2015 Mazda 3 1.6v

**cloudriver** · September 13th, 2015 12:35 AM

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?

**kimot** · September 13th, 2015 12:38 AM

mazda 3 skyactiv

**jut703** · September 13th, 2015 12:53 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?

Altis G if you want a manual. Mz3 1.5 Skyactiv if you want an AT

**cloudriver** · September 13th, 2015 01:03 AM

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!

**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.

**cloudriver** · September 13th, 2015 01:05 AM

What do you think are the pros and cons?*

**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?

**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.