mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 37

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Thank you. It seems like not all of the owners encounter the issue. Among the Japanese makers, Mazda impresses me most, being the build, style, quality and engineering. Hope the Mazda can resolve this issue on the facelifted model.
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As posted previously, I reported it during the first service and there's no sound now.

rain these 2 days, no hear anything... which suspension no sound?

not an issue.
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my 3SP version, run it dry everytank for 8 yrs, 580 to 600km every thank for a 55L tanks. Reserve Tank was 10L then
Pump all ok.
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New 3, er... haven figure out what is the reserve tank, i believe it should be 10L as well. cos when pump light came on, fuel display will show 2 bar left. i think can easily drive more than 100km as i only top up 41L when top up
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Dun look for me if u run out of fuel!! do ur own checks pls

But what happens to the hud after the tank runs into reserve? I like to try it out. Mine has around 20km range to reserve. My 2 has reserve around 5+ L

Mine has no such issue from the start or at least I dun feel so. Perfectly normal going over humps, ride abit bumpy times�though coz I pumped maximum air pressure in all 4 tires. All in all, a good and comfortable drive and I think the pickup from stationery is excellent, every time I'm first in line at traffic lights beside a new altis, I'm the faster one off the blocks lol. But I do miss my old car which is much more fun and engaging, better handling too.�

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Thank you. It seems like not all of the owners encounter the issue. Among the Japanese makers, Mazda impresses me most, being the build, style, quality and engineering. Hope the Mazda can resolve this issue on the facelifted model.

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Btw, side track.. Do u all know our M3 is considered a micro hybrid? We should be able to park hybrid lots in certain shopping centre carparks ie bugis junction, city square, westgate. Lol..

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Mine is much higher between 8 and 9. Turned off the iStop most of the time...........

....................... and also using JB petrol too! lol

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Anyway for those interested:

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Mazda JB Servicing Centre:

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Azam Motors Sdn Bhd�� [ Azam means determine ]

Lot 103394. Jalan Permas 7 ( Off Jalan Permas Utara )

Bandar Baru Permas Jaya,

81750 Johor Bahru

Johor

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Sales:� Tel� 07-3871188

�� Fax� 07-3860692

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Services

Tel� 07-3879988

Fax�07-3880960

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I haven't tried them because car is still under warranty.� But just in case you need their services in Johor, it is a good number to keep.

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do they carry Mazda accessories?

Since last COE bidding on 23 July, which saw another 3.5k drop in Cat A, Mazda Motors has initially dropped $2k on 24 July but subsequently increased $1k on 28 Jul, another $1k on 31 Jul and just yesterday (3 Aug) yet another $2k (total increased $4k)... �Any theories on in creeping price in view of the dropping COE trend? �

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My own theory is that Mazda Mortor is beefing up its profit margin since they have made enough sales in the last 1 - 2 months and have to digest the order. �My own order is amongst 1 of the 70 unused COE (i.e. $1 short) and my personal guess is that Mazda's order probably comprised a large part (if not all) of that 70 unsuccessful bid of $25,888. �

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any news of the freebies which come at $103,888?

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back in may, when the standard was selling around $106,888, there was a period when standard started coming with the aftermarket screen for free. so ultimately the cost difference might not be that great. was told that to add on, it is $1,888.

Btw, side track.. Do u all know our M3 is considered a micro hybrid? We should be able to park hybrid lots in certain shopping centre carparks ie bugis junction, city square, westgate. Lol..

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becoz of i-ELOOP izzit?

do they carry Mazda accessories?

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I never asked that from my friend who passed me the address. Will ask him later.

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But, for original parts it would have as Mazda 3 Malaysia is CKD. Assembled in BMW's plant if I am not wrong.

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Here is an interesting link:

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http://paultan.org/2...nched-malaysia/

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Seems like it does not have the sun roof, i-Eloop, i-Stop.

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But it has a very useful feature which would help us the bumper-to-bumper accident, side-swipe�:� Smart City Brake System (autonomous braking, 4-30 km/h), Rear Vehicle Monitoring and Lane Departure Warning.

Nowadays the difference btw vpower racing and 97 has widened alot. 97 245c and vpw at 310c...not worth the premium imho.

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True, but still it is a fraction of the cost you are paying for the ordinary 98 in Singapore. But when you factor in the coming Malaysian VEP, the savings would be lesser.

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Seems like both sides are playing wayang. Both are hard-up for money, to compensate for the deficits. Thus, squeeze car owners till they bleed dry.

Since last COE bidding on 23 July, which saw another 3.5k drop in Cat A, Mazda Motors has initially dropped $2k on 24 July but subsequently increased $1k on 28 Jul, another $1k on 31 Jul and just yesterday (3 Aug) yet another $2k (total increased $4k)... �Any theories on in creeping price in view of the dropping COE trend? �

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My own theory is that Mazda Mortor is beefing up its profit margin since they have made enough sales in the last 1 - 2 months and have to digest the order. �My own order is amongst 1 of the 70 unused COE (i.e. $1 short) and my personal guess is that Mazda's order probably comprised a large part (if not all) of that 70 unsuccessful bid of $25,888. �

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You need to look also at the pricing of other makes in the same category, like Nissan Sylphy, Toyota Altis, etc.

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They are also not dropping the price much, and fluctuations are there.

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I have a feeling they may know or suspect something we don't. The government has said that it intends to reduce the high fluctuations, as well as introduce 0% increase in car population. Knowing Singapore gov't. It will not say something it has not intended to implement.

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So should the COE drop below 50k, something could be done, especially if it after the elections. Should that happen, the profit margin accumulated now, would come in useful for future businesses. The fluctuations are also not good for car dealerships. Lean times would see many SEs out of job.

Btw, side track.. Do u all know our M3 is considered a micro hybrid? We should be able to park hybrid lots in certain shopping centre carparks ie bugis junction, city square, westgate. Lol..

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Hehehehheheh, maybe when they have a micro parking lot!

Good luck to all for waiting for the bidding results this afternoon (including me)

Good luck to all for waiting for the bidding results this afternoon (including me)

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me too....

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I never asked that from my friend who passed me the address. Will ask him later.

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But, for original parts it would have as Mazda 3 Malaysia is CKD. Assembled in BMW's plant if I am not wrong.

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Here is an interesting link:

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http://paultan.org/2...nched-malaysia/

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Seems like it does not have the sun roof, i-Eloop, i-Stop.

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But it has a very useful feature which would help us the bumper-to-bumper accident, side-swipe�:� Smart City Brake System (autonomous braking, 4-30 km/h), Rear Vehicle Monitoring and Lane Departure Warning.

Does it means that if i can have all the above features (bumper-to-bumper accident, side-swipe�:� Smart City Brake System (autonomous braking, 4-30 km/h), Rear Vehicle Monitoring and Lane Departure Warning.)�installed if i can visit the Malaysia side service centre? since it is sort of available standard with their CKD version of the mazda 3? just curious..

Sorry, I wouldn't know.. was offered zero freebies by my SE when I bought the standard.... �

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any news of the freebies which come at $103,888?

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back in may, when the standard was selling around $106,888, there was a period when standard started coming with the aftermarket screen for free. so ultimately the cost difference might not be that great. was told that to add on, it is $1,888.

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Good pt. �Though I would think as long as the COE is a free bidding system fluctuations are expected because it is very difficult to regulate market sentiments - people are not always rational and wild speculations may throw off a normal market reaction. Of all we know, now there are already so much pent up demands that the COE is just waiting to sky rocket again, but just that there are many who think the prices haven't hit rock bottom and all waiting to enter the market later. �I particularly think that if and when the COE price breech below $50k the mob will rush in and the COE prices will rebounce rapidly. �

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You need to look also at the pricing of other makes in the same category, like Nissan Sylphy, Toyota Altis, etc.

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They are also not dropping the price much, and fluctuations are there.

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I have a feeling they may know or suspect something we don't. The government has said that it intends to reduce the high fluctuations, as well as introduce 0% increase in car population. Knowing Singapore gov't. It will not say something it has not intended to implement.

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So should the COE drop below 50k, something could be done, especially if it after the elections. Should that happen, the profit margin accumulated now, would come in useful for future businesses. The fluctuations are also not good for car dealerships. Lean times would see many SEs out of job.

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Hehehehheheh, maybe when they have a micro parking lot!

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Hello! All Mazda 3 owners, good morning! May I ask if you encounter/hear a higher pitch 'whining' sound at speeds between 60km/hr to 63km/hr?�

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I asked this because almost everyone whom sat in my car told me that there is this 'aeroplane' sound. At first, I thought it was just me. Then when friends and relatives told me they also heard it, I tried to find out the speed of the car when the sound is the most obvious or 'loudest'.�

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- Does doing sound insulation helps?�

- Has anyone managed to reduce the sound level?

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I intend to highlight this problem when I send in the car for the 20K servicing. Not sure if TE will be able to solve or at least reduce the noise level. Previously they did a good job when I highlighted about a 'knocking' sound from the front wheels of the car when it goes over humps. Till now there is no recurrence.�

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Thank you and have a nice day!�

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Hello! All Mazda 3 owners, good morning! Since my posting in June about the noise issue, I am happy to update that it has been resolved.�

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Highlighted this noise issue during the scheduled servicing, turns out that the transmission is the problem and it needs to be replaced. Kudos to the service team in Mazda Ubi for accurately diagnosing the problem and rectifying it. With the new transmission, the car feels like it has been given a new lease of life. The high pitch 'whining' sound is gone when reaching speeds of 60 km/hr to 63 km/hr.�

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Some additional things to share:

1. The Transmission (I reckon it is the Auto Transmission Assembly) needs to be ordered from Japan and it takes about 3 weeks to arrive.

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2. The replacement job took about 2 days. I sent in the car in Monday morning and the following day at around 2pm, it is ready for collection. �Please note your experience may differ.�

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3. Since the car is still under warranty, the whole transmission replacement was covered by TE.

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Thank you and have a nice day!

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me too....

Me three

Ok bid in...

Same here, i see my bid as well.... finger cross till 4:01pm...�

Same here, i see my bid as well.... finger cross till 4:01pm...�

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Guts feel, i think should close at 57.8k

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Guts feel, i think should close at 57.8k

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Hahaha... how about SG50 -> 50,505.00. wahahahaha

After the last disappointment in COE bidding, I got my COE!

So who waiting to collect car?

Edited by EstherLui, 05 August 2015 - 04:03 PM.

COE closed liao...

S$56209

Hope everybody got their car this round...

So who waiting to collect car?

Waiting for my SC to contact me leh...

Me too!

After the last disappointment in COE bidding, I got my COE!

Congrats! Mazda seldom fail buyers.

Think all choot chia. Give or take 2-3 weeks.

Got mine too! More mazda on the road soon!

Regarding the suspension noise when going over humps one rainy days, has any owners of Mazda 3 got it resolved?

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I am planning to raise it during 20k svc. If you don't mind me asking, which batch is your car or when was your car registered?�

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I am planning to raise it during 20k svc. If you don't mind me asking, which batch is your car or when was your car registered?�

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Its not just rainy days. Most of us who complain about it during servicing. The chief mechanic will take you for a test drive to confirm the noise. Then they will check. For mine, they replaced the stopper and the noise disappeared.

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I am planning to raise it during 20k svc. If you don't mind me asking, which batch is your car or when was your car registered?�

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I am not an owner but I have marked Mazda 3 highly in my list. Took a test drive today and felt impressed by the build and how it drives. One thing I did notice when going over big humps was a light clicking sound can be heard. Other than that the drive was great.

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Its not just rainy days. Most of us who complain about it during servicing. The chief mechanic will take you for a test drive to confirm the noise. Then they will check. For mine, they replaced the stopper and the noise disappeared.

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Mine was replaced during 1k svc. No more sound thereafter when dry. But, when its wet, or driving in the rain, going thro the humps, the 'clanking' sound will appear. The sound is different. Sounded like stiff spring creaking. �

Congrats to bros who got theirs. �Got mine too. �Checked my bidding status mazda motors initially bidded 56888 for me, later revised upwards to 58929.. hope can collect car before 7th month... [smash]

Anyone here bought the sports pedal from taobao? Is it any good? I heard the side step has no pedal.. thinking if I should get it from taobao as original ones cost 260+ fromfrom amazon.

Got my coe too! Looks like every one which miss the last round got it this round. Anyone getting this round of COE using first try?

Congrats to bros who got theirs. �Got mine too. �Checked my bidding status mazda motors initially bidded 56888 for me, later revised upwards to 58929.. hope can collect car before 7th month...

Weird. They bidded higher for me.. what was ur purchase price?

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Mine was replaced during 1k svc. No more sound thereafter when dry. But, when its wet, or driving in the rain, going thro the humps, the 'clanking' sound will appear. The sound is different. Sounded like stiff spring creaking. �

I manage to get the tester to sit in on one of the raining day. Appointment schedule in end August. Will update again.

Weird. They bidded higher for me.. what was ur purchase price?

your bid�is at 59539?

They probably bid in batches according to which cars they want to delivers first (higher price for those then). I bought M3 standard at 99,888 on their 30th anniversary promotion weekend - I think it was 11 July. �What was your bidding price, looks like they more determined to give you your car. �Doesn't matter though - eventually we all get at the same COE price. � [laugh] � �

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Weird. They bidded higher for me.. what was ur purchase price?

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I manage to get the tester to sit in on one of the raining day. Appointment schedule in end August. Will update again.

For mine they did not test drive. I just reported, said they'll check, no questions. Seems like they're fixing it as they come.

Noticed this batch there are only 1 unused Cat A COE? �That probably means there isn't one whole big batch of bids that were submitted at same price but stuck at the cut-off. �Last round was 70 and I noticed a few bros from this forum tread (including myself) all said they didn't get because missed by $1, meaning Eurokars probably missed out on a very large batch of their bid last round so they make up by going more aggresive this round - seeing from the comments the bidding price is a couple thousands higher than the closing price. �They need to clear their orders.. [nod]

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Category Received Successful Unsuccessful Unused A CAR UP TO 1600CC & 97KW 2,446 1,687 759 1 B CAR ABOVE 1600CC OR 97KW 1,634 1,054 580 3 C GOODS VEHICLE & BUS 263 183 80 0 D MOTORCYCLE 418 356 62 0 E OPEN 607 361 246 2 Received: Total Bids Received

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Got my coe too! Looks like every one which miss the last round got it this round. Anyone getting this round of COE using first try?

I got my COE just this round...

i checked the bid, they increased it to $59,999 at the last 8 mins...

wahahaha..

your bid�is at 59539?

Nope. 59999

They probably bid in batches according to which cars they want to delivers first (higher price for those then). I bought M3 standard at 99,888 on their 30th anniversary promotion weekend - I think it was 11 July. �What was your bidding price, looks like they more determined to give you your car. �Doesn't matter though - eventually we all get at the same COE price. � � �
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Bought deluxe at 104,888 on July 15.
They bidded 59999 for me.

May I ask how you know the bidding price for your COE? Cheers.

May I ask how you know the bidding price for your COE? Cheers.

Magic :)

Nope. 59999

Bought deluxe at 104,888 on July 15.
They bidded 59999 for me.

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How did you able to bought it at 104,888 on July 15 when the price was 108,888 at that time?

May I ask how you know the bidding price for your COE? Cheers.

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https://ocoe.lta.gov.sg/

Got my coe too! Looks like every one which miss the last round got it this round. Anyone getting this round of COE using first try?

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[wave] I successfully secured my COE using first submitted VSA (26 July 2015).

I got my COE just this round...

i checked the bid, they increased it to $59,999 at the last 8 mins...

wahahaha..

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https://ocoe.lta.gov.sg/

Tks for tip. My bid was successful too!

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How did you able to bought it at 104,888 on July 15 when the price was 108,888 at that time?

Company tied up with Eurokars and got some small discount and over trade with my existing car due for scrap in 4mths time. Other AD was quoting scrap value for my car.

I manage to get the tester to sit in on one of the raining day. Appointment schedule in end August. Will update again.

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Thanks! appreciate your update.�

Heard my Soul Red M3 is arriving in Sin around mid Aug. Probably end Aug delivery� :a-m1212:

Heard my Soul Red M3 is arriving in Sin around mid Aug. Probably end Aug delivery�

I heard next week...

Heard my Soul Red M3 is arriving in Sin around mid Aug. Probably end Aug delivery�

7th month period, you meant.

Ya..This batch confirm delivery during Qi Ger

Anyone got the std model with the foc 8'' lcd?

Supposed to play mp4, but it can only read the file but not play :(

Anyone got the std model with the foc 8'' lcd?

Supposed to play mp4, but it can only read the file but not play :(

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Missed out on the period when they gave out 8" LDC foc... but I got a standard cheaper anyway.

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Any idea how it looks, and if it's worth it to install? I can live with the clock-radio thingy on the dash, so I need to consider if it's worth the upgrade.

Edited by Alheych, 06 August 2015 - 09:50 PM.

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Missed out on the period when they gave out 8" LDC foc... but I got a standard cheaper anyway.
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Any idea how it looks, and if it's worth it to install? I can live with the clock-radio thingy on the dash, so I need to consider if it's worth the upgrade.

Buy from taobao lor... about 300 400sgd

Buy from taobao lor... about 300 400sgd

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saw a thread before... but the installation process looks tedious.

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http://club.autohome...34149098-1.html

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it even comes with a fake mzd connect-lookalike knob.

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edit: I realise this chinese thread is almost one year old so someone else may have seen it before. sorry if it has already been shared.

Edited by Alheych, 07 August 2015 - 06:00 PM.

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saw a thread before... but the installation process looks tedious.

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http://club.autohome...34149098-1.html

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it even comes with a fake mzd connect-lookalike knob.

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edit: I realise this chinese thread is almost one year old so someone else may have seen it before. sorry if it has already been shared.

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if i knew there's after market infotainment, i may not have bought the deluxe model...

but i dont think i can buy cruise control or 2 additional airbags from TB

if im not mistaken, the differences btw standard and deluxe are:

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1) HID headlights and LED rear lights.

2) factory fitted leather seats

3) Mazda Connect.

4) 2 more airbags

5) cruise control

6) fog lights

7) Electric seat

8)headup display

9) auto headlight

10) rain sensor wipers

11) navigation

12) electric boot release

13) reverse cam

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all of the above for additional 7k more..and u get higher parf when you scrap (higher OMV)

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if i knew there's after market infotainment, i may not have bought the deluxe model...

but i dont think i can buy cruise control or 2 additional airbags from TB

if im not mistaken, the differences btw standard and deluxe are:

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1) HID headlights and LED rear lights.

2) factory fitted leather seats

3) Mazda Connect.

4) 2 more airbags

5) cruise control

6) fog lights

7) Electric seat

8)headup display

9) auto headlight

10) rain sensor wipers

11) navigation

12) electric boot release

13) reverse cam

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all of the above for additional 7k more..and u get higher parf when you scrap (higher OMV)

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14) 2 more reverse sensors

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i've thought hard about the 7k, and didn't opt for it in the end. because i only want some of these features, and i would be forced to take some things that i know i'll never use (cruise control being one). it didn't justify the premium to me (this is subjective).

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when it comes to OMV, the difference is between $15,400 and $17,100, a difference of $1,700 which at the 10-year mark will be almost negligible, especially after factoring how CEVS eats into the 50% ARF.

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in any case, the $1,700 OMV difference was a signal to me that those features only cost the maker $1,700 more.� [:p] �because that's the difference in value when the two cars are imported, sans COE, taxes and dealer profit...

Edited by Alheych, 07 August 2015 - 10:55 PM.

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14) 2 more reverse sensors

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i've thought hard about the 7k, and didn't opt for it in the end. because i only want some of these features, and i would be forced to take some things that i know i'll never use (cruise control being one). it didn't justify the premium to me (this is subjective).

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when it comes to OMV, the difference is between $15,400 and $17,100, a difference of $1,700 which at the 10-year mark will be almost negligible, especially after factoring how CEVS eats into the 50% ARF.

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in any case, the $1,700 OMV difference was a signal to me that those features only cost the maker $1,700 more.� �because that's the difference in value when the two cars are imported, sans COE, taxes and dealer profit...

it's $3400++ more as the car dealer also need to pay 100% ARF and 7% GST,? so dealer still make additional $3500++

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sorry need to point out you mistake. I'm being fair to the dealer too.�

Edited by Leo72, 07 August 2015 - 11:07 PM.

it's $3400 more as the car dealer also need to pay 100% ARF, remember? so dealer still make additional $3600.

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oops, good point.� [:p] i really didn't think about that.

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i was thinking about the $1,700 from a�maker POV... not so much of the dealer. that's why i said the difference�sans COE, taxes and dealer profit.

Edited by Alheych, 07 August 2015 - 11:12 PM.

actually i was thinking about this 1.7k difference in OMV..seems abit too low...

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Audi A3 electric seat alone is a 3k option...

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come to think about it..7k doesnt seems abit too much...

i think 4 to 5k will be just about right..........

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anyway my purchased price is the standard version price now..so wtheck...just enjoy the ride :)

Hi where can i buy the sun visor for car 4 windows ?
Mazda 3.
Thanks.

Hi where can i buy the sun visor for car 4 windows ?
Mazda 3.
Thanks.

I just bought from taobao... haha

I just bought from taobao... haha

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actually i dunno the use of visors...�

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what is it use for?

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my friends feedback install visor if smoke in car but wind noise up ;p

I just bought from taobao... haha

Thanks.
Could you share the link?
Also how much ?
For new Mazda3.

Thanks.
Could you share the link?
Also how much ?
For new Mazda3.

I have not received the item yet. But the price was 60rmb without shipping.
Weight about 1.2kg.

U just go to tb and search. There's alot.

Thanks.
Could you share the link?
Also how much ?
For new Mazda3.

https://detail.tmall...960&toSite=main

I went test drive M3 2.0 today. Currently its selling $124,888. Still deciding whether to get sedan or hatch. Hatch comes with "free" bodykit while sedan only comes with duck lip. Normally how much can one "bargain" or ask for discount?

I went test drive M3 2.0 today. Currently its selling $124,888. Still deciding whether to get sedan or hatch. Hatch comes with "free" bodykit while sedan only comes with duck lip. Normally how much can one "bargain" or ask for discount?

If u got car to trade in, probably another 2k or so..

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what is it use for?

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my friends feedback install visor if smoke in car but wind noise up ;p

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door visors right?

I think it serves two purpose:

provide a small bit of shade like the dark grey strip at the top of the front windshield

direct water away from the cabin/door when it's raining.

I went test drive M3 2.0 today. Currently its selling $124,888. Still deciding whether to get sedan or hatch. Hatch comes with "free" bodykit while sedan only comes with duck lip. Normally how much can one "bargain" or ask for discount?

Ask for servicing credits, petrol vouchers, car camera, solar film, 3m car mat.

If got car to trade in, request for 3k over trade.

If u got car to trade in, probably another 2k or so..

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No car to trade in bro...

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Need some opinion as sedan and hatch are at the same price for 2.0... having difficulty deciding...

No car to trade in bro...

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Need some opinion as sedan and hatch are at the same price for 2.0... having difficulty deciding...

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Depends on whether you think you need a larger boot volume or need to carry large-sized objects.

A hatchback is able to load larger items but the Mazda3 sedan has a larger boot volume.

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Sedan is also longer, so the hatchback is a little bit more wieldy in small spaces.

Generally, sedan is easier to park than hatch although hatch is shorter. This is due to big kar chng which you can use it to judge.

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There's also less chance of smashing the rear windscreen on a sedan than a hatch.

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Hatch boot is smaller, but more versatile than sedan.

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Hatch looks sportier than sedan.

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No car to trade in bro...

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Need some opinion as sedan and hatch are at the same price for 2.0... having difficulty deciding...

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never a fan of hatchback..even if the price is the same for HB and Sedan, i will still take the sedan....

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one thing that i hate about M3 sedan is the read bumper...they hide the twin exhaust pipes..WTF?

I have a question .. not too sure if its true.. but many have been saying sedan is safer when it comes to rear crash compare to hatchback. So is this myth true?

I have a question .. not too sure if its true.. but many have been saying sedan is safer when it comes to rear crash compare to hatchback. So is this myth true?

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It's a very old thinking... when your parents' generation thought that having more metal between you and the other car would make things safer.

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In reality, rear crash safety depends on the crumple zones and how the chassis is designed to absorb impact. If the force of the crash can be evenly distributed around the car, there's little reason why the hatch would be any less safe.

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The Mazda 3 hatcback got NCAP 5 stars too...

http://www.euroncap....ts/mazda/3/8875

Edited by Alheych, 08 August 2015 - 11:05 PM.

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It's a very old thinking... when your parents' generation thought that having more metal between you and the other car would make things safer.

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In reality, rear crash safety depends on the crumple zones and how the chassis is designed to absorb impact. If the force of the crash can be evenly distributed around the car, there's little reason why the hatch would be any less safe.

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The Mazda 3 hatcback got NCAP 5 stars too...

http://www.euroncap....ts/mazda/3/8875

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Agree, the crumple zone and design are impt factors

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Arguably the safest car, the one with perfect score is the Volvo V40, its a hatchback [:)]

any M3 hatch user around to chip in their opinion?

hatch normally higher price than sedan, omv higher too of course

any M3 hatch user around to chip in their opinion?

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It depends on what you are after.�

I like my hatchback because it has a bigger opening. and when you fold the rear seat down, you'll can carry more than sedan. Hence the versatility.

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In terms of parking, easier to judge than sedan. C

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Less metal to clean and �aesthetically i feel the hatch look much better than sedan. (MPS is only in hatch). �

thanks for all the comments. think i have my heart set to hatch now.��

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btw, the agent ask me not to change rim as will void insurance? what if declare or inform the insurance comp after change rim?

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oh, also any freebies agent will usually provide? solar film, car matt, in car camera? the reverse cam comes with the car by default right?

thanks for all the comments. think i have my heart set to hatch now.��
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btw, the agent ask me not to change rim as will void insurance? what if declare or inform the insurance comp after change rim?
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oh, also any freebies agent will usually provide? solar film, car matt, in car camera? the reverse cam comes with the car by default right?

Ya deluxe version has reverse cam from factory.
Solar film is standard from eurokars.

The rest u have to ask from SE

Called my SE. He say will give in car camera, solar film and floor matt. Meet up with him to discuss on the final price. Hopefully can seal the deal.

Called my SE. He say will give in car camera, solar film and floor matt. Meet up with him to discuss on the final price. Hopefully can seal the deal.

So good! My SE only gave me 3m mats zzzz

thanks for all the comments. think i have my heart set to hatch now.��

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btw, the agent ask me not to change rim as will void insurance? what if declare or inform the insurance comp after change rim?

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oh, also any freebies agent will usually provide? solar film, car matt, in car camera? the reverse cam comes with the car by default right?

insurance from AIG right? how come will void?

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i only know da and ava ever try to void claims

Called my SE. He say will give in car camera, solar film and floor matt. Meet up with him to discuss on the final price. Hopefully can seal the deal.

Seriously.. Nothing is free. Take everything out and for the same price you can get better stuff outside. How to do it.. Fix a final lowest price.. Then slowly take out the freebies and as for further discount. I am quite sure you can drop the price by another 300 to 500.

I think the solar film is about 200 to 300..which are entry films. I did ask for better premium ones but they says they only have that.

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It depends on what you are after.�
I like my hatchback because it has a bigger opening. and when you fold the rear seat down, you'll can carry more than sedan. Hence the versatility.
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In terms of parking, easier to judge than sedan.
Less metal to clean and �aesthetically i feel the hatch look much better than sedan. (MPS is only in hatch). �

Exactly my thoughts too. Hatch is about the looks and the flexibility in the boot space. A bit like a small SUV if needed to be.one problem I do see is that the boot area is like a dust magnet.. I think when the car moves it creates a vacuum space at the rear.. My boot area and rear window are the dirtiest part..

Edited by Rexus, 09 August 2015 - 10:06 PM.

insurance from AIG right? how come will void?

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i only know da and ava ever try to void claims

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if the rim is according to spec...then wun void la? Even AD also ok to change rim..wun void warranty

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if the rim is according to spec...then wun void la? Even AD also ok to change rim..wun void warranty

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actually to be fair to the insurer, if you use a replica china made rims...

and it broke off while you are travelling on the highway and you totalled the car...

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is it then fair to the insurer?

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just a thought....if im the underwriter, i think its unfair for them to pay out....

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disclaimer..im not working as underwriter hor..LOL..im also client..

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actually to be fair to the insurer, if you use a replica china made rims...
and it broke off while you are travelling on the highway and you totalled the car...
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is it then fair to the insurer?
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just a thought....if im the underwriter, i think its unfair for them to pay out....
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disclaimer..im not working as underwriter hor..LOL..im also client..

Oh I agree with u on this... Rim must be of certain quality

Seriously.. Nothing is free. Take everything out and for the same price you can get better stuff outside. How to do it.. Fix a final lowest price.. Then slowly take out the freebies and as for further discount. I am quite sure you can drop the price by another 300 to 500.

I think the solar film is about 200 to 300..which are entry films. I did ask for better premium ones but they says they only have that.

Exactly my thoughts too. Hatch is about the looks and the flexibility in the boot space. A bit like a small SUV if needed to be.one problem I do see is that the boot area is like a dust magnet.. I think when the car moves it creates a vacuum space at the rear.. My boot area and rear window are the dirtiest part..

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Bro, you driving hatch?

Oh I agree with u on this... Rim must be of certain quality

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I have advan racing RZ in mind [:)] � No offence but never fan of replica or taiwan

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actually to be fair to the insurer, if you use a replica china made rims...
and it broke off while you are travelling on the highway and you totalled the car...
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is it then fair to the insurer?
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just a thought....if im the underwriter, i think its unfair for them to pay out....
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disclaimer..im not working as underwriter hor..LOL..im also client..

Fair is a word I won't use on insurers. They will surely have definitions on claims. Critical thing here is speed if the size differs from stock too much.

Edited by EstherLui, 10 August 2015 - 09:24 AM.

I'm thinking of 17" OZ Leggera :)

I'm thinking of 17" OZ Leggera :)

Im changing to mazda 6 17"

Im changing to mazda 6 17"

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Do you know how much it cost to�swap to mazda 6 wheels?�Can change the spare�tyre�too? I afraid the spare one cannot fit�inside the boot. �

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Do you know how much it cost to�swap to mazda 6 wheels?�Can change the spare�tyre�too? I afraid the spare one cannot fit�inside the boot. �

Im buying the rims from pte seller. Tyres to be purchased from tyres shop.

If u fit a regular tyre into the boot, your boot tray wil not be flat.

Im buying the rims from pte seller. Tyres to be purchased from tyres shop.

If u fit a regular tyre into the boot, your boot tray wil not be flat.

I saw a seller from MCF marketplace selling his rims and tyres for 880sgd. But u need to swap the tyres as its diff size frm m3.

215/50r17 fits m3

I saw a seller from MCF marketplace selling his rims and tyres for 880sgd. But u need to swap the tyres as its diff size frm m3.

215/50r17 fits m3

215/55r17 better...

215/50r17=> gap unless lower susp, speedo will show higher speed than actual

215/55r17 better...
215/50r17=> gap unless lower susp, speedo will show higher speed than actual

The mazda 6 rims are 7.5�17 vs 6�16..
The width of the rims bigger.
I mean mazda3 16" rims are 6.5*16. Vs mazda 6 7.5*17.

ET is the same.

http://www.willtheyf...set2=50#content

Speedo error is less than 0.89%. 215 50 17 is the best fitting giving a wider rim

Im changing to mazda 6 17"

Actually, I dun mind original... Problem is the weight is normally heavier...

Actually, I dun mind original... Problem is the weight is normally heavier...

Ssr is known for its light weight but its also prone to cracking haha...

Sadly my deal didn't went through today... was offered white hatch with bodykit and when committing/processing paperwork�SE told me he not able to enter the booking into the system due to bodykit was not in the package.. if not I'd have join you�guys�end of Oct�:(

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SSR rim is good. My previous car was using 18" SSR Type C-RS, light and durable.

Edited by flyknit, 10 August 2015 - 07:16 PM.

Sadly my deal didn't went through today... was offered white hatch with bodykit and when committing/processing paperwork�SE told me he not able to enter the booking into the system due to bodykit was not in the package.. if not I'd have join you�guys�end of Oct�:(
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SSR rim is good. My previous car was using 18" SSR Type C-RS, light and durable.

Uh? How is that possible? Kinda lame for the se to miss the deal because of system issue

Uh? How is that possible? Kinda lame for the se to miss the deal because of system issue

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I'm surprise also. After confirm price and color, pass up IC, credit card and filling up the loan form, he come back telling me cannot proceed because he cannot enter the booking into the system. He offered silver (demo car) and red but bot are I only want white so cannot proceed lo.

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I'm surprise also. After confirm price and color, pass up IC, credit card and filling up the loan form, he come back telling me cannot proceed because he cannot enter the booking into the system. He offered silver (demo car) and red but bot are I only want white so cannot proceed lo.

I see.. white complement mazda3 best imho...
I bought white of course

Sadly my deal didn't went through today... was offered white hatch with bodykit and when committing/processing paperwork�SE told me he not able to enter the booking into the system due to bodykit was not in the package.. if not I'd have join you�guys�end of Oct�:(

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SSR rim is good. My previous car was using 18" SSR Type C-RS, light and durable.

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It sounds like the manager cannot approve the deal or not willing to then SE cook up some story about paperwork etc. Go bang table then walk away lah...honestly I don't like it when somebody promise me something if I sign and don't deliver....I think it's not right.�

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It sounds like the manager cannot approve the deal or not willing to then SE cook up some story about paperwork etc. Go bang table then walk away lah...honestly I don't like it when somebody promise me something if I sign and don't deliver....I think it's not right.�

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The SE msg me just now say can deliver with additional 2K, say till like doing me favor, I was like WTF.... thank you but go find other Robert to chop..

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The SE msg me just now say can deliver with additional 2K, say till like doing me favor, I was like WTF.... thank you but go find other Robert to chop..

Wasted to just forgo the car because of such a lame reason. Lol maybe the SE kena bua for commiting the body kit. Have you tried the other Mazda showroom? Try another SE and give them an ultimatum.

Edited by EstherLui, 10 August 2015 - 09:54 PM.

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The SE msg me just now say can deliver with additional 2K, say till like doing me favor, I was like WTF.... thank you but go find other Robert to chop..

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if not in a hurry then wait for next COE bidding or wait a while more lor. You go to another SE he/she may not be able to do it for you either.�

I'm thinking of 17" OZ Leggera :)

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Those are heavy arent they?

I think the solar film is about 200 to 300..which are entry films. I did ask for better premium ones but they says they only have that.

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The RIKE COOL offered by EUROKARS is quite good really.

Im changing to mazda 6 17"

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Heavy, no point change BUT look nicer lor ...

The mazda 6 rims are 7.5�17 vs 6�16..
The width of the rims bigger.
I mean mazda3 16" rims are 6.5*16. Vs mazda 6 7.5*17.

ET is the same.

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With wider rims and same ET, mount the 17" at the front and turn the steering fully and check for knocks.

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Those are heavy arent they?

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The RIKE COOL offered by EUROKARS is quite good really.

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Heavy, no point change BUT look nicer lor ...

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With wider rims and same ET, mount the 17" at the front and turn the steering fully and check for knocks.

Yup Rikes Cool is good...not entry level

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if not in a hurry then wait for next COE bidding or wait a while more lor. You go to another SE he/she may not be able to do it for you either.�

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I'll wait and look around first. Will consider vezel also.

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I'll wait and look around first. Will consider vezel also.

I bought vezel...and cancelled my order....
Dealing with that PI sucks.

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I'll wait and look around first. Will consider vezel also.

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Mazda in general very unwilling to negotiate or give in to any requests recently. What you described was very special though.

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My guess is they have one more unit of white left in the order for that shipment, and they will only sell to someone who is most desperate for it. The desperation will be reflected in that 2k.

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Mazda in general very unwilling to negotiate or give in to any requests recently. What you described was very special though.
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My guess is they have one more unit of white left in the order for that shipment, and they will only sell to someone who is most desperate for it. The desperation will be reflected in that 2k.

Having dealt with PI and AD...

My opinion is AD wont nego much, but they deliver. What they promised, they give.

PI...say alot of things even put down est delivery June..and 6bids gtd no top up..but 6th round of coe without a single fkg 10sgd bid...

I bought the vezel at 106.888...2k higher than my maz3...

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Mazda in general very unwilling to negotiate or give in to any requests recently. What you described was very special though.
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My guess is they have one more unit of white left in the order for that shipment, and they will only sell to someone who is most desperate for it. The desperation will be reflected in that 2k.

I believe Mazda is reaching their quota to get market share soon, hence the hard nego situation

Actually considering what other Bros bought their rides last few months, these prices are amazing (lower depre but less flexibility for changing car earlier due to lower equity, assuming 5 yr loan remains)

Good luck to your shopping, some mcf Bros felt that the election will bring goodies soon....

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Mazda in general very unwilling to negotiate or give in to any requests recently. What you described was very special though.

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My guess is they have one more unit of white left in the order for that shipment, and they will only sell to someone who is most desperate for it. The desperation will be reflected in that 2k.

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Maybe you are right... he did tell me there's one more white for sept shipment.

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If anyone have any "trust worthy" Mazda SE to recommend please feel free to PM me, or at least their names so if I reconsider Mazda, I'll try to contact them.�

Having dealt with PI and AD...

My opinion is AD wont nego much, but they deliver. What they promised, they give.

PI...say alot of things even put down est delivery June..and 6bids gtd no top up..but 6th round of coe without a single fkg 10sgd bid...

I bought the vezel at 106.888...2k higher than my maz3...

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they probably thought it's not worth it to honour a 106,888 deal and rather refund. i haven't seen such a price for vezel recently, if not i might well have bought one over a mazda 3.

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