New cars with OMV under $20,000 and equipped with handbrake

[clement229]

Mazda 3 is designed such a way that u better test drive it. I had difficulty visualising the front view due to the design of the dashboard and the front bumper.

 

Yes true! It takes sometime to get used to!

Mazda 3 is quite difficult to get in too right?

I think its okay, all lower cars are harder to get in actuallly. 

But it depends on individual. 

For me, a car like altis is easier to get in than a mazda 3.

[Mkl22]

Some years back i was in Shenzhen, and someone fetched us around, and during the conversation, we heard that he drives to HK once in a while and he said it's different because it's LHD in China but RHD in HK, and sometimes he would forget...

 

It was the first time i heard it and i was telling myself sure jialat, if you're slow, you keep right in China but suddenly cross over to HK, will become a road hog if you forgot to switch... 

 

And then got the question of right side or left side got right of way? Again 

 

quite true especially for unmarked roads.

 

I was riding a quad on a dirt road about 3meters wide and there was another oncoming quad ridden by my colleague's son. on instinct i swerved to the left to avoid him. He swerved to his right (which was correct). But lucky we both stopped in time, else we would have collided.

[Andyngps]

Yes true! It takes sometime to get used to!

 

I think its okay, all lower cars are harder to get in actuallly.

But it depends on individual.

For me, a car like altis is easier to get in than a mazda 3.

Agreed. In that range actually got quite a few options. Edited October 13, 2017 by Andyngps

[kdash]

I rather be a normal person than have a reserved lot. Some things in life are priceless, like the ability to walk, run or jump. Some people actually scolded me for taking the lot despite me being on crutches. Some said I got the lot for free. I guess it's education and empathy that people need.

 

huge respect for your resilience and outlook on life. i have an uncle friend (aka not my relative) who had polio since 4 yo, but he maintains a positive outlook and does all the physical activities and sports without hesitation. 

 

btw my uncle friend is able to get onto and alight from my Sienta without much problems whenever i have the opportunity to give him a lift. if u are dropping by BM to take a look at the Wish, u can consider to test Sienta also. right-hand signal and hand brake for BM model. 

 

cheers and all the best bro

[Threeleggedman]

Mazda 3 is quite difficult to get in too right?

I will go and try it out

Yes true! It takes sometime to get used to!

 

I think its okay, all lower cars are harder to get in actuallly.

But it depends on individual.

For me, a car like altis is easier to get in than a mazda 3.

For me, I prefer lower ride height to sort of sit and turn my body in. It also adds ride stability during steering. I have poor lower body strength so it helps somewhat when I do a turn. Of course the car cannot be as lower as a Ferrari

[Andyngps]

I will go and try it out

For me, I prefer lower ride height to sort of sit and turn my body in. It also adds ride stability during steering. I have poor lower body strength so it helps somewhat when I do a turn. Of course the car cannot be as lower as a Ferrari

U can still get a higher ride and add strut bars bro.

[Threeleggedman]

U can still get a higher ride and add strut bars bro.

I have difficulty climbing in. My current car is using struts so I understand

[Threeleggedman]

Just to update. I went to visit the various showrooms. Toyota cars are out based on OMV. A basic non elegance altis has an OMV at 19,995. Slyphy is spacious but the dash and sitting is not conducive for me. Honda Civic ticks all the boxes but OMV is 19,500. Mazda 3 is abit tight but I don’t have to adjust the seat as the ideal driving position is just to push it all the way to the back. OMV is at 15k.

 

Also took a look at Wish but the OMV is the same as Altis and will be discontinued. Sienta is too high for me to even try. All the models I looked don’t come with electric seats due to OMV cap.

 

Interestingly, Mazda’s showroom was packed, followed by Toyota. The rest of the brands not so well

Edited October 14, 2017 by Threeleggedman

[kdash]

Just to update. I went to visit the various showrooms. Toyota cars are out based on OMV. A basic non elegance altis has an OMV at 19,995. Slyphy is spacious but the dash and sitting is not conducive for me. Honda Civic ticks all the boxes but OMV is 19,500. Mazda 3 is abit tight but I donât have to adjust the seat as the ideal driving position is just to push it all the way to the back. OMV is at 15k.

 

Also took a look at Wish but the OMV is the same as Altis and will be discontinued. Sienta is too high for me to even try. All the models I looked donât come with electric seats due to OMV cap.

 

Interestingly, Mazdaâs showroom was packed, followed by Toyota. The rest of the brands not so well

hi bro, looks like Mazda 3 is the one. i heard that FC is good, contrary to their previous "reputation".

 

Mazda having sales offers for their cars?

[Benarsenal]

Just to update. I went to visit the various showrooms. Toyota cars are out based on OMV. A basic non elegance altis has an OMV at 19,995. Slyphy is spacious but the dash and sitting is not conducive for me. Honda Civic ticks all the boxes but OMV is 19,500. Mazda 3 is abit tight but I don’t have to adjust the seat as the ideal driving position is just to push it all the way to the back. OMV is at 15k.

 

Also took a look at Wish but the OMV is the same as Altis and will be discontinued. Sienta is too high for me to even try. All the models I looked don’t come with electric seats due to OMV cap.

 

Interestingly, Mazda’s showroom was packed, followed by Toyota. The rest of the brands not so well

 

Such a shame about the Civic. Looks like Mazda 3 is your choice then. It's also a pretty good car.

[Atrecord]

Just to update. I went to visit the various showrooms. Toyota cars are out based on OMV. A basic non elegance altis has an OMV at 19,995. Slyphy is spacious but the dash and sitting is not conducive for me. Honda Civic ticks all the boxes but OMV is 19,500. Mazda 3 is abit tight but I don’t have to adjust the seat as the ideal driving position is just to push it all the way to the back. OMV is at 15k.

 

Also took a look at Wish but the OMV is the same as Altis and will be discontinued. Sienta is too high for me to even try. All the models I looked don’t come with electric seats due to OMV cap.

 

Interestingly, Mazda’s showroom was packed, followed by Toyota. The rest of the brands not so well

 

Good. So if nothing goes wrong, it looks like you've found your car. Mazda 3 is very popular, so won't be wrong.

 

I thought Altis and Mazda 3 has electric seats, but maybe they're for the higher spec option? But if basic Mazda 3 OMV is $15k, did you check whether they have any option that is slightly higher OMV but has electric seats?

 

(the only other car in this range with electric seats is the left-hand-signal Subaru impreza...)

[Mkl22]

Just to update. I went to visit the various showrooms. Toyota cars are out based on OMV. A basic non elegance altis has an OMV at 19,995. Slyphy is spacious but the dash and sitting is not conducive for me. Honda Civic ticks all the boxes but OMV is 19,500. Mazda 3 is abit tight but I donât have to adjust the seat as the ideal driving position is just to push it all the way to the back. OMV is at 15k.

 

Also took a look at Wish but the OMV is the same as Altis and will be discontinued. Sienta is too high for me to even try. All the models I looked donât come with electric seats due to OMV cap.

 

Interestingly, Mazdaâs showroom was packed, followed by Toyota. The rest of the brands not so well

It’s 20k cap right? So it’s possible. Don’t forget the same 20k omv cap is also used to determine the length of the loan. So I think it’s going to be kept below 20k no matter what.

[Threeleggedman]

hi bro, looks like Mazda 3 is the one. i heard that FC is good, contrary to their previous "reputation".

 

Mazda having sales offers for their cars?

I am not sure. But price is attractive and the car feels plush even for the basic model

Such a shame about the Civic. Looks like Mazda 3 is your choice then. It's also a pretty good car.

It is. Best height for entry, spacious and is just like my current car. But the sales exec told me the OMV will definitely exceed 20k for the next few shipments. Same for altis. All basic models. It’s crazy

[Threeleggedman]

Good. So if nothing goes wrong, it looks like you've found your car. Mazda 3 is very popular, so won't be wrong.

 

I thought Altis and Mazda 3 has electric seats, but maybe they're for the higher spec option? But if basic Mazda 3 OMV is $15k, did you check whether they have any option that is slightly higher OMV but has electric seats?

 

(the only other car in this range with electric seats is the left-hand-signal Subaru impreza...)

Yes, they have. But only for the souped up models, OMV likely to breach 20k in the coming months. What’s worse, a civic will set me basic by an estimated 50k under the scheme. Crazy price when compared to my current car at 21k

 

Went to Subaru, Nissan, Kia and Volkswagen, wasn’t impressed with their knowledge and attitude. Even in my corporate attire I am not fit to get service. Just went to test the seats and entry height by myself. Probably the reason why they don’t get walk-ins. The Mazda guy was standing in the hot sun looking at my current car and controls to try to make things work for me. The Toyota guy basically told me OMV will exceed 20k. Honda guy just wants to sell the car with minimal fuss. Left signal is a challenge as I realized I cannot forgovthe knob. It gives firm control for turning.

[Threeleggedman]

Itâs 20k cap right? So itâs possible. Donât forget the same 20k omv cap is also used to determine the length of the loan. So I think itâs going to be kept below 20k no matter what.

Most higher spec models regardless of brand are going to breach the OMV cap for the next few shipments. I did ask the Honda sales guy if he can lock the OMV at $19,500 and I looked like an idiot to him. Their cars are so hot that they can’t reserve for me if the OMV is below 20k.

[kdash]

I am not sure. But price is attractive and the car feels plush even for the basic model

It is. Best height for entry, spacious and is just like my current car. But the sales exec told me the OMV will definitely exceed 20k for the next few shipments. Same for altis. All basic models. Itâs crazy

if thats the case then even Mazda 3 is out? do they have existing stock with OMV below 20k?

[Threeleggedman]

if thats the case then even Mazda 3 is out? do they have existing stock with OMV below 20k?

The Mazda 3 standard version is 15k. Cheapest car out of all the standard no frills cars. The OMV will only be a concern if I go for deluxe versions.

[kdash]

The Mazda 3 standard version is 15k. Cheapest car out of all the standard no frills cars. The OMV will only be a concern if I go for deluxe versions.

ok! looking forward to the good news!

 

btw did the SE confirm that your required mods to the car will be FOC?