2015 Mazda 3 1.6v

**jut703** · September 13th, 2015 01:29 AM

Can't imagine why you'd want a Mazda 3 1.6 Maxx. Either get the 1.5 or look elsewhere.

Pros:
1. Cheap price. However, if you want an affordable compact, there are lots of options, cheapest would be the Nissan Sylphy 1.6 CVT (my officemate got his for 850k only).

2. Free maintenance - think of it as a 20-30k discount, since that's what it'll cost to maintain a Sylphy or Altis for 3 years.

Cons:
1. Old engine and transmission (only gets 7-8 km/L, not powerful enough compared to its contemporaries).

2. Lacking in features. Only has steel rims (seriously?!), no fog lamps, etc

3. Poor resale value (common trait of all Mazdas)

How much is your SA giving you the Mz3 Maxx?

**Yatta** · September 13th, 2015 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by cloudriver

Oh i see. Thanks for that. i'm torn between mazda 3 maxx, altis 1.6g and city modulo. Which do you think is better?

Since may budget ka naman judging from your shortlist, forget about the Maxx.

Originally Posted by cloudriver

Thanks sirs!

Sir kimot and jut, i need your expert opinion about the mazda 3 maxx 1.6 4 speed engine? My SA is bargaining it in a very good price. What do you think is it's pros and cons?

Ps. In my kind of work, i might drive my car like 2 or 3 times a week only. Any suggestions? Been reading your comments in this forum.. i'm amazed actually. Thanks in advance!

Its in the bargain bin for a reason. Get the SkyActiv version na.

**travajante** · September 13th, 2015 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Yatta

Since may budget ka naman judging from your shortlist, forget about the Maxx.

Its in the bargain bin for a reason. Get the SkyActiv version na.

+1....Getting the SkyActiv 1.5 will be the best decision you've ever made...... in your life. Just trust jut, yatta & the rest here.

**vinrem** · September 13th, 2015 09:46 AM

I agree, get the 1.5 skyactiv, you won't regret it

**gutz_3110** · September 13th, 2015 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

Available din sya dito as the 1.6 Maxx

60k diff ata.

steel rims
simple aircon
simple HU
no fogs

eto yun difference ng maxx sa skyactive? what about the interiors? hindi kasi ma explain nung agent na pinataungan ko ang difference.

**gutz_3110** · September 13th, 2015 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

Can't imagine why you'd want a Mazda 3 1.6 Maxx. Either get the 1.5 or look elsewhere.

Pros:
1. Cheap price. However, if you want an affordable compact, there are lots of options, cheapest would be the Nissan Sylphy 1.6 CVT (my officemate got his for 850k only).

2. Free maintenance - think of it as a 20-30k discount, since that's what it'll cost to maintain a Sylphy or Altis for 3 years.

Cons:
1. Old engine and transmission (only gets 7-8 km/L, not powerful enough compared to its contemporaries).

2. Lacking in features. Only has steel rims (seriously?!), no fog lamps, etc

3. Poor resale value (common trait of all Mazdas)

How much is your SA giving you the Mz3 Maxx?

pasingit ha. mine is 899K for the Maxx (with freebies). i was just confused since all other agents gave me discounts. etong si mazda lang ang wala.

**jut703** · September 13th, 2015 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by gutz_3110

pasingit ha. mine is 899K for the Maxx (with freebies). i was just confused since all other agents gave me discounts. etong si mazda lang ang wala.

So did you buy the Maxx?

**gutz_3110** · September 13th, 2015 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

So did you buy the Maxx?

hi jut,

no. but i'm contemplating on it. problem was agent can't differentiate the maxx and skyactive and wasn't able to give me a discount. the quote says 899k plus freebies. but as i read along, i saw your post, you said it's an old engine and 4AT. the display unit i saw has a hubcap on it pa. hindi daw talaga naka mags ang maxx, plus 20k if you want the skyactive mags. i'm also considering the sylphy. good that you posted it, i think ok na sa 850k for cvt. nagmahal na kasi yun altis AT so im thinking of alternatives.

**travajante** · September 13th, 2015 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by gutz_3110

hi jut,

no. but i'm contemplating on it. problem was agent can't differentiate the maxx and skyactive and wasn't able to give me a discount. the quote says 899k plus freebies. but as i read along, i saw your post, you said it's an old engine and 4AT. the display unit i saw has a hubcap on it pa. hindi daw talaga naka mags ang maxx, plus 20k if you want the skyactive mags. i'm also considering the sylphy. good that you posted it, i think ok na sa 850k for cvt. nagmahal na kasi yun altis AT so im thinking of alternatives.

If you're not planning to keep the car long term, CVTs are fine. Have you driven 1? A bit different, & expect the CVT noise. They're ticking time bombs & rebuilds will be draining.
In my hunt, I've looked at every option out there, landed the 1.5 Sky Hatch & got absolutely ZERO regrets.
If you're bent on the MZR Maxx, skip the wheel upgrade for now. You can choose better ones or go bigger outside the dealership.
Just my 2cents, though. I can't say others won't be good choices....just that I've been extremely happy w/ mine.
Even Toyota has seen the Sky light...

http://jalopnik.com/the-scion-ia-sedan-should-be-fun-to-drive-because-its-a-1692117826

**jut703** · September 13th, 2015 05:49 PM

The only problematic CVT that was sold locally was the GD Jazz/City. It's more of a specific faulty gearbox than a problem with CVTs in general. The Cedia Lancer which preceded it never had any issues. My friends with Lancer EXs don't have problems with their CVTs either.

I never found CVTs to be noisy either, unless of course you start looking for the noise. For the Altis CVT, the car's NVH is good enough not to have any disturbing humming noises in the cabin.

Nissan has one of the best CVT trannies in the market right now, offering very smooth operation and good fuel economy. I've only tried it on the new X-Trail but the Sylphy should have a similar transmission.

Oh, and about the Altis price increase, I heard they're offering it with roughly a 35k discount so the 949k is effectively just 914k, not much more expensive than the Maxx but already comes with alloy rims, fog lamps, and auto climate control. Of course, the Sylphy 1.6 at 850k is still a better bargain.