HELP - Is it wise to buy a new mazda 3 right now?

[Impulze]

First off, Im a total newbie regarding cars, I never had one. I like the Mazda 3 more than honda or toyota cars, they are way too common that it is impossible to not see one when you hit the road. If ever, this will be my very FIRST car if I decide to buy one right now. So im asking the experts here, is it wise to buy a 2009 mazda 3 right now, a car in its last model year rather than waiting for the 2010 mazda 3? The wait for the 2010 model and the excitement of finally having my very first car is killing me

[glntVR]

It would really depend on you. Dapat no regrets ka when the new model comes out.
I'd say wait for the all new model or just buy something else.

If you can't resist buying one, try to haggle for freebies and discounts.

[Impulze]

It would really depend on you. Dapat no regrets ka when the new model comes out.
I'd say wait for the all new model or just buy something else.

If you can't resist buying one, try to haggle for freebies and discounts.

yeah, its one of the main reason thats holding me back, that I might regret it once the new model comes out, heard that the 2010 model will arrive late this year or probably next year. There hasnt been any significant price drop on the 2009 models either so I guess its better to wait jsut like you said. Thanks for the sound advice

[washburn]

advise ko sir is to test drive, then feel it, compare specs, that will direct you kung ano talaga gusto mo, mahirap talagang pumili ng kotse dahil ang gaganda na ng bagong model ngayon, goodluck

[transmixer]

don't let your excitement kills you....buy the mazda 3 2009, it's a nice car anyways...

[Impulze]

advise ko sir is to test drive, then feel it, compare specs, that will direct you kung ano talaga gusto mo, mahirap talagang pumili ng kotse dahil ang gaganda na ng bagong model ngayon, goodluck

yes sir its quite difficult and I've only done my reasearch on the net. After too much deliberation, I kinda like the mazda 3 over other competing cars because its sporty, great performance and fits my budget (1m). Im just stuck between the 2009 and 2010 model

don't let your excitement kills you....buy the mazda 3 2009, it's a nice car anyways...

Yeah, seen too many reviews favoring the mazda 3 over another car

[n1kn0k]

if you're really bent on buying a mazda 3, i say wait for the new model to come out then decide. baka paglabas ng 2010 model magsisi ka lang.

but if i were you i'd also consider other manufacturers. aside from being common, you should also consider other factors like performance, maintenance and reliability. it's nice to have a car that's unique, pero kung lagi namang nasa casa, di bale na lang. (i'm not saying ganon ang mazda 3.)

kung ayaw mo naman talaga ng kotse ng bayan (which is perfectly understandable), why not try looking at the mitsu lancer 2.0? it's within your budget, at sobrang bihira ka makakakita non.

[neondayne]

* Impulze

My advice for you is to test drive the 2009 model and then research the 2010 model then compare the specs, interior, exterior then decide whether you wait or buy the 2009 model... The internet is your information, i suggest you search the net....

Next year 2010 the price of the 2009 model will slightly decrease...

Congrats on your future ride...

[jrebong0]

I just bought a mazda 3 kahapon. Natest drive ko sya last sun and ok nmn pala. Me response nmn ung engine from standstill and nakaka-overtake nmn. Its torque enuff for me.. Natakot lang ako dati kasi sabi nila mabigat daw katawan para sa engine and makupad.. Turned out it isnt that bad..

Nagtry ako sa jazz. but I didnt like the internals of the jazz. Parang tinipid (i think).. and ang liit ng manibela. Para akong nagdrive ng toy car..

Yumg city nmn, daw ala test drive for the 1.3 variant.. So, mazda na.. inasikaso pako mabuti nung agent.. (The city dont even offer free tints.. pfft)

Anyway.. to the OP. Follow your heart pare. Maganda pa rin nmn ung current mazda and can you bear it --having no ride till 2010, i mean?

Basta maganda ung car. Di nakakapagsisi.. although isang araw ko pa lang nabibili.. hehe.. baka after 6 months maiba tono ko pero today.. solve sya. Solid!

[actor21]

ako din got my mazda 3 5mos now, no complains for the ride and comfort except for the FC, if its your daily car and you live far from your work, better think twice, the gasoline consumption will probably hurt your wallet, ako i average 1,200 a week.

[tidus1203]

*actor21

Aruy ko po 1200km a week?? (eh sakin 2 bwan yan eh ) So in one year more or less 50k na yung odo mo?? Mag renta ka na lang kaya malapit sa trabaho mo tapos uwi ka na lang on weekends para tipid...

[glntVR]

I just bought a mazda 3 kahapon. Natest drive ko sya last sun and ok nmn pala. Me response nmn ung engine from standstill and nakaka-overtake nmn. Its torque enuff for me.. Natakot lang ako dati kasi sabi nila mabigat daw katawan para sa engine and makupad.. Turned out it isnt that bad..

Nagtry ako sa jazz. but I didnt like the internals of the jazz. Parang tinipid (i think).. and ang liit ng manibela. Para akong nagdrive ng toy car..

Yumg city nmn, daw ala test drive for the 1.3 variant.. So, mazda na.. inasikaso pako mabuti nung agent.. (The city dont even offer free tints.. pfft)

Anyway.. to the OP. Follow your heart pare. Maganda pa rin nmn ung current mazda and can you bear it --having no ride till 2010, i mean?

Basta maganda ung car. Di nakakapagsisi.. although isang araw ko pa lang nabibili.. hehe.. baka after 6 months maiba tono ko pero today.. solve sya. Solid!

It's a bit underpowered but not really really slow.

The hard thing is we don't know when the new 3 would come out. As far as I know mazda 2 muna. The current mazda 3 is a solid choice, yun nga lang malapit na talaga palitan. We're not sure lang whether end of 2009 or early 2010. btw, which dealer and agent did you transact with? And what freebies did they give you?

[aNthraxx]

First off, Im a total newbie regarding cars, I never had one. I like the Mazda 3 more than honda or toyota cars, they are way too common that it is impossible to not see one when you hit the road. If ever, this will be my very FIRST car if I decide to buy one right now. So im asking the experts here, is it wise to buy a 2009 mazda 3 right now, a car in its last model year rather than waiting for the 2010 mazda 3? The wait for the 2010 model and the excitement of finally having my very first car is killing me

They have just unvailed the 2010 mazda 3, i think it would be best to wait for it, new engine, new looks etc..it would be worth your while to wait IMO..

[jrebong0]

Kung makakapghintay ung OP siguro nga its best to wait. Pero kung kagaya ko na kelangan talaga ng car, the best sub-800k car right now is the mazda3 1.6s imho. (819 minus discount and free lto totals to 764k)

But if 1m ung budget.. ill go for focus TDCI.. grabe baba price ng diesel fuel.

Btw, me hindi ako maintindihan sa mazda3 fuel consumption info

1. Manually computed: Naglagay ako ng 20ltrs nung dumilaw.. nakatakbo ako ng 182kms bago nagdilaw ulit so -- lumalabas 9kms/ltr.

2. Pero ayun sa 'info'.. my average consumption is 12.5ltrs/100km. So its 8kms/ltr.

3. Naglagay ulit ako 20ltrs.. and dumagdag nmn sa 'remaining kms' is 230kms. So 230/20 is 11.5kms/ltr.

fyi: there is a button called 'info' wherein it tells you this - curr ltr/100kms, ave ltr/100 kms, remaining kms, ave speed.

where the heck does the on-board computer gets its numbers... i dont know. weird..

-> And, nasan ung 'pause' pag nagpapatugtug ng CD. Dko makita ung pause.. napindot ko na ata lahat.. wala ba talaga nun?

[ejaydpogi]

where the heck does the on-board computer gets its numbers... i dont know. weird..

its not difficult for the ecu to get those figures. it can measure fuel consumption through fuel regulation and odometer reading. it can also calculate assumptions based on you driving habits.

[Horsepower]

jre, manual logging of the consumption is still the most reliable.

full tank mo kotse, go for X kms distance. Full tank mo ulit.

X kms distance on the trip meter (meron siguro yang trip meter) / the quantity of fuel you needed to fill it to full again. = kms/L.

[batangmahal]

maganda ang porma ng 09 mazda 3... at least different, along with the lancer ex...

but the 2010 mazda 3 seems to be a looker too...

[actor21]

Kung makakapghintay ung OP siguro nga its best to wait. Pero kung kagaya ko na kelangan talaga ng car, the best sub-800k car right now is the mazda3 1.6s imho. (819 minus discount and free lto totals to 764k)

But if 1m ung budget.. ill go for focus TDCI.. grabe baba price ng diesel fuel.

Btw, me hindi ako maintindihan sa mazda3 fuel consumption info

1. Manually computed: Naglagay ako ng 20ltrs nung dumilaw.. nakatakbo ako ng 182kms bago nagdilaw ulit so -- lumalabas 9kms/ltr.

2. Pero ayun sa 'info'.. my average consumption is 12.5ltrs/100km. So its 8kms/ltr.

3. Naglagay ulit ako 20ltrs.. and dumagdag nmn sa 'remaining kms' is 230kms. So 230/20 is 11.5kms/ltr.

fyi: there is a button called 'info' wherein it tells you this - curr ltr/100kms, ave ltr/100 kms, remaining kms, ave speed.

where the heck does the on-board computer gets its numbers... i dont know. weird..

-> And, nasan ung 'pause' pag nagpapatugtug ng CD. Dko makita ung pause.. napindot ko na ata lahat.. wala ba talaga nun?

sir anong model po ang mazda 3 nyo?sakin kase 08 model trip a and trip ba lang po ang nakalagay wala pong info kung ilang litro ang nakonsumo mo sa takbo mo..

[Impulze]

*Horsepower

Thank you for the suggestions, I also like the Ford TDCi, problem is.. its way overboard my budget na, it is currently at 1.17m+ Same with the EX, the top of the line GT-A retails for 1.2m+ These two cars were also my candidates, I'd personally like my car to be a balanced of aethetics and performance.

Tagal ko ring pinag isipan to, but in the end, naisip ko na I like the styling of the mazda 3 better, and theres something in me that wants to "experience" it. The 2010 model can be my next car if its worth it

I already got quotes from agents of different dealers, I just noticed na mas mahal ang Monthly Amortization sa quotes nila compared to a bank auto loan? I maybe wrong but which path did u guys took when u purchased your mazda 3? Did you consider applying for an auto loan?

[jrebong0]

I already got quotes from agents of different dealers, I just noticed na mas mahal ang Monthly Amortization sa quotes nila compared to a bank auto loan? I maybe wrong but which path did u guys took when u purchased your mazda 3? Did you consider applying for an auto loan?

This is a sample computation I made when i was in the same boat:

In-house:
Free chattel, insurance, lto. Kaso 10% per year. Kung 450k ang loan for 3 years that will be 135k.. Minus natin ung dealer discount 55k and and it will total to about 80k additional that will have to be paid.

Bank:
Nagloan ako sa BDO-greenhills. He gave me a flat 16% for 3 years. 450k principal so 72k ang tinubo ng bank sakin. Add to that ung chattel(10k) and insurance(20k) (Nalibre nako ng LTO ng dealer ko). Then minus natin ung dealer discount.. 72+20+10-55=47k additional that will be payed in total.

kaya bank loan ako. Dito ako kumuha

sir anong model po ang mazda 3 nyo? sakin kase 08 model trip a and trip ba lang po ang nakalagay wala pong info kung ilang litro ang nakonsumo mo sa takbo mo..

2009 1.6S ung pinakamurang MZ3. TripA and tripB lang din dun sa odometer.. Pero dun sa me mahabang LCD screen for the sound system.. me katabi ung clock button na 'info' button. Pag pinindot, lalabas sa LCD ung mga information.

-- Marami ata idinagdag sa current mz3 1.6s na wala sa dati. Meron na rin aux-in saka maganda na ung triple meter nya. Red on blue. White lang daw dati un sabi nung ofc mate ko na bumili last october lang. Meron pa iba pero dko na maalala..