Supermario Neutral Newbie April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 (edited) Yo, I am Mazda 3 basic owner here. Gotten my ride for 2 weeks. One of the few lucky ones who got full rebate on the 20% ARF reduction. All in all I paid less than 76K. Yes, the pick up is a bit slow due to the weight of the car. But that also gives the car better road handling which is more important to me especially since I am planning to drive to M'sia quite often. It does gets kinda slow when going uphill especially when it's at 4th gear. But I figured out how to work around it to accelerate much faster. I just need to switch to manual for downshift by 1 or 2 gears and I can get the more than enough of the acceleration I need to overtake. Fuel consumption wise, I am getting more than 12km/l, so that's not too bad. All in all, very happy with my ride. No complains so far. Edited April 22, 2004 by Supermario ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Neutral Newbie April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 I don't think it is very good value for $$$. What is the OMV? If low, it may even be more ex than Honda... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLord 1st Gear April 22, 2004 Author Share April 22, 2004 Finally! Some one with good comments!! Lucky you! I'll be monitoring the situation closely! 76K is damn cheap!! Which model you got?? Who's your SE?? Got lobang?? How come you got your car liaoz? Last I heard, people got to wait until the end of the year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLord 1st Gear April 22, 2004 Author Share April 22, 2004 After reading all the posts in MCF, I came to the conclusion that in Singapore, cars are damn expensive no matter whcih brand or model you have! The most important thing is that you are happy with your ride!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermario Neutral Newbie April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 OMV ranges from 15.8k to 17k+ depending on which model. IMHO, OMV at the current situation is really less important. At the end of 10 yrs, we only get back 55% hence the difference between a 18k and 15k is only abt 1.5k. I don't think it is very good value for $$$. What is the OMV? If low, it may even be more ex than Honda... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermario Neutral Newbie April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 (edited) During end Feb, I was told by MM that there were only a few basic sedan champagne MZ3 left for April delivery. I took a gamble and booked right away. It paid off handsomely for me as MM decided to refund me the full amount of the 20% ARF for early March COE that they managed to secure for me. On top of that, by some twist of events I even got the colour that I wanted which is a Titanium Grey. ;) Not sure if this will happen again but I guess I was really lucky. From what I gathered, earliest delivery date is Oct and it doesnt really matter which SE you look for. All the best and hope things work out for you too. :) Edited April 22, 2004 by Supermario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 congrats bro......Octi 1.8T, nice car and plenty of modz available for it in UK too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conned Clutched April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 don't just buy becoz of looks... cos looks don't last! in no time, new model with more chio looks will make you drool again and regret.. other factors all must be considered b4 purchase...good luck[cool] Hi quikfire...Luv ur avatar..reminds me of my old colonia lhouse too...sniff sniff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conned Clutched April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 the Octy RS is 1.8L with 180 Horses and comes in only manual transmission I'm just getting the 1.8T, not the RS which comes with only 150 horses That is a good car..dun think a lemon. u can mod it..many parts avail..intercahnagble wz VW/Audi. One simple chip will bring it to 200+ or 193BHP.But wat is shiok abt the car is the low end torque.U can feel de surge...I wont recommend u to mod so much yet..jus emjoy it as stock..maby a dropin K7N or green air filter. or PBV. Since it is used..u may wan to monitor closely.Dun worry abt the shape n looks..I thnk it lood real man. like passat or A4 or legacy Wagon..or..or... Ok jus my 2 cents worth..Enjoy ur octy.. Ex Vag owner. p.s pssttt.there's a octy 1.8T with K04 that surprises many rex and EVOs..haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLord 1st Gear April 22, 2004 Author Share April 22, 2004 That's the colour I want too! You are really blessed!! How about some pictures for us to see?? Do you mind PM me some of the finer details? Which model you got, roughly the deal you got?? I will really appreciate it!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightspeed Clutched April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 In the UK!! By the time it gets here... my wallet will have a big hole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightspeed Clutched April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 When I mentioned it being a lemon...what I meant was that whether the one I am buying got problems or not lor I like the car lots heh...so I'm just worried about the car I'm buying over ...hee... Just starting to learn more about the car as well. When the previous owner started telling me about KO4... I was like ????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chermin Neutral Newbie April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 me too ,,sedan red ,,,just hit my first 1000km ..... agree on the uphill pick up part.....bro care to elaborate how u play ard w the manual gear to increase pick up pwr ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermario Neutral Newbie April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 (edited) Nothing much lah. Whenever I want to overtake or realised that I am already at 4th gear at lower speeds when going uphill, I just shift right to manual mode from auto and push up once to 3rd gear and voila comes the power that I need. Pretty easy to do and fun too. ;) I think the designers wanted to save fuel consumption in auto mode and thus they made the gear changes from 1 to 4 pretty quick and this affects the pick up a little. THey reckoned that if you want pick up just switch to manual. me too ,,sedan red ,,,just hit my first 1000km ..... agree on the uphill pick up part.....bro care to elaborate how u play ard w the manual gear to increase pick up pwr ... Edited April 22, 2004 by Supermario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightspeed Clutched April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 U don't like the Winning Blue? Love that colour on the 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermario Neutral Newbie April 22, 2004 Share April 22, 2004 (edited) Here's a fellow zoom-zoomer's ride. Mine still work in progress... http://sg.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rex556...lbum?.dir=/2882 Edited April 22, 2004 by Supermario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauto Neutral Newbie April 23, 2004 Share April 23, 2004 Hi bros! I heard it somewhere...pls verify this rumour. MAZDA 3 ENGINE PARTS ARE MADE IN CHINA?!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Neutral Newbie April 23, 2004 Share April 23, 2004 Here's the link to Mazda Club Singapore. Ask the owners there on their comments http://forums.delphiforums.com/Astina323F/start Personally I think Mazda 3 is a good car except a bit lack of power due to heavy body, but this in return gives you better stability at high speed and handling. Rear space is abit tight, getting in & out may not be easy. Visit the showroom. Price wise might be high compared to other make of same category but compare the features offered makes the price justifiable, if u like those features. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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