the big deal Borneo made when they first advertised their CVT last time.

I that VW had sorted out their dry clutch DSG issue in the 7gear model? At least that's what the sales person a year ago told me.... They say the problem is only with the 1st gen 6 gear type....

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Hmm.. I thought DSG only got 7 gear type and the�6 gear type is the conventional AT which has no issue at all?

Drove my civic CVT for 9 years liao 190k

Bo dai ji leh. Never had to change anything except CVT fluid.

Main thing I don't like about MZ6 interior is the instruments, I never liked triple-barrel style clusters... shame, because instruments are probably the thing you spend most of your time looking at in the car when driving

Actually most of the time when driving, i look at the road, pedestrian and three different kind of mirror.. Lolzz.. Anyway mazda 6 interior quite nice what.. Look at the price also..

Main thing I don't like about MZ6 interior is the instruments, I never liked triple-barrel style clusters... shame, because instruments are probably the thing you spend most of your time looking at in the car when driving

For me, I would get the Mz6 Lux, as that would be the closest to match my other Mz3 in terms of technology, as power wise it is the same engine.

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The only thing i wish they would have it standard is the SCBS, which I hope they would fit it in. So far the only car that come standard with this kinda of feature that already part of your cost is Volvo and PI's Vezel (City Braking..Cannot remember the inital). �

For me, I would get the Mz6 Lux, as that would be the closest to match my other Mz3 in terms of technology, as power wise it is the same engine.

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The only thing i wish they would have it standard is the SCBS, which I hope they would fit it in. So far the only car that come standard with this kinda of feature that already part of your cost is Volvo and PI's Vezel (City Braking..Cannot remember the inital). �

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I think last year's MZ6 had SCBS but this year's facelift doesn't. Weird...

Volvo calls it City Safety, Vezel calls it CTBA (CiTy Braking Assist, I think?)... Mercedes has it on newer models - COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS (yes, allcaps), Ford Mondeo has it too - making the cheapest large luxury car with such feature. I expect the new Passat should arrive here with it.

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I think last year's MZ6 had SCBS but this year's facelift doesn't. Weird...
Volvo calls it City Safety, Vezel calls it CTBA (CiTy Braking Assist, I think?)... Mercedes has it on newer models - COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS (yes, allcaps), Ford Mondeo has it too - making the cheapest large luxury car with such feature. I expect the new Passat should arrive here with it.

Yes non-FL m6 has scbs. I find it irritating as sometimes it will jam brake when near parking barrel.

I that VW had sorted out their dry clutch DSG issue in the 7gear model? At least that's what the sales person a year ago told me.... They say the problem is only with the 1st gen 6 gear type....

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the salesman blatantly telling lies� :a-no: � . if anything, it is the 7-speeders that are problematic. 6-speeders usually quite robust. 6 speeds are those you can find in the 2.0L, GTI and R range, while 7 speeders are 1.4 and 1.8 (iirc).

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my advice as a golf mk6 owner - skip VW unless you're getting the 6-speeders

the salesman blatantly telling lies� � . if anything, it is the 7-speeders that are problematic. 6-speeders usually quite robust. 6 speeds are those you can find in the 2.0L, GTI and R range, while 7 speeders are 1.4 and 1.8 (iirc).

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my advice as a golf mk6 owner - skip VW unless you're getting the 6-speeders

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Good excuse to buy R ver. or GTI... :wub:

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the salesman blatantly telling lies� � . if anything, it is the 7-speeders that are problematic. 6-speeders usually quite robust. 6 speeds are those you can find in the 2.0L, GTI and R range, while 7 speeders are 1.4 and 1.8 (iirc).

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my advice as a golf mk6 owner - skip VW unless you're getting the 6-speeders

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It's all about choosing WET over DRY. WET is always better!!!� [:p]

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Main thing I don't like about MZ6 interior is the instruments, I never liked triple-barrel style clusters... shame, because instruments are probably the thing you spend most of your time looking at in the car when driving

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Agree Dashboard could have been more attractive but exterior looks of MZ6 are really good

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Uh, no offense, but what point are you trying to make? This is also the pre-FL MZ6 SA interior, not the current one.

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Main thing I don't like about MZ6 interior is the instruments, I never liked triple-barrel style clusters... shame, because instruments are probably the thing you spend most of your time looking at in the car when driving

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Agree Dashboard could have been more attractive but exterior looks of MZ6 are really good

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Quick check with fellow Mazda 3 owners.

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For my old Vios, sometimes when I cannot remember when I park my car, I will press the alarm or door lock button. The headlights will flash and I can search for my car.

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For the Mazda 3, there is no alarm button on the car key. Is there a feature where I press the door lock or door open button, the headlights will light up or flash?

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Btw, the cabin insulation of Mazda 3 is really bad. I can hear motorcyclist talking when their bike is beside me at traffic light.

Quick check with fellow Mazda 3 owners.
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For my old Vios, sometimes when I cannot remember when I park my car, I will press the alarm or door lock button. The headlights will flash and I can search for my car.
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For the Mazda 3, there is no alarm button on the car key. Is there a feature where I press the door lock or door open button, the headlights will light up or flash?
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Btw, the cabin insulation of Mazda 3 is really bad. I can hear motorcyclist talking when their bike is beside me at traffic light.

deluxe will blinks when lock/unlock.

can heard traffice noise - good.
can heard road noise - no good.

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go mazda 6 thread talk mazda 6 laa ... please ....

Drove my civic CVT for 9 years liao 190k

Bo dai ji leh. Never had to change anything except CVT fluid.

drive it like you stole it see what happen?

Quick check with fellow Mazda 3 owners.
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For my old Vios, sometimes when I cannot remember when I park my car, I will press the alarm or door lock button. The headlights will flash and I can search for my car.
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For the Mazda 3, there is no alarm button on the car key. Is there a feature where I press the door lock or door open button, the headlights will light up or flash?
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Btw, the cabin insulation of Mazda 3 is really bad. I can hear motorcyclist talking when their bike is beside me at traffic light.

Go and do sound clad... Impressed with Hyundai where they gave even the cheapest car complimentary sound clad and tuff kote. Insulation really exceeds my expectations..

I 'downgraded' from vios to kimchi but good thing is that it's still manual transmission, and a six speed some more.

Edited by Ivan_06, 19 July 2015 - 01:06 AM.

Go and do sound clad... Impressed with Hyundai where they gave even the cheapest car complimentary sound clad and tuff kote. Insulation really exceeds my expectations..

I 'downgraded' from vios to kimchi but good thing is that it's still manual transmission, and a six speed some more.

As a current Avante driver, yup the sound clad insulation is pretty decent.

Why is driving a MIK kimchi a downgrade from a MIT jap car?

From a features and value standpoint, kimchi tends to offer better bang for the buck
From a quality standpoint, a survey done by jd powers cited kimchi is improving its quality over Japanese automakers
http://www.jdpower.c...ality-study-iqs

Edited by Peqasus, 19 July 2015 - 10:08 AM.

As a current Avante driver, yup the sound clad insulation is pretty decent.

Why is driving a MIK kimchi a downgrade from a MIT jap car?

From a features and value standpoint, kimchi tends to offer better bang for the buck
From a quality standpoint, a survey done by jd powers cited kimchi is improving its quality over Japanese automakers
http://www.jdpower.c...ality-study-iqs

If you ask me, it's about time the Koreans took over from a business stand point, otherwise they'll be dead. Jap cars have been ruling the roads for so long. It's just that some of them are starting to loose the spark.

Hi, i am driving a M3 deluxe and lately i'm contemplating to upgrade the rim (either Enkei or OZ) to either 17 or 18 inch.�

As i am a novice, can share what tyre size is much suitable? and hope those who had upgrade to share their experience.�

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Thanks in advance.�

Hi, i am driving a M3 deluxe and lately i'm contemplating to upgrade the rim (either Enkei or OZ) to either 17 or 18 inch.�

As i am a novice, can share what tyre size is much suitable? and hope those who had upgrade to share their experience.�

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Thanks in advance.�

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17 will still look small, so black rims is better, merge with the tyres look.

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18 will be expensive, low profile and wide tyres even more so, but ooh looks damn good, if 2 litre one should be good, might have too much drag for the 1.5l

Quick check with fellow Mazda 3 owners.
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For my old Vios, sometimes when I cannot remember when I park my car, I will press the alarm or door lock button. The headlights will flash and I can search for my car.
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For the Mazda 3, there is no alarm button on the car key. Is there a feature where I press the door lock or door open button, the headlights will light up or flash?
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Btw, the cabin insulation of Mazda 3 is really bad. I can hear motorcyclist talking when their bike is beside me at traffic light.

Not sure about standard, but deluxe has this leaving home and coming home function where the fog lights will turn on when you unlock the car.

I'm thinking of sound proofing the doors when I replace the speakers.

Edited by EstherLui, 19 July 2015 - 05:56 PM.

Not sure about standard, but deluxe has this leaving home and coming home function where the fog lights will turn on when you unlock the car.

I'm thinking of sound proofing the doors when I replace the speakers.

Hi Esther,

Do you know where is the setting to do this?

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Mine is a deluxe. I dont remember having the fog lights on or off when i unlock the car.

Hi Esther,
Do you know where is the setting to do this?
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Mine is a deluxe. I dont remember having the fog lights on or off when i unlock the car.

It's off by factory default. Go to settings in mdz connect. Turn it on and you can specify the time the lights stay on. I haven't tried it though.

Hi All,

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I'm looking to get the Mazda 3 myself, and i have been following this thread for a while to understand more on the car.

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Reading more on the Skyactiv engine using a high compression ratio to achieve the good F/C, may i ask the current owners, what is the petrol grade (i.e.. 92, 95, 98 or Vpower) that you are using?�

As it mentioned that it needs a higher grade of petrol to prevent "engine knocking" which the high compression ratio.

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Thanks...

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Am split between the std and Dx model, and seeing the price went up this weekend...argh..

Hi All,
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I'm looking to get the Mazda 3 myself, and i have been following this thread for a while to understand more on the car.
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Reading more on the Skyactiv engine using a high compression ratio to achieve the good F/C, may i ask the current owners, what is the petrol grade (i.e.. 92, 95, 98 or Vpower) that you are using?�
As it mentioned that it needs a higher grade of petrol to prevent "engine knocking" which the high compression ratio.
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Thanks...
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Am split between the std and Dx model, and seeing the price went up this weekend...argh..

If u are someone who like to mod the soundsystem, go with the std.

Else take the deluxe

If u are someone who like to mod the soundsystem, go with the std.

Else take the deluxe

thank for the suggestion. I am leaning more towards the Deluxe...

But after going through some of the safety feature in the Mazda JP website, can't help feeling, we are missing some of the features. Like the Blind spot thingy..

thank for the suggestion. I am leaning more towards the Deluxe...

But after going through some of the safety feature in the Mazda JP website, can't help feeling, we are missing some of the features. Like the Blind spot thingy..

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If add blind-spot thing and other stuff, the OMV for the car will also up and the price offered won't be so competitive already.

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Right now, Mazda has the looks and MIJ going for it.. not many other Jap brands can say the same.

For this price, cant really have everything ... 2016 Facelift coming?

Hi All,

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I'm looking to get the Mazda 3 myself, and i have been following this thread for a while to understand more on the car.

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Reading more on the Skyactiv engine using a high compression ratio to achieve the good F/C, may i ask the current owners, what is the petrol grade (i.e.. 92, 95, 98 or Vpower) that you are using?�

As it mentioned that it needs a higher grade of petrol to prevent "engine knocking" which the high compression ratio.

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Thanks...

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Am split between the std and Dx model, and seeing the price went up this weekend...argh..

no 92, 95 and 98 gives same mileage but 98 gives slightly better throttle response.

Vpower imo is a waste given the price gap

do note this is a 1.5l

Is it me or are there more and more new mazda 3s on the road.

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Perhaps the good looks make it stand out.

Is it me or are there more and more new mazda 3s on the road.
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Perhaps the good looks make it stand out.

They sold 600 mazda last month...there's more to come!

Is it me or are there more and more new mazda 3s on the road.
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Perhaps the good looks make it stand out.

Strangely I see more QQ than M3!

Strangely I see more QQ than M3!

Anyone have the chart for 2015 frist half best selling models?

Anyone have the chart for 2015 frist half best selling models?

Mazda sales gao gao. Thanks for your contributions!

http://bestsellingca...gory/singapore/

is this anyone of you guys? see liao damn heart pain :nosebleed:

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https://www.facebook...19850318271056/

Edited by Eighttales, 20 July 2015 - 01:58 PM.

is this anyone of you guys? see liao damn heart pain

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https://www.facebook...19850318271056/

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what is the motorist thinking?..�

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claim gao gao to respray liao...
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Checking with the drivers out there.

Trying to figure out some of the car features...

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Have anyone disable the "walk away lock" feature? at times... it sound more of a nuisance than help� [confused]

Often i will alight from driver door and go to my passenger seat. Before i have time to open the passenger seat... the auto lock kick in and locked the car.... end up i have to use the switch request button at the driver door to unlock the car again...�

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Wonder if there is any way to delay the walk-away lock function like 10-15 seconds delay.?

I only managed to find the auto lock feature... but not the walk away.�

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Does any driver out there faced problem with the Auto lighting?�

At times..... the headlamp does not switch off on its own despite being in the bright area out there. Driving for like 2-3 minutes and still do not off. End up resorting to manual switching off...�

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LDWS, Speed alarm, Tyres pressure monitoring, MRCC is not available in Deluxe version?�

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what is the motorist thinking?..�

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claim gao gao to respray liao...
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hmm, why the hyundai drive off. M3 shdn't have moved his car. Shd take pics immediately of the whole position where the motorcycle is. What an idiot motorcyclist.

Strangely I see more QQ than M3!

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What is QQ? [shocked]

I am very concerned with some of these gizmos...

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It's a safety hazard to me...

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Imagine...

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you walk away to get some stuff�while there are passengers inside car, the doors will be locked***

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*** if the auto lock is normal locking, still OK if passengers know how/where to unlock/disable child lock. If it's a dead lock, your passengers will be at your mercy as there's no way they can unlock to escape in emergency situation.�

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Checking with the drivers out there.

Trying to figure out some of the car features...

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Have anyone disable the "walk away lock" feature? at times... it sound more of a nuisance than help�

Often i will alight from driver door and go to my passenger seat. Before i have time to open the passenger seat... the auto lock kick in and locked the car.... end up i have to use the switch request button at the driver door to unlock the car again...�

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Wonder if there is any way to delay the walk-away lock function like 10-15 seconds delay.?

I only managed to find the auto lock feature... but not the walk away.�

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Does any driver out there faced problem with the Auto lighting?�

At times..... the headlamp does not switch off on its own despite being in the bright area out there. Driving for like 2-3 minutes and still do not off. End up resorting to manual switching off...�

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LDWS, Speed alarm, Tyres pressure monitoring, MRCC is not available in Deluxe version?�

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Strangely I see more QQ than M3!

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I see more vezels leh !!

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I see more vezels leh !!

Ya and Vezels.

Komoco SE followed up with me today on Elantra consideration. Eurokars SE din.

Actually will leh... My Komoco SE is damn good. Was able to give me car on first bid for myself and my friend who ordered later, also same SE. She is very aggressive in securing the bids. For my friend, if the 1st July bidding didn't drop, but instead rose to $63,999 my friend would have still gotten the ride Hut Komoco would have only made a profit of $4.5k. But it didn't, so Komoco made a profit of 9k.

Everyone knows Hyundai made a profit of $9+k from me where one year road tax and 3 years car servicing were given.

Before and after sales were prompt.

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Bidding is not determined by the SE but by the AD itself. It just means that Komoco is aggressive in securing COEs for customers and they usually bid about 5k more from previous COE levels. ADs will buffer it themselves one.�

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But of course having confidence and feeling pleased in your SE is a good thing lah I suppose.�

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Bidding is not determined by the SE but by the AD itself. It just means that Komoco is aggressive in securing COEs for customers and they usually bid about 5k more from previous COE levels. ADs will buffer it themselves one.�
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But of course having confidence and feeling pleased in your SE is a good thing lah I suppose.�

It helps when your SE goes the extra mile in securing your deal.

Like coming back on HER off day to sign the deal with you and meeting up at your friend's workplace to collect the cheque payment and documentation on two separate occasions, not forgetting the freebies though both are not taking loan.

She was also able to secure the lowest insurance for us.. Like my insurance is only $841 with zero excess at 50% NCD age less than 35 years old, authorised workshop at Komoco, 10 days courtesy car, medical expenses and etc etc. If it's NTUC, even cheaper at $700 with $600 excess for Komoco workshop.

My father in law Mazda 3 insurance is with AIG $1500 with $600 excess at 50% NCD. I was like... Wow...

Both AXA and AIG got the first year 1 for 1 replacement scheme.

Not compulsory to take up their insurance but since AUG so comprehensive, I just took it up. Next year will be Aviva with their two year dual plan.

Edited by Ivan_06, 20 July 2015 - 10:18 PM.

It helps when your SE goes the extra mile in securing your deal.

Like coming back on HER off day to sign the deal with you and meeting up at your friend's workplace to collect the cheque payment and documentation on two separate occasions, not forgetting the freebies though both not taking loan.

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yea definitely. everybody does like that bit of extra service and sincerity.�

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yea definitely. everybody does like that bit of extra service and sincerity.�

But I dun see that at BM..... So it's an end for me with Thaiyota. Not forgetting their fat fat profit margin.

Edited by Ivan_06, 20 July 2015 - 10:19 PM.

But I dun see that at BM..... So it's an end for me with Thaiyota.

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Their sales so many....all their SEs are mostly order-takers. when i told the SE i confirm not buying a Toyota because I think it sucks due to bad experience before, he sian 1/2 throughout the test drive and very turned off like I'm wasting his time.

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Granted I don't wish to give him high hopes so I told him upfront prior to the test drive but wah the change in attitude was really quite a bad experience for me.� [smallcry]

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Their sales so many....all their SEs are mostly order-takers. when i told the SE i confirm not buying a Toyota because I think it sucks due to bad experience before, he sian 1/2 throughout the test drive and very turned off like I'm wasting his time.
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Granted I don't wish to give him high hopes so I told him upfront prior to the test drive but wah the change in attitude was really quite a bad experience for me.�

Really shitty attitude hor. And come on lah, Thaiyota are grossly overpriced.. Thank you Thaiyota, but I had enough of you, so I am looking at others..

I didn't even get to speak to anyone when I brought my family down to BM. Really look me no up.

Really shitty attitude hor. And come on lah, Thaiyota are grossly overpriced.. Thank you Thaiyota, but I had enough of you, so I am looking at others..

I didn't even get to speak to anyone when I brought my family down to BM. Really look me no up.

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really?? bring whole family car is more or less sincere buyer leh. they need to wake up a bit.�

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really?? bring whole family car is more or less sincere buyer leh. they need to wake up a bit.�

Got I walked into the showroom on two occasions within a ten minute interval. First was walking from the back where I had to park my laopok Thaiyota Vios at the back. No one gave a damn when my entire family was molesting the altis.

Second time decide to drive the same laopok car in front of the showroom carpark. Walked in, look at the SEs they saw us, but no one gave a damn too. Molested the car and even sat in there with my family of four, looked in the SEs direction. They just looked away and continue to chit chat among themselves or played their hp.

We were treated like shit sia. Just because we wore tee shirt, shorts / Bermuda with slippers, they already looked us no up. Wth. I was prepared to pay in full also but not worth it for other ADs as there would be penalty incurred.

Edited by Ivan_06, 20 July 2015 - 10:36 PM.

Got I walked into the showroom on two occasions within a ten minute interval. First was walking from the back where I had to park my laopok Thaiyota Vios at the back. No one gave a damn when my entire family was molesting the altis.

Second time decide to drive the same laopok car in front of the showroom carpark. Walked in, look at the SEs they saw us, but no one gave a damn too. Molested the car and even sat in there with my family of four, looked in the SEs direction. They just looked away and continue to chit chat among themselves or played their hp.

We were treated like shit sia. Just because we wore tee shirt, shorts / Bermuda with slippers, they already looked us no up. Wth. I was prepared to pay in full also but not worth it for other ADs as there would be penalty incurred.

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ubi or leng kee bro?�

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ubi or leng kee bro?�

Leng Kee and that weekend they were having some promotion. Zzzzzzz.

I am very concerned with some of these gizmos...

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It's a safety hazard to me...

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Imagine...

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you walk away to get some stuff�while there are passengers inside car, the doors will be locked***

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*** if the auto lock is normal locking, still OK if passengers know how/where to unlock/disable child lock. If it's a dead lock, your passengers will be at your mercy as there's no way they can unlock to escape in emergency situation.�

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It did happened NZ before where an old couple lock themselves in the new mazda 3.

http://www.odt.co.nz...uck-keyless-car

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Well, to me its not a safety hazard but people who take things for granted. If you do not know how to unlock the car..you will probably not know how to use the door knob to open the car.�

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Unless we want mazda to conduct a mandatory 2 day training course for all of us to wash their hands clean.

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I also had a friend who rented a old first gen m3, then he complaints that the car has issue and cannot goes more than 60km/hr even if he floors it all the way from Yishun to Tuas. He claimed that it was very dangerous on the highway as he dare not switch lanes. So i help him out to check the car issue by sitting next to him when he drove. When i found out what happened, i almost fainted. He put the car from P to M-mode and drove it in gear 1 for 30km redlining all the way...the check engine light came on...he killed the exhaust sensor just like that.

Not sure about standard, but deluxe has this leaving home and coming home function where the fog lights will turn on when you unlock the car.

I'm thinking of sound proofing the doors when I replace the speakers.

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Is there such a feature? I do not see this feature in my deluxe. Do describe how you unlock this feature as i dont see it in the manual. Maybe only for the new FL m6?

If u are someone who like to mod the soundsystem, go with the std.

Else take the deluxe

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I do not see a difference in why the deluxe cannot be modded as the std. I do not think anyone will add an "headunit" way as mazda has integrate all the stuff in the console, unlike Toyota which still uses standard din type. Most will probably use a processor instead to tune instead. In this way, you can still maintain all the sound from GPS, bluetooth and voice command.

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I do not see a difference in why the deluxe cannot be modded as the std. I do not think anyone will add an "headunit" way as mazda has integrate all the stuff in the console, unlike Toyota which still uses standard din type. Most will probably use a processor instead to tune instead. In this way, you can still maintain all the sound from GPS, bluetooth and voice command.

Because stock player is lousy in terms of quality. Processor can only help abit but still its rubbish in. And please, alot of cars has integrated system using standard din size.

Edited by Budgetice, 21 July 2015 - 07:36 AM.

Because stock player is lousy in terms of quality. Processor can only help abit but still its rubbish in. And please, alot of cars has integrated system using standard din size.

It's only because the manufacturer only has one mould for all their versions. Cheaper version use 2-din HU, deluxe version gets integrated system, but still using the same 2-din. Anyway, there are car audio co like Alpine that have released after market HU that integrates with the in car sys of some car brands.

if Mazda does not come with dead lock feature, it's fine. But, most contis comes with dead lock feature. Since Mazda leans more towards conti, not sure if their locking mechanisam also conti-like. [laugh]

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Those with dead lock feature, you can't even open from inside when dead locked.

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It did happened NZ before where an old couple lock themselves in the new mazda 3.

http://www.odt.co.nz...uck-keyless-car

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Well, to me its not a safety hazard but people who take things for granted. If you do not know how to unlock the car..you will probably not know how to use the door knob to open the car.�

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Unless we want mazda to conduct a mandatory 2 day training course for all of us to wash their hands clean.

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I also had a friend who rented a old first gen m3, then he complaints that the car has issue and cannot goes more than 60km/hr even if he floors it all the way from Yishun to Tuas. He claimed that it was very dangerous on the highway as he dare not switch lanes. So i help him out to check the car issue by sitting next to him when he drove. When i found out what happened, i almost fainted. He put the car from P to M-mode and drove it in gear 1 for 30km redlining all the way...the check engine light came on...he killed the exhaust sensor just like that.

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Is there such a feature? I do not see this feature in my deluxe. Do describe how you unlock this feature as i dont see it in the manual. Maybe only for the new FL m6?

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Edited by Kangadrool, 21 July 2015 - 07:59 AM.

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It did happened NZ before where an old couple lock themselves in the new mazda 3.

http://www.odt.co.nz...uck-keyless-car

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Well, to me its not a safety hazard but people who take things for granted. If you do not know how to unlock the car..you will probably not know how to use the door knob to open the car.�

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Unless we want mazda to conduct a mandatory 2 day training course for all of us to wash their hands clean.

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I also had a friend who rented a old first gen m3, then he complaints that the car has issue and cannot goes more than 60km/hr even if he floors it all the way from Yishun to Tuas. He claimed that it was very dangerous on the highway as he dare not switch lanes. So i help him out to check the car issue by sitting next to him when he drove. When i found out what happened, i almost fainted. He put the car from P to M-mode and drove it in gear 1 for 30km redlining all the way...the check engine light came on...he killed the exhaust sensor just like that.

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Is there such a feature? I do not see this feature in my deluxe. Do describe how you unlock this feature as i dont see it in the manual. Maybe only for the new FL m6?

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means only the driver side has 1 lock button on the door lever to unlock/ lock all the 4 doors right?

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this i must try then .. just in case it happen to me.. lol
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You can go into you Mzconnect to configure the delay in the walk away lock in the settings

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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) - not available in Sg market�Mz3 Only available in top of the range �Mz 6 Lux

Speed alarm - don't have such function.

Tyre pressure monitoring - not available in Sg market

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) - not available in Sg market (Only available in top of the range Astina)

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along with :

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Smart City Brake System (SCBS) - not available in Sg market

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) - not available in Sg market Mz 3,�Only available in top of the range �Mz 6 Lux

Forward Object Warning (FOW) -�not available in Sg market

Rear Traffic Cross Alert (RCTA) -�not available in Sg market Mz3 Only available in top of the range �Mz 6 Lux

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Hope that answer your question.

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Hi bro,�

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Thanks for sharing all the information above. No wonder when i scan through the guidebook... so many features IDk....

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From what i understand from the guidebook, all doors and boot lid are locked automatically after about 3 seconds when the advanced key is out of operational range.

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Pardon my ignorance.....

How do i get into the MzConnect?

I only managed to find in the commander screen, under "setting", "Door",

either I checked the box "Auto lock" or i unchecked it...�

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I don't see the option to allow for changing the timing� :huh:

Not sure if anyone's aware of this:

http://infotainment....?language=en-RW

if Mazda does not come with dead lock feature, it's fine. But, most contis comes with dead lock feature. Since Mazda leans more towards conti, not sure if their locking mechanisam also conti-like.
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Those with dead lock feature, you can't even open from inside when dead locked.
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Saw a kid kena deadlocked in a conti car at a preschool before. It's no joke. The kid was crying his head off.

Not sure if anyone's aware of this:

http://infotainment....?language=en-RW

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Kudo.....

I guess you can work at the Mazda le...very knowledgeable!�

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There is where i have been going there these 2 days to try. But no timing to set. Maybe someone can verify on that ?�

Customise automatic door lock settings:

Select�SETTINGS�from the Home screen.
Select�VEHICLE�tab.
Select�DOOR LOCK.
Select your desired settings. (check under Auto lock, can change timing?)

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