mazda3: why/why not?

[caloyski5]

resale value was likewise a big consideration for me when choosing what car to get. certainly, honda was primary among my choices in this aspect. but when i found out that the technology behind the mz3 is through the joint efforts of not only mazda and ford but moreso volvo, my interest shifted. ever notice the huge semblance between the mz3 2.0 and the volvo s40? im aware that the engine is not as advanced as a vtec or a vvti, but heck, its still a japanese bred machine! add the awesome euro design and features of the 2.0 ltr variant, and you've got the total package!! like they always say, you cant have the best of both worlds....but with this car, i got a huge chunk of the other world as well.

it is for these reasons that, IMO, the mz3 will earn the trust and confidence of discerning motorists....and propel the mz3 to high resale values in the future.

again, IMO lang po...

i think so too..sana lang pati yung familia

[chieffy]

check out the resale value of the car when buying a new one. don't know with the mz3 if it's resale value is good. priority ko kasi ang resale value ng kotse eh.

sa ngayon okay pa naman...50k depreciation a year sa mazda 3 is similar to the SiR's depreciation...maaga pa ngayon para malaman kung talagang maganda resale value ng mazda 3...ang pinaka importante enjoy ka sa ride mo...zoom zoom 'ika nga

[BlueBimmer]

if the mz3 resale value can match the civic or even just a little less than the civic then pwede na

[stubby]

sir caloyski, benta mo na familia mo then jazz up (no pun intended..hehe) to an mz3! consider mazda greenhills. this dealership is owned by cats motors, distributor of those awesome german cars. there you go again....shared technology!

[marv0083]

So aside from having a door driver lock that's within reach, a keyless FOB door lock, within reach.... you want another button to lock an unlock door??

come to think of it u have auto headlights , auto wipers and everything heheh they forgot the automatic locking (speed sensing like in the nissan) and a central lock button of the door considering the crime rate. Just along osemena highway may nagbubukas na ng mga unlock cars isipin mo nalang kung kotse mo yun at nakalimutan nyo.

Well then again u cant have everything un lang ang recklamo ko sa mz3 everything else i love it

[caloyski5]

sir caloyski, benta mo na familia mo then jazz up (no pun intended..hehe) to an mz3! consider mazda greenhills. this dealership is owned by cats motors, distributor of those awesome german cars. there you go again....shared technology!

wont sell my familia anytime soon ;) mag dagdag na lang ako ng mz3 R

[Tacoma_34]

may V6 ba itong M3?

[Tacoma_34]

bakit nyo nasabi na mahal ang resale ng civic, esi 95 ko nga 180K lang ayaw mabenta, 2 inch drop H&R with Tokico shocks pa.

[Deng]

tacoma ano ipapalit mo sa esi mo? baka gusto mo trade tayo gli98 matic add ka?

[odell]

tacoma,
depende kasi yan sa pagbibilhan mo and mods dont count on the resale value..

[pixelparadigm]

Meron kayang ilabas na Mazdaspeed o kaya coupe version? How would MZ3 pit against its co-platform Ford Focus when it comes out?

[caloyski5]

no news yet if ilalabas ang mazdaspeed 3..afaik, no v6 ang mz3, 2.3l lang highest engine variant

[wilcats]

pinadalan ako kanina ng Ford plant ng invitation sa preview ng Focus nila... wla pa date eh, sabi sa letter update nalang daw.. pero may kasama nang mini brochure ng Focus. nice interior! ganda neto nun nakita ko sa Manila motorshow..

[Karding]

tacoma,
depende kasi yan sa pagbibilhan mo and mods dont count on the resale value..

exactly. Nakow kahit dito sa US, mods doesnt add up on the resale value.

Rumors pa lang sa US ang 220-250hp MazdaSpeed 3.

[Josh0027]

may mga nagbebenta na.
Mataas nga resale value. Pero right now its to early to know.

Saan! Saan! Hehehehe. If 50K ang depreciation per year eh di konti lang years pala hihintayin ko. Naalala ko it's 10% depreciation once nilabas mo sa casa, tapos every year na ganun.

[Karding]

bogey, 2 sa grupo namin naka 18" (rx8 rims pa nga yung isa)...meron ding naka 19" at walang kaproble problema...plug and play

why: the car speaks for itself
why not: is this really an option?

I didnt notice any so called tagtag on its 17" OEM wheels while driving earlier. The headroom is too close to my small head tho. Just an initial 15-min impression of course.

RE: Why not? Kalat na.

juskudai, kung kalat na ang Mazda3, di hamak naman na kalat na ang Civic at Corolla. Kung ayaw nyo ng kalat nang car, Lambo hindi pa kalat. nyehehehehe.

RE: resale value

I agree chieffy, zoom zoom zoom muna bago isipin ang resale value.

RE: grinding dahil 17" wheels

Kahit 20" pa ang ilagay basta tama ang offset, walang problema.

WHY: I've had Subaru, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Acura, Honda, lets see how well Mazda compares with the rest.

WHY NOT? If you dont want to take the risk on trying a different brand and if this doesnt suit your needs.

zoom zoom zoom...

[9MX]

ang mazda 3 ba fuel injected din?

[marv0083]

sa alam ko oo

meron pa bang bagong kotse na walanf EFI?

[Karding]

ang mazda 3 ba fuel injected din?

kapatid, patawa ka naman eh :hihihi:

Mazda3 has the VVT and VIS as well.

Ang bagong technology ngayon sa fuel injection is the so called DIRECT INJECTION. Audi started mass producing this engine last year for the public.

I like Mazda3's McPherson Strut configuration as opposed to conventional McPherson strut like the glorius Civic that I had last year.

"to combat the familiar MacPherson strut weakness of lateral-load friction, Mazda developed a slightly altered spring mounting angle around the damper to allow for independent optimization of both damper and spring rates."

this is the benefit I like the most...

"The steering gear is mounted lower and tie rods are shorter to five good linear toe-control and minimal toe-out for improved handling ability."

[marv0083]

kapatid, patawa ka naman eh :hihihi:

Mazda3 has the VVT and VIS as well.

Ang bagong technology ngayon sa fuel injection is the so called DIRECT INJECTION. Audi started mass producing this engine last year for the public.

I like Mazda3's McPherson Strut configuration as opposed to conventional McPherson strut like the glorius Civic that I had last year.

"to combat the familiar MacPherson strut weakness of lateral-load friction, Mazda developed a slightly altered spring mounting angle around the damper to allow for independent optimization of both damper and spring rates."

this is the benefit I like the most...

"The steering gear is mounted lower and tie rods are shorter to five good linear toe-control and minimal toe-out for improved handling ability."

maybe thats why it handles excellent on corners