MAZDA 6

[Jailbird005]

appears true

 

e.g

 

Audi A4 late 2014 listed price 225k

 

Current resale price 80-90k

 

agents frequently say, used audi tough to sell, so they press price low low

 

Like what have been said, if bought between 2013-2014, heart pain to sell now

 

new mazda3 model was launched in 2014 for 130kplus

 

Altis was between 125-130k too, Camry 160k plus

Well i guess if wanna drive an Audi, better to get a used one....at least lesser depreciation

2010 car b in jan was 19k. End up in dec was 70k liao. That yr was the return of the high coe liao. Haiz.

 

I rem back in 2009 new camry was like 80 90k. Hehe. No way will we see such prices liao.

Back in Feb 2009, bought new WRX manual @ $68k!!! Those were d days....

[DACH]

Well i guess if wanna drive an Audi, better to get a used one....at least lesser depreciation

 

But do used Audi cars have many expensive problems?

[ER-3682]

But do used Audi cars have many expensive problems?

Current Audi Owners will say NO ...Ex Owners will say YES.  

[Jailbird005]

Current Audi Owners will say NO ...Ex Owners will say YES.

I m a ex owner of A4......

 

Parts still cheaper than Volvo but Volvo is more reliable

[Banz86]

I'm currently looking to change car and I have shortlisted 3 and all are discussed above. I have did my analysis and dropped other cars from my list and it's down to these 3 (not listed in sequence). For me, i'm looking more on the 2nd hand market and 1st hand if the price is right.

 

1. Audi A4 (2014/2015) 1.8 MU (11k to 11.5k depre)

2. Volvo S60 D2 (10k to 10.5k depre)

3. Mazda 6 (9k to 10k depre)

Edited September 12, 2018 by Banz86

[Wt_know]

Mazda6 can get brand new one at $108k

the depre meets your criteria

brand new smell with warranty worry free .. priceless!

the answer is very clear

besides Mazda6 interior and exterior is more updated

the only downside is sushi lor ... no atas badge ehh ... lol

Edited September 12, 2018 by Wt_know

[L23]

I'm currently looking to change car and I have shortlisted 3 and all are discussed above. I have did my analysis and dropped other cars from my list and it's down to these 3 (not listed in sequence). For me, i'm looking more on the 2nd hand market and 1st hand if the price is right.

 

1. Audi A4 (2014/2015) 1.8 MU (11k to 11.5k depre) - Buy 2nd hand

2. Volvo S60 D2 (10k to 10.5k depre) - buy 2nd hand

3. Mazda 6 (9k to 10k depre) - buy 1st hand

 

[richard_crl032]

I'm currently looking to change car and I have shortlisted 3 and all are discussed above. I have did my analysis and dropped other cars from my list and it's down to these 3 (not listed in sequence). For me, i'm looking more on the 2nd hand market and 1st hand if the price is right.

 

1. Audi A4 (2014/2015) 1.8 MU (11k to 11.5k depre)

2. Volvo S60 D2 (10k to 10.5k depre)

3. Mazda 6 (9k to 10k depre)

 

Hi Banz,

 

Ignoring ATAS Conti brand but not into Volvo S60 especially diesel since no plan for >300k km mileage which is what diesel excel on but at high maintenance with inherent vibration, noises etc. and can only say that A4 is is different animal altogether since performance orientated with much better driveability as compared to Mazda6.

 

Include ATAS Conti brand and it is A4 all the way albeit with higher cost of ownership and assured more trouble and $ on maintenance henceforth especially for a older 4-5 years old ride for the next 6-5 years if driven till scrap.

 

What do you wish for since quite different aspiration even if same depre ??   Seems you are into long term depre and $ consideration, Mazda6 seems more suitable ??

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Mazda6 can get brand new one at $108k

the depre meets your criteria

brand new smell with warranty worry free .. priceless!

the answer is very clear

besides Mazda6 interior and exterior is more updated

the only downside is sushi lor ... no atas badge ehh ... lol

 

Hi Wt,

 

But sedated verse performance rides though ...

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Edited September 12, 2018 by richard_crl032

[Wt_know]

sorry, my bad didn't notice the performance rides ...

 

Hi Wt,

But sedated verse performance rides though ...

Cheers,

Richard

 

Edited September 12, 2018 by Wt_know

[richard_crl032]

sorry, my bad didn't notice the performance rides ...

 

Hey Wt,

 

Oh no ...  just remembered zooming the A4 on the nshwy when I swapped my estima with my BIL as well as hitting 180kmhr with ease on Autobahn in Germany which the mazda6 cannot dream of unless the newly released 2.5T version.

 

Quite different cars in opinion and hence raised this consideration for our bro who is pulling hair like me 4 weeks ago until I booked the mazda6 ... and that was even without any performance car like new A4 included into the consideration since beyond my budget.

Cheers,

 

Richard

[Newbie26]

LOL

 

Was looking for used audi once, agent said good luck!

 

Audi A4/5/6/7/8, drive is great,

 

if unlucky, problems can be worse than migraine

 

If lucky, then great enjoyment    

 

 

 

Current Audi Owners will say NO ...Ex Owners will say YES.  

 

[Hobbes187]

I'm currently looking to change car and I have shortlisted 3 and all are discussed above. I have did my analysis and dropped other cars from my list and it's down to these 3 (not listed in sequence). For me, i'm looking more on the 2nd hand market and 1st hand if the price is right.

 

1. Audi A4 (2014/2015) 1.8 MU (11k to 11.5k depre)

2. Volvo S60 D2 (10k to 10.5k depre)

3. Mazda 6 (9k to 10k depre)

When I was looking around 2 months ago, I also considered this 3. At that time my conclusion was:

 

1. Audi A4 at $149k - worried about reliability after 3 yrs. Good drive and interior. Looks I find so so.

2. Volvo S60 T5 at $148k - superb pick up. But interior a bit cramped. Like the looks.

3. Mazda 6 2.5L at $114k - good interior and size. Not a conti. Pick up not as good as the other 2 but good enough. Best thing is the price.

 

Ended up decided to keep the extra $35k in pocket and go with mazda

Edited September 12, 2018 by Hobbes187

[szekt]

When I was looking around 2 months ago, I also considered this 3. At that time my conclusion was:

 

1. Audi A4 at $149k - worried about reliability after 3 yrs. Good drive and interior. Looks I find so so.

2. Volvo S60 T5 at $148k - superb pick up. But interior a bit cramped. Like the looks.

3. Mazda 6 2.5L at $114k - good interior and size. Not a conti. Pick up not as good as the other 2 but good enough. Best thing is the price.

 

Ended up decided to keep the extra $35k in pocket and go with mazda

Mz6 2.5L at $114k? Good price

[Hobbes187]

Mz6 2.5L at $114k? Good price ð²!! 2018 model?

2017.5 model. I got one of the last few units before they launched the 2018.

 

Feature wise similar to 2018 2.5L (sunroof, eloop etc) except no cylinder deactivation.

[Banz86]

Hi Banz,

 

Ignoring ATAS Conti brand but not into Volvo S60 especially diesel since no plan for >300k km mileage which is what diesel excel on but at high maintenance with inherent vibration, noises etc. and can only say that A4 is is different animal altogether since performance orientated with much better driveability as compared to Mazda6.

 

Include ATAS Conti brand and it is A4 all the way albeit with higher cost of ownership and assured more trouble and $ on maintenance henceforth especially for a older 4-5 years old ride for the next 6-5 years if driven till scrap.

 

What do you wish for since quite different aspiration even if same depre ??   Seems you are into long term depre and $ consideration, Mazda6 seems more suitable ??

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

Hi Wt,

 

But sedated verse performance rides though ...

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

Good anlaysis.

 

I have done up a spreadsheet and include running costs, estimated repairs, etc.

 

I'm still not convinced on the Volvo but the A4 and Mazda 6 are within budget.

 

1. A4 is more on the fun factor

2. Mazda 6 is a beautifully designed car.

3. Running costs wise, the Mazda 6 beats hands down.

4. Let's not go to reliability which Audi's are really infamous for. It's more of how much $ I'm willing to absorb esp for a 4 to 5 year old car.

- I have a good friend driving an Audi A7 and I don't know how many weekends are spend at the workshops.

- He has recommended to drive the MU version (CVT) as it has "better" reliability then the S-tronic (DCT) models. 

 

End of the day, it's juggling between wants and needs.

 

Note: The Mazda 6 is really luxurious comparing against Japs / Koreans of the same class.

[Astralee]

Well i guess if wanna drive an Audi, better to get a used one....at least lesser depreciation

Back in Feb 2009, bought new WRX manual @ $68k!!! Those were d days....

Yup yup. Legact GT 2.5 for $82k then in 2008.

[Wt_know]

Yup yup. Legact GT 2.5 for $82k then in 2008.

and WRX was also around $80k ...

[richard_crl032]

Good anlaysis.

 

I have done up a spreadsheet and include running costs, estimated repairs, etc.

 

I'm still not convinced on the Volvo but the A4 and Mazda 6 are within budget.

 

1. A4 is more on the fun factor

2. Mazda 6 is a beautifully designed car.

3. Running costs wise, the Mazda 6 beats hands down.

4. Let's not go to reliability which Audi's are really infamous for. It's more of how much $ I'm willing to absorb esp for a 4 to 5 year old car.

- I have a good friend driving an Audi A7 and I don't know how many weekends are spend at the workshops.

- He has recommended to drive the MU version (CVT) as it has "better" reliability then the S-tronic (DCT) models.

 

End of the day, it's juggling between wants and needs.

 

Note: The Mazda 6 is really luxurious comparing against Japs / Koreans of the same class.

Hi Banz,

 

Your good friend happened to be chonghan ? Else at least 2 onwers of 5 yrs old A7 with same experience but it is again a performance car which is one's aspiration but not to be repeated perhaps .. lol !

 

Cheers.

 

Richard