2014 Mazda 3

[bongzzz]

For those who already got their LTO registration documents (OR/CR), I'd like to ask if the amount reflected in these documents is the same as the one we've paid to the dealership? I've paid around 10k+ for LTO reg, but the OR/CR only reflects around 5.8k total amount paid.

Thanks

[einjelhart]

hingi lng advise mga kapatid, mas ok ba to sa kia rio na ex hb etong mazda nyo? di ba malakas sa gas?

[chris_d]

For those who already got their LTO registration documents (OR/CR), I'd like to ask if the amount reflected in these documents is the same as the one we've paid to the dealership? I've paid around 10k+ for LTO reg, but the OR/CR only reflects around 5.8k total amount paid.

Thanks

I don't have a Mazda but a Honda, they amount on the OR/CR is around 500php less than what I paid them. Medyo nalilito lang ako dahil may nakalagay sa receipt na penalty worth around 800php. Dahil cguro late ni register ng casa, bought in april, pero June yung OR/CR.

[p@r@k]

For those who already got their LTO registration documents (OR/CR), I'd like to ask if the amount reflected in these documents is the same as the one we've paid to the dealership? I've paid around 10k+ for LTO reg, but the OR/CR only reflects around 5.8k total amount paid.

Thanks

Onga no, I did not check this when they gave the OR/CR to me. Same here, I paid 10k+ for the LTO reg but only 5.8k is written in the receipt.

[lantis07]

hingi lng advise mga kapatid, mas ok ba to sa kia rio na ex hb etong mazda nyo? di ba malakas sa gas?

You can try googling or looking up reviews over at youtube para walang bias paps. Pero about gas consumption, definitely better than the 1.4 Kia Rio based on user feedback malakas daw sa gas yung Rio I was thinking of getting one 2 years ago and got a Lancer EX GT-A instead pareho lang gas consumption kung ibbase ko sa feedback nila believe it or not haha

Might not be that well balanced yung Rio. Pero sobrang pogi ng styling

[jhnkvn]

Hi guys, as I've posted in the Honda City thread, I'm currently contemplating between the 2014 Mazda 3 1.5 (P948,000.00) and the 2014 Honda City VX (P880,000.00).

I haven't test driven any of the two. I've viewed them palang. For those who've test-driven both, kamusta naman driving experience?

You're comparing different segments. The Mazda3 competes with the Civic so it's not an apples-to-apples comparison. It's like trying to compare a 3-series Beemer with a Jag XJ.

In any case, the Mazda3 always had class-leading athleticism and driving dynamics.

[thebabymaker]

Hello mga pare, ask ko lang if Mazda3 is a newbie-friendly car? Im planning to buy my first and nagustuhan ko talaga ung exterior niya. Sub 1 million ung budget ko so 1.5 variant lang afford. Thanks!

[Walter]

^^^ It's newbie friendly but not newbie practical. Better to buy a cheaper vehicle to practice on.

[thebabymaker]

Thanks for the reply!

One more thing, Is it true that the red and dark blue versions are only available on the 2.0 variant? May nakapagsabi sakin.

[NewbDriver]

Thanks for the reply!

One more thing, Is it true that the red and dark blue versions are only available on the 2.0 variant? May nakapagsabi sakin.

Yes. They are only available for the 2.0 variant.
The 1.5 variant colors are white, gray, and black.

[NewbDriver]

Mga fellow owners, may mga konti lang po ako itatanong ulit (1.5 variant po).

1. Parang napapansin ko ngayon lang na kapag idle ang makina eh parang mas ma-vibrate na siya (Naka-brake ako tapos naka-drive ang trans). Tapos minsan kapag nagshift ako sa neutral, nababawasan ang vibration. Natural ba 'yun? Minsan naman, hindi naman masyado mavibrate sa brake + drive tapos kapag nilipat ko ulit sa neutral, wala namang difference.

2. May nakapagtry na ba sa inyo nung text messages sa bluetooth? Babasahin ba nya dapat 'yung text nyo?

3. May balita na ba sa SDCard na pang-GPS official maps man o hindi?

Salamat!

[germs]

Mga fellow owners, may mga konti lang po ako itatanong ulit (1.5 variant po).

1. Parang napapansin ko ngayon lang na kapag idle ang makina eh parang mas ma-vibrate na siya (Naka-brake ako tapos naka-drive ang trans). Tapos minsan kapag nagshift ako sa neutral, nababawasan ang vibration. Natural ba 'yun? Minsan naman, hindi naman masyado mavibrate sa brake + drive tapos kapag nilipat ko ulit sa neutral, wala namang difference.

2. May nakapagtry na ba sa inyo nung text messages sa bluetooth? Babasahin ba nya dapat 'yung text nyo?

3. May balita na ba sa SDCard na pang-GPS official maps man o hindi?

Salamat!

What I normally practice on any AT car is to set it into neutral whenever I stop. Pagka kasi naka brake ka and naka-D ang tranny, the engine and the brakes are fighting against each other so natural lang na ma-vibrate. Try and set your car into neutral everytime you come to a full stop (traffic, stoplights, etc), much like how you'd put a MT car into neutral when stopping.

[NewbDriver]

What I normally practice on any AT car is to set it into neutral whenever I stop. Pagka kasi naka brake ka and naka-D ang tranny, the engine and the brakes are fighting against each other so natural lang na ma-vibrate. Try and set your car into neutral everytime you come to a full stop (traffic, stoplights, etc), much like how you'd put a MT car into neutral when stopping.

Yup. Ganun rin ginagawa ko, pero napapansin ko lang kasi ung vibration kapag kaka-brake ko pa lang before ako magshift sa neutral.

[thebabymaker]

Mga pare pwede bang makihingi ng sales officer niyo sa Mazda? Ung mga recommended niyo na maayos kausap.

[Walter]

All sales agents are accommodating until they get your money.

[kimbon]

All sales agents are accommodating until they get your money.

How come after the SA got your money, aren't they accommodating to you anymore?

[germs]

Yup. Ganun rin ginagawa ko, pero napapansin ko lang kasi ung vibration kapag kaka-brake ko pa lang before ako magshift sa neutral.

Hmmm... kung di naman ganun kalakas then maybe that's just the engine vs brakes producing the vibration. Kung medyo abnormal na yung vibration, then bring it to your friendly neigborhood Mazda casa.

[GTG]

Hi Guys,

Is there a Mazda group na pwede salihan? Will soon be a mazda owner

Thanks!

[germs]

Hi Guys,

Is there a Mazda group na pwede salihan? Will soon be a mazda owner

Thanks!

Yep:

Mazdatech
ClubMazdaPH
CX-5 Club Pilipinas
Mazda 2ners
Miata Club

They all have their own FB Pages/Groups that you can join.

There's also an upcoming fun run to Sandari Batulao in Batangas(?) on the 31st, you might want to join also.

[Louie Anson Ng]

hi guys, we're currently looking for mazda 3 owners living near Binondo/Tondo who have free time to drop by our store, as we've found a way to install the backup camera but can't confirm it yet since we don't own a unit ourselves. We would just like to verify a few things (no, we will not be touching the head unit itself as our source says that there's no RCA input for the camera there). Thanks. PM me for more details.