mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 8

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Anyone has any idea is there any MPS forum in Singapore? Sorry a bit off topic here.

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Like the new 6 but can't afford yet.

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Edit: ops sorry just realised this is Mazda 3 topic not 6. Wrong thread. Mod please help to remove my message here if possible. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Edited by En0203, 16 July 2014 - 08:47 AM.

If mz3 really require a special 'battery' to work, it falls to my number 2 choice straightaway.... I don't like 'special' stuff for a b&b car... B&B car is there for reason...

Number 1 forte k3?

Number 1 forte k3?

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seen more k3 than m3
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Mazda cars,in order to to make it the lowest emission[non hybrid] car,it needs to use start/stop,i-Eloop,same as most German cars,so it needs the so called special 'Battery"...that is why,it got the lowest emission in it's class,for Mazda 3 & 6.

The Service advisor will tell you this,but even my 800km oil change,i still change another time at 5000km[own pay]...for a peace of mind & for my engine longlife.

hi bro, if I will to change the oil, shall I use 0W-20 or others. Thanks

hi bro, if I will to change the oil, shall I use 0W-20 or others. Thanks

Our "Skyactiv" engine use only 0w-20..100% Syn oil..

Our "Skyactiv" engine use only 0w-20..100% Syn oil..

thank you.

Spent some time to look for info on the special battery used on Mazda due to I-stop technology.

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Checking with my Biante car manual and actual battery in my car, GS Yuasa EIS-Q-85 confirmed to be used in my car:

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http://www.gs-yuasa....df/20120821.pdf

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In Japan it has a street price of 20,000 yen, so $300 locally is possible. The battery should come with 18 months / 30,000km warranty. It is necessary�as under�I-stop technology, high load current output�is required�to supply the electrical system when the engine is cut-off with the car stationary.

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Normal battery confirm cannot be used to replace this special type of�battery. But then again, it is not so exclusive that it should become a worry if you are to take it to NSHW so long as Malaysia sells Mazda cars. I read somewhere that from 2015, all Mazda cars will come with I-stop thus making this special battery mandatory. And other car makers are also steering towards this direction, regardless of jap or Germany or US. Try to google� you will know more. Anyway if you are face with a battery problem in NSHW, there is no difference what battery is in your car so long as the battery is available there.

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As such, try not to let this deter you from buying a Mazda car if you really like it very much. Sooner or later, you will have to face it unless you not driving. And it is not so bad as its objective is to save petrol and environment. If can save 5%� to 10% as claimed, should be able to recoup the cost easily.

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Cheers.

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LTA announced today that there will be 13% more COE for Cat A in the next quarter.

Good news for the bros who are waiting for their M3.

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nonsense la. you let a lousy SE smoke you. please read up on AGM and stop start batteries.

I think you got to read up a little bit more. Someone in the mazda 6 thread already mention if using outside battery the i-stop cannot be activated. This issue already prove that outside battery is not 100% compatible

I think you got to read up a little bit more. Someone in the mazda 6 thread already mention if using outside battery the i-stop cannot be activated. This issue already prove that outside battery is not 100% compatible

Most of us do not like this i-stop feature but it cant be turned off. So if this has this no side effects, then would be a easy workaround, haha.

Hi guys, just a check for those M3 current and new owners. Do you guys inactivate the I-stop during your drive..? Or do you just leave it on during your drive..?

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I have sat in my colleague's car and I do find I-stop a bit "disturbing", as it when going to move, it would just crank abruptly, its like getting a shock for the car. Don't quite like this feature.

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However, this I-stop seems like a trend. I have also sat in a BMW M220, and it also has a similar feature. Not sure about other brands though... :)

Got my car Yesterday. Deluxe Ver. Soul Red sedan. So far very nice drive, simply love it. Power wise can't complain much, previous ride was a 9yr old Mazda 2. Can feel a little drag when moving off from red light. Probably because I am quite light footed but the Accelerator very responsive. i-stop a bit irritating at first but ultimately if it saves fuel, just need to get use to it.

Question to owners, the driving headlights cannot be switched off? One thing I dislike is the lack of storage compartment and the boot floor covering the spare tyre a bit soft and flimsy...

Ultimately still loving it.

I think you got to read up a little bit more. Someone in the mazda 6 thread already mention if using outside battery the i-stop cannot be activated. This issue already prove that outside battery is not 100% compatible

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you said car cannot start at all. which I said it was nonsense. what the service bulletin for mazda6 in the other thread is correct. which is lower performance and shorter battery life. at no time it says when you put in a conventional battery the car cannot start at all.

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seen more k3 than m3
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bro, k3 released quite sometime liao leh. More Mazda 3 will be on road these days� [:)]

If mz3 really require a special 'battery' to work, it falls to my number 2 choice straightaway.... I don't like 'special' stuff for a b&b car... B&B car is there for reason...

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Likewise here. Battery aside, I hope that it does fine with other standard brand's eo like 5w 30, 0w 20, 5w 20.

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My concern is the mark up due to monopoly. Though my guess is that maybe by the 5th year when skyactive patent runs out, the standard automotive parts manufacturers would quickly jump in.

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Likewise here. Battery aside, I hope that it does fine with other standard brand's eo like 5w 30, 0w 20, 5w 20.
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My concern is the mark up due to monopoly. Though my guess is that maybe by the 5th year when skyactive patent runs out, the standard automotive parts manufacturers would quickly jump in.

Another good point you brought up... Don't like the idea of 'can only use their w20 eo only' shit if that is true.... I don't service my car at agent and my own choice of eo is important... Knn, from the way it goes, I might only have k3 is the only choice since or maybe can add elantra back to the list since I want only 6at gb.... Hehehe

Another good point you brought up... Don't like the idea of 'can only use their w20 eo only' shit if that is true.... I don't service my car at agent and my own choice of eo is important... Knn, from the way it goes, I might only have k3 is the only choice since or maybe can add elantra back to the list since I want only 6at gb.... Hehehe

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6AT is the safest route.

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Just to add. I looked at the pdf file in the 6 tread, also must use special special sparkplug for skyactiv.

No Nickel or even iridium plug. May affect performance & cause engine knocking.

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The ATF can only use 'ATF FZ', which is blue color. Its very low friction & low VI. Unsure if its solely produced by Maz, but warns that�though its great for�skyactive,�pouring the same in other AT, its bad.

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U may want to check out the pdf at the Maz 6 tread, page 49. Though its for 2.0/2.5. But still...

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Seems that skyactiv has a fair bit of specifics to adhere strictly to.

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Edited by Baal, 17 July 2014 - 05:28 PM.

You got the manual for maz 3& 6 link to share?

Got my car Yesterday. Deluxe Ver. Soul Red sedan. So far very nice drive, simply love it. Power wise can't complain much, previous ride was a 9yr old Mazda 2. Can feel a little drag when moving off from red light. Probably because I am quite light footed but the Accelerator very responsive. i-stop a bit irritating at first but ultimately if it saves fuel, just need to get use to it.

Question to owners, the driving headlights cannot be switched off? One thing I dislike is the lack of storage compartment and the boot floor covering the spare tyre a bit soft and flimsy...

Ultimately still loving it.

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Wow, soul red is nice.. There is one Soul Red M3 parked at my block too.. Congrats..!

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I think you are referring to the Day running light and not the headlights....? The headlight mode can be on when it is turn to "Auto" on the stick. But do correct me if I am wrong though.. Read the manual online...:)

Hi guys, just a check for those M3 current and new owners. Do you guys inactivate the I-stop during your drive..? Or do you just leave it on during your drive..?
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I have sat in my colleague's car and I do find I-stop a bit "disturbing", as it when going to move, it would just crank abruptly, its like getting a shock for the car. Don't quite like this feature.
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However, this I-stop seems like a trend. I have also sat in a BMW M220, and it also has a similar feature. Not sure about other brands though... :)

for me I inactivate the I-stop during my drive, istop will not activate if your aircon is set at 18-19c. Istop will save about maybe 10-20% of the fuel. For me maybe I am a light footer, without the istop, fuel consumption is satisfactory for me

Mazda cars,in order to to make it the lowest emission[non hybrid] car,it needs to use start/stop,i-Eloop,same as most German cars,so it needs the so called special 'Battery"...that is why,it got the lowest emission in it's class,for Mazda 3 & 6.

The Service advisor will tell you this,but even my 800km oil change,i still change another time at 5000km[own pay]...for a peace of mind & for my engine longlife.

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bro pay how much ah?

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cant help laughing...lol..

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You got the manual for maz 3& 6 link to share?

I search randomly online for it. Can also find Mazda CX-5 manuals too...? Should be easy to find.

http://www.mazda.ca/...er=ownersManual

Edited by Wyvern, 17 July 2014 - 09:12 PM.

cant help laughing...lol..

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lol so coincidental [sweatdrop]

LTA announced today that there will be 13% more COE for Cat A in the next quarter.

Good news for the bros who are waiting for their M3.

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I am not sure if its gd news though..
its equivalent to about ~70 more Cat A per bidding..

but the no. of CAT E is reduced significantly..

if you look at the rejected bids for the past 2 bidding, its about 500 per bid, quite a lot of dealers yet to secure COE, hence its unlikely the COE will drop in the next few bids..

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My SE called me last evening, asked if I wanted to top up 2k for guaranteed COE within the next 2 bids... hmmmm...

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I am not sure if its gd news though..
its equivalent to about ~70 more Cat A per bidding..
but the no. of CAT E is reduced significantly..
if you look at the rejected bids for the past 2 bidding, its about 500 per bid, quite a lot of dealers yet to secure COE, hence its unlikely the COE will drop in the next few bids..
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My SE called me last evening, asked if I wanted to top up 2k for guaranteed COE within the next 2 bids... hmmmm...

Bro Fulltime68. Agree with ur points. I think COE premium in the next round may just drop a little as Cat A demand is strong. Another factor is dun know how much AD will top up on ur rebate level.

I can see that u like the M3 so much. So just top up $2k which will save u some sleepless nights, hehe. If I'm not wrong, the guaranteed COE at one time was +4k for this M3. Pls correct me if wrong.

for me I inactivate the I-stop during my drive, istop will not activate if your aircon is set at 18-19c. Istop will save about maybe 10-20% of the fuel. For me maybe I am a light footer, without the istop, fuel consumption is satisfactory for me

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what kind of FC figures r u getting?

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bro pay how much ah?

Mazda 6 needs 4.5 litres,charged 5 litres,$128.00,Mazda 3 should need less oil,so cheaper.

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My SE called me last evening, asked if I wanted to top up 2k for guaranteed COE within the next 2 bids... hmmmm...

Please don't do that when COE is on a downward trend bro... [wave]

You can always time your purchase next time round if your current ride able to serve you for at least another 6 months.

Please don't do that when COE is on a downward trend bro...
You can always time your purchase next time round if your current ride able to serve you for at least another 6 months.

Thks for your advice Bro, i bought at 106k, current selling price is 111k. difference of 5k.. the guaranteed coe when i was offered previously was +4k which Bro liyu66 pointed out, so even if i top up, its still cheaper than current price with non guaranteed coe.... I tend to believe coe Will go down in the long term but within the nxt two bids, it Will not fluctuate much..

Thks for your advice Bro, i bought at 106k, current selling price is 111k. difference of 5k.. the guaranteed coe when i was offered previously was +4k which Bro liyu66 pointed out, so even if i top up, its still cheaper than current price with non guaranteed coe.... I tend to believe coe Will go down in the long term but within the nxt two bids, it Will not fluctuate much..

You really want it by the next 2 bid meh?

If can wait, why not?

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The saving is in term of '000 leh...

Although i'm not god that predict COE confirm coming down but at least you can see it coming right?

Anyway if you chose to get it within the next 2 bid and is within your mean, go for it and enjoy the good ride then.. [drivingcar]

Thks for your advice Bro, i bought at 106k, current selling price is 111k. difference of 5k.. the guaranteed coe when i was offered previously was +4k which Bro liyu66 pointed out, so even if i top up, its still cheaper than current price with non guaranteed coe.... I tend to believe coe Will go down in the long term but within the nxt two bids, it Will not fluctuate much..

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looks like you have already made up ur mind....� [drivingcar] �

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what kind of FC figures r u getting?

is about is about 11-12

is about is about 11-12

Not good,can be MUCH better than that.

Not good,can be MUCH better than that.

How much mileage per litre are you getting out of your Mazda 6 2.5? :)

Not good,can be MUCH better than that.

I am doing about 14.7 to 15 at the moment after getting my M3 last Sunday.

You really want it by the next 2 bid meh?

If can wait, why not?

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The saving is in term of '000 leh...

Although i'm not god that predict COE confirm coming down but at least you can see it coming right?

Anyway if you chose to get it within the next 2 bid and is within your mean, go for it and enjoy the good ride then..

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thks bro for sharing your thoughts..

Yes, i can see it coming, but i dunno when... and my existing ride gg to expire in under a year..

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Since it dropped to a price that i find it acceptable, i cheonged for it in May and now, willing to top up..

thanks all for your well wishes..

Bros, how high do you rev to move car from stop? I'm hitting about 3000rpm for the first 2-3 gears. �

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My mileage on ave is abt 7.5l-8l/100km ~ 13.5km-12.5km/L. �

How much mileage per litre are you getting out of your Mazda 6 2.5? :)

12-12.5km/Litre.

I am doing about 14.7 to 15 at the moment after getting my M3 last Sunday.

Yes,this is the correct average.

Bros, how high do you rev to move car from stop? I'm hitting about 3000rpm for the first 2-3 gears. �
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My mileage on ave is abt 7.5l-8l/100km ~ 13.5km-12.5km/L. �

I am light footed driver, just hit above 2000rpm from start. Most of the time would hover touching 2000rpm at 4 gear.

Snowdust: My rpm at idle is abt 750.. 500 maybe too low? No vibs frm mine so far, but im only near 1k mileage.

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Hmm, mine was with Aircon on. If ur Aircon is off, shld not vibrate too. Idle speed too low?

Hmm, mine was with Aircon on. If ur Aircon is off, shld not vibrate too. Idle speed too low?

Well,i would said,our car's engine,a tad on the rough side,should be fine..

Any idea if 2.0 version coming in?

hi Bros,

Am queuing up to buy the maz3 as well. Thanks for all your reviews, it helped me make my decision.

I asked my SE about mounting the road recording camera. He said I have to get a camera with its own independent battery. He says linking it to the car battery is not advisable and something about interfering with the car systems.

Is it true? And have you guys installed a camera and what model?

hi Bros,

Am queuing up to buy the maz3 as well. Thanks for all your reviews, it helped me make my decision.

I asked my SE about mounting the road recording camera. He said I have to get a camera with its own independent battery. He says linking it to the car battery is not advisable and something about interfering with the car systems.

Is it true? And have you guys installed a camera and what model?

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Installed Blackvue 530 (Front and back) and external battery Cellink B. Cam will use the external battery. Once out of power, it will shut down. It will not use the�car battery. Charges when you drive the car.�

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My brother installed the same cam with power magic but without external battery. So far so good. I think those with battery problems left it to record for 24hrs. He unplug the power once he gets home.�

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Installed Blackvue 530 (Front and back) and external battery Cellink B. Cam will use the external battery. Once out of power, it will shut down. It will not use the�car battery. Charges when you drive the car.�
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My brother installed the same cam with power magic but without external battery. So far so good. I think those with battery problems left it to record for 24hrs. He unplug the power once he gets home.�

Do you leave your cam 24hr? With the external batt can it last that long? It's good for car security as well. Is the batt bulky and where do you have it installed?

Sorry first time buying a car. Forgive my noob-ness

Do you leave your cam 24hr? With the external batt can it last that long? It's good for car security as well. Is the batt bulky and where do you have it installed?

Sorry first time buying a car. Forgive my noob-ness

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Yes. I left it on 24 hours. I got the quick charge version. It will recharge in about 1.5 hours of driving. I think battery will last 16hours. I forgot already. You can contact the local distributor to find out more. The battery is hidden behind the glove box.

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If you don't drive, the external battery will not charge and there will be no recording.�

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I got them at the car expo and the installer is Chuan Sing.

Saw a white m3 sedan along changi prison

hi Bros,

Am queuing up to buy the maz3 as well. Thanks for all your reviews, it helped me make my decision.

I asked my SE about mounting the road recording camera. He said I have to get a camera with its own independent battery. He says linking it to the car battery is not advisable and something about interfering with the car systems.

Is it true? And have you guys installed a camera and what model?

I installed itronics ITB-200HD with foon audio at macpherson.

Any idea if 2.0 version coming in?

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I doubt AD will bring in. It will probably compromise sales of Mazda 6.

The next COE bidding exercise is around the corner and naturally all bros will be watching over the outcome closely.

To recap, LTA announced on 11-4-14 that a 41% increase for Cat. A quota for the period May to July. The COE price prior to the announcement was $77.4K on 9th of April. Exactly 3 mths later, it registered at abt $62k on 9th of July. There is a big fall of $15.4K for Cat. A which is attractive enough for the ppl who want to enter the race.

About a week ago, LTA gave 13% more quota for the next quarter from Aug to Oct. How much COE price will be is everybody's guess. Since it has fallen by 20% in a period of 3months, I think the fluctuation will be moderate tmr. Any bro can make a good guess for tmr successful bid price. BTW it's for fun only. No prize if u are right n no penalty if wrong.

Anyone successful in get additional things like front camera, visor, etc when u buy mazda 3?

The next COE bidding exercise is around the corner and naturally all bros will be watching over the outcome closely.

To recap, LTA announced on 11-4-14 that a 41% increase for Cat. A quota for the period May to July. The COE price prior to the announcement was $77.4K on 9th of April. Exactly 3 mths later, it registered at abt $62k on 9th of July. There is a big fall of $15.4K for Cat. A which is attractive enough for the ppl who want to enter the race.

About a week ago, LTA gave 13% more quota for the next quarter from Aug to Oct. How much COE price will be is everybody's guess. Since it has fallen by 20% in a period of 3months, I think the fluctuation will be moderate tmr. Any bro can make a good guess for tmr successful bid price. BTW it's for fun only. No prize if u are right n no penalty if wrong.

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56k ? heng heng ah.. it would be my 2nd bid.. i hope they even put in a bid for me...

Edited by Statr22, 22 July 2014 - 10:42 PM.

The next COE bidding exercise is around the corner and naturally all bros will be watching over the outcome closely.

To recap, LTA announced on 11-4-14 that a 41% increase for Cat. A quota for the period May to July. The COE price prior to the announcement was $77.4K on 9th of April. Exactly 3 mths later, it registered at abt $62k on 9th of July. There is a big fall of $15.4K for Cat. A which is attractive enough for the ppl who want to enter the race.

About a week ago, LTA gave 13% more quota for the next quarter from Aug to Oct. How much COE price will be is everybody's guess. Since it has fallen by 20% in a period of 3months, I think the fluctuation will be moderate tmr. Any bro can make a good guess for tmr successful bid price. BTW it's for fun only. No prize if u are right n no penalty if wrong.

My guess is 60k... It may not dip drastically given the no. of failed bids in the past mths.. :)

This car is beautiful. Congrats to all owners.

My guess is 60k... It may not dip drastically given the no. of failed bids in the past mths.. :)

Ya car dealers have collected more orders in the last 2 1/2 mths. As such they need to clear their earlier orders n have to secure COE for the customers in their 5/6 or 6/6 rounds. My guess is 59k, + or -.

Anyone got door visor for their ride can share where you get it? Thank you in advance.

My guess is $61k ie same as last bidding

My guess is $61k ie same as last bidding

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60K now...more than 1hr more to go...

Any bro can confirm if deluxe model comes with reverse camera?

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Will be useful for the missus during parking...

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sgcarmart seems to indicate that it is not available...

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60K now...more than 1hr more to go...

Any bro can confirm if deluxe model comes with reverse camera?
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Will be useful for the missus during parking...
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sgcarmart seems to indicate that it is not available...

Wow the latest figure now is $62190. Look like it will climb further. Those who buy without guaranteed COE maybe difficult to get theirs, I think

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thks bro for sharing your thoughts..
Yes, i can see it coming, but i dunno when... and my existing ride gg to expire in under a year..
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Since it dropped to a price that i find it acceptable, i cheonged for it in May and now, willing to top up..
thanks all for your well wishes..

Bro fulltime, looks like you have foresight to top up $2k for the guaranteed bid and I assume you have finally succeded so Congrats!!

Think you still got the best price amongst the forumers here even with your $2k top-up, pls update us with your feedback when you eventually got the car!!�

Anyone successful in get additional things like front camera, visor, etc when u buy mazda 3?

got free cool rite solar firm from my SE during my purchase in may

fook.. it went up... now i left with 4 tries non-guaranteed..

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Better stop promoting this car to other bros hehe

apparently overseas mazda 3 skyactiv has this transmission problem. any mazda 3 owner face the same problem?

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http://www.edmunds.c...-a-problem.html

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Bro fulltime, looks like you have foresight to top up $2k for the guaranteed bid and I assume you have finally succeded so Congrats!!

Think you still got the best price amongst the forumers here even with your $2k top-up, pls update us with your feedback when you eventually got the car!!�

Bro, u very Wu sim.. yes i got it finally. in fact they bidded higher than the closing price....like Wat everyone said, eventually coe Will drop..

Bro, u very Wu sim.. yes i got it finally. in fact they bidded higher than the closing price....like Wat everyone said, eventually coe Will drop..

Congrats, bro. You will be a proud owner of M3 soon. Do enjoy ur dream car : )

Believe ur immediate task now is to dispose the existing ride unless u want to keep it as a 2nd car.

Bro, u very Wu sim.. yes i got it finally. in fact they bidded higher than the closing price....like Wat everyone said, eventually coe Will drop..

Congrats, bro. You will be a proud owner of M3 soon. Do enjoy ur dream car : )

Believe ur immediate task now is to dispose the existing ride unless u want to keep it as a 2nd car.

Bro, u very Wu sim.. yes i got it finally. in fact they bidded higher than the closing price....like Wat everyone said, eventually coe Will drop..

Congrats, bro. You will be a proud owner of M3 soon. Do enjoy ur dream car : )

Believe ur immediate task now is to dispose the existing ride unless u want to keep it as a 2nd car.

apparently overseas mazda 3 skyactiv has this transmission problem. any mazda 3 owner face the same problem?
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http://www.edmunds.c...-a-problem.html

Apparently the cause has been due to a loose battery cable. Apparently it is not widespread and could happen to any car.

Please bother to report the cause when you report a problem if it is there. Like that this forum will be full of common fault reportings of every make and models as faults happen all the time.

Edited by Heartlander, 24 July 2014 - 07:38 AM.

Bro, u very Wu sim.. yes i got it finally. in fact they bidded higher than the closing price....like Wat everyone said, eventually coe Will drop..

Did u top up?

I hope you don't...

Did u top up?
I hope you don't...

Yes, i did top up.... It was my 5/6 bid

Yes, i did top up.... It was my 5/6 bid

Congrats anyway�!!!

Yes, i did top up.... It was my 5/6 bid

Hi bro, I believe ur original COE was 50k. With 2k top-up, its rebate level becomes 52k. Now u got a 63k COE, which means the AD fork out 11k for u. Worth it since u want the car fast n from now dun need to worry abt the fluctuation.

Apparently the cause has been due to a loose battery cable. Apparently it is not widespread and could happen to any car.

Please bother to report the cause when you report a problem if it is there. Like that this forum will be full of common fault reportings of every make and models as faults happen all the time.

Oh really??? I was looking at a few cars review, so far this problem only happen to this particular review on mazda 3.

Forum is the place to share and receive information

If all the problems and causes are answered by the same person then what is the purpose of forum.

This is a relative new car and not much information available. Some forummers also share the issue on the problem with the front suspension.

Hi bro, I believe ur original COE was 50k. With 2k top-up, its rebate level becomes 52k. Now u got a 63k COE, which means the AD fork out 11k for u. Worth it since u want the car fast n from now dun need to worry abt the fluctuation.

Not calculate like that. The COE rebate level was at 50k but actual COE�must be�much higher as�Cat A COE never drop below 60k.�Should add the 2k to that actual COE level.

Oh really??? I was looking at a few cars review, so far this problem only happen to this particular review on mazda 3.

Forum is the place to share and receive information

If all the problems and causes are answered by the same person then what is the purpose of forum.

This is a relative new car and not much information available. Some forummers also share the issue on the problem with the front suspension.

So you are saying proper to just report a problem and withhold revealing the cause even if you know about it? Forum is definitely for sharing, so please share the cause if you know about it so everyone can take note and learn. Your thinking/logic is abit weird, pardon me to be frank.

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Edited by Heartlander, 24 July 2014 - 04:09 PM.

So you are saying proper to just report a problem and withhold revealing the cause even if you know about it? Forum is definitely for sharing, so please share the cause if you know about it so everyone can take note and learn. Your thinking/logic is abit weird, pardon me to be frank.
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Haha if i know the cause do i still need to ask our fellow mazda3 owner about it?
Dont worry a few problems wont dent your mazda sales.
Look at Jetta, having gearbox issue still able to sell very well :)

Haha if i know the cause do i still need to ask our fellow mazda3 owner about it?
Dont worry a few problems wont dent your mazda sales.
Look at Jetta, having gearbox issue still able to sell very well :)

So you do not know the cause was due to a loose battery cable? The answer is just in subsequent pages. I am not mazda 3 owner, but I was curious enough to want to know what actually happened was I just looked for other pages for answer. Learn to be more pro-active and do not always depend on fellow forummers to spoon feed.

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Don't worry I not mazda sales staff, so no bonus for me even if it become number 1 in sales.

So you do not know the cause was due to a loose battery cable? The answer is just in subsequent pages. I am not mazda 3 owner, but I was curious enough to want to know what actually happened was I just looked for other pages for answer. Learn to be more pro-active and do not always depend on fellow forummers to spoon feed.
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Don't worry I not mazda sales staff, so no bonus for me even if it become number 1 in sales.

I have already mentioned that mazda 3 is a relatively new car so not much information are available online. If you own the car feel free to comment. Otherwise i would prefer to hear from existing new car owner who have the real time experience :)

Yes, i did top up.... It was my 5/6 bid

Bro Fulltime68. With due respect, just want to know whether Eurokars had agreed to buy ur old ride when u booked the M3? If so, do they give u higher than market value for it n by how much? Sorry for being so 'kpo', hope u won't mind.

Bro Fulltime68. With due respect, just want to know whether Eurokars had agreed to buy ur old ride when u booked the M3? If so, do they give u higher than market value for it n by how much? Sorry for being so 'kpo', hope u won't mind.

no prob Bro, i m more than willing to share.. they offered paper value, and i decided to sell off my old ride by myself. even if i take the car to a scrap yard, i Will get a few hundred more.. If anyone has lobang for me, pls pm me. thks Bro

I have already mentioned that mazda 3 is a relatively new car so not much information are available online. If you own the car feel free to comment. Otherwise i would prefer to hear from existing new car owner who have the real time experience :)

Been driving the new Mazda 6 for a year +. No issue at all! I believe M3 is sharing the same engine and gearbox specs. Since no issue with Mazda 6, I don't forsee that will happen in Mazda 3. Anyhow, I wish you well in selling the VW cars.

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no prob Bro, i m more than willing to share.. they offered paper value, and i decided to sell off my old ride by myself. even if i take the car to a scrap yard, i Will get a few hundred more.. If anyone has lobang for me, pls pm me. thks Bro

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You may want to try sgcarmart quotz, heard from friends it's quite fair and only $100 fees if successful. Good Luck!!

no prob Bro, i m more than willing to share.. they offered paper value, and i decided to sell off my old ride by myself. even if i take the car to a scrap yard, i Will get a few hundred more.. If anyone has lobang for me, pls pm me. thks Bro

Just curious, how old is your old ride? It's not the dealer who take in your car as paper value but your SE... extra revenue

Just curious, how old is your old ride? It's not the dealer who take in your car as paper value but your SE... extra revenue

For Mazda showroom at Ubi, trade-in is done through a appointed agent that station there. Definitely not through SE though he might get a cut i do not know.

Edit: unless SE do it under table lah

Edited by Heartlander, 25 July 2014 - 12:59 PM.

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You may want to try sgcarmart quotz, heard from friends it's quite fair and only $100 fees if successful. Good Luck!!

thks Bro.. Will chk it out...

Bro notsogoodman, my ride is <1yr...

Been driving the new Mazda 6 for a year +. No issue at all! I believe M3 is sharing the same engine and gearbox specs. Since no issue with Mazda 6, I don't forsee that will happen in Mazda 3. Anyhow, I wish you well in selling the VW cars.

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I would agree there is a possibility that the engine block and header is the same with the changes limited to the bore x stroke of the piston, conrods and crank.

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However, I would raised my doubts on the spec of the 6AT as that would span accross being adequate (with allowances to manage additional�~50nm to each respective class)�to manage 150nm, 200nm & 250nm of torque.

Notwithstanding, I would be glad if if the 6AT for the 3 & 6 is 1 size fits all as this would mean the 6AT should be spec-ed to managed up to 300nm..... [:)] � This may also mean that applied on a Mz3 (150nm) the 6AT should be good for�at least 300k on the ODO. [grin] �

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Been driving the new Mazda 6 for a year +. No issue at all! I believe M3 is sharing the same engine and gearbox specs. Since no issue with Mazda 6, I don't forsee that will happen in Mazda 3. Anyhow, I wish you well in selling the VW cars.

Nice try ATTB!

engine will definitely different, we are talking about 1.5 vs 2.0 or 2.5.
Compression ratio for both car are also different.

no prob Bro, i m more than willing to share.. they offered paper value, and i decided to sell off my old ride by myself. even if i take the car to a scrap yard, i Will get a few hundred more.. If anyone has lobang for me, pls pm me. thks Bro

Tks for sharing, bro. So Mazda gives good price for their cars n no more carrots, can understand. I dun have any lobang of used car dealers who can offer high price, sorry.

BTW my friend just got his Altis few days ago (COE on 9-7-14). According to him, AD gave him 'special discount' of 4k for his 9 yrs + Altis on the paper value. This what he said, dun know true or not?

Tks for sharing, bro. So Mazda gives good price for their cars n no more carrots, can understand. I dun have any lobang of used car dealers who can offer high price, sorry.

BTW my friend just got his Altis few days ago (COE on 9-7-14). According to him, AD gave him 'special discount' of 4k for his 9 yrs + Altis on the paper value. This what he said, dun know true or not?

I think Additional 4k is somehow equivalent to the market price, sounds like a gd deal..
Like most car dealers, mazda raised their price after wed COE bidding, the new price is ~106k for standard and ~113 for deluxe..

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I'll be getting my Mazda 3 next week. Looking to change the tires that comes with it.

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The Rims size listed in the Mazda 3 specs is 205/60�R16.

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I don't have alot of choices for this size.

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I've actually shortlisted Michellin PS3. However, it doesn't come in 205/60�R16.

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Wondering if I can use a 205/55�R16 tire instead....

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I've actually shortlisted Michellin PS3. However, it doesn't come in 205/60�R16.
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Wondering if I can use a 205/55�R16 tire instead....

Not advisable, the actual circumferences will be smaller. Thus the actual distance travelled will be less than what the speedometer clocked. And you will leave a bigger gap between the fender and wheels, aesthetically not so nice

Not advisable, the actual circumferences will be smaller. Thus the actual distance travelled will be less than what the speedometer clocked. And you will leave a bigger gap between the fender and wheels, aesthetically not so nice

If i change to a 17 inch rim will it affect what the speedometer clocks? If there some sort of adjustment i can make to speedometer so that it measures correctly

If i change to a 17 inch rim will it affect what the speedometer clocks? If there some sort of adjustment i can make to speedometer so that it measures correctly

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if u change to 17 inch you can use either the thickness 50 or 55 tyre. there is a website that help to calculate this to ensure the circumference remain the same.

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I'll be getting my Mazda 3 next week. Looking to change the tires that comes with it.

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The Rims size listed in the Mazda 3 specs is 205/60�R16.

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I don't have alot of choices for this size.

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I've actually shortlisted Michellin PS3. However, it doesn't come in 205/60�R16.

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Wondering if I can use a 205/55�R16 tire instead....

Don't waste your money,the standard Toyo tyres are good enough for everyday use,except if you go track. [speechless] ,just pump a bit higher pressure will be nice,about 40Psi.

Edited by ER-3682, 28 July 2014 - 07:29 AM.

Tks for sharing, bro. So Mazda gives good price for their cars n no more carrots, can understand. I dun have any lobang of used car dealers who can offer high price, sorry.

BTW my friend just got his Altis few days ago (COE on 9-7-14). According to him, AD gave him 'special discount' of 4k for his 9 yrs + Altis on the paper value. This what he said, dun know true or not?

Mazda still treat potential customer as carrot though, coe price increase by $600 but mazda raised the price by $2000, whereby similar car honda city or altis raised by $1000 only.

Mazda still treat potential customer as carrot though, coe price increase by $600 but mazda raised the price by $2000, whereby similar car honda city or altis raised by $1000 only.

Sorry bro, but I totally disagree with your statement.. In fact, it's honda and Toyota that are treating customers as super big carrot by pricing their car so high up even before this COE bid. If I recalled correct, mazda dropped the price significant after may2014 first bid but Toyota and honda's drop in price were negligible.

IMHO, Current Altis is 125k which is almost 12k more than mazda 3 deluxe, but going by the features and specs of Altis, it's no where near a mazda 3. the suave outlook of mazda 3 will simply beat the Altis and city hands down.. If I were asked to decide between these 3 cars, I will def choose mazda 3, anytime and every time.. :)

Cheers..

IMHO, Current Altis is 125k which is almost 12k more than mazda 3 deluxe, but going by the features and specs of Altis, it's no where near a mazda 3. the suave outlook of mazda 3 will simply beat the Altis and city hands down.. If I were asked to decide between these 3 cars, I will def choose mazda 3, anytime and every time.. :)

Cheers..

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I'm not sure of the current price of Altis but the last I heard couple weeks ago it's 116k, not 125k.

Sorry bro, but I totally disagree with your statement.. In fact, it's honda and Toyota that are treating customers as super big carrot by pricing their car so high up even before this COE bid. If I recalled correct, mazda dropped the price significant after may2014 first bid but Toyota and honda's drop in price were negligible.

IMHO, Current Altis is 125k which is almost 12k more than mazda 3 deluxe, but going by the features and specs of Altis, it's no where near a mazda 3. the suave outlook of mazda 3 will simply beat the Altis and city hands down.. If I were asked to decide between these 3 cars, I will def choose mazda 3, anytime and every time.. :)

Cheers..

Bro, I have to disagree with you this time round...

The price u see in sgcarmart for Mazda is what they going to offer.. not a single discount at all...�

Once, a SE even tell me this is the price, u want u take it, if not it's ok.. We got a whole list of ppl waiting to buy this car.. [thumbsdown]

Come on, I know your sales is good (for now only), you no need to be so proud ma...� [furious]

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As for Toyota, the price stated in sgcarmart is confirmed higher.

Just drop by the showroom, you will know what I mean...

PS: I'm not promoting any car brand here.... [lipsrsealed]

Ok noted bros, sorry my bad, the Toyota price i got was from sg carmart. .

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I'm not sure of the current price of Altis but the last I heard couple weeks ago it's 116k, not 125k.

Bro, I have to disagree with you this time round...
The price u see in sgcarmart for Mazda is what they going to offer.. not a single discount at all...�
Once, a SE even tell me this is the price, u want u take it, if not it's ok.. We got a whole list of ppl waiting to buy this car..
Come on, I know your sales is good (for now only), you no need to be so proud ma...�
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As for Toyota, the price stated in sgcarmart is confirmed higher.
Just drop by the showroom, you will know what I mean...
PS: I'm not promoting any car brand here....

Bro, SE u met seems to b pretty yaya.. its true, discount Mazda gave is negligible. perhaps one reason is they marked the price down significantly as compared to other car brands

Bro, SE u met seems to b pretty yaya.. its true, discount Mazda gave is negligible. perhaps one reason is they marked the price down significantly as compared to other car brands

Bro shd share the SE name? So we are aware..

This long weekend I saw 4 M3s .. All sedans.. White, grey, normal red and soul red.

Can't wait for my turn to hear from SE that Coe secured... I wan to indent the MPS body kit!

One of my criteria when choosing a car but not the main one is to calculate the estimated mark-up of the AD.
I know some forumers will say, why bother etc and that if you like the car and can afford; this should not be a consideration but call me ngiaow if you want but I just don't like it if the mark-up is higher vs the competition.

Point I'm trying to make is that before I buy a car, I would have done my homework on the est mark-up of the models I'm interested and also the competition. So I would be able to gauge if AD mark-up high and give you "big discount" also no point.

There is a link in onemotoring website on this:
http://www.onemotori...Cost_Update.pdf

One of my criteria when choosing a car but not the main one is to calculate the estimated mark-up of the AD.
I know some forumers will say, why bother etc and that if you like the car and can afford; this should not be a consideration but call me ngiaow if you want but I just don't like it if the mark-up is higher vs the competition.

Point I'm trying to make is that before I buy a car, I would have done my homework on the est mark-up of the models I'm interested and also the competition. So I would be able to gauge if AD mark-up high and give you "big discount" also no point.

There is a link in onemotoring website on this:
http://www.onemotori...Cost_Update.pdf

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so its total basic cost vs Selling price quoted by AD?

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wow only 8k mark up for the sedan...

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hyundai's disgusting [hur]

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if u change to 17 inch you can use either the thickness 50 or 55 tyre. there is a website that help to calculate this to ensure the circumference remain the same.

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Thanks bro for 17 inch need to have 205/50/17 to get the speedo to read correctly

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so its total basic cost vs Selling price quoted by AD?
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wow only 8k mark up for the sedan...
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hyundai's disgusting

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Thanks bro for 17 inch need to have 205/50/17 to get the speedo to read correctly

To be fair, as some posters hv said, the list price n the actual price may differ so the margins may not be exactly as what is stated in the one motoring link. Hyundai also give 10k off the list price if not mistaken. That said Mazda price is fair no doubt on this n better close your eyes when seeing the luxury models as their mark-up is astronomical!! Heart pain when I see n that's why I nvr buy! My excuse when actually I can't afford haha!!

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so its total basic cost vs Selling price quoted by AD?

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wow only 8k mark up for the sedan...

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hyundai's disgusting

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Thanks bro for 17 inch need to have 205/50/17 to get the speedo to read correctly

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Use this to get the correct tire size when rim size changes

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http://www.miata.net...e/tirecalc.html

Need advise on which type of solution to clean the Matt finish dashboard in M3?

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I think the Elantra priced at 125k (in the LTA link) was probably booked in early April when COE rebate level was 70k. At the time, COE was 77 to 78k. So the guy got his COE in 6/6 at 63k. If my guess is correct, he shld get a 7k rebate from the AD n is actually paying 118k for his ride. In this case, the AD margin would be 24.7k (31.7-7k). Anyway it's still a very high mark-up as Elantra is famous for being over priced.

BTW the difference btw total basic cost and selling price is not the true margin. Some dealers do the seat covers, sound system and other non essential items locally. For example, if the cost is 1k in the factory, it will raise the OMV by 1k thus AD have to pay additional 1k ARF n some other duties. Whereas Locally made items are nett cost. This is one way to bring the car price down n up their margin. So the local cost shld therefore be deducted from the above margin accordingly. Some Jap cars are doing this, too. Of course luxury brand cars will have everything from the factory direct, all genuine stuff inside.

Also there are other costs to incur, like warranty, free services n petrol vouchers. sales com n other overhead, etc.

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Any bros have installed car cam with�concealed�wiring for their new mazda 3?

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can share experience?

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Any bros have installed car cam with�concealed�wiring for their new mazda 3?
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installed mine at Foon audio McPherson , good workmanship

Bidding week!

I envy all the bros who have their car already ....

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Bidding week!

I envy all the bros who have their car already ....

Good luck bro! Hope you successful this round!

So the total basic cost they declared in LTA website is before or after they�installed some items locally?

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BTW the difference btw total basic cost and selling price is not the true margin. Some dealers do the seat covers, sound system and other non essential items locally. For example, if the cost is 1k in the factory, it will raise the OMV by 1k thus AD have to pay additional 1k ARF n some other duties. Whereas Locally made items are nett cost. This is one way to bring the car price down n up their margin. So the local cost shld therefore be deducted from the above margin accordingly. Some Jap cars are doing this, too. Of course luxury brand cars will have everything from the factory direct, all genuine stuff inside.

Also there are other costs to incur, like warranty, free services n petrol vouchers. sales com n other overhead, etc.

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Bidding week!

I envy all the bros who have their car already ....

gd luck Bro, this coming bid is your third bid?

gd luck Bro, this coming bid is your third bid?

Yup 3rd bud! Car scheduled to arrived end sep

Yup 3rd bud! Car scheduled to arrived end sep

Same as you, hope we get it!

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Seems a quite bit of bros are still waiting for it... wonder how will the COE will do this time round with the increased quota for CAT A

Same as you, hope we get it!

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Seems a quite bit of bros are still waiting for it... wonder how will the COE will do this time round with the increased quota for CAT A

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i guess it will fluctuate +/- 2k... gd luck bros!

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Did your take up the guaranteed/non guaranteed COE option?

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i guess it will fluctuate +/- 2k... gd luck bros!

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Did your take up the guaranteed/non guaranteed COE option?

Non-guaranteed, since car arrives in Sept I didn't take guaranteed since have about 4 bidding of leeway before car arrives

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Probably this bidding is the very crucial period to see how the market goes, will consider taking up guaranteed after the 4th bidding. How about other bros though? Typically... the bids SHOULD all go through right even if it is non-guaranteed by the last try right.. I don't think dealer will want to refund us the money unless profit margin too low?

Non-guaranteed, since car arrives in Sept I didn't take guaranteed since have about 4 bidding of leeway before car arrives

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Probably this bidding is the very crucial period to see how the market goes, will consider taking up guaranteed after the 4th bidding. How about other bros though? Typically... the bids SHOULD all go through right even if it is non-guaranteed by the last try right.. I don't think dealer will want to refund us the money unless profit margin too low?

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i think got one bro here got refunded....

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if they ask me to top up I may not go for it... especially if the top up is a significant amount..�

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Non-guaranteed, since car arrives in Sept I didn't take guaranteed since have about 4 bidding of leeway before car arrives
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Probably this bidding is the very crucial period to see how the market goes, will consider taking up guaranteed after the 4th bidding. How about other bros though? Typically... the bids SHOULD all go through right even if it is non-guaranteed by the last try right.. I don't think dealer will want to refund us the money unless profit margin too low?

Firstly, I wish you good luck for your bid, hope you're successful!!

Not to disappoint you but from what I understand from fellow car buyers, sometimes AD DO NOT put in bids and it's counted as 1 attempt.

They don't put in for variety of reasons but mainly cos the bid price too high from what they feel is enough for them to make a profit, another reason is stock not in, another reason being they have lots of orders so have to spread out the bids etc. So if you're unlucky and COE goes up it could be you go thru 6 bidding exercises and not have a single bid!

That said, I'm just painting the worst scenario and many a times ADs also bend backwards to complete the sale. Afterall, it's one car more on the road for them.

Hope the above explanation helps and keep us updated on your progress!!

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Firstly, I wish you good luck for your bid, hope you're successful!!

Not to disappoint you but from what I understand from fellow car buyers, sometimes AD DO NOT put in bids and it's counted as 1 attempt.

They don't put in for variety of reasons but mainly cos the bid price too high from what they feel is enough for them to make a profit, another reason is stock not in, another reason being they have lots of orders so have to spread out the bids etc. So if you're unlucky and COE goes up it could be you go thru 6 bidding exercises and not have a single bid!

That said, I'm just painting the worst scenario and many a times ADs also bend backwards to complete the sale. Afterall, it's one car more on the road for them.

Hope the above explanation helps and keep us updated on your progress!!

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yeah thanks for sharing bro. My 1st 2 bids were non-bids... jus wish they throw in okay bid and maybe we all get lucky?

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