mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 43

if you not taking the sept ex stock, is it saying that you dont enjoy the discount?

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sorry, noob question... what is ex stock?

The stock tyres are 18" Dunlop Sport Maxx TT. Quite good tyres so far. Still running in, but I have taken the CTE leading to TPE corner at 110. Car quite stable.

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yup..dunlop and bridgestone tyres are quite good, from my experience..

the worse is Falken........

Considering the 3. So far whats the diff between standard 1.5 and deluxe 1.5 and is the hud good as in daytime clear?

Considering the 3. So far whats the diff between standard 1.5 and deluxe 1.5 and is the hud good as in daytime clear?

You can check out the last few pages of the specs difference here http://www.mazda.com.../04/MAZDA-3.pdf

BTW, if you need recommend to my SE which is quite good/responsible, Can PM me.

Edited by danzo, 11 September 2015 - 04:26 PM.

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Birdgestone is more expensive than Toyo and Yokohama i heard from workshop ppl... how's road noise lvl?

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I used to drive a C180 and 520i, so I might have a different sensitivity to road noise level.�

To me Mazda 3 road noise is noisy even thou it is running on Bridgestone tyres. But for a Japanese car, I feel the road noise level is still acceptable. Hope this helps� [laugh]

Edited by agentdoubley, 11 September 2015 - 04:05 PM.

Good to check it out this weekend bro if you are still keen...
Price discount somewhat for ex stock this weekend... though not exactly ex stock as its production date upto sept, which is now being produce in Japan, so in fact is new stock. Hmm...

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I working this weekend. :( I plan to book at 20 Sep. Still waiting to see friend willingly to buy together.

sorry, noob question... what is ex stock?

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should mean "existing stock"...

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I working this weekend. :( I plan to book at 20 Sep. Still waiting to see friend willingly to buy together.

Usually the first week after coe bid is better offer..
If u need a recommend to my SE, which is qte good/responsible, can PM me for contact.
Cheers.

Considering the 3. So far whats the diff between standard 1.5 and deluxe 1.5 and is the hud good as in daytime clear?

hud works well in daytime.

Get the deluxe..no regrets for me

Collected mine end of August. Photo taken at collection.

Nice one bro. But it's weird that the body kit does not include the side skirts and rear spoiler.

Nice one bro. But it's weird that the body kit does not include the side skirts and rear spoiler.

It does, maybe the angle doesn't show it.

Improved FC models may enjoy higher CEVS rebate also :)

Upgraded the Grace note software.

Now my english songs get read automatically with all the info

Also upgraded the map and thinkware firmware....

Too many IT Gadgets in the car!!!

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Upgraded the Grace note software.

Now my english songs get read automatically with all the info

Also upgraded the map and thinkware firmware....

Too many IT Gadgets in the car!!!

cant help but still think that delux ver looks like bmw 1 series. :)

Upgraded the Grace note software.

Now my english songs get read automatically with all the info
Also upgraded the map and thinkware firmware....

Too many IT Gadgets in the car!!!

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Hi, I just got my M3 2 weeks back. Still a bit lost with the gadgets. May I find out how did you upgrade the software and the map? Thanks..� [;)]

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Then I rather pay 3K more for the new stock.

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Seem the "ex stock" discount apply for upto Sept production date, car still undergoing production in Japan during Sept, and most likely ship out and arrive in SG only in Oct/Nov for delivery for the current orders...

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Hi, I just got my M3 2 weeks back. Still a bit lost with the gadgets. May I find out how did you upgrade the software and the map? Thanks..�

I also got my m3 3 weeks back.

Go to mazda sg website to find out.

Better confirm with SE before purchase [:)]

Better confirm with SE before purchase

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Did you? Do update any info...

I also got my m3 3 weeks back.

Go to mazda sg website to find out.

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Thanks. I thought you have upgraded from your earlier post.�

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Hi, I just got my M3 2 weeks back. Still a bit lost with the gadgets. May I find out how did you upgrade the software and the map? Thanks..�

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Hi all, we went to check out Mazda 3 yesterday. Both hubby and myself test drive the sedan delux. This maybe a silly question but I found the seat too low, does anyone have this issue? Not too sure if it's because I didn't adjust the height of my my seat, I had to keep sitting up to get a better view so that I don't bump the car. Our current ride is the Vios and I don't have this issue. Can a kind soul advice me on this? :)

We love the hatchback and are inclined towards the delux version. They have 3 pricing, 3 bids guaranteed, 4 bids non guaranteed and 6 bids non-guaranteed, would also like advice on which option we should go for? SE said 4 bids guaranteed is safe but I was hoping to go for 6 bids guaranteed since it's $2k less, any words of wisdom? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, we went to check out Mazda 3 yesterday. Both hubby and myself test drive the sedan delux. This maybe a silly question but I found the seat too low, does anyone have this issue? Not too sure if it's because I didn't adjust the height of my my seat, I had to keep sitting up to get a better view so that I don't bump the car. Our current ride is the Vios and I don't have this issue. Can a kind soul advice me on this? :)

We love the hatchback and are inclined towards the delux version. They have 3 pricing, 3 bids guaranteed, 4 bids non guaranteed and 6 bids non-guaranteed, would also like advice on which option we should go for? SE said 4 bids guaranteed is safe but I was hoping to go for 6 bids guaranteed since it's $2k less, any words of wisdom? Thanks in advance.

get the 6 bids non guarntee if u do not need a car asap. record so far they can get the coe for u within 6 bid. i m one of them. hope this helps.

Hi all, we went to check out Mazda 3 yesterday. Both hubby and myself test drive the sedan delux. This maybe a silly question but I found the seat too low, does anyone have this issue? Not too sure if it's because I didn't adjust the height of my my seat, I had to keep sitting up to get a better view so that I don't bump the car. Our current ride is the Vios and I don't have this issue. Can a kind soul advice me on this? :)

We love the hatchback and are inclined towards the delux version. They have 3 pricing, 3 bids guaranteed, 4 bids non guaranteed and 6 bids non-guaranteed, would also like advice on which option we should go for? SE said 4 bids guaranteed is safe but I was hoping to go for 6 bids guaranteed since it's $2k less, any words of wisdom? Thanks in advance.

The seat can be adjusted higher. Ask the SE to show u.

I drove vios before also and mz3 seat confirm can be adj higher than vios.

I will go for 6bids non gtd if I were u.

My coe was secured while my purchase price is 104.888 and coe was 56.2k (sedan del).
Hope that give u some confident on eurokars pricing.

Hi all, we went to check out Mazda 3 yesterday. Both hubby and myself test drive the sedan delux. This maybe a silly question but I found the seat too low, does anyone have this issue? Not too sure if it's because I didn't adjust the height of my my seat, I had to keep sitting up to get a better view so that I don't bump the car. Our current ride is the Vios and I don't have this issue. Can a kind soul advice me on this? :)

We love the hatchback and are inclined towards the delux version. They have 3 pricing, 3 bids guaranteed, 4 bids non guaranteed and 6 bids non-guaranteed, would also like advice on which option we should go for? SE said 4 bids guaranteed is safe but I was hoping to go for 6 bids guaranteed since it's $2k less, any words of wisdom? Thanks in advance.

I'm driving the hatch and it's nice. It is slightly more expensive than the sedan as hatch is considered as the 'niche' market. What color are you looking at?
My previous ride was the vios too. The Mazda 3 is slightly lower as they adopted the 'KODO' design. This makes the car stylish and sleek. The driver seat in the Vios is definitely higher but the electric chair can definitely be adjusted to your preferred height.
If you are not in urgent need for a car replacement, go for the 6 bid non guaranteed Coe package. You can book it now to lock in the price.

get the 6 bids non guarntee if u do not need a car asap. record so far they can get the coe for u within 6 bid. i m one of them. hope this helps.

Thanks for your speedy reply. Glad to hear you were successful with 6 bids non-guaranteed :) may I know which bid you secured your COE? We would like to get our car before mid-December.

The seat can be adjusted higher. Ask the SE to show u.

I drove vios before also and mz3 seat confirm can be adj higher than vios.

I will go for 6bids non gtd if I were u.

My coe was secured while my purchase price is 104.888 and coe was 56.2k (sedan del).
Hope that give u some confident on eurokars pricing.

Thanks for replying, will definitely go to the showroom again and test drive with the new adjusted height. Wow, you got your car at a good price. Current 6 bid non-guaranteed sedan delux is $109,888. How many bids before you got your COE? :)

I'm driving the hatch and it's nice. It is slightly more expensive than the sedan as hatch is considered as the 'niche' market. What color are you looking at?
My previous ride was the vios too. The Mazda 3 is slightly lower as they adopted the 'KODO' design. This makes the car stylish and sleek. The driver seat in the Vios is definitely higher but the electric chair can definitely be adjusted to your preferred height.
If you are not in urgent need for a car replacement, go for the 6 bid non guaranteed Coe package. You can book it now to lock in the price.

Thanks for replying :) Would love the red colour but for their Sep ex-stock, no more red for hatch delux :( glad to hear height of seat can be adjusted. Will go to showroom to try and see if can achieve ideal height so that when hubby drives the car, his head won't hit the roof of the car heh heh. Someone had posted about updated Mazda 3 with improved FC, now thinking if we should wait for that since the remaining colours aren't ideal.... But glad to hear 6 bids non-guaranteed is still safe :)

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

Thanks for the link. Very helpful.

Thanks for your speedy reply. Glad to hear you were successful with 6 bids non-guaranteed :) may I know which bid you secured your COE? We would like to get our car before mid-December.

Thanks for replying, will definitely go to the showroom again and test drive with the new adjusted height. Wow, you got your car at a good price. Current 6 bid non-guaranteed sedan delux is $109,888. How many bids before you got your COE? :)

Thanks for replying :) Would love the red colour but for their Sep ex-stock, no more red for hatch delux :( glad to hear height of seat can be adjusted. Will go to showroom to try and see if can achieve ideal height so that when hubby drives the car, his head won't hit the roof of the car heh heh. Someone had posted about updated Mazda 3 with improved FC, now thinking if we should wait for that since the remaining colours aren't ideal.... But glad to hear 6 bids non-guaranteed is still safe :)

i got it in 2 bid. :)

Hi all, we went to check out Mazda 3 yesterday. Both hubby and myself test drive the sedan delux. This maybe a silly question but I found the seat too low, does anyone have this issue? Not too sure if it's because I didn't adjust the height of my my seat, I had to keep sitting up to get a better view so that I don't bump the car. Our current ride is the Vios and I don't have this issue. Can a kind soul advice me on this? :)

We love the hatchback and are inclined towards the delux version. They have 3 pricing, 3 bids guaranteed, 4 bids non guaranteed and 6 bids non-guaranteed, would also like advice on which option we should go for? SE said 4 bids guaranteed is safe but I was hoping to go for 6 bids guaranteed since it's $2k less, any words of wisdom? Thanks in advance.

I went for the 6 bids non guaranteed. I had my COE in the 1st bid. But back then I did not have the guaranteed options. So if many choose to opt for guaranteed, then that will be Mazda's priority which means you will have to wait longer. So far, I have not heard of anyone who did not get the bid after the 6 rounds.

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Also you are right, the seats are lower compared to my Fit. You can make some adjustment to the driver seat but not much. Took me awhile to get use. As for the passenger seats, they cannot be adjusted for height I believe. So old ppl more challenging to get in and out. Actually the price has gone down from $115,888. Can consider now it is $6000 cheaper.

Thanks for your speedy reply. Glad to hear you were successful with 6 bids non-guaranteed :) may I know which bid you secured your COE? We would like to get our car before mid-December.

Thanks for replying, will definitely go to the showroom again and test drive with the new adjusted height. Wow, you got your car at a good price. Current 6 bid non-guaranteed sedan delux is $109,888. How many bids before you got your COE? :)

Thanks for replying :) Would love the red colour but for their Sep ex-stock, no more red for hatch delux :( glad to hear height of seat can be adjusted. Will go to showroom to try and see if can achieve ideal height so that when hubby drives the car, his head won't hit the roof of the car heh heh. Someone had posted about updated Mazda 3 with improved FC, now thinking if we should wait for that since the remaining colours aren't ideal.... But glad to hear 6 bids non-guaranteed is still safe :)

Did you check with SE when you can get your car delivered for sept ex-stock or beyond? Usually the lead time assuming guaranteed from order to delivery of car to you is about 1.5-2.5 months... so if you need it before mid Dec, 2 things must be ready: your coe bid secured by then, and the car has arrived in SG +2 weeks for clearance and install of accessories.

Edited by danzo, 13 September 2015 - 12:17 PM.

Thanks for your speedy reply. Glad to hear you were successful with 6 bids non-guaranteed :) may I know which bid you secured your COE? We would like to get our car before mid-December.

Thanks for replying, will definitely go to the showroom again and test drive with the new adjusted height. Wow, you got your car at a good price. Current 6 bid non-guaranteed sedan delux is $109,888. How many bids before you got your COE? :)

Thanks for replying :) Would love the red colour but for their Sep ex-stock, no more red for hatch delux :( glad to hear height of seat can be adjusted. Will go to showroom to try and see if can achieve ideal height so that when hubby drives the car, his head won't hit the roof of the car heh heh. Someone had posted about updated Mazda 3 with improved FC, now thinking if we should wait for that since the remaining colours aren't ideal.... But glad to hear 6 bids non-guaranteed is still safe :)

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i got it on the 2nd bid which is even higher than the 1st bid closing.. weird but true..haha...

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go for the colour that you and your husband truly want...usually one will be stuck with the car for at least 5 years so make sure its something that is pleasant to your eyes~! haha..

Did you check with SE when you can get your car delivered for sept ex-stock or beyond? Usually the lead time assuming guaranteed from order to delivery of car to you is about 1.5-2.5 months... so if you need it before mid Dec, 2 things must be ready: your coe bid secured by then, and the car has arrived in SG +2 weeks for clearance and install of accessories.

im lucky to get my car in 1 mth 5 days...from the day i signed the SPA and delivery...

I went for the 6 bids non guaranteed. I had my COE in the 1st bid. But back then I did not have the guaranteed options. So if many choose to opt for guaranteed, then that will be Mazda's priority which means you will have to wait longer. So far, I have not heard of anyone who did not get the bid after the 6 rounds.
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Also you are right, the seats are lower compared to my Fit. You can make some adjustment to the driver seat but not much. Took me awhile to get use. As for the passenger seats, they cannot be adjusted for height I believe. So old ppl more challenging to get in and out. Actually the price has gone down from $115,888. Can consider now it is $6000 cheaper.

Ya Deluxe was $115.8k just monday when I was in showroom, before this week's coe drop and this weekend offer.

I think you are right to take consideration of bid queue now there is 2 new priorty tiers above the 6bid non guaranteed, which wasnt offered before.

Edited by danzo, 13 September 2015 - 01:25 PM.

anyone has a picture of the exhuast full system?

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want to check if the "Meow" is before or after O2 sensor...

im lucky to get my car in 1 mth 5 days...from the day i signed the SPA and delivery...

I got mine 2 weeks after I signed the agreement and placed the deposit because they had stock for the 2.0 and open Cat COE.

For those booking new car, check with SE when the car will arrive and decide whether to go for 2 or 6 bids. I have a feeling Eurokars will bid for COE based on the delivery of the car and time it such that the customer will get the car. Eurokars is in the business of selling cars, so they will try their best to get the COE as long as it is profitable for them. No point getting guaranteed or bid aggressively for COE when the car is still on board the ship. So far, everyone who has booked receive their cars whether 6 or 2 guaranteed bids.

anyone has a picture of the exhuast full system?
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want to check if the "Meow" is before or after O2 sensor...

So fast wanna void warranty? No idea where the cat is hiding. Is it worth the risk? Gain by how much if remove?

I got mine 2 weeks after I signed the agreement and placed the deposit because they had stock for the 2.0 and open Cat COE.

For those booking new car, check with SE when the car will arrive and decide whether to go for 2 or 6 bids. I have a feeling Eurokars will bid for COE based on the delivery of the car and time it such that the customer will get the car. Eurokars is in the business of selling cars, so they will try their best to get the COE as long as it is profitable for them. No point getting guaranteed or bid aggressively for COE when the car is still on board the ship. So far, everyone who has booked receive their cars whether 6 or 2 guaranteed bids.

So fast wanna void warranty? No idea where the cat is hiding. Is it worth the risk? Gain by how much if remove?

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change rims also void warranty..

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fix in car camera also void warranty...

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there's many things that void warranty :X

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change rims also void warranty..
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fix in car camera also void warranty...
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there's many things that void warranty :X

Is that true? The warranty will be void just for changing these items? Is the warranty voided on the parts changed or the entire car?

I asked about installing a blackvue camera and the SE said will void the warranty unless i plug the power from the usb point.

Is that true? The warranty will be void just for changing these items? Is the warranty voided on the parts changed or the entire car?

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I asked about installing a blackvue camera and the SE said will void the warranty unless i plug the power from the usb point.
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How about rims? Don't tell me if change rims will void the entire car's warranty?

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change rims also void warranty..
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fix in car camera also void warranty...
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there's many things that void warranty :X

They will try to void warranty if given half a chance. Quite ridiculous in my opinion. I wonder change tyres will void warranty, or must buy our tyres from them? Ha Ha Ha!!

How about rims? Don't tell me if change rims will void the entire car's warranty?

They will tell you that change rims will void warranty because it will affect the hub which in turn affect the control arms, suspension, bushing, can trace till the engine and electronics and all. Ridiculous in my opinion. Might as well specify the brand of petrol and octane that we use.

If warranty is a concern, we need to keep everything stock or buy everything from them just to be safe.

I asked about installing a blackvue camera and the SE said will void the warranty unless i plug the power from the usb point.
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Eurokars sell blaupunkt & Philips, I saw their posters when I sent my car for servicing. Then your warranty should be intact.

Never discussed that with the SE but i doubt it will void. Unless they are adopting Aviva's mindset.� [smash]

How about rims? Don't tell me if change rims will void the entire car's warranty?

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My SE is giving me the Blaupunkt 5.0 in-car camera.

Eurokars sell blaupunkt & Philips, I saw their posters when I sent my car for servicing. Then your warranty should be intact.

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They will try to void warranty if given half a chance. Quite ridiculous in my opinion. I wonder change tyres will void warranty, or must buy our tyres from them? Ha Ha Ha!!

They will tell you that change rims will void warranty because it will affect the hub which in turn affect the control arms, suspension, bushing, can trace till the engine and electronics and all. Ridiculous in my opinion. Might as well specify the brand of petrol and octane that we use.

If warranty is a concern, we need to keep everything stock or buy everything from them just to be safe.

Eurokars sell blaupunkt & Philips, I saw their posters when I sent my car for servicing. Then your warranty should be intact.

I used to drive a Toyota, I know Borneo Motors don't have this kind of stupid policy. I confirmed with BM's internal staff who I happen to know. If change rims the rest not affected.

Never discussed that with the SE but i doubt it will void. Unless they are adopting Aviva's mindset.�
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My SE is giving me the Blaupunkt 5.0 in-car camera.
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I have that too, given by my SE.

I used to drive a Toyota, I know Borneo Motors don't have this kind of stupid policy. I confirmed with BM's internal staff who I happen to know. If change rims the rest not affected.

You got to check with Eurokars. Hopefully you can change to the rim of your choice without affecting your warranty.

They don't seems to be very outright and transparent with the warranty policy.

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My SE told me change rim will void warranty for damages that are caused by misfit. e.g. rim profile causing premature wear and tear or malfunction. However, if you changed rim and your gearbox got issue, which is not caused by the rim (never heard of rims causing gearbox malfunction) then no problem.

Thanks everyone for your advice, we signed the SPA this afternoon! Chose hatchback delux, now anxiously waiting for COE, fingers crossed :)

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i got it in 2 bid. :)

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Wow, that's fantastic! Hope we can get it in 2 bids as well *fingers crossed*

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I went for the 6 bids non guaranteed. I had my COE in the 1st bid. But back then I did not have the guaranteed options. So if many choose to opt for guaranteed, then that will be Mazda's priority which means you will have to wait longer. So far, I have not heard of anyone who did not get the bid after the 6 rounds.

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Also you are right, the seats are lower compared to my Fit. You can make some adjustment to the driver seat but not much. Took me awhile to get use. As for the passenger seats, they cannot be adjusted for height I believe. So old ppl more challenging to get in and out. Actually the price has gone down from $115,888. Can consider now it is $6000 cheaper.

Wow, you're luckier! Fingers crossed other buyers will be price conscious like me and go for 6 bids non-guaranteed. We went to test drive today again and managed to adjust the seat higher and yes, it's a much better drive. $115,888 was for the Sedan Delux I presume? Ok, then I'm glad we have some savings :)

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Did you check with SE when you can get your car delivered for sept ex-stock or beyond? Usually the lead time assuming guaranteed from order to delivery of car to you is about 1.5-2.5 months... so if you need it before mid Dec, 2 things must be ready: your coe bid secured by then, and the car has arrived in SG +2 weeks for clearance and install of accessories.

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Thanks for advice :)�Sept production�will be delivered in Oct/Nov.

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i got it on the 2nd bid which is even higher than the 1st bid closing.. weird but true..haha...

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go for the colour that you and your husband truly want...usually one will be stuck with the car for at least 5 years so make sure its something that is pleasant to your eyes~! haha..

Wow, you "kio tio", good for you [thumbsup] � Agree with you so we chose the colour that I want! [laugh]

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They don't seems to be very outright and transparent with the warranty policy.
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My SE told me change rim will void warranty for damages that are caused by misfit. e.g. rim profile causing premature wear and tear or malfunction. However, if you changed rim and your gearbox got issue, which is not caused by the rim (never heard of rims causing gearbox malfunction) then no problem.

We will only know when there is a warranty claim. Praying that it won't happen for any of us.

I used to drive a Toyota, I know Borneo Motors don't have this kind of stupid policy. I confirmed with BM's internal staff who I happen to know. If change rims the rest not affected.

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If you never service with BM, warranty also won't be void. Try that with C&C and Eurokars..�

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wah...how you achieve that one? can teach me please..

my best is 530km, with 6km left on the range....

pei fu pei fu...

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I have been getting +- 750 km for one full tank. �I think based on your FC I'm going to assumed that you are super heavy footed. �The trick on more efficient fuel consumption is actually very simple, practice driving as if you have no brakes to use (unless really needed don't apply any), i.e. you pre-empt every slow-down or stop and ease on the gas instead of applying brake. �The more you brake = higher your FC. �If you always take time to observe your front vehicle's driving pattern, you will notice that most drivers apply brake very often, but a few minority drivers hardly touch their brakes all the while, even when coming to a traffic light they cruise until the light turn green (if possible), the latter minority group conserves the most energy. �

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Personally I don't use my ride much so my fuel consumption a month is only about $150, but it's still fun to practice fuel conserving drive and see how much you can squeeze out a full tank. �

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Btw the new M3 tank is smaller? �40L isit? �I could put in more in my old M3 (think 50L) but of course in terms of FC the new M3 triumphs the old one many times. � ��

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I have been getting +- 750 km for one full tank. �I think based on your FC I'm going to assumed that you are super heavy footed. �The trick on more efficient fuel consumption is actually very simple, practice driving as if you have no brakes to use (unless really needed don't apply any), i.e. you pre-empt every slow-down or stop and ease on the gas instead of applying brake. �The more you brake = higher your FC. �If you always take time to observe your front vehicle's driving pattern, you will notice that most drivers apply brake very often, but a few minority drivers hardly touch their brakes all the while, even when coming to a traffic light they cruise until the light turn green (if possible), the latter minority group conserves the most energy. �

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Personally I don't use my ride much so my fuel consumption a month is only about $150, but it's still fun to practice fuel conserving drive and see how much you can squeeze out a full tank. �

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Btw the new M3 tank is smaller? �40L isit? �I could put in more in my old M3 (think 50L) but of course in terms of FC the new M3 triumphs the old one many times. � ��

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Thanks for sharing... i will give it a try... if i can achieve 600km a tank.. i satisfy already.

Hi guys, just need opinion. My gf recently open the rear door and knock on the edge of the pillar from multi storey car park. This causes the paint to drop off as shown in the image, the white area. I consult ubi workshop n the cs said i should accumlate and respray the door. As i need my car for wedding purpose, i decide to order the touch up paint. The cs told me that it can still see very obvious 2 tone color.

So... I will to ask opinion if i should go ahead and touch up the small area using the touch up paint?

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Hi guys, just need opinion. My gf recently open the rear door and knock on the edge of the pillar from multi storey car park. This causes the paint to drop off as shown in the image, the white area. I consult ubi workshop n the cs said i should accumlate and respray the door. As i need my car for wedding purpose, i decide to order the touch up paint. The cs told me that it can still see very obvious 2 tone color.

So... I will to ask opinion if i should go ahead and touch up the small area using the touch up paint?

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Don't use touch up paint, you will most likely regret because the 2 tone will be very obvious. �Easier on the eyes to leave the single chip alone. �Take the recommendation of your workshop, they are being fair, good that they didn't consult you otherwise just for more business. �

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Thanks for advice :)�Sept production�will be delivered in Oct/Nov.

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Wow...Sept "ex-stock" still need to wait till Oct/Nov for delivery...�

what colors are still avail?

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Btw, M3 prices has just increased $1K from this week...

Edited by danzo, 14 September 2015 - 11:47 AM.

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Don't use touch up paint, you will most likely regret because the 2 tone will be very obvious. �Easier on the eyes to leave the single chip alone. �Take the recommendation of your workshop, they are being fair, good that they didn't consult you otherwise just for more business. �

Thks bro! No choice

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Don't use touch up paint, you will most likely regret because the 2 tone will be very obvious. �Easier on the eyes to leave the single chip alone. �Take the recommendation of your workshop, they are being fair, good that they didn't consult you otherwise just for more business. �

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Did the workshop has the same color code metallic or mica ones?

Thks bro! No choice

Actually that scratch not obvious from pic.

I will just use touchup paint to fix it 1st....

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Wow...Sept "ex-stock" still need to wait till Oct/Nov for delivery...�

what colors are still avail?

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Btw, M3 prices has just increased $1K from this week...

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Standard M3 ex-stock now selling at $104,888, guess that's why you say it's increased from last weekend's promo? �

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Still don't get WTH is ex-stock compared to new stock - if it's $2-3k cheaper WTF care it's old or new stock? �Freaking marketing gimmicks - can't they just call a spade a spade..

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Standard M3 ex-stock now selling at $104,888, guess that's why you say it's increased from last weekend's promo? �

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Still don't get WTH is ex-stock compared to new stock - if it's $2-3k cheaper WTF care it's old or new stock? �Freaking marketing gimmicks - can't they just call a spade a spade..

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Usually ex-stock refers to existing stocks (aka stocks already on hand in Singapore).� But I think in this case, ex-stock is referring to the stocks of the current model (even tho some may be still on shipment along the way).� New stocks would be referring to the improved model already announced with better FC (arriving next month?).

Edited by Tkseah, 14 September 2015 - 02:22 PM.

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Usually ex-stock refers to existing stocks (aka stocks already on hand in Singapore).� But I think in this case, ex-stock is referring to the stocks of the current model (even tho some may be still on shipment along the way).� New stocks would be referring to the improved model already announced with better FC (arriving next month?).

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Hmm nah... "ex-stock" discount or whatever they called it is just a marketing lah,

and the same "ex-stock" discount apply to M2, M5, M6, and the newest CX-5, etc as well...�

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They just conveniently reduce the discount by $1K from this week to increase the effective price...

Edited by danzo, 14 September 2015 - 03:05 PM.

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Hmm nah... "ex-stock" discount or whatever they called it is just a marketing lah,

and the same "ex-stock" discount apply to M2, M5, M6, and the newest CX-5, etc as well...�

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They just conveniently reduce the discount by $1K from this week to increase the effective price...

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If that's the case then those buyers kio-tio during last weekend when it's still 103,888, but nothing beats buying at Eurokar's 30th Anniversary that weekend, still the cheapest price so far.�

Hi guys, just need opinion. My gf recently open the rear door and knock on the edge of the pillar from multi storey car park. This causes the paint to drop off as shown in the image, the white area. I consult ubi workshop n the cs said i should accumlate and respray the door. As i need my car for wedding purpose, i decide to order the touch up paint. The cs told me that it can still see very obvious 2 tone color.

So... I will to ask opinion if i should go ahead and touch up the small area using the touch up paint?

Is it the door handle? If so, then no worries about it cos wedding car got ribbon to hide it ma...

Anyway I don't find it too obvious. If you go to work shop outside, they can do simple touch up. Sometimes, buffing will help if the scratch is not too deep.

Hi guys,

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Just to check something. I have been using the istop function. However sometimes without me releasing the brake, the engine restarted itself. Do you experience this? Any reasons? I read somewhere that istop doesn't work well in some countries due to weather. Any insights?

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Thanks.

I too have this issues with i-stop function. auto restart without releasing brake.

I too have this issues with i-stop function. auto restart without releasing brake.

it should be the charge has been used up. the istop depend on the charge from the capacitor

Is it the door handle? If so, then no worries about it cos wedding car got ribbon to hide it ma...

Anyway I don't find it too obvious. If you go to work shop outside, they can do simple touch up. Sometimes, buffing will help if the scratch is not too deep.

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Its not at the handle. Its at the edge of the door. :(

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Just to check something. I have been using the istop function. However sometimes without me releasing the brake, the engine restarted itself. Do you experience this? Any reasons? I read somewhere that istop doesn't work well in some countries due to weather. Any insights?
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Thanks.

I experienced same issue. Will restart even if charge is not empty, I monitored the charge while using istop. However this usually happen in the first 10 or 15 min of drive. I attribute it to engine not warm enough yet as the manual says 1 of the pre-requisite for istop to work is engine must not be cold. I could be wrong anyway.

It has been a horrible day for me today. Took a leave today to go service centre at ubi today to rectify the leather for my car seat. They asked me to go in early to avoid congestion. I was double confirm on the timing last week. I arrive at 9am and was told estimate completion around 5pm.�

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Around 12pm I received a msg saying my leather seats are out of stock!! I was like "What?" I msg the cs about my frustration and he quickly called to apologize. I came all the way and even a leave to rectify the leather seats and they say out of stock?! Why didnt they check�before asking me down? Do you feel that its wasting our time?

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Screw the cs thoroughly and all he can reply is �" I am sorry". I knew he cant solve anything since he is not the one who fixed it and I felt I am wasting my time talking to him. Wanted ask him to touch up my car with the knock on my door. He say no stock. That was the second trigger which piss me off. I have to�buy the�bottle of paint in the end to cover the small defects.

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It was still ok till I went to collect my car. The car have some stains. Granted they are on renovation�but the whole incident of delay the leather seats, no touch up paint in such as�big workshop and nothing has�been done on my car and all i get is stain and time wasted. My anger is already up to the max. I msg to my se that I will write a complaint letter and ask him to forward to his management. I also written a feedback form in ubi to express my unhappiness.

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beside the complaint I have spoke to the cs about the rim size. I asked if waranty will void if I changed the rim. He say this will compromise the safety and the reduce the life span of the�bearing on the axel due to the weight of the rim. When I ask him why the 2.0 can fit in the 18inch rim, he told me�bcos they have custom fit the�bearing with the fitting to fits with the rim. In short, he never say will void,�but does not encourage to change from the standard size. Fyi.

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Lastly, they say the engine oil is synthetic oil 0W20D (dont quote me I not sure I heard correctly or not) and its�best not to use outside engine oil cos it will damage the gasket in long run. He say�better to change in workshop at the moment. Sound�bs to me! I am sure outside will have a replacement much cheaper than them.

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Conclusion: If they can screw up a simple things like mine, I cannot see why they cannot screw up major maintenance or repair. I will write a letter to see how is their response. In my case, a mere sorry is not enough to compensate!

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It has been a horrible day for me today. Took a leave today to go service centre at ubi today to rectify the leather for my car seat. They asked me to go in early to avoid congestion. I was double confirm on the timing last week. I arrive at 9am and was told estimate completion around 5pm.�

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Around 12pm I received a msg saying my leather seats are out of stock!! I was like "What?" I msg the cs about my frustration and he quickly called to apologize. I came all the way and even a leave to rectify the leather seats and they say out of stock?! Why didnt they check�before asking me down? Do you feel that its wasting our time?

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Screw the cs thoroughly and all he can reply is �" I am sorry". I knew he cant solve anything since he is not the one who fixed it and I felt I am wasting my time talking to him. Wanted ask him to touch up my car with the knock on my door. He say no stock. That was the second trigger which piss me off. I have to�buy the�bottle of paint in the end to cover the small defects.

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It was still ok till I went to collect my car. The car have some stains. Granted they are on renovation�but the whole incident of delay the leather seats, no touch up paint in such as�big workshop and nothing has�been done on my car and all i get is stain and time wasted. My anger is already up to the max. I msg to my se that I will write a complaint letter and ask him to forward to his management. I also written a feedback form in ubi to express my unhappiness.

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beside the complaint I have spoke to the cs about the rim size. I asked if waranty will void if I changed the rim. He say this will compromise the safety and the reduce the life span of the�bearing on the axel due to the weight of the rim. When I ask him why the 2.0 can fit in the 18inch rim, he told me�bcos they have custom fit the�bearing with the fitting to fits with the rim. In short, he never say will void,�but does not encourage to change from the standard size. Fyi.

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Lastly, they say the engine oil is synthetic oil 0W20D (dont quote me I not sure I heard correctly or not) and its�best not to use outside engine oil cos it will damage the gasket in long run. He say�better to change in workshop at the moment. Sound�bs to me! I am sure outside will have a replacement much cheaper than them.

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Conclusion: If they can screw up a simple things like mine, I cannot see why they cannot screw up major maintenance or repair. I will write a letter to see how is their response. In my case, a mere sorry is not enough to compensate!

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To�be far, the cs has give me the contact to change the seats with their vendor. However I just feel all this episode is like taking me for granted. I spend 100K not to be�treated like a fool!

I experienced same issue. Will restart even if charge is not empty, I monitored the charge while using istop. However this usually happen in the first 10 or 15 min of drive. I attribute it to engine not warm enough yet as the manual says 1 of the pre-requisite for istop to work is engine must not be cold. I could be wrong anyway.

My experience i istop functions well in the early morning when I drive out. However, in the afternoon or evening, the issue occurs. I am still speculating that it functions better when the engine is cool. puzzled. Anyway thanks for sharing your experience. Let us just wait if there are any more responses from fellow M3 drivers.

My experience i istop functions well in the early morning when I drive out. However, in the afternoon or evening, the issue occurs. I am still speculating that it functions better when the engine is cool. puzzled. Anyway thanks for sharing your experience. Let us just wait if there are any more responses from fellow M3 drivers.

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Same experience here, I stop using the Istop function. It's too troublesome imo. I just turn my aircon temperature to 18 degree and the Istop function will cease to work, so no need to turn it off everytime you start up vehicle.

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Standard M3 ex-stock now selling at $104,888, guess that's why you say it's increased from last weekend's promo? �

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Still don't get WTH is ex-stock compared to new stock - if it's $2-3k cheaper WTF care it's old or new stock? �Freaking marketing gimmicks - can't they just call a spade a spade..

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if they call a spade a spade they won't be in marketing.� [laugh]

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now got "event car" also... dunno from what event. for all you know, another BMW trick - call all its new cars event cars and give big discounts because it has been "used by someone for a bit" but actually it's brand new. they do it just so that customers who just bought from them the week before won't be pissed off at having missed out such a huge discount.

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Same experience here, I stop using the Istop function. It's too troublesome imo. I just turn my aircon temperature to 18 degree and the Istop function will cease to work, so no need to turn it off everytime you start up vehicle.

So smart.

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Same experience here, I stop using the Istop function. It's too troublesome imo. I just turn my aircon temperature to 18 degree and the Istop function will cease to work, so no need to turn it off everytime you start up vehicle.

IStop only works when the capacitor has enough charge, when the aircon compressor is not in use, engine is not cold & the foot brake is fully depressed. Otherwise, it will deactivate when one of the above conditions is not met, for example when the aircon compressor suddenly decides to activate. Hope this helps.

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Same experience here, I stop using the Istop function. It's too troublesome imo. I just turn my aircon temperature to 18 degree and the Istop function will cease to work, so no need to turn it off everytime you start up vehicle.

Another way is to depress the foot brake only lightly after coming to complete stop. 18 degree is a bit too cold, hands will freeze. But an alternate solution. Ha ha ha.

IStop only works when the capacitor has enough charge, when the aircon compressor is not in use, engine is not cold & the foot brake is fully depressed. Otherwise, it will deactivate when one of the above conditions is not met, for example when the aircon compressor suddenly decides to activate. Hope this helps.

Thanks bro. This is helpful. Think for me should be due to the aircon compressor that works very hard during the day whenever I turn the aircon to auto mode.

IStop only works when the capacitor has enough charge, when the aircon compressor is not in use, engine is not cold & the foot brake is fully depressed. Otherwise, it will deactivate when one of the above conditions is not met, for example when the aircon compressor suddenly decides to activate. Hope this helps.

Another way is to depress the foot brake only lightly after coming to complete stop. 18 degree is a bit too cold, hands will freeze. But an alternate solution. Ha ha ha.

Which is why I guess the engine is not warm enough in my case coz I made sure all criteria are fulfilled during istop.

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Wow...Sept "ex-stock" still need to wait till Oct/Nov for delivery...�
what colors are still avail?
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Btw, M3 prices has just increased $1K from this week...

Actually, it's more "stock in production" rather than ex-stock, they haven't left Japan if I'm not wrong. When I checked yesterday, for hatch delux, they have white with white interior, black interior has black, deep blue, blue reflex and silver. No idea about other models, sorry.

Wow, so luckily I pestered hubby to book yesterday ;p

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Same experience here, I stop using the Istop function. It's too troublesome imo. I just turn my aircon temperature to 18 degree and the Istop function will cease to work, so no need to turn it off everytime you start up vehicle.

Wah! Not cold ah...? You are stressing your compressor too much... no?

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My friend's car used to keep aircon at 18 too... then one day a/c failed... cos of "freezing" issue in the aircon system. The mech say must blast aircon fan speed and not temperature. Anything between 22-25 should be good.

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Setting your temp at 18 also may cause higher FC rite?

It has been a horrible day for me today. Took a leave today to go service centre at ubi today to rectify the leather for my car seat. They asked me to go in early to avoid congestion. I was double confirm on the timing last week. I arrive at 9am and was told estimate completion around 5pm.�

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Around 12pm I received a msg saying my leather seats are out of stock!! I was like "What?" I msg the cs about my frustration and he quickly called to apologize. I came all the way and even a leave to rectify the leather seats and they say out of stock?! Why didnt they check�before asking me down? Do you feel that its wasting our time?

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Screw the cs thoroughly and all he can reply is �" I am sorry". I knew he cant solve anything since he is not the one who fixed it and I felt I am wasting my time talking to him. Wanted ask him to touch up my car with the knock on my door. He say no stock. That was the second trigger which piss me off. I have to�buy the�bottle of paint in the end to cover the small defects.

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It was still ok till I went to collect my car. The car have some stains. Granted they are on renovation�but the whole incident of delay the leather seats, no touch up paint in such as�big workshop and nothing has�been done on my car and all i get is stain and time wasted. My anger is already up to the max. I msg to my se that I will write a complaint letter and ask him to forward to his management. I also written a feedback form in ubi to express my unhappiness.

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beside the complaint I have spoke to the cs about the rim size. I asked if waranty will void if I changed the rim. He say this will compromise the safety and the reduce the life span of the�bearing on the axel due to the weight of the rim. When I ask him why the 2.0 can fit in the 18inch rim, he told me�bcos they have custom fit the�bearing with the fitting to fits with the rim. In short, he never say will void,�but does not encourage to change from the standard size. Fyi.

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Lastly, they say the engine oil is synthetic oil 0W20D (dont quote me I not sure I heard correctly or not) and its�best not to use outside engine oil cos it will damage the gasket in long run. He say�better to change in workshop at the moment. Sound�bs to me! I am sure outside will have a replacement much cheaper than them.

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Conclusion: If they can screw up a simple things like mine, I cannot see why they cannot screw up major maintenance or repair. I will write a letter to see how is their response. In my case, a mere sorry is not enough to compensate!

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Sounds like a really bad experience. You can try writing to their facebook. they are more responsive there.

Wah! Not cold ah...? You are stressing your compressor too much... no?
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My friend's car used to keep aircon at 18 too... then one day a/c failed... cos of "freezing" issue in the aircon system. The mech say must blast aircon fan speed and not temperature. Anything between 22-25 should be good.
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Setting your temp at 18 also may cause higher FC rite?

Sounds like a really bad experience. You can try writing to their facebook. they are more responsive there.

Have send them love letter. Waiting for their reply.

Wah! Not cold ah...? You are stressing your compressor too much... no?

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My friend's car used to keep aircon at 18 too... then one day a/c failed... cos of "freezing" issue in the aircon system. The mech say must blast aircon fan speed and not temperature. Anything between 22-25 should be good.

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Setting your temp at 18 also may cause higher FC rite?

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I sweat easily and am always hot.

Didn't know about this will cause stress to compressor and affect mileage!

Hmm any other bros here second that or share their experience?

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Been driving this car for exactly a month, mileage is around 1800+km so far I have pumped three times with Shell 98.

For my fuel consumption I am getting 1L / (14-15)km, getting better than the first 2 pump.

Edited by agentdoubley, 14 September 2015 - 11:51 PM.

I experienced same issue. Will restart even if charge is not empty, I monitored the charge while using istop. However this usually happen in the first 10 or 15 min of drive. I attribute it to engine not warm enough yet as the manual says 1 of the pre-requisite for istop to work is engine must not be cold. I could be wrong anyway.

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Thanks, useful info. �Sometimes I forgot to switch off i-stop when I just started driving, but when at the first red light the i-stop will try to put the engine to dormant, but always without fail within seconds it will fire up by itself again without me releasing pressure on the brake. �That's why i say - screw i-stop technology, a total extra BS. �Would have been better they keep their i-stop and give me some cash rebate, lol.... ��

I was told by SE that the free solar film does not cover the sunroof.

I ask for it, but she says no one does it, and may cause issues if it peel off. �Is it true?

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Anyone done solar film to sunroof? �How's it? �Need?

Actually, it's more "stock in production" rather than ex-stock, they haven't left Japan if I'm not wrong. When I checked yesterday, for hatch delux, they have white with white interior, black interior has black, deep blue, blue reflex and silver. No idea about other models, sorry.

Wow, so luckily I pestered hubby to book yesterday ;p

Yep you are right. Typically ex-stock refers to the existing stock in mazda (from previous shipment which is not sold) or stock which have not yet been booked coming in the next shipment. Hence, usually limited in exterior and interior colours or combination.

Hence this usually applies to less popular colours or ext/int combinations. Previously offered a very good price for white on white seats but a no no for me. Hence still waited out to booked red in august. Haha

Makes sense since they bring in a number of colours in each shipment and better to earn less than to let the cars sit in their store since I understand their profit margin is rather high.

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I sweat easily and am always hot.

Didn't know about this will cause stress to compressor and affect mileage!

Hmm any other bros here second that or share their experience?

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Been driving this car for exactly a month, mileage is around 1800+km so far I have pumped three times with Shell 98.

For my fuel consumption I am getting 1L / (14-15)km, getting better than the first 2 pump.

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How you achieve 1L/ 14-15km? I only got 8.5L/100km which is 1L/11-12km.

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Maybe its the petrol used?

Have send them love letter. Waiting for their reply.

Oh dear, I hope you get a satisfactory reply from them soon,

Yep you are right. Typically ex-stock refers to the existing stock in mazda (from previous shipment which is not sold) or stock which have not yet been booked coming in the next shipment. Hence, usually limited in exterior and interior colours or combination.

Hence this usually applies to less popular colours or ext/int combinations. Previously offered a very good price for white on white seats but a no no for me. Hence still waited out to booked red in august. Haha

Makes sense since they bring in a number of colours in each shipment and better to earn less than to let the cars sit in their store since I understand their profit margin is rather high.

The off-white interior is nice but too hard to maintain. Black is safest. Me too, we booked for the red, may be 1 or 2 month extra wait. Fingers crossed will be sooner

was super tempted to get the off-white interior as well but guess its just going to be a pain to maintain and years later, might turn yellowish.. hence took black. haha years later it will still remain black

It has been a horrible day for me today. Took a leave today to go service centre at ubi today to rectify the leather for my car seat. They asked me to go in early to avoid congestion. I was double confirm on the timing last week. I arrive at 9am and was told estimate completion around 5pm.�

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Around 12pm I received a msg saying my leather seats are out of stock!! I was like "What?" I msg the cs about my frustration and he quickly called to apologize. I came all the way and even a leave to rectify the leather seats and they say out of stock?! Why didnt they check�before asking me down? Do you feel that its wasting our time?

�

Screw the cs thoroughly and all he can reply is �" I am sorry". I knew he cant solve anything since he is not the one who fixed it and I felt I am wasting my time talking to him. Wanted ask him to touch up my car with the knock on my door. He say no stock. That was the second trigger which piss me off. I have to�buy the�bottle of paint in the end to cover the small defects.

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It was still ok till I went to collect my car. The car have some stains. Granted they are on renovation�but the whole incident of delay the leather seats, no touch up paint in such as�big workshop and nothing has�been done on my car and all i get is stain and time wasted. My anger is already up to the max. I msg to my se that I will write a complaint letter and ask him to forward to his management. I also written a feedback form in ubi to express my unhappiness.

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beside the complaint I have spoke to the cs about the rim size. I asked if waranty will void if I changed the rim. He say this will compromise the safety and the reduce the life span of the�bearing on the axel due to the weight of the rim. When I ask him why the 2.0 can fit in the 18inch rim, he told me�bcos they have custom fit the�bearing with the fitting to fits with the rim. In short, he never say will void,�but does not encourage to change from the standard size. Fyi.

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Lastly, they say the engine oil is synthetic oil 0W20D (dont quote me I not sure I heard correctly or not) and its�best not to use outside engine oil cos it will damage the gasket in long run. He say�better to change in workshop at the moment. Sound�bs to me! I am sure outside will have a replacement much cheaper than them.

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Conclusion: If they can screw up a simple things like mine, I cannot see why they cannot screw up major maintenance or repair. I will write a letter to see how is their response. In my case, a mere sorry is not enough to compensate!

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Sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience. Reminds me of my VW experience several years back. I guess it's best to write in formally and see how they could allay your frustration and bad experience.

My experience i istop functions well in the early morning when I drive out. However, in the afternoon or evening, the issue occurs. I am still speculating that it functions better when the engine is cool. puzzled. Anyway thanks for sharing your experience. Let us just wait if there are any more responses from fellow M3 drivers.

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The iStop works based on 3 conditions: Engine, aircon and Batt. For istop to be ready to activate, engine should be warmed up, ac temp (cabin temp) is at set temp, and batt charged.�

I guess, when the engine starts up even when the brake is still depressed during istop is because of the cabin temp increased to a point higher than set temp. So to cool the cabin, the engine has to start, to run the AC compressor.

That is also why, I kind of realised that istop works and activates longer for cooler parts of the day (mornings and nights). On a hot and blistering day as we have here, it'll just stay activated for 10-20 seconds tops.

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I must admit it took me some time to get used to it. It seems like a fault with istop initially, but with the above explanation, it makes sense why it is designed with such considerations (balancing cabin temp comfort and fuel saving). Hope this helps you understand your drive a bit more.

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Oh, by the way, with the above 3 conditions met, istop will not work when your steering is not centered. Just realised yesterday.�

Which is why I guess the engine is not warm enough in my case coz I made sure all criteria are fulfilled during istop.

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when engine is not warm enough, you'll see the 'blue' light.�

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I sweat easily and am always hot.

Didn't know about this will cause stress to compressor and affect mileage!

Hmm any other bros here second that or share their experience?

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Yup, agree with RO-ger

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How you achieve 1L/ 14-15km? I only got 8.5L/100km which is 1L/11-12km.

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Maybe its the petrol used?

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It largely depends on driving routes and driving style, car load & tyre pressure.

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If you do not drive on highways, likely you wont get below 8L/100km. If you like to rev beyond 2000rpm, likely you wont get below 8L/100km.

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I do about 10% highway driving with occasional sprints & so far ave 7.8L/100km over 18,000km.

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The iStop works based on 3 conditions: Engine, aircon and Batt. For istop to be ready to activate, engine should be warmed up, ac temp (cabin temp) is at set temp, and batt charged.�

I guess, when the engine starts up even when the brake is still depressed during istop is because of the cabin temp increased to a point higher than set temp. So to cool the cabin, the engine has to start, to run the AC compressor.

That is also why, I kind of realised that istop works and activates longer for cooler parts of the day (mornings and nights). On a hot and blistering day as we have here, it'll just stay activated for 10-20 seconds tops.

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I must admit it took me some time to get used to it. It seems like a fault with istop initially, but with the above explanation, it makes sense why it is designed with such considerations (balancing cabin temp comfort and fuel saving). Hope this helps you understand your drive a bit more.

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Oh, by the way, with the above 3 conditions met, istop will not work when your steering is not centered. Just realised yesterday.�

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Yup, plus also if road is inclined, istop also wont work. btw, istop only works for max of 2 mins.

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Maybe its the petrol used?

I pumped spc petrol...cheapest 95 avail...also managed to get 6.5/100.

Hmmmm... driving patterns lor...I guess car r made the same..its the user.

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The iStop works based on 3 conditions: Engine, aircon and Batt. For istop to be ready to activate, engine should be warmed up, ac temp (cabin temp) is at set temp, and batt charged.�

I guess, when the engine starts up even when the brake is still depressed during istop is because of the cabin temp increased to a point higher than set temp. So to cool the cabin, the engine has to start, to run the AC compressor.

That is also why, I kind of realised that istop works and activates longer for cooler parts of the day (mornings and nights). On a hot and blistering day as we have here, it'll just stay activated for 10-20 seconds tops.

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I must admit it took me some time to get used to it. It seems like a fault with istop initially, but with the above explanation, it makes sense why it is designed with such considerations (balancing cabin temp comfort and fuel saving). Hope this helps you understand your drive a bit more.

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Oh, by the way, with the above 3 conditions met, istop will not work when your steering is not centered. Just realised yesterday.�

Thanks. This explains.� [thumbsup] �It works well in the morning and evening where temperature is cooler for my case. If cabin temperature is high because of the heat outside, it is working max around 10s +-.

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It largely depends on driving routes and driving style, car load & tyre pressure.
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If you do not drive on highways, likely you wont get below 8L/100km. If you like to rev beyond 2000rpm, likely you wont get below 8L/100km.
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I do about 10% highway driving with occasional sprints & so far ave 7.8L/100km over 18,000km.

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Yup, plus also if road is inclined, istop also wont work. btw, istop only works for max of 2 mins.

Do not Rev beyond 2k rpm. Wah this sounds like gu niang driving.. Pardon me.

was super tempted to get the off-white interior as well but guess its just going to be a pain to maintain and years later, might turn yellowish.. hence took black. haha years later it will still remain black

Agree, unless the black fades away and become grey which shouldn't be the case heh heh

Wow, this thread is good, learn quite a lot about the car before we collect the car! I'd experience the iStop function during my 2 test drives, I guess it takes a little getting used to but if it helps with improving the fx, I'm all for it

Anyone did any sound proofing?
Or intend to do it?
The car is damn noisy..especially on uneven road...can feel the debris and hear the sound so clearly...

Mazda need to buck on on sound insulation!

I am thinking of getting a tyre pressure monitoring system or tpms. There is one on eBay I have narrowed down, http://www.ebay.com/itm/161764029760

Anyone have experience with this brand Steelmate?
They have an "exciting " official video here. Not safe for work.

Anyone did any sound proofing?
Or intend to do it?
The car is damn noisy..especially on uneven road...can feel the debris and hear the sound so clearly...

Mazda need to buck on on sound insulation!

You going to do sound proofing?

You going to do sound proofing?

Probably do the wheel wells and doors...

Thinking if I should DIY... abit troublesome....

Been driving the car since May and almost 4.5 mths.

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Feedback is that the FC is generally good. but the amount saved if you add up on an annual basis, isn't a huge significant value comparing to my previous ride.

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Sound insulation is ok but I agree with the rest that the undercarriage insulation seems inadequate. stones and debris hitting against the bottom could be heard rather clearly.

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Drive quality is good for a Japanese car and the pick up and cruising speed is sufficient for Singapore roads.

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Only gripe is that when the car is stationery, the vibrations are a little more compared to my previous ride which was a horizontally opposed engine.

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Other than that, I'm really satisfied with what I've gotten.

Probably do the wheel wells and doors...

Thinking if I should DIY... abit troublesome....

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Just to share, did sound proofing on previous ride, didnt feel much difference. personally feel that changing the tyres make a bigger difference.� felt it when i changed from P7 to T001.

Do not Rev beyond 2k rpm. Wah this sounds like gu niang driving.. Pardon me.

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Yup... beyond that, dont expect to get fc < 8L / 100km, if you are city driving.

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If you are driving on highway, fc very good <6.5L / 100km no problem.

Edited by ST69, 16 September 2015 - 10:50 AM.

Probably do the wheel wells and doors...

Thinking if I should DIY... abit troublesome....

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If you want to soundproof, shd do the whole car to be worth the effort & hear the difference, that includes the roof too.

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This car is heavy 'cos the frame is really solid, but the sheet metal (body) is really thin. The insulation materials used also very little and in most places no insulation except thin piece of carpet material. Well, I supposed same for most B&B cat A cars.

Edited by ST69, 16 September 2015 - 10:38 AM.

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Just to share, did sound proofing on previous ride, didnt feel much difference. personally feel that changing the tyres make a bigger difference.� felt it when i changed from P7 to T001.

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You changed the stock types for M3? �Seem like tyres make the big difference. �

What are the quieter typres?

Edited by danzo, 16 September 2015 - 12:01 PM.

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You changed the stock types for M3? �Seem like tyres make the big difference. �

What are the quieter typres?

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nope not for M3 yet, still waiting for the car. i changed it on my VW. eg of quiet tyres would be GR100 (toyota wish), T001(VW), n'blue (Vios), bluresponse(Jazz).. well these are the ones i have sat in before.

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when engine is not warm enough, you'll see the 'blue' light.�

Yup, agree with RO-ger

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Alright thanks! :)

Hi guys, just need opinion. My gf recently open the rear door and knock on the edge of the pillar from multi storey car park. This causes the paint to drop off as shown in the image, the white area. I consult ubi workshop n the cs said i should accumlate and respray the door. As i need my car for wedding purpose, i decide to order the touch up paint. The cs told me that it can still see very obvious 2 tone color.

So... I will to ask opinion if i should go ahead and touch up the small area using the touch up paint?

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I also kenna a tiny paint chip on door edge when someone swing out door (my ride has heavy doors) and ding into a pipe on the wall [bigcry]

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I also kenna a tiny paint chip on door edge when someone swing out door (my ride has heavy doors) and ding into a pipe on the wall

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its very common ... i also kena same within 1 week of collection..

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in the end.. dont bothered too much.. hehe

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its very common ... i also kena same within 1 week of collection..

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in the end.. dont bothered too much.. hehe

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I agree. I have to remind myself that the car is just a tool and I should not become a slave to the car.� [:p]

Car door edge guards?

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http://mazdapartspeo...r Edge and Cups

Seem like MZD Connect in China has more Apps...

and also has RDS�TMC (real time traffic info via FM radio signals..)

http://www.changan-m...s/detail?id=472

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Car door edge guards?
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http://mazdapartspeo...r Edge and Cups

Looks good, but only covered by Mazda USA, I wonder if they have it here as well?

Anyone did Paint protection or Sealant? Any thoughts?

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Should I just go for basic wax regularly or better to do a few layers of sealant that can last longer?

Anyone did Paint protection or Sealant? Any thoughts?

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Should I just go for basic wax regularly or better to do a few layers of sealant that can last longer?

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Actually seems a lot of Mazda owners went for PPS.

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Actually seems a lot of Mazda owners went for PPS.

I myself is a believer of paint protection. I did it for my previous ride, 3 years later when I sold the car, paint work was still very good considering i park under the sun. Of course, cannot expect it to be protected from the obnoxious folks who park beside you and open doors with no care in the world lah.�

I had mine done the 5th day I took delivery.

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