mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 6

Dun thk there is a lever for boot.. I have not tried pressing the boot button on the key while in the car though. Thk no auto lock too.. I have to manually press the lock button at driver door.

Thanks Adrian - I don't understand why such features are missing, sigh...

Wat im trying to figure out is that every time I stop the car and off the engine, after i open the dooor, there is a click sound that comes frm the dashboard. Not sure wat mechanism is tt.

Most newer cars don't have. Once you remote unlock or unlock door from inside of your car, all doors including boot will be unlocked. Once you lock, all doors and boot will be locked.�

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Most sedans including expensive contis also don't have boot struts now. The boots all closed will horrible tinny bang like a Japenis van.

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Thanks Adrian - I don't understand why such features are missing, sigh...

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Edited by Kangadrool, 29 June 2014 - 09:43 AM.

I am getting my new ride tomorrow, also thinking of installing a car cam but also don't know which brand to go for. I was at Alexandra village this morning a car accessories shop (Hing Hock) selling a Taiwan brand ($210 with installing), even demo to me the screen and is quite clear even at dark room, but don't know whether the camera is reliable or not.

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Bros, i just signed for a Deluxe sedan yesterday. Mica Blue!

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Got some question about after market stuff.. hope can get your help

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1) Installing the camera and wiring it to car batt will it void warranty?

2) Installing woofer and tweeters will it void warranty?

3) Has anyone bros upgraded to 17 inch rims? Does it affect the ride badly?

4) If i do the soundproofing spray for the undercarriage will it void the warranty?

5) Anyone done solar film with Infratint? Can share with me the quote? They have a platinum99 that im interetsed in.

6) If i install optic fibre light in the cars will it void the warranty?

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i just tot about all these atfer coming home so didnt get to ask the SE

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Thank you very much!

oops one last qns.. anyone thinking of changing their car plate to a smaller one?

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I feel the the current postion of the carplate abit spoil the design.....

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Bros, i just signed for a Deluxe sedan yesterday. Mica Blue!
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Got some question about after market stuff.. hope can get your help
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1) Installing the camera and wiring it to car batt will it void warranty?
2) Installing woofer and tweeters will it void warranty?
3) Has anyone bros upgraded to 17 inch rims? Does it affect the ride badly?
4) If i do the soundproofing spray for the undercarriage will it void the warranty?
5) Anyone done solar film with Infratint? Can share with me the quote? They have a platinum99 that im interetsed in.
6) If i install optic fibre light in the cars will it void the warranty?
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i just tot about all these atfer coming home so didnt get to ask the SE
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Thank you very much!

oops one last qns.. anyone thinking of changing their car plate to a smaller one?
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I feel the the current postion of the carplate abit spoil the design.....

hi bro, I installed my itronics iPass ITB 200HD car camera with Foon audio yesterday , saw another Mazda 5 owner installing as well. According to the Foon mechanic he said won't void but I didn't really care as I need the camera. I also bought a K&N air filter from next door , can feel the different.

Hi Monster72
How much was the camera and pardon me for asking - what is K&N air filter and what does it enhance your engine?

Hi Monster72
How much was the camera and pardon me for asking - what is K&N air filter and what does it enhance your engine?

K&N is an aftermarket airfilter,that is washable for lifetime,but beware,the thorttle body will be very dirty,oil from the filter can also 'stick' to the air mass sensor,causing idling speed to drop,stay stock the best...

K&N is an aftermarket airfilter,that is washable for lifetime,but beware,the thorttle body will be very dirty,oil from the filter can also 'stick' to the air mass sensor,causing idling speed to drop,stay stock the best...

Thanks for the useful information, [thumbsup]

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How much was the camera and pardon me for asking - what is K&N air filter and what does it enhance your engine?

$320 with installation you can also buy your own camera and ask them to install , I will said their workmanship is superb. Thanks ER-3682 for sharing on K&N air filter, will take note.

Any bro here took a moment to look at the radiator area? As in whether the radiator is larger and/or with extra fans relative to other 'normal' level compression cars of the same cc?

Got 2 sets of car mat done at Maxtrend Bukit. Looks good. Got the trunk mat too. Total $230. For interior alone is $ 175. No discount.

$320 with installation you can also buy your own camera and ask them to install , I will said their workmanship is superb. Thanks ER-3682 for sharing on K&N air filter, will take note.

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I got AEM air filter. Non oil based from Amazon. US31.�

Edited by Noelleong2000, 30 June 2014 - 04:04 PM.

for warranty void, u need to check with ur SE.. most likely void also void sound system la.. but if u purchase n install outside likely they will provide the warranty to the new system so shouldnt be an issue.

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I went to try the 3 and 6 earlier today.

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The thing I like is the suspension tho. Otherwise I find the 3 engine abit vocal. It is still a decent car in the market compared with the rest of its competitors.

Any bros can advise whether the skyactiv-G motor (in Mazda 3) using timing belt or timing chain? And is it a Dual VVT engine?

Thanks.

Any bros can advise whether the skyactiv-G motor (in Mazda 3) using timing belt or timing chain? And is it a Dual VVT engine?

Thanks.

Timing Chain...very little new cars running on timing belts,except Subaru.

hi bro, I installed my itronics iPass ITB 200HD car camera with Foon audio yesterday , saw another Mazda 5 owner installing as well. According to the Foon mechanic he said won't void but I didn't really care as I need the camera. I also bought a K&N air filter from next door , can feel the different.

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Bro you tap to car batt?

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Thank you

for warranty void, u need to check with ur SE.. most likely void also void sound system la.. but if u purchase n install outside likely they will provide the warranty to the new system so shouldnt be an issue.

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I went to try the 3 and 6 earlier today.

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The thing I like is the suspension tho. Otherwise I find the 3 engine abit vocal. It is still a decent car in the market compared with the rest of its competitors.

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Bro, i was thinking of adding woofer and amp... hais if void warranty in anyway abit LPPL since buy new car best point is warranty

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my family seated at the back when i tested the 3 said the car sounds like a sports car lol [thumbsup]

Statr22, yes they tap to the battery.

Statr22, yes they tap to the battery.

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thks monster!

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Bro you tap to car batt?
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Thank you

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Bro, i was thinking of adding woofer and amp... hais if void warranty in anyway abit LPPL since buy new car best point is warranty
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my family seated at the back when i tested the 3 said the car sounds like a sports car lol

Unless mod ice until like this, don't see a reason to void warranty due to common ice upgrade... Hehehe

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Unless mod ice until like this, don't see a reason to void warranty due to common ice upgrade... Hehehe

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like tat need to get mazda 5 not 3 liao haha

Tried to hold the boot release button on the remote key while inside the car, and the boot will not open. Will only open when you are outside the car...

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So it looks like die-die you must go out of the car to open the boot. Sigh!

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Also, haven't figured out how to program the auto-lock of the doors when the car starts to move. Saw the programming steps in the manual but it seems like the car doesn't even have a door locking switch as stated in the manual..� [bigcry]

Mazda cars prices just went out $1000 and $2000 this week.

I notice them doing this trick quite frequent lately especially when new COEs prices are being released the following week. [rifle]

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Wonder are they using this trick to bring the price back down�even though the new COEs go up or drop a bit to attract their potential client causing false impression that they are keeping their cars at affordable range? [thumbsdown]

Mazda cars prices just went out $1000 and $2000 this week.
I notice them doing this trick quite frequent lately especially when new COEs prices are being released the following week.
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Wonder are they using this trick to bring the price back down�even though the new COEs go up or drop a bit to attract their potential client causing false impression that they are keeping their cars at affordable range?

Bro dun understand . Why would increasing price be seen as attractive? My SE msg me said lucky I booked the car. Next week will bid COE for me.

But I think next week COE shd increase.

Tried to hold the boot release button on the remote key while inside the car, and the boot will not open. Will only open when you are outside the car...
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So it looks like die-die you must go out of the car to open the boot. Sigh!
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Also, haven't figured out how to program the auto-lock of the doors when the car starts to move. Saw the programming steps in the manual but it seems like the car doesn't even have a door locking switch as stated in the manual..�

Bro your model is deluxe sedan? No offense but why need tis feature? Can't the person outside jus open the boot?

Bro dun understand . Why would increasing price be seen as attractive? My SE msg me said lucky I booked the car. Next week will bid COE for me.

But I think next week COE shd increase.

Bro your model is deluxe sedan? No offense but why need tis feature? Can't the person outside jus open the boot?

Actually I was quite put off that Mazda did not put a boot open latch at the driver seat. Granted it is not too difficult to open the boot physically but it is not extremely expensive to put in one. Most Japanese sedans has it.

Actually I was quite put off that Mazda did not put a boot open latch at the driver seat. Granted it is not too difficult to open the boot physically but it is not extremely expensive to put in one. Most Japanese sedans has it.

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quite true... i wonder whats the rationale of leaving it out...

I don't get it, if I need to use the boot; wouldn't it be more intuitive & convenient to just walk to the boot & lift it up (like hatches, SUVs, MPVs, Wagons etc) instead of pressing a button in the car itself first?

I don't get it, if I need to use the boot; wouldn't it be more intuitive & convenient to just walk to the boot & lift it up (like hatches, SUVs, MPVs, Wagons etc) instead of pressing a button in the car itself first?

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When clearing customs, can open first from driver seat and just go to the back and lift up for them to check mah...

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If got auto lift boot will be better.... haha...

Actually I was quite put off that Mazda did not put a boot open latch at the driver seat. Granted it is not too difficult to open the boot physically but it is not extremely expensive to put in one. Most Japanese sedans has it.

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Huh u mean it doesn't have that?

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Imagine those scenarios when u close your boot only to realise u need to reopen it. Won't it be more convenient that you can reopen it immediately vs having to walk to the driver's side & walk back to the boot again?

safer to self-open and witness yourself.

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When clearing customs, can open first from driver seat and just go to the back and lift up for them to check mah...

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If got auto lift boot will be better.... haha...

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When clearing customs, can open first from driver seat and just go to the back and lift up for them to check mah...
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If got auto lift boot will be better.... haha...

Since you need to lift the boot up, isn't pulling a lever while in the car more inconvenient that simply releasing a lever & lift up the boot?

costs cutting...

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Imagine those scenarios when u close your boot only to realise u need to reopen it. Won't it be more convenient that you can reopen it immediately vs having to walk to the driver's side & walk back to the boot again?

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costs cutting...
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??? I don't get you

Ooops, thought you mean the other way round.

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Anyway, doing away with interior boot-release lever, sedan boot gas struts are common now. Even petrol cover release also no more liao - now is lock car, cap lock, unlock car, cap open. Need to remember to push in the small rod after locking car and walk to cashier. Otherwise, pump attendant slam the cover close, the fragile plastic rod will chui.� [bigcry]

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Edited by Kangadrool, 02 July 2014 - 09:01 PM.

Not sure though for sedans.. But when you tried to open the boot from inside the car using the remote.. Was the gear shift in P? Some hatch's even if all doors are unlocked you will not be able to open the boot if gear is not engaged in P.

Mazda cars prices just went out $1000 and $2000 this week.

I notice them doing this trick quite frequent lately especially when new COEs prices are being released the following week.

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Wonder are they using this trick to bring the price back down�even though the new COEs go up or drop a bit to attract their potential client causing false impression that they are keeping their cars at affordable range?

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It may be a sign that they have collected more than enough orders for this batch of COE bidding.

i.e. Business is good.. :)

Actually I was quite put off that Mazda did not put a boot open latch at the driver seat. Granted it is not too difficult to open the boot physically but it is not extremely expensive to put in one. Most Japanese sedans has it.

I don't see the problem,, if I need to use boot mean I will need to be at the boot to load and unload, so just press a level to open, close, if need to open again, easy... My latio also don't have latch at driver seat side, no proble!m at all....hehehe..

Any idea anyone.. if I can get a test drive of this Mazda car ..!

Mazda is an oddball Japenis car. It does not follow the "trend" of the rest of the Japanis car - the drive. It's more siding towards conti. Even rear seats are cramp like what most contis are. You won't find boot release and fuel cap release levers in most contis now also.

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Actually I was quite put off that Mazda did not put a boot open latch at the driver seat. Granted it is not too difficult to open the boot physically but it is not extremely expensive to put in one. Most Japanese sedans has it.

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Any idea anyone.. if I can get a test drive of this Mazda car ..!

Just walk in to the show room and tell any Sales "Give me your best car around in the showroom, I want to test drive them!!'

Then..... Zoom Zoom�... all for you lo.. [drivingcar]

If you want to be "respected" and not later come in here to kpkb about nobody attending to you in the showroom, please make an appointment with them before hand, preferably during weekdays (not weekends), so that SE can fully and properly serve you.

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Mazda position is somewhat like a cross between Conti & Jap. Put it nicely, Contish handling with Jippun reliability. They also don't subscribe to hybrid (motor) like Japs typically do. Instead, they use high comp to improve performance & lower the fc. Aside from the Mazda 2, the 3 onwards also weigh like a conti. Oh, they also dig TD just like conti.

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Bro you tap to car batt?

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Thank you

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Bro, i was thinking of adding woofer and amp... hais if void warranty in anyway abit LPPL since buy new car best point is warranty

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my family seated at the back when i tested the 3 said the car sounds like a sports car lol

yup tap to car batt.

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U need to check with ur SE if it would void anything. For my case with C&C, it wun void anything unless I change the HU which HU is voided. Anyway the new HU will be honored by the installer for my sound system. If they say void everything u can tell them to fly kite.

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haha, frankly it sound like my ex vios when I whack it. Im probably used to the quietness of my current ride.

I don't get it, if I need to use the boot; wouldn't it be more intuitive & convenient to just walk to the boot & lift it up (like hatches, SUVs, MPVs, Wagons etc) instead of pressing a button in the car itself first?

If you work in the aviation industry or in the military and you need to go to places that has high security since Sep 11, the security would want to check your booth everytime u enter the compound. That is when you will appreciate the simple thing like a booth latch.

i thought sop, driver must come down one?

If you work in the aviation industry or in the military and you need to go to places that has high security since Sep 11, the security would want to check your booth everytime u enter the compound. That is when you will appreciate the simple thing like a booth latch.

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i thought sop, driver must come down one?

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Nope not all, most allow driver to stay cool in air con and open booth to check contents. They are more worried about you bring in bombs or bring stuff out of the compound.

If you work in the aviation industry or in the military and you need to go to places that has high security since Sep 11, the security would want to check your booth everytime u enter the compound. That is when you will appreciate the simple thing like a booth latch.

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Boot latch is really dam basic lah. U tell me MIC car don't have, i also will be shocked.

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Sometimes i go my parents place to drop off things i just stop, open the boot. my dad pick up the item and off i go.

Yes RP check boot at Camp standard no need to come out one.

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Boot latch is really dam basic lah. U tell me MIC car don't have, i also will be shocked.

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Sometimes i go my parents place to drop off things i just stop, open the boot. my dad pick up the item and off i go.

Yes RP check boot at Camp standard no need to come out one.

Exactly. and how much mfg cost can mazda reduce by�omitting this?

I am also wondering if a kids bike can squeeze into the booth of a sedan car like Mazda 3? Any one tried?

I am actually caught by surprise when I read that the new Mazda doesn't have Boot unlatch. At least for my Old M3 SP, there is an unlatch lever near to the right side of my Driver seat. Yes, its actually more convenient for those pick and go. :)

My mazda 3 2010 got boot latch and also got a button at the boot to open.
Best of both world

didnt know so many drivers love that in cabin boot latch so much... this a deal breaker for them?... [laugh]

didnt know so many drivers love that in cabin boot latch so much... this a deal breaker for them?...

I believe it is the habit we have since we started driving way years ago..

Just like you tell ppl that the petrol tank latch in no longer at the driver seat area. (Although some car like Mini open manually from outside)

I believe it is the habit we have since we started driving way years ago..

Just like you tell ppl that the petrol tank latch in no longer at the driver seat area. (Although some car like Mini open manually from outside)

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when i change to my latio which has no in-cabin boot latch from my previous car with latch, i find it cool... because i can stand right at boot and open it and load/unload, not walk to driver side, open driver door, pull latch, walk back to boot to load/unload or pull out key to open boot....... oh i love this feature sooo much... . [laugh]

i think its really dependent on the owner came from what car

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my current car SMLJ also dun have.. so the M3 now is like [bounce2]

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btw, can the bros who have the car share about the built-in navigation? Any good?

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The only think i dun like about the m3 now is that they got no option to upgrade stuff... i c youtube overseas got bose.. bigger rims

I'm quite interested in the 2014 Mazda 3. Am currently choosing between the standard vs deluxe trim. But I'm rather concerned with the real life FC and acceleration. Could any kind souls here who have collected their rides give some feedback on these points?

I'm currently driving a 2010 Vios which is quite lacking in features and power so I think a Mazda 3 will be an upgrade of sorts.

I'm quite interested in the 2014 Mazda 3. Am currently choosing between the standard vs deluxe trim. But I'm rather concerned with the real life FC and acceleration. Could any kind souls here who have collected their rides give some feedback on these points?

I'm currently driving a 2010 Vios which is quite lacking in features and power so I think a Mazda 3 will be an upgrade of sorts.

I collected my ride last Friday, so far already clocked about 450km as I travelled a lot at work, full tank last me about 6 days, prior to Mazda 3 I was driving an Altis , I would said that the fuel consumption for Altis is slightly better by a bit only. Love the handling of this new Mazda 3.

i think its really dependent on the owner came from what car
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my current car SMLJ also dun have.. so the M3 now is like
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btw, can the bros who have the car share about the built-in navigation? Any good?
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The only think i dun like about the m3 now is that they got no option to upgrade stuff... i c youtube overseas got bose.. bigger rims

there are aftermarket navigator system available for Mazda 3 which is about 1k, which is almost 80% similar to the factory build in navigation system.

I'm quite interested in the 2014 Mazda 3. Am currently choosing between the standard vs deluxe trim. But I'm rather concerned with the real life FC and acceleration. Could any kind souls here who have collected their rides give some feedback on these points?

I'm currently driving a 2010 Vios which is quite lacking in features and power so I think a Mazda 3 will be an upgrade of sorts.

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Fuel consumption seems to be rather good compared to my VW Jetta 1.4, but this is based on the computer reading. Still on my first tank of petrol.�

According to the manual, there is a boot latch switch for some trim levels - really don't know why they omit this out for the Singapore batch. :(�

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Also, for some trim levels the door can be programmed to autolock when the speed is > 20 mph (or is it km/h). Sadly this is also not available here..!

Not sure though for sedans.. But when you tried to open the boot from inside the car using the remote.. Was the gear shift in P? Some hatch's even if all doors are unlocked you will not be able to open the boot if gear is not engaged in P.

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Yup, gear is in "P" mode - didn't work using the remote.�

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Anyway, there are many scenarios why having a boot button is convenient lor.. for those who knows will agree with me.�

Question hope you guys can help. How soon before you collect your car after paying? Was informed by SE that my Mazda 3 has arrived SG, he asking to meet and give him the cheque, but he cannot confirm how soon I can collect it. Those bros that just collected the car can comment?

Question hope you guys can help. How soon before you collect your car after paying? Was informed by SE that my Mazda 3 has arrived SG, he asking to meet and give him the cheque, but he cannot confirm how soon I can collect it. Those bros that just collected the car can comment?

You got your coe already?...

You got your coe already?...

Yes got my COE during the last exercise.

didnt know so many drivers love that in cabin boot latch so much... this a deal breaker for them?...

Apparently it is...

Yes got my COE during the last exercise.

Coe and car ready, mean left paperwork and loan stuff only.. , should be couple of days only...

Question hope you guys can help. How soon before you collect your car after paying? Was informed by SE that my Mazda 3 has arrived SG, he asking to meet and give him the cheque, but he cannot confirm how soon I can collect it. Those bros that just collected the car can comment?

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If you are referring to the final payment for the car, you should be able to collect the car within the next week or so. However, it will depend on how occupied the Mazda workshop is and so if there are many buyers like yourself who have secured the COE this round and awaiting the collection of their car, the date may be pushed back.

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You should ask the SE for an estimate or at least a range of the dates that you can expect to collect the car after handing over the cheque. In case this is your first time buying a car, do not issue the cheque to the name of the SE too. Issue directly to the company, i.e. Trans Eurokars Pte Ltd.

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If you are referring to the final payment for the car, you should be able to collect the car within the next week or so. However, it will depend on how occupied the Mazda workshop is and so if there are many buyers like yourself who have secured the COE this round and awaiting the collection of their car, the date may be pushed back.
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You should ask the SE for an estimate or at least a range of the dates that you can expect to collect the car after handing over the cheque. In case this is your first time buying a car, do not issue the cheque to the name of the SE too. Issue directly to the company, i.e. Trans Eurokars Pte Ltd.

Thank you for the info. Meeting him to give the final payment soon. Hope to get the car in the next week or so.

Thank you for the info. Meeting him to give the final payment soon. Hope to get the car in the next week or so.

have your SE registered your car with LTA?

have your SE registered your car with LTA?

Oh yes... Can check if your car is register as a gauge of your car status. Can be found at onemotoring. ;)

Congrats on your new ride...:)

Perhaps Maz is aware that :

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- their skyactiv tech�with the purported benefits�is already a major selling point

- the looks

- 6AT (Japs mostly going cvt. So if want Jap brand & AT = Mz?)

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So if they give everything & make it so sweet.....hard for them to promote the 'facelift' model later on...

Cannot roll out all the good stuff at 1 go....

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So major selling point of Maz 3 Facelift = have boot latch !! �

�As mentioned in my earlier post, hope that just like the previous 3 which had 1.5 & 1.6 in their global range, hopefully the facelift version would offer a 1.6 variant in favour of torque.

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Tried to recommend this to a friend who was looking for a car (COE ending on his current one). He went test drive but said the SE told him that even if he order now, stock will only come in Sept. So for him it was a deal breaker.

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Too bad, he seemed to like the car too...

Edited by Jokerd, 04 July 2014 - 11:08 PM.

Tried to recommend this to a friend who was looking for a car (COE ending on his current one). He went test drive but said the SE told him that even if he order now, stock will only come in Sept. So for him it was a deal breaker.
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Too bad, he seemed to like the car too...

Don't wait until shit coming out then look for toilet... Hehehe... if me, i will start to book a car 6mths before my car expire...

Just updated my maps tonight - supports MCE now I think.�

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You can download the software from�https://mazda-na.nav...g?selectedTab=1, and plug in your GPS SD card into your PC. It will look for updates and you can download the new maps.�

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Just updated my maps tonight - supports MCE now I think.�

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You can download the software from�https://mazda-na.nav...g?selectedTab=1, and plug in your GPS SD card into your PC. It will look for updates and you can download the new maps.�

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Wow, great and user-friendly aftersales support from Mazda I must say! 3 years of free update with updated maps released 2 times a year.

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Wow, great and user-friendly aftersales support from Mazda I must say! 3 years of free update with updated maps released 2 times a year.

Frankly, I would say good job if it's free for lifetime.. Why only 3 years? This is not a wear and tear item.... Should give free lifetime..

Frankly, I would say good job if it's free for lifetime.. Why only 3 years? This is not a wear and tear item.... Should give free lifetime..

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So is this going to be a "deal breaker" for you? [sly]

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So is this going to be a "deal breaker" for you?

Nope, because I don't use this, I have my sygic on HTC one with complete maps of the world which I bring along all the time for business or holiday trip.. Just like I don't like a car come with rear camera which I don't rely also,, talk about that, when I tested the k3, the rear view mirror has this stupid rear camera and GPS on it which take away my rear blind spot view... I hate that and if I'm buying k3, I told the se to have that removed... Hehehe,.. He said many people like it and its locally fitted but for me, no thanks,. I prefer to have wider rear view than a useless gadget...herhehe

Nope, because I don't use this, I have my sygic on HTC one with complete maps of the world which I bring along all the time for business or holiday trip.. Just like I don't like a car come with rear camera which I don't rely also,, talk about that, when I tested the k3, the rear view mirror has this stupid rear camera and GPS on it which take away my rear blind spot view... I hate that and if I'm buying k3, I told the se to have that removed... Hehehe,.. He said many people like it and its locally fitted but for me, no thanks,. I prefer to have wider rear view than a useless gadget...herhehe

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why does a K3 need a reverse camera?

It's not very tall or wide. Not a MPV/SUV.

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I'm perfectly fine with normal parking reverse sensor.

Important is a rear view mirror to look for idiots crossing behing a reversing car. Or WCS is small children in a carpark.

Edited by Lala81, 05 July 2014 - 12:49 PM.

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Wow, great and user-friendly aftersales support from Mazda I must say! 3 years of free update with updated maps released 2 times a year.

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wtf.. no mac support?

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why does a K3 need a reverse camera?

It's not very tall or wide. Not a MPV/SUV.

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I'm perfectly fine with normal parking reverse sensor.

Important is a rear view mirror to look for idiots crossing behing a reversing car. Or WCS is small children in a carpark.

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any bro use those wide angle blue side mirrors? good?

Anyone experiencing any Kok Kok sound from the suspension when going over humps at moderate speed?

Anyone experiencing any Kok Kok sound from the suspension when going over humps at moderate speed?

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Me....! Will let them know during the 5k servicing.

Anyone experiencing any Kok Kok sound from the suspension when going over humps at moderate speed?

This is a common in newer Mazda cars,inc the 6... [thumbsdown] � [furious] �Change the bushes,also will come back...according to my 6's friend.

This is a common in newer Mazda cars,inc the 6... � �Change the bushes,also will come back...according to my 6's friend.

I won't consider Maz if they haven't permanently fix this suspension issue...yup, it's definitely a deal breaker for me.

This is a common in newer Mazda cars,inc the 6... � �Change the bushes,also will come back...according to my 6's friend.

So u get this in your 6 as well? Apart from noise, does it affect your handling or ride comfort?

Anyone experiencing any Kok Kok sound from the suspension when going over humps at moderate speed?

How loud is it really and does it sound like it's coming from within or outside the cabin?

Edited by Emils, 06 July 2014 - 05:06 PM.

So u get this in your 6 as well? Apart from noise, does it affect your handling or ride comfort?

It does not affect the handling,Mazda 2.5,got huge 19'' rims,& very low profile tyres[225/45]not much ride comfort.

Edited by ER-3682, 06 July 2014 - 06:58 PM.

It does not affect the handling,Mazda 2.5,got huge 19'' rims,& very low profile tyres[225/45]not much ride comfort.

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I'm looking at the 6 actually. But i definitely don't want huge rims. I'm perfectly fine with 16" for a normal executive sedan lol.

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I'm looking at the 6 actually. But i definitely don't want huge rims. I'm perfectly fine with 16" for a normal executive sedan lol.

Soooo fugly.... It's like ordering a Ferrari with 16"....Hehehe.. Even 16" looks small on mz3...

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I'm looking at the 6 actually. But i definitely don't want huge rims. I'm perfectly fine with 16" for a normal executive sedan lol.

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16 Inch is good. At most 17 inch 215/55 or 225/50. Just look at out road conditions. All preparing for 2030, 6/9.� May be good to keep to comfort or at most�sports touring profiles.

Soooo fugly.... It's like ordering a Ferrari with 16"....Hehehe.. Even 16" looks small on mz3...

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For a Ferr owner, replacing a 19-20 inch�crack rim, torn tyre�in all likelyhood is merely loose change.�

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Not to mention,�many atas cars, thought they may have big rims/tyres with�very low profiles, �the susp often have different cpu controlled settings, comfort, sport, track to accomodate different road conditions.
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For regular cars, no such options.

Just been informed yesterday my M3 is confirmed after 3rd attempt for non guaranteed COE. Will be heading down to pay the remaining sum tomorrow. Originally COE pegged at $51k. Checked my bidding in One Motoring, the QP is $63180. Does it mean my COE is at this amount?

Just been informed yesterday my M3 is confirmed after 3rd attempt for non guaranteed COE. Will be heading down to pay the remaining sum tomorrow. Originally COE pegged at $51k. Checked my bidding in One Motoring, the QP is $63180. Does it mean my COE is at this amount?

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bro congrats! but i dun understand this: the last COE bidding was almost 3 weeks ago, what do you mean they just informed you YESTERDAY?They took 3 weeks to confirm tat they secured your COE?

Yes, 63180 is your COE amount.

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bro congrats! but i dun understand this: the last COE bidding was almost 3 weeks ago, what do you mean they just informed you YESTERDAY?They took 3 weeks to confirm tat they secured your COE?
Yes, 63180 is your COE amount.
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bro congrats! but i dun understand this: the last COE bidding was almost 3 weeks ago, what do you mean they just informed you YESTERDAY?They took 3 weeks to confirm tat they secured your COE?
Yes, 63180 is your COE amount.
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I have no idea either. Maybe the SE has been told to clear my order. Hehehe.

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I'm looking at the 6 actually. But i definitely don't want huge rims. I'm perfectly fine with 16" for a normal executive sedan lol.

Then get the Mazda 6,2.0,it came with 17" rims,just nice. [thumbsup] ,Mazda 6 tyres are biggest in it's class,225/55-17...BMW size...

Edited by ER-3682, 07 July 2014 - 07:13 AM.

Apparently it is...

Not a deal breaker but a potential deal maker.�if they can compensate my inconvienance with an attractive offer/price drop or higher trade in for my old car then why not.... [thumbsup] �.

Then get the Mazda 6,2.0,it came with 17" rims,just nice. ,Mazda 6 tyres are biggest in it's class,225/55-17...BMW size...

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iirc, some sites report that the 2.0 has the same emissions as the 1.5. This means have good CEVs rebate?� 135grams Vs 138grams. ( Just checked carmart)

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In this case should the need for PQP surface, not so heart pain since ARF losses lower.

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225/55 = 123.75mm side wall. Should be able to manage the potholes that are now bau.

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iirc, some sites report that the 2.0 has the same emissions as the 1.5. This means have good CEVs rebate?� 135grams Vs 138grams. ( Just checked carmart)

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In this case should the need for PQP surface, not so heart pain since ARF losses lower.

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225/55 = 123.75mm side wall. Should be able to manage the potholes that are now bau.

Good/ high CEVs rebates is bad for the buyer's pocket in future.. [lipsrsealed]

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iirc, some sites report that the 2.0 has the same emissions as the 1.5. This means have good CEVs rebate?� 135grams Vs 138grams. ( Just checked carmart)

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In this case should the need for PQP surface, not so heart pain since ARF losses lower.

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225/55 = 123.75mm side wall. Should be able to manage the potholes that are now bau.

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CEVS rebate.

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Mz6 2.0L gets CEVS rebate -10k. OMV is around 20k from what i see on onemotoring. Hence ARF paid is only 10k. Hence 50% PARF is only 5k at scrap. Lol for a 2L executive sedan. worse than my altis.

So the MZ6 must at least be 10k cheaper vis-a-vis it's direct competitor without a CEVS rebate. But the ADs are all masking the price with "promotional price".

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CEVS rebate.

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Mz6 2.0L gets CEVS rebate -10k. OMV is around 20k from what i see on onemotoring. Hence ARF paid is only 10k. Hence 50% PARF is only 5k at scrap. Lol for a 2L executive sedan. worse than my altis.

So the MZ6 must at least be 10k cheaper vis-a-vis it's direct competitor without a CEVS rebate. But the ADs are all masking the price with "promotional price".

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relative to Camry 2.0, Teana 2.0,�is their promotional price reflective? Or after promotional price, still similar pricing?

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But if its the latter, could be coz there is a premium to be paid for newer technologies?

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relative to Camry 2.0, Teana 2.0,�is their promotional price reflective? Or after promotional price, still similar pricing?

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But if its the latter, could be coz there is a premium to be paid for newer technologies?

More like a premium to help them�test for their newer technology wor... [grin]

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bro congrats! but i dun understand this: the last COE bidding was almost 3 weeks ago, what do you mean they just informed you YESTERDAY?They took 3 weeks to confirm tat they secured your COE?
Yes, 63180 is your COE amount.
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bro congrats! but i dun understand this: the last COE bidding was almost 3 weeks ago, what do you mean they just informed you YESTERDAY?They took 3 weeks to confirm tat they secured your COE?
Yes, 63180 is your COE amount.
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I have no idea either. Maybe the SE has been told to clear my order. Hehehe.
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Is it they offer you open Cat COE? If that's the case better let bro Fulltime68 know cos he also unsuccessful after few attempts.

Congrats anyway!! Keep us updated on your ride and other details!

Is it they offer you open Cat COE? If that's the case better let bro Fulltime68 know cos he also unsuccessful after few attempts.

Congrats anyway!! Keep us updated on your ride and other details!

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Is it they offer you open Cat COE? If that's the case better let bro Fulltime68 know cos he also unsuccessful after few attempts.

Congrats anyway!! Keep us updated on your ride and other details!

I think� they are clearing the soon-to be expired Open Cat COE.

No more $99K, price shot back to $117K. COE rebate at a low $55K region, $10K below the current $65K COE. Any lucky soul got a $99K M3?

More like a premium to help them�test for their newer technology wor...

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oh ok, that means the price don't reflect the savings relative to Cam & Tea?

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This marque, from what I interpret tend to have a high profit margin relatively. If so, I will write off.

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In this case, I prob�move on.

No more $99K, price shot back to $117K. COE rebate at a low $55K region, $10K below the current $65K COE. Any lucky soul got a $99K M3?

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sigh, back to their bau style.

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I think� they are clearing the soon-to be expired Open Cat COE.

That's highly possible but then maybe bro Fulltime68 should put pressure on SE to get likewise as well.
That's the good thing about forums right? sharing info for the common good of car consumers.

Thanks all for the updates!!�

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That's highly possible but then maybe bro Fulltime68 should put pressure on SE to get likewise as well.
That's the good thing about forums right? sharing info for the common good of car consumers.

Thanks all for the updates!!�

Well said Spring. This is what Forum is all about, sharing information and keeping us better informed. Agreed Bro FullTime68 should put pressure to his SE for delivery.

i did a calculation on some b&b car with high CEVs rebate.. 10yrs later, the paper value left is not even enough for an entry level Shimano bike........ now still can use old car paper to offset the initial down payment... but new buyer should take note and don't place high hope to use paper value for new car in future.. [sweatdrop]

With COE (10 years validity) in place, why is this PARF thing still remain? Should just scrap this upfront tax and at the end of 10-year, let people decide whether to renew COE at PQP. Our systems have too many old hangups.

With COE (10 years validity) in place, why is this PARF thing still remain? Should just scrap this upfront tax and at the end of 10-year, let people decide whether to renew COE at PQP. Our systems have too many old hangups.

But not a lot of the car owner know about all these.

Add abit here and there and multiply by the whole population in Singapore, you will know that is a good business for the govt.

Mzd 3 got the i-Eloop boh? Or only the Mzd 6 has it?

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It's interesting to see that ppl are more interested in the boot release more dan anything else. LoL...

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With the i-Eloop system is the car more responsive to drive? Since there's less parasitic draining from other electronic/electrical device.

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Anyway I think the concept of this system works the same as a voltage stabilizer. LoL...

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Also using capacitors to store electrical energy and gives out to any device that needs it.

Edited by Watwheels, 07 July 2014 - 12:44 PM.

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That's highly possible but then maybe bro Fulltime68 should put pressure on SE to get likewise as well.
That's the good thing about forums right? sharing info for the common good of car consumers.

Thanks all for the updates!!�

wow Bro, u very Wu sim.. ya, i got to pressure my SE liao..
Yes, this feature is present in Mazda 3..

Mzd 3 got the i-Eloop boh? Or only the Mzd 6 has it?
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It's interesting to see that ppl are more interested in the boot release more dan anything else. LoL...
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With the i-Eloop system is the car more responsive to drive? Since there's less parasitic draining from other electronic/electrical device.
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Anyway I think the concept of this system works the same as a voltage stabilizer. LoL...
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Also using capacitors to store electrical energy and gives out to any device that needs it.

No more $99K, price shot back to $117K. COE rebate at a low $55K region, $10K below the current $65K COE. Any lucky soul got a $99K M3?

Bro, where u see the price increase? i just went to their website and chk, price is 103k, same price since last bid..

Bro, where u see the price increase? i just went to their website and chk, price is 103k, same price since last bid..

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Their price list (1 Juy) from sgcarmart, pls help see, dun tell me i see wronly and �buang??

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Their price list (1 Juy) from sgcarmart, pls help see, dun tell me i see wronly and �buang??

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you didnt buang but hit kerbs..... [laugh]

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wow Bro, u very Wu sim.. ya, i got to pressure my SE liao..
Yes, this feature is present in Mazda 3..

Ok good luck bro! I waiting for your positive answer, there's a COE bidding this Wed as well so either way hope u get the COE finally!

Hope all of you get your COEs, I might target this car as well down the road but now now. Present ride is 4 years old which I normally would change aroun now but these days is tough!

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Their price list (1 Juy) from sgcarmart, pls help see, dun tell me i see wronly and �buang??

i think u buang leh Bro. Haha..go Mazda website and see.. Its 110,888 for deluxe model..

i heard for the new M3, if the battery failed you must go back to the mazda to change. if you change at outside workshop your car cannot start at all. the battery cost 400-500 bucks. and if you forgot to off your hazard light that goes your battery (wonder can jump start or not)

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any car owners can verify on this ?

i heard for the new M3, if the battery failed you must go back to the mazda to change. if you change at outside workshop your car cannot start at all. the battery cost 400-500 bucks. and if you forgot to off your hazard light that goes your battery (wonder can jump start or not)
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any car owners can verify on this ?

i read on Australia Mazda forum tat the Batt is special bcos of the i-stop technology. u need more current to start the motor within a short time. they faced problems with the Batt during initial launch of the car in 2013 but has since been resolved

My COE is Cat A. Should get car by this weekend or early next week. According to SE, should expect aggressive bid over next two rounds of COE as the Car Show has just ended yesterday. Not sure if this is accurate. Recommended to install solar film for $800 incl GST. Can't tell me the brand and spec of film. I have my reservation over his recommendation. Can anyone share info on solar film? For my case my car is parked in HDB covered lots and office building. Do I really need the film taking into consideration that it is only weekend ride with my family.

Do I really need the film taking into consideration that it is only weekend ride with my family.

no, just go somewhere like Zen to do for just half the price.

Battery must be for Start/Stop use...i-Eloop is for Mazda 3 & 2.5 Mazda 6,2.0 Mazda 6 no i-Eloop.

Edited by ER-3682, 07 July 2014 - 07:42 PM.

My COE is Cat A. Should get car by this weekend or early next week. According to SE, should expect aggressive bid over next two rounds of COE as the Car Show has just ended yesterday. Not sure if this is accurate. Recommended to install solar film for $800 incl GST. Can't tell me the brand and spec of film. I have my reservation over his recommendation. Can anyone share info on solar film? For my case my car is parked in HDB covered lots and office building. Do I really need the film taking into consideration that it is only weekend ride with my family.

bro, why pay for the solar firm, can your SE to throw in free, my SE throw in free solar firm but is Rikecool brand with 5 years warranty. They made so much from the commission from the car, make them pay.

bro, why pay for the solar firm, can your SE to throw in free, my SE throw in free solar firm but is Rikecool brand with 5 years warranty. They made so much from the commission from the car, make them pay.

I mean ask your SE to throw in
Just to check with the bro out there, when you start your car to warm up in the morning, is the engine sounded very loud for the first few minute.

Maybe my bargaining power is not strong enough to land a set of solar films, only got a set of mats.

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Just to check with the bro out there, when you start your car to warm up in the morning, is the engine sounded very loud for the first few minute.

Yes, it's like that. Got to know about this from my colleague M6. It's meant to warm up the engine I was told.

Not only in the morning, it's regardless of time, so long as the car has been idle for some time, it will take time to warm up. :)

Edited by Wyvern, 07 July 2014 - 09:01 PM.

Yes, it's like that. Got to know about this from my colleague M6. It's meant to warm up the engine I was told.

Not only in the morning, it's regardless of time, so long as the car has been idle for some time, it will take time to warm up. :)

thanks for sharing, because all my previous ride don't sound so loud as M3

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