MAZDA 6

[ChongKianBeng]

Haha, waiting for my nice Mazda 6 White 2.0L. 

Teana dying with FC at 6 km per litre. 

I was offered either a 2k discount or an extra 2 year warranty. I took the discount.

I took the discount too. 

[richard_crl032]

Congrats

 

Do share the photos after u have collected your new ride

 

They are giving additional perks now like 5 year warranty, 1 year road tax, $500 off, etc, maybe bec of car expo

Hi car,

 

Many excited new owner and my CO is one of them .. keke!

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited November 10, 2018 by richard_crl032

[DK3410]

Haha, waiting for my nice Mazda 6 White 2.0L. 

 

Teana dying with FC at 6 km per litre. 

I took the discount too. 

 

Is yours the older Teana 2.5L V6?

 

That one has awesome power though.

[Gabdat]

Hi car,

 

Many excited new owner and my CO is one of them .. keke!

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

your interior is all black?..do snap some photos and share wt us.congrats buddy!

[retiredman]

Having driven mz6 standard for about 6 months, the FC is v good at 7.3. Was bothered by the noise initially, but could get used to it after a few weeks. Although I paid a higher price compared to the 2018 model, I still feel that it is good value. I saw a new mz6 recently, it seem a bit ‘fatter’ as compared to the 2017 model which is ‘slimmer’

[DK3410]

Having driven mz6 standard for about 6 months, the FC is v good at 7.3. Was bothered by the noise initially, but could get used to it after a few weeks. Although I paid a higher price compared to the 2018 model, I still feel that it is good value. I saw a new mz6 recently, it seem a bit ‘fatter’ as compared to the 2017 model which is ‘slimmer’

 

Not sure about whether it's an optical illusion because of the wider front grille and some subtle changes to the curves. Because dimensions-wise, it's stated online that it's identical to the 2017 model (except for a 5 mm increase in length).

[Ct3833]

 

Hi car,

 

Many excited new owner and my CO is one of them .. keke!

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

What was the occasion? New launch, special offer? I though business cant be so good in a normal weekend, especially just right after a car show recently. Edited November 11, 2018 by Ct3833

[richard_crl032]

your interior is all black?..do snap some photos and share wt us.congrats buddy!

Hi Gabdat,

 

Thanks ... no man, interior is standard beige and guess nothing much to show.

 

Somehow white dun fit the darkish rim and will be swapping them out for pre FL silver ones.

 

Initial findings are that:

 

Pros:

- Champion hidden headup display with speed, road speed limit and most importantly, wonderful bsm warning included .. very nice !

- Indeed FC is very good at 7l+/100km and correct by bros here on 2.0 or 2.5 NA ... betta than qashqai 1.2 turbo

- visibility is good

- getting in and out is fine as compared to preferred SUV

- coming from android headunit with googlemap, waze etc., nav sucks big time and deem almost unuseable

 

Cons:

- stock dvr cam blocks half the windscreen .. need to slim type

- not for spirited driving .. engine is vocal when pushed

- wind noise and road noise are apparent .. not helped by sporty bridgestones turanza tyres which I guess grips well

 

This is in comparison with my extensively soundproofed forester xt .. and overall a great buy still for my wife with notable good FC with safety gadgetries at a good price.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited November 11, 2018 by richard_crl032

[Gabdat]

Hi Gabdat,

 

Thanks ... no man, interior is standard beige and guess nothing mu h to show.

 

Somehow white dun fit the darkish rim and will be swapping them out for pre FL silver ones.

 

Initial findings are that:

 

Pros:

-Indeed FC is very good at 7l+/100km.. betta than qashqai 1.2 turbo

- visibility is good

 

Cons:

- not for spirited driving .. engine is vocal when pushed

- wind noise and road noise are apparent .. not helped by sporty bridgestones turanza tyres which I guess grips well

 

This is in comparison with my extensively soundproofed forester xt ..

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

hi richard,

thnks for the details man.u said that the FC is better compared to ur former ride.it will only get better after the next oil change and once fully run in.my coming ES also comes with the same tires as urs.its grippy but produce more noise.would hv prefered michelin or conti for that matter.hope you're enjoying ur new ride.congrats man!

Hi Gabdat,

 

Thanks ... no man, interior is standard beige and guess nothing mu h to show.

 

Somehow white dun fit the darkish rim and will be swapping them out for pre FL silver ones.

 

Initial findings are that:

 

Pros:

-Indeed FC is very good at 7l+/100km.. betta than qashqai 1.2 turbo

- visibility is good

- getting in and out is fine as compared to preferred SUV

- coming from android headunit with googlemap, waze etc., nav sucks big time and deem almost unuseable

 

Cons:

- not for spirited driving .. engine is vocal when pushed

- wind noise and road noise are apparent .. not helped by sporty bridgestones turanza tyres which I guess grips well

 

This is in comparison with my extensively soundproofed forester xt ..

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

BTW..beautiful and luxurious interior.much more appealing than the 2019 camry.

[richard_crl032]

What was the occasion? New launch, special offer? I though business cant be so good in a normal weekend, especially just right after a car show recently.

Hi ct,

 

Just collection by owners who booked in Aug 2018.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Hi Gabdat,

 

Thanks ... no man, interior is standard beige and guess nothing much to show.

 

Somehow white dun fit the darkish rim and will be swapping them out for pre FL silver ones.

 

Initial findings are that:

 

Pros:

- Champion hidden headup display with speed, road speed limit and most importantly, wonderful bsm warning included .. very nice !

- Indeed FC is very good at 7l+/100km and correct by bros here on 2.0 or 2.5 NA ... betta than qashqai 1.2 turbo

- visibility is good

- getting in and out is fine as compared to preferred SUV

- coming from android headunit with googlemap, waze etc., nav sucks big time and deem almost unuseable

 

Cons:

- stock dvr cam blocks half the windscreen .. need to slim type

- not for spirited driving .. engine is vocal when pushed

- wind noise and road noise are apparent .. not helped by sporty bridgestones turanza tyres which I guess grips well

 

This is in comparison with my extensively soundproofed forester xt .. and overall a great buy still for my wife with notable good FC with safety gadgetries at a good price.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Hi bros,

 

Awaaah ... tyre shop pulled out pre FL silver rims but one was damaged and not changed out darker ones.

 

Any pre FL bros with silver rims please pm me if interested but must be in excellent condition.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited November 11, 2018 by richard_crl032

[Optramagnum]

Hi ct,

 

Just collection by owners who booked in Aug 2018.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Hi bros,

 

Awaaah ... tyre shop pulled out pre FL silver rims but one was damaged and not changed out darker ones.

 

Any pre FL bros with silver rims please pm me if interested but must be in excellent condition.

 

Cheers.

 

I think the darker rims look sportier and won't be so dirty when brake dust stain on it.

I think it's just a matter of time to get used to it.

Edited November 11, 2018 by Optramagnum

[richard_crl032]

 

Hi ct,

 

Just collection by owners who booked in Aug 2018.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Hi bros,

 

Awaaah ... tyre shop pulled out pre FL silver rims but one was damaged and not changed out darker ones.

 

Any pre FL bros with silver rims please pm me if interested but must be in excellent condition.

 

Cheers.

 

I think the darker rims look sportier and won't be so dirty when brake dust stain on it.

I think it's just a matter of time to get used to it.

Hi Optra,

 

Indeed ... immediate neighbour has pre FL white mazda 6 and yes, a bit more boring as I look around white cars and wife also says stay with stock then.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited November 11, 2018 by richard_crl032

[DACH]

Hi Gabdat,

 

Thanks ... no man, interior is standard beige and guess nothing much to show.

 

Somehow white dun fit the darkish rim and will be swapping them out for pre FL silver ones.

 

Initial findings are that:

 

Pros:

- Champion hidden headup display with speed, road speed limit and most importantly, wonderful bsm warning included .. very nice !

- Indeed FC is very good at 7l+/100km and correct by bros here on 2.0 or 2.5 NA ... betta than qashqai 1.2 turbo

- visibility is good

- getting in and out is fine as compared to preferred SUV

- coming from android headunit with googlemap, waze etc., nav sucks big time and deem almost unuseable

 

Cons:

- stock dvr cam blocks half the windscreen .. need to slim type

- not for spirited driving .. engine is vocal when pushed

- wind noise and road noise are apparent .. not helped by sporty bridgestones turanza tyres which I guess grips well

 

This is in comparison with my extensively soundproofed forester xt .. and overall a great buy still for my wife with notable good FC with safety gadgetries at a good price.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

 

Congrats to your new ride, Richard.

[richard_crl032]

Hi ct,

 

Just collection by owners who booked in Aug 2018.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Hi bros,

 

Awaaah ... tyre shop pulled out pre FL silver rims but one was damaged and not changed out darker ones.

 

Any pre FL bros with silver rims please pm me if interested but must be in excellent condition.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Hi Bros,

 

Fireball Butterfly coatings done yesterday feom 11 am and collected at 9 pm ... had fireball blood devil on qashqai and forester xt but decided on higher end version since found it quite useful to ease cleaning and kim kim.

 

Btw, going to Service Center today cos found steering vibrates at >75kmhr which should not be the case :(

 

Still yet to know what is integrated foglight since there is none separate ones .. keke !

 

Will try to get thinkware F770 done today as CO really cannot stand stock one hanging between mirror and dash ... newer version of F800 has inferior cable mgmt without cover to avoid mess and decided to stay with older F770.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited November 11, 2018 by richard_crl032

[SZ_ford]

Hi Gabdat,

 

Thanks ... no man, interior is standard beige and guess nothing much to show.

 

Somehow white dun fit the darkish rim and will be swapping them out for pre FL silver ones.

 

Initial findings are that:

 

Pros:

- Champion hidden headup display with speed, road speed limit and most importantly, wonderful bsm warning included .. very nice !

- Indeed FC is very good at 7l+/100km and correct by bros here on 2.0 or 2.5 NA ... betta than qashqai 1.2 turbo

- visibility is good

- getting in and out is fine as compared to preferred SUV

- coming from android headunit with googlemap, waze etc., nav sucks big time and deem almost unuseable

 

Cons:

- stock dvr cam blocks half the windscreen .. need to slim type

- not for spirited driving .. engine is vocal when pushed

- wind noise and road noise are apparent .. not helped by sporty bridgestones turanza tyres which I guess grips well

 

This is in comparison with my extensively soundproofed forester xt .. and overall a great buy still for my wife with notable good FC with safety gadgetries at a good price.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

congrats on ur new car

 

7+l/100km is quite good for a big car.

 

But turanza is supposed to be BS's touring tyre which is low on noise and comfortable. 

[richard_crl032]

congrats on ur new car

 

7+l/100km is quite good for a big car.

 

But turanza is supposed to be BS's touring tyre which is low on noise and comfortable. 

 

Hi SZ,

 

Thanks man !

 

On the Turanza, I am used to ultra low noise of Michelin Primacy 3 ST then .... and yes, I am also surprised with 7.5l/100km or >12km/l FC whille noting that it is quite sedated from idling 750 rpm to 1.5k rpm unlike my Forester XT that sprints from 750 rpm to 2k rpm in seconds at the expense of FC at >11l/100km or 8-9km/l FC for my typical but subjective driving style and travel pattern just for comparison... ouch !

 

However, you can look at the threads with much bigger contact pads of Turanza as compared to Michelin Primacy 3 ST or other typical low noise tyres and it is reasonable for them to be noiser .... marketing BS needs to be weighed.  Unless they do not know how to make low noise/comfort tyres and yet grippy enough like Michelin but I am not surprised after experiencing stock Forester XT's Bridgestones Dueler SUV tyres that slips on concrete mscp or painted surfaces in my office carpark. 

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Edited November 12, 2018 by richard_crl032

[legd_of_spd]

Congrats on your new ride. My guess is that quieter tyres cost less than extensive soundproofing.

 

Anyone has any idea if the boot can fit 2 pcs of 29 inch luggage?

 

I travel with family and often need to large luggage to fit all the clothings.

 

Thanks.

[SZ_ford]

Hi SZ,

 

Thanks man !

 

On the Turanza, I am used to ultra low noise of Michelin Primacy 3 ST then .... and yes, I am also surprised with 7.5l/100km or >12km/l FC whille noting that it is quite sedated from idling 750 rpm to 1.5k rpm unlike my Forester XT that sprints from 750 rpm to 2k rpm in seconds at the expense of FC at >11l/100km or 8-9km/l FC for my typical but subjective driving style and travel pattern just for comparison... ouch !

 

However, you can look at the threads with much bigger contact pads of Turanza as compared to Michelin Primacy 3 ST or other typical low noise tyres and it is reasonable for them to be noiser .... marketing BS needs to be weighed.  Unless they do not know how to make low noise/comfort tyres and yet grippy enough like Michelin but I am not surprised after experiencing stock Forester XT's Bridgestones Dueler SUV tyres that slips on concrete mscp or painted surfaces in my office carpark. 

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

icic, have nv used primacy before

 

was on turanza before and now potenza. can hear the difference in sounds

 

But thats beside the point, enjoy ur new car!