Honda CRV 2.0S CVT vs Mazda CX-5 FWD 2.0 Pro vs Subaru XV 2.0i-S

**Walter** · December 20th, 2017 02:23 PM

Too late to buy a car ... new tax will be implemented come Jan ... you have less than 2 weeks to buy a new car ...

**theblob** · December 20th, 2017 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Mazda Moves Production of Philippine-Market CX-5 to Malaysia; Makes It Immune to Excise Tax Increase | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews & Prices - ************

Of course the distributor can still price it close to its rivals to get better markup.

Is this accurate? Isn't the CRV manufactured within ASEAN as well?

**dr. d** · December 21st, 2017 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by theblob

Is this accurate? Isn't the CRV manufactured within ASEAN as well?

the shift in manufacturing plant of mazda (from non-asean japan to asean malaysia), would result (daw) in reduced manufacturing cost and tax.
even if the new excise tax is added to its new cost, the final market price would still be less than its current price.

**babkalakal** · December 21st, 2017 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by yecherchong

What do mean by the last statement? Quite late already?

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I think he means if you were to buy a vehicle now chances are it would be delivered by next year already hence subjected na to the new excise tax rules.

**Verbl Kint** · December 25th, 2017 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by babkalakal

I think he means if you were to buy a vehicle now chances are it would be delivered by next year already hence subjected na to the new excise tax rules.

If you are able to invoice the purchase at a date before 2018, then you should be alright.

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**speed_kills** · January 2nd, 2018 04:39 PM

Not sure about the latest CX-5 but had a previous gen 2013 top spec 2.5L AWD before and had a few complaints. One thing you have to watch out for is the overall quality whether it has improved.

For example, previous CX-5 seemed to have a very thin layer of paint, some internal switches weren't illuminated so cabin felt quite dark at night, and plastic panels were on the cheaper side. Plus it was using a more expensive AGM battery for the start/stop system which I just turned off as it was more intrusive than helpful with our traffic situation. Rear seats seemed lacking in thigh room as well.

I was attracted by it's numerous features vs its rivals for a lower price back then. But I guess you do get what you pay for. Don't get me wrong as it was an ok overall and Youjin service is a nice bonus. I really think that Berjaya is doing a great job managing Mazda in our country.

Sold it just before the 3yr warranty expired.