mycarforum: 2014 Mazda 3 part 9

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Fully agreed. Years back, friend bought an Altis and they didn't bid for 2 or 3 rounds and said it counted as an attempt. To be fair, they did secure for him eventually but I find it strange that they don't even bother to put in a bid and say it's counted.

IIRC, bro Fulltime also had some no bids for his Mazda. Good luck!!

bidding costs resources, time and money. If it's a big dealership, will be super busy siah and if all bidding sessions are bidded, don't you think it will somehow drive up the COE premium and some may be looking at the number of bidders - successful and unsuccessful to determine next course of action.

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I think it's a strategic move by some dealers.

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Fully agreed. Years back, friend bought an Altis and they didn't bid for 2 or 3 rounds and said it counted as an attempt. To be fair, they did secure for him eventually but I find it strange that they don't even bother to put in a bid and say it's counted.

IIRC, bro Fulltime also had some no bids for his Mazda. Good luck!!

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bidding costs resources, time and money. If it's a big dealership, will be super busy siah and if all bidding sessions are bidded, don't you think it will somehow drive up the COE premium and some may be looking at the number of bidders - successful and unsuccessful to determine next course of action.
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I think it's a strategic move by some dealers.

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Fully agreed on your points but my point is that if you don't bid then shouldn't count as 1 try. Should be 6 real attempts.
My 2 cts worth!!

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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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Thanks bro! One more day...!

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Just curious, what did the other bros here order, or have gotten already?

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Aluminium metallic, black seats and deluxe here...

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I wanted Soul Red initially, but I guess that's by far the most popular choice since its the iconic color for all the advertisements haha. Fun fact though, I researched about the M3 in other countries and apparently getting it in Soul Red costs extra $$.

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Thanks bro! One more day...!

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Just curious, what did the other bros here order, or have gotten already?

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Aluminium metallic, black seats and deluxe here...

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I wanted Soul Red initially, but I guess that's by far the most popular choice since its the iconic color for all the advertisements haha. Fun fact though, I researched about the M3 in other countries and apparently getting it in Soul Red costs extra $$.

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dark blue deluxe sedan with beige seats

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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..�

COE premium has gone up by 1.7k. The increase is quite a lot !

My friend told me tt he din get his COE. After hanging up the call, I then remember today is his 6/6 bid n a non-guaranteed one. If so, he will get the refund of his booking fee, right?

Wonder any bros who are having 6/6 today got the COE successfully although they din pay extra for guarantee?

COE premium has gone up by 1.7k. The increase is quite a lot !

My friend told me tt he din get his COE. After hanging up the call, I then remember today is his 6/6 bid n a non-guaranteed one. If so, he will get the refund of his booking fee, right?

Wonder any bros who are having 6/6 today got the COE successfully although they din pay extra for guarantee?

For C&C (Kia), booking fee will be refunded minus admin fee. your friend should get back his booking fee, but not sure about if there is any admin fee incurred.

COE premium has gone up by 1.7k. The increase is quite a lot !

My friend told me tt he din get his COE. After hanging up the call, I then remember today is his 6/6 bid n a non-guaranteed one. If so, he will get the refund of his booking fee, right?

Wonder any bros who are having 6/6 today got the COE successfully although they din pay extra for guarantee?

For C&C (Kia), booking fee will be refunded minus admin fee. your friend should get back his booking fee, but not sure about if there is any admin fee incurred.

COE premium has gone up by 1.7k. The increase is quite a lot !

My friend told me tt he din get his COE. After hanging up the call, I then remember today is his 6/6 bid n a non-guaranteed one. If so, he will get the refund of his booking fee, right?

Wonder any bros who are having 6/6 today got the COE successfully although they din pay extra for guarantee?

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mine didnt even bid lol... 3 more chances to go

Edited by Statr22, 06 August 2014 - 07:19 PM.

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Fully agreed on your points but my point is that if you don't bid then shouldn't count as 1 try. Should be 6 real attempts.
My 2 cts worth!!

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so, you mean if they didnt bid for 6 rounsd, and you are ok to be held down by them for more than 3mths?.... no perfect system lar and actually im ok with the 6 round/3mths binding (got bid or no bid doesnt matter since taking non-guaranteed deal have to take risk)..if no coe by then, go somewhere else........� [grin] �
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so, you mean if they didnt bid for 6 rounsd, and you are ok to be held down by them for more than 3mths?.... no perfect system lar and actually im ok with the 6 round/3mths binding (got bid or no bid doesnt matter since taking non-guaranteed deal have to take risk)..if no coe by then, go somewhere else........� �
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U hv a point! Of course I won't want to be locked in for so long but at the same time I feel abit "cheated" that they even didn't bid for me. Sort of like nvr even buy lottery ticket but want to strike!

omg just saw a unregister brand new car under repair, could it be during transportation mishap happened.
so y trans eurokars repairingg it? will they sell it to consumer as a brand new car?
pls beware FYI
omg just saw a unregister brand new car under repair, could it be during transportation mishap happened.
so y trans eurokars repairingg it? will they sell it to consumer as a brand new car?
pls beware FYI

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omg just saw a unregister brand new car under repair, could it be during transportation mishap happened.
so y trans eurokars repairingg it? will they sell it to consumer as a brand new car?
pls beware FYI
omg just saw a unregister brand new car under repair, could it be during transportation mishap happened.
so y trans eurokars repairingg it? will they sell it to consumer as a brand new car?
pls beware FYI

Those who ordered the colour above.. Need take extra attention when receiving their ride

But.. Is it a test drive car??

Edited by Hybridcar, 06 August 2014 - 08:33 PM.

is that black colour?

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Someone buang a test car?

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mine didnt even bid lol... 3 more chances to go

Didn't get either, SE said that Friday Mazda would come up with some options for us...

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I'm wondering if able to use the old package when they bid for the Special Solitaire 2 bid guaranteed for additional 2k (based on the time of the booking) hmmm....

COE premium has gone up by 1.7k. The increase is quite a lot !

My friend told me tt he din get his COE. After hanging up the call, I then remember today is his 6/6 bid n a non-guaranteed one. If so, he will get the refund of his booking fee, right?

Wonder any bros who are having 6/6 today got the COE successfully although they din pay extra for guarantee?

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Was your friend booking under Mazda?

Didn't get either, SE said that Friday Mazda would come up with some options for us...

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I'm wondering if able to use the old package when they bid for the Special Solitaire 2 bid guaranteed for additional 2k (based on the time of the booking) hmmm....

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Was your friend booking under Mazda?

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i still not keen on topping up leh.. if u tell me got bid reasonable amt each time then fail can consider..

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now is never bid at all then ask me top up? [furious] �

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i still not keen on topping up leh.. if u tell me got bid reasonable amt each time then fail can consider..

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now is never bid at all then ask me top up? �

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Same here...but I feel if COE go up too much and eat into their profit margin they may put us at a lower priority, so may have to top up suck it up.

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Since both of us bought same time since this is our 3rd bid, I assume its 111k yah?

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Based on standard Sedan model of June 14 for easy calculation sake:

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OMV: $18108

GST, etc: $5143

ARF: $18108

June 1st bidding COE: $63190

CEV rebate: -$10k

Registration: $140

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Total $94689 with COE then they sell $102,988 make around $8299 per M3 standard sedan

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Lets say for deluxe at the point we bid:

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OMV: ~$19k

GST: ~$5.5k

ARF: ~$19k

June 2nd bidding COE: $61890�

CEV�rebate: -$10k

Registration: $140

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Total ~ $95.5k with COE they sell at 111k, make maybe 15.5k

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Throw in all the extra promotion which was around at that time... minus maybe 3k? so 12.5k profit.

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COE rise by about $2.8k, so their profit now maybe $9.8k and looks to go down with the trend of the COE so probably they have to cut the buyers who didn't pay the guaranteed bidding of 6rds +$1k at that point of time as the profit margin for that is higher.

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Just some calculations though, do correct me if I'm wrong.

Those who ordered the colour above.. Need take extra attention when receiving their ride

But.. Is it a test drive car??

i think not test drive, cause the seats all come with plastic wrap

i think not test drive, cause the seats all come with plastic wrap

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the our M3 buyer friend must pay attention liao..�

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I was keen on M3 initially but the cabin space is tad small for me... end up getting K3 instead.

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If not M3 would have been my first choice... really sporty look.

Edited by Hybridcar, 06 August 2014 - 11:53 PM.

i think not test drive, cause the seats all come with plastic wrap

No way that 'lucky' buyer will know and even if they suspect is the one, what can they do?.....

Just wonder for those who have book the M3,how many has actually been refunded for six unsuccessful non guaranteed bid.did AD offer you guys Open Cat instead or counter offer by asking you to top up and give you a Open COE instead.

Else no point buying at a cheap price and ended up waiting for 3 months with no COE secured as the AD are not bidding aggressively for you even thou it's a six bids non guaranteed when you sign the contract.

Just wonder for those who have book the M3,how many has actually been refunded for six unsuccessful non guaranteed bid.did AD offer you guys Open Cat instead or counter offer by asking you to top up and give you a Open COE instead.

Else no point buying at a cheap price and ended up waiting for 3 months with no COE secured as the AD are not bidding aggressively for you even thou it's a six bids non guaranteed when you sign the contract.

I guess guaranteed package suit you well... Hehehe

I guess guaranteed package suit you well... Hehehe

Hehehe,every cents count.if I can get my car within 6 non guaranteed bids,no reason for me to pay $2-3k more for guaranteed bid right?unless I die die need the car.

I still remember many many years back,one of the AD selling Korea cars priced their cars very low just to attract you to buy from them.but at the end of the day,they bid at a ridiculously low COE for you,and keep on asking you to top up.iwhat is the point of selling you at low price and yet have no intention at all to secure your COE.I can understand if the COE shoots up,then LL cannot get.but if the COE remains the same or up/down $1k,and yet they are just trying their luck and bid for you at $5-$7k below the current level,then I rather buy from a AD then is more willing to close the deal for you.

Edited by Sevenseven, 07 August 2014 - 10:09 PM.

Hehehe,every cents count.if I can get my car within 6 non guaranteed bids,no reason for me to pay $2-3k more for guaranteed bid right?unless I die die need the car.

I still remember many many years back,one of the AD selling Korea cars priced their cars very low just to attract you to buy from them.but at the end of the day,they bid at a ridiculously low COE for you,and keep on asking you to top up.iwhat is the point of selling you at low price and yet have no intention at all to secure your COE.I can understand if the COE shoots up,then LL cannot get.but if the COE remains the same or up/down $1k,and yet they are just trying their luck and bid for you at $5-$7k below the current level,then I rather buy from a AD then is more willing to close the deal for you.

 

agreed!

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....

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fulltime68, on 29 Jul 2014 - 04:12 AM, said:

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..

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kudos to mazda, cat A coe increase by $1710 but their price increase by $3000 really cut throat. Honda and Toyota equivalent car only increased by $500 and $0 respectively.

thumbs up mazda! [thumbsup]

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kudos to mazda, cat A coe increase by $1710 but their price increase by $3000 really cut throat. Honda and Toyota equivalent car only increased by $500 and $0 respectively.

thumbs up mazda!

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You want u better buy now...

If u think the price is coming down, den wait long long wor... [wave]

Next time we up 5k !!

Edited by L23, 08 August 2014 - 01:55 PM.

Didn't get either, SE said that Friday Mazda would come up with some options for us...
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I'm wondering if able to use the old package when they bid for the Special Solitaire 2 bid guaranteed for additional 2k (based on the time of the booking) hmmm....

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Was your friend booking under Mazda?

Ya he booked a M3 in early May n was confident to get the ride without prob. Now he is asked to top up n extend for more bids else order be cancelled. He has not decided the next move yet.

Ya he booked a M3 in early May n was confident to get the ride without prob. Now he is asked to top up n extend for more bids else order be cancelled. He has not decided the next move yet.

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if me, i walk away.. i dont like having my balls squeezedddd...... [grin]

qns bros ~ are there any AD that sell their cars with guaranteed COE?

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For example i go see K3 their pricelist, they never state if got some guaranteed coe package thing

Ya he booked a M3 in early May n was confident to get the ride without prob. Now he is asked to top up n extend for more bids else order be cancelled. He has not decided the next move yet.

Assuming price is 108k when your fren Booked in early May and considering the current price is 116k, its worthwhile to top up (if it's abt 2-3k) if he really needs the car urgently..

I guess COE price may hover above 60k in the nxt few bids.. :)

I Topped up $2K two bids ago... Got my COE at the prev round of COE bid� [thumbsup]

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I bought at $105K, even after topping up of $2K, I still got the car at a lower price than the current $115K.

Assuming price is 108k when your fren Booked in early May and considering the current price is 116k, its worthwhile to top up (if it's abt 2-3k) if he really needs the car urgently..

I guess COE price may hover above 60k in the nxt few bids.. :)

Bro Fulltime68, buy ur points. Now I think it's difficult for COE to fall below 60k in the next rounds.

BTW believe u hv collected the M3. Must be good leh

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I asked, getting a bit kan chiong with the upwards shift of COE. I also asked about how much did mazda actually bid for me in the previous round, was around 2k+ short of the COE winning bid then just sianed. Means that the bid was actually LESS than the Jul 2nd bidding COE

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actually you can check how much Mazda bid for you.. just key in your NRIC

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https://ocoe.lta.gov.sg

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this page only available from 1st day to few days after bidding exercise..

hey bros look at mazda's new promo

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"Book a existing stock of Mazda 3 from $108,988 and receive $500 worth of petrol vouchers with prizes to be won."

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looks like there could be quite a lot of ppl didnt get the COE in the last 2-3 biddings ?

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seems that mazda is not interested in non-guranteed COE sales?

FYI, Mazda sales is doing super good due to their recent new launches.
That's y they are getting ......
Anyway buyers today are also like carrot getting chopped every where.. Just that is kanna chop by which dealer...

I think you got to look at these 3 months sales figure by various dealers. Lots of ppl look at mazda cars but ppl who buy are not many. Kena chopped by other dealer not as bad as mazda. Price increase by $3000 when coe increase by $1700. What a joke!

hey bros look at mazda's new promo
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"Book a existing stock of Mazda 3 from $108,988 and receive $500 worth of petrol vouchers with prizes to be won."
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looks like there could be quite a lot of ppl didnt get the COE in the last 2-3 biddings ?
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seems that mazda is not interested in non-guranteed COE sales?

Ya they are giving buyers $500 petrol voucher n a chance to win smartphone, tablet, etc. Even though they throw in a guaranteed win lucky draw, total value is 1k only.

Mazda's prices outpace recent COE hike

Haha.. Dunno why some websites I surfed says tt...e.g. http://carwitter.com...uk-price-specs/

can any owner of previous old Mazda 3 comment the current new Mazda 3 vs the old one difference?

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I think the� "sentence why should I pay for their possible failure to anticipate the market?�" is wrong because the price�given�for any car at any point of time is what it is at the point of time, not the price that the AD think the car will be 1 month or 2 month or 3 month down the road.�AD will try to secure the COE if it does not go beyond what it�is willing to absorb. If the COE goes up and the AD does not want to secure the COE for you, it is not its failure. Unless it is a guaranteed package, then it is its failure after the agreed number of tries. This is true for any AD.
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So please do your homework properly and deliberate if it is worthwhile to go for guarantee package before committing to a purchase, or being offered later. No point trying to save some penny and then complain later when the AD decide to cancel the deal and return the deposit to you. If return deposit by the AD after 6 tries, please take it like a man. Want�to gamble, must admit defeat if unfortunate. This is not charity show. Good luck.

Bro Noel, fully agree with ur 1st half but allow me to give my 2-cent view on the 2nd half.

For well-to-do ppl who are ordering 200/300k of cars, if SE ask them whether to take guaranteed or not, it's an insult. The huge margin of the luxurious car AD can absorb any high-jump impact of COE. Buying a car is a simple decision, no sweat at all.

But for working class of ppl whose budget is tight, 2 or 3k means a lot to them. So many of us hope to have luck in getting one w/o paying more. In a way, buying a car is like buying 4D. It's defitely no fun having sleepless nights to figure out what's the next COE price but simply money not enough, bo bian ah. So try for few bids first then forced to top up if die die want the model.
Sorry, the quote is from Bro Heartlander, typo error

But for working class of ppl whose budget is tight, 2 or 3k means a lot to them.

No worries the forum is for sharing.

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To be frank, if 2 or 3k means a lot to a potential car owner, then it would be better for the person to think really hard about whether he could afford it. Besides plonking down at least 50k for down payment, the person should have at least 50k park somewhere for contingency use. Unless the person has 500k park somewhere, and still think 2 or 3k as a lot. Do not be surprise such people do exist!

Bro Noel, fully agree with ur 1st half but allow me to give my 2-cent view on the 2nd half.

For well-to-do ppl who are ordering 200/300k of cars, if SE ask them whether to take guaranteed or not, it's an insult. The huge margin of the luxurious car AD can absorb any high-jump impact of COE. Buying a car is a simple decision, no sweat at all.

But for working class of ppl whose budget is tight, 2 or 3k means a lot to them. So many of us hope to have luck in getting one w/o paying more. In a way, buying a car is like buying 4D. It's defitely no fun having sleepless nights to figure out what's the next COE price but simply money not enough, bo bian ah. So try for few bids first then forced to top up if die die want the model.
Sorry, the quote is from Bro Heartlander, typo error

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Hi Bro Liyu, no worries. But if you can made a decision to lose 100K in 10 years but have sleepless night figuring whether to pay the 2k-3k. Where is the rational?

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As Heartlander mentioned, if this 2k-3k is substantial, then it is better to rethink if owning a car is the right decision.�

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Edited by Noelleong2000, 14 August 2014 - 12:03 AM.

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Hi Bro Liyu, no worries. But if you can made a decision to lose 100K in 10 years but have sleepless night figuring whether to pay the 2k-3k. Where is the rational?

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As Heartlander mentioned, if this 2k-3k is substantial, then it is better to rethink if owning a car is the right decision.�

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Put it this way. 100k to lose in 10 years is bo pian (stupid COE system here) if you want to drive.

To pump in another 2-3k this is different because if there is a choice/chance to secure a car without having to pump in extra, who don't want? Please Kee Chiew. �

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But like what bro heartlander say, if you choose not to secure guaranteed COE, if cannot get don't come cry father cry mother.

Edited by Waterh2o, 14 August 2014 - 03:04 PM.

Great to hear these varied inputs; all views much appreciated

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All the best to all trying to secure a COE!�

Mazda 3's wheelbase is 2700mm, wonder why many commented it is cramp at the backside.

Current ride is 2700mm as well, back seat space seem OK.

Anyway, thinking of testing driving it this coming Sunday.

For me at least, if the AD is not willing to earn my $ at their so called selling price (ie bid the COE for me).

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6 bids no get i'll just walk away and buy from their competitor.

I will never top up at the 4-5th bidding.

Not so desperate to get any car.

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At most buy a 2nd hand car. takes only 1-2 weeks max. Scared what.

Mazda 3's wheelbase is 2700mm, wonder why many commented it is cramp at the backside.

Current ride is 2700mm as well, back seat space seem OK.

Anyway, thinking of testing driving it this coming Sunday.

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personally I felt the wheelbase sometimes not necessary translate to more spacious interior.

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Look at Nissan Almera, wheelbase is at 2590mm, but the interior quite spacious.

Another example is new Honda City. Wheelbase is a 2600mm but cabin are reasonably spacious.

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Having said that , I won't say M3 backseat are cramp. More like lesser legroom.. that's all. :)

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At the end of the day, its all about personal feel.. More importantly is for�you to enjoy the ride day to day :)

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Mazda 3 is a very nice car....�

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personally I felt the wheelbase sometimes not necessary translate to more spacious interior.

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Look at Nissan Almera, wheelbase is at 2590mm, but the interior quite spacious.

Another example is new Honda City. Wheelbase is a 2600mm but cabin are reasonably spacious.

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Having said that , I won't say M3 backseat are cramp. More like lesser legroom.. that's all. :)

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At the end of the day, its all about personal feel.. More importantly is for�you to enjoy the ride day to day :)

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General guide line.

Mazda 3's wheelbase is 2700mm, wonder why many commented it is cramp at the backside.

Current ride is 2700mm as well, back seat space seem OK.

Anyway, thinking of testing driving it this coming Sunday.

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mz6 has longer wheelbase than accord. Lol but its definitely accord legroom win.

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To improve the look of the car, they lengthened the bonnet area.

Mazda 3's wheelbase is 2700mm, wonder why many commented it is cramp at the backside.

Current ride is 2700mm as well, back seat space seem OK.

Anyway, thinking of testing driving it this coming Sunday.

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My comparison (with Corolla Altis), �Mazda 3's �A-pillar and B-pillar starts further back from the front ( of the wheelbase). That would probably explains why the comments on the cramp of the rear. �

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Probably that is so to accommodate the 4-2-1 exhaust system ?�

Edited by Kklee, 15 August 2014 - 07:34 PM.

I still have difficulty telling the difference between m3 n m6 on the road

I still have difficulty telling the difference between m3 n m6 on the road

Look at the position of the plate number and you will know the difference... :wub:

�I am into my first tank of fuel, but the fuel efficiency is at a low 10.5l/km.. can bros share the fuel consumption of their Mazda 3?

Hi! fulltime68, my first full tank was 13.5km / L. Derived from distance travelled divide by quantity of petrol pumped. Car is in stock condition including the tyres and rims that came with it.�

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�I am into my first tank of fuel, but the fuel efficiency is at a low 10.5l/km.. can bros share the fuel consumption of their Mazda 3?

Check your tyre pressure. Pump when cold for better guage pressure.

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City driving? Jam with lots of stop and go?

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If FC is so bad, think will reconsider and go for Hybrid.

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My comparison (with Corolla Altis), �Mazda 3's �A-pillar and B-pillar starts further back from the front ( of the wheelbase). That would probably explains why the comments on the cramp of the rear. �

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Probably that is so to accommodate the 4-2-1 exhaust system ?�

Good observation, this is a better explaination than replies with wheel base cannot be use a guage.

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Possible the pedal are futher away from the front wheel so the effective space don't start near from the front wheel centerline?

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Wonder the driver's electrical power seat actually make it bigger too? Reducing the space even more.

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I did'nt even know the exhaust manifold configuration but the front is certainly long.

�I am into my first tank of fuel, but the fuel efficiency is at a low 10.5l/km.. can bros share the fuel consumption of their Mazda 3?

Very much dependent on your highway/city driving ratio. Last time I drove 3SP, my mileage only low 9km per litre as mine was 75/25 city driving. New 3 should be much better from what I understand. Now driving civic 1.6 I get slightly better at 10km/liter. Enjoy your ride n any other feedback?

Check your tyre pressure. Pump when cold for better guage pressure.
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City driving? Jam with lots of stop and go?
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If FC is so bad, think will reconsider and go for Hybrid.

Edited by Spring, 16 August 2014 - 09:40 AM.

Check your tyre pressure. Pump when cold for better guage pressure.
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City driving? Jam with lots of stop and go?
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If FC is so bad, think will reconsider and go for Hybrid.

lots of city driving but i expect the FC to be better than 10l/km..collected car <1week, so i doubt its the tire pressure.. awaiting sharing from other bros on their FC..

lots of city driving but i expect the FC to be better than 10l/km..collected car <1week, so i doubt its the tire pressure.. awaiting sharing from other bros on their FC..

Mine was 6.5L/100km. 80/20 city driving. Light footed with constant speed. Never exceeded speed of 95.

Second time at the petrol station today, FC not much different from the first tank. 13.8km / L this time.�

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Mine is constantly ard 13.5km/l. Normal drive, abt 70hw/30city. I don't really control my foot, rev when need to pick up speed. If you do a lot of city, the FC sure drop significantly.

Any bros thinking of changing to 18inch rims? :)

Mine is constantly ard 13.5km/l. Normal drive, abt 70hw/30city. I don't really control my foot, rev when need to pick up speed. If you do a lot of city, the FC sure drop significantly.

Any bros thinking of changing to 18inch rims? :)

18" rims too heavy [thumbsdown] � for the 1.5 engine,17" will be just nice.. [thumbsup]

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Hi Bro Liyu, no worries. But if you can made a decision to lose 100K in 10 years but have sleepless night figuring whether to pay the 2k-3k. Where is the rational?
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As Heartlander mentioned, if this 2k-3k is substantial, then it is better to rethink if owning a car is the right decision.�
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Hi bro Noel, u got a point, 2k - 3k breaks down into a period of 10 yrs becomes a small amount.

Judging from the posts on this topic, I can see tt several bros are waiting to get their COE anxiously, though not so exaggerated as I've put it, 'having sleepless nights to figure out the next COE price'. As bro Handsomedi pointed out recently, 'if 50 ppl agree to top up $2000. It is additional $100000 profit! ' I know some AD are asking for up to 5k for guaranteed deal. There are 1000 quota a month. In this case, the greatest beneficiary is the AD who will be laughing all the way to the bank

Paint protection

Which particular can protect against chipping? Frankly, I feel the effectiveness of most paint protections is over-hyped.

Edited by Emils, 17 August 2014 - 02:13 PM.

I got 13.9L /km for my first tank ;)

I got 13.9L /km for my first tank ;)

All on highway travel?

in the range of current Mazda.. best is M6.. imo.. looks very nice..�

Which particular can protect against chipping? Frankly, I feel the effectiveness of most paint protections is over-hyped.

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i am going for http://www.sgpaintprotection.com/

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better safer than sorry.. even more so since the paint seems to chip off easily..

Mm.. How to put on clear coat? Go for respray?

No..no,i got a Mazda 6 friend,put a thin plastic sticker over the bumper & bonnet..i heard about a thousand plus...

Which particular can protect against chipping? Frankly, I feel the effectiveness of most paint protections is over-hyped.

You may put on paint protection films if u want. I have that on my 6. A year + already still free from stone chips. Bonnet, bumper & fenders. Cost 1k at CS2.

You may put on paint protection films if u want. I have that on my 6. A year + already still free from stone chips. Bonnet, bumper & fenders. Cost 1k at CS2.

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Just curious....with the "bra" your car is wearing.....another year on will the front looks better than the behind? �Did you ask CS2 this question?

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The "bra" covers the entire front or just half way only

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Just curious....with the "bra" your car is wearing.....another year on will the front looks better than the behind? �Did you ask CS2 this question?
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The "bra" covers the entire front or just half way only

I polished the whole car before put on the protection films. Just regular maintain it with detailer will do. It will equally shine cos the films are transparent. Best thing is that u can "detail" the films too. So can't spot the diff in colour. Happy with it so far.

Anyone has managed to update their Mazda connect gps map to show MCE? I updated but still does not seem to have tt.

I polished the whole car before put on the protection films. Just regular maintain it with detailer will do. It will equally shine cos the films are transparent. Best thing is that u can "detail" the films too. So can't spot the diff in colour. Happy with it so far.

Can share pic to show what it looks like with the film, especially the transition between the areas with film and those without? Thanks!

Bro Emils frankly speaking all these so call paint protections are really overhyped. Don't waste your money. 3 layers coat of paints can chip off, what makes you think one thin layer of liquid can protect your car paint from chipping off. LOL

Paying thousands over dollars for it is not worth it at all. assuming If you keep your car for 10 years I suggest you keep the money, 5 years down the road go for a respray, give your car a new coat of paint. It also cost thousand plus dollar

Can share pic to show what it looks like with the film, especially the transition between the areas with film and those without? Thanks!

Hi Emils, attached photos for your reference, hope this will help. The fender and the bonnet is with protection films. Door doesn't have it. Good thing is u can't tell the diff if you compare both sections.

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Anyone has managed to update their Mazda connect gps map to show MCE? I updated but still does not seem to have tt.

How do we update our GPS map?

I got 13.9L /km for my first tank ;)

I am getting around 15.5KM/L 80%/ 20% highway/ city.

Hi Emils, attached photos for your reference, hope this will help. The fender and the bonnet is with protection films. Door doesn't have it. Good thing is u can't tell the diff if you compare both sections.

Wow, really looks good and hard to tell the difference with and without the film! But the price I find is on the high side though...

Wow, really looks good and hard to tell the difference with and without the film! But the price I find is on the high side though...

Just get a quote. Might be cheaper for M3.

Anyway, the amount of money u going to spend on the paint protection coating is about the same as this films but the normal paint protection coating cannot tahan stone chipped and this film can.

What freebies did you guys get for your ride?

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Solar film? Car mat etc??

How do we update our GPS map?

I am getting around 15.5KM/L 80%/ 20% highway/ city.

Just realized our meter shows the units as litres/100km.
So when u say 15.5km/litres, do u mean the FC displayed on your car is 6.45litres/100km?

From mazda brochure, they advertise as 5.7l/100km, you seems very close to these figures :)

What freebies did you guys get for your ride?
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Solar film? Car mat etc??

I got car mats...

All on highway travel?

70% HW 30% City

Yes, my fav hatchback [drivingcar]

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