Mazda2 [MERGED]

[rainman1003]

mazda fanatics! wanted to ask lang what made you guys choose the mazda 2 over the Honda City, or any sub-compact car. I was planning to get a second-hand m3, but now changed my mind and im planning to invest in an m2 instead.

can you tell me what made you decide to go m2? maraming nagsasabi na mahirap hanapan ng piyesa ang mazda, and that mababa ang resale value kaya bad choice... what makes this still your go to choice?

opinions lang po. thanks!

[vzv]

Sirs/Madams, meron na ba sa inyo na nagpalit ng rims from the 15" (M2 1.5AT sedan) stock to 17"? Would like to ask personal experience on this re: effects on handling, fuel economy. Advisable din po ba maglagay ng spoiler with the already rear up design of the M2? Thank you very much.

[thejonchoi]

mazda fanatics! wanted to ask lang what made you guys choose the mazda 2 over the Honda City, or any sub-compact car. I was planning to get a second-hand m3, but now changed my mind and im planning to invest in an m2 instead.

can you tell me what made you decide to go m2? maraming nagsasabi na mahirap hanapan ng piyesa ang mazda, and that mababa ang resale value kaya bad choice... what makes this still your go to choice?

opinions lang po. thanks!

IMO, the Vios and the City are safe choices. Yes, they're dependable, thrifty, and in the case of the City, bigger. But if you enjoy driving and you want to feel the ZOOM-ZOOM sensation that Mazda is known for everytime you sit behind the wheel, then get the Mazda2. It's the cheapest option for that sportscar feel - many say it drives like a Miata with a roof! :P

Why you should get the City:
- Bigger interior space, bigger boot
- Faster overall (comparing the 1.5L variants)
- Slightly better "extras" (has USB, maplights, Trip computer/FE compu, paddle shifters etc.)
- Wider availability of parts

Why you should get the Mazda2:
- Handles like a dream!
- Very light on its feet.. err.. wheels (it's not "iwan" despite it having only 100bhp)
- Comparing variants, the Mazda2's are always cheaper than the Cities
- Still comparably fuel-efficient even if you drive it hard

Enjoy car-shopping!

[scharnhorst]

Hi Anyone?

May idea ba kayo how much ang insurance for the second year? for mazda2 1.5 sedan manual...

thanks

bpi sa amin... 21k.

[scharnhorst]

mazda fanatics! wanted to ask lang what made you guys choose the mazda 2 over the Honda City, or any sub-compact car. I was planning to get a second-hand m3, but now changed my mind and im planning to invest in an m2 instead.

can you tell me what made you decide to go m2? maraming nagsasabi na mahirap hanapan ng piyesa ang mazda, and that mababa ang resale value kaya bad choice... what makes this still your go to choice?

opinions lang po. thanks!

I quote myself:

Started visiting dealerships March last year, with a budget of 800k.

We were looking for a car that was fuel efficient, comfortable, and for practical reasons, had a spacious trunk.

our initial considerations were:

1) Ford Focus Trend 1.8 M/T Sedan
2) Honda City 1.3 E A/T
3) Toyota Vios 1.5 G M/T
4) Hyundai Accent M/T
5) Toyota Altis 1.6 E M/T

and two new players at the time:

6) Chevrolet Cruze L M/T
7) Mazda2 1.5 A/T sedan

it eventually boiled down between the new, small, light mazda2 and the proven, big, heavy focus.

In the end, the mazda2 won over because of the following:
-for the price we were getting a 1.5 mill with an A/T - so the performance was better than the 1.3 subcompacts, and it was more convenient than the M/T's listed
-compared to the vios, focus, altis, and accent, it was newer, and the features it had were more than enough to make us happy.
-the stock 4-piece sound system was great and the aux-in was in a convenient, accessible place (the one in the focus was weird).
-the aircon was good enough to defeat the burning summer heat
-the cruze and the city had a couple more toys (trip computer and USB support), but we could live without those things
-the light curb weight (~1,000 kg) assured better fuel economy especially compared to the 1,200-1,400 kilo compacts (focus, cruze and altis)
-the trunk is big, similar to the city's.
-I hate to admit it at the time, but it was really, really fun to drive (never driven such a car with light and direct steering!). The only other car in that list that made me smile while driving was the focus
-it's a looker amidst a sea of toyota vioses and honda cities, and it came in a color that was just utterly ridiculous

now, with the introduction of the technology-packed fiesta and the cheaper accent, do we have any remorse?

NO. :D

zoom zoom!

regarding the parts... new pa sa market kaya for sure sa casa pa lang parts ngayon.

do not worry pag tapos na warranty... shops like mazford sell genuine and replacement mazda and ford parts at prices much better than the casa. Available naman halos lahat ng rinerequest ko, yung mga "rare" parts kinukuha sa planta pero dumadating din after 2 days.

so much for "mahirap maghanap ng parts ng mazda"

kung resale value ang hanap mo, no sugarcoating it. mas mababa ang resale value ng mazda compared to toyota and honda. better look elsewhere kung ito ang primary consideration mo.

[rainman1003]

thanks for your help guys! can't wait to finally testdrive one. if i fall in love with it, it'll definitely seal the deal!

[rainman1003]

Sir, i guess my follow-up question would be are you still satisfied with the fuel efficiency, after using it a few months?

I quote myself:



regarding the parts... new pa sa market kaya for sure sa casa pa lang parts ngayon.

do not worry pag tapos na warranty... shops like mazford sell genuine and replacement mazda and ford parts at prices much better than the casa. Available naman halos lahat ng rinerequest ko, yung mga "rare" parts kinukuha sa planta pero dumadating din after 2 days.

so much for "mahirap maghanap ng parts ng mazda"

kung resale value ang hanap mo, no sugarcoating it. mas mababa ang resale value ng mazda compared to toyota and honda. better look elsewhere kung ito ang primary consideration mo.

[jiggs84]

yes sir i am satisfied...
im hitting 8-10km/L city driving... lapit lang kse office ko, 15 mins drive lang...

pero for highway driving... 16-17km/L... may kasama nang hataw yun bro... sarap kse ihataw bro...

[thejonchoi]

Sir, i guess my follow-up question would be are you still satisfied with the fuel efficiency, after using it a few months?

If I drive like a lolo, I can do 10-11km/l City, which is competitive in its class. But usually, it's high-revving and constant use of the UBER-FUN Sport mode - so I mostly get only 8.5-9.5km/l heheh. Still quite thrifty, and the fun I have makes it worth it.

[scharnhorst]

Sir, i guess my follow-up question would be are you still satisfied with the fuel efficiency, after using it a few months?

yessir!

8 km/liter in the heaviest of traffic (EDSA Rush hour), 10 in other city conditions.

12-13 km/liter mixed

15-16km/liter highway 90-110 kph... with "bursts" hehe

[kenkoyski]

posted at Mazda2ners FB:

Who: Mazda2ners (but everyone is very much welcome to join)
What: Mazda2ners Tagaytay Funrun
When: June 11, 2011, 6AM meetup
Where: Caltex Alabang-Zapote
Why: Pangtanggal ng stress

[red.speedy]

Hi red.speedy,

sa casa ka ba nag pa PM? sa akin e at least 9K daw for the 20K PMS..thanks..

Yes bro sa casa ako, Mazda Makati. Mag canvass ka muna sa iba. Nung nagtanong ako sa Makati bago ako magpunta 5k more or less daw e. Pero nung natapos na, 3,700 plus lang. I guess depende sa condition ng car.

[red.speedy]

posted at Mazda2ners FB:

Who: Mazda2ners (but everyone is very much welcome to join)
What: Mazda2ners Tagaytay Funrun
When: June 11, 2011, 6AM meetup
Where: Caltex Alabang-Zapote
Why: Pangtanggal ng stress

Bro, eto ba yung Caltext malapit sa Verdant and Philam? Sayang Bulacan route ko sa Saturday..

[red.speedy]

mazda fanatics! wanted to ask lang what made you guys choose the mazda 2 over the Honda City, or any sub-compact car. I was planning to get a second-hand m3, but now changed my mind and im planning to invest in an m2 instead.

can you tell me what made you decide to go m2? maraming nagsasabi na mahirap hanapan ng piyesa ang mazda, and that mababa ang resale value kaya bad choice... what makes this still your go to choice?

opinions lang po. thanks!

I chose M2 because of handling and to finally own a mini sports car. Hehehe. Para kasi talagang sports car pag nadrive mo ang M2. I also love the shift knob for Manual trans variant. Don't think about the resale value. Get the one you love.

Also, if you will compare the specs of M2 sa City, mas practical ang M2.

[red.speedy]

Hi Anyone?

May idea ba kayo how much ang insurance for the second year? for mazda2 1.5 sedan manual...

thanks

17K plus saken bro. Standard insurance. Pwede pa installment.

[jiggs84]

Bro, eto ba yung Caltext malapit sa Verdant and Philam? Sayang Bulacan route ko sa Saturday..

no sir, this is on the other side - sa Alabang/Filinvest side coming from SLEX
its near Mazda Alabang...

[red.speedy]

no sir, this is on the other side - sa Alabang/Filinvest side coming from SLEX
its near Mazda Alabang...

I see. Sa Daang hari kayo dadaan mga brothers? Sarap humataw jan papuntang molino diredirecho labas nyo Dasma.

[jiggs84]

yes sir daanghari... konti lang hataw dun... 10kms lang... hehehe

baka labas ng governor's drive... or straight, depende sa lead car... hehehe
than hataw sa aguinaldo...

[ivanceus]

add lang po, when I paid my car insurance with Malayan Insurancefor my M2, mataas daw ang resale value ng Mazda

[tidus1203]

add lang po, when I paid my car insurance with Malayan Insurancefor my M2, mataas daw ang resale value ng Mazda

Of course they will say that so you pay a higher premium...