Wow.. if Japan really worth it to buy. As scared its from Thailand or Indonesia. As local CKD think quality will drop a bit.

How was the review on the CX 5. From what i read in previous page. alot owner complaint defects.

Well... i think every car have defects

The CKD version is coming soon, and might replace the CBU version. Try to book fast if you want the CBU version. Estimated delivery time is now 1-2 months.

Once the CKD version is available, delivery time will be definitely faster.

What items do you think will be unavailable from the CBU in CKD?

i guess BOSE sound system and 19" wheel. may be sunroof???

This post has been edited by mroys@lyn: Jan 18 2013, 09:34 AM

Can't confirm, but rumors are the below will be removed

1. Sunroof
2. BOSE sound system

19" wheel already replaced with 17".

1. Sunroof
2. BOSE sound system

worth 10k or more?

some how I think quite worth it
for me laarr. + of course only when have spare cash to spend la

This post has been edited by Christopher7: Jan 18 2013, 10:25 PM

What's the best offer that I can get?

Guys,

What do you get any goodies? i.e some discount, smart tag, tinted etc?
And which dealers?

Plan to look further on the CX5.

Me too...will go for test drive dis weekend....c if there is any other SA in dis forum can giv me better promotion and higher trade in price.....

CKD version is confirmed without Sunroof.

As for freebies & others, my advice is to discuss further with the S.A and they might throw in something. However, this will depend on how genuine they feel you're gonna sign the booking with them.

As for trade in, please pm me the details and I can roughly give you an estimate (not guaranteed to be accurate) on it.

FYI, there's now LIMITED units left for the CBU version as CKD version booking is now opened (Expected delivery end May/June).

This post has been edited by lucifal: Jan 22 2013, 11:22 PM

How about the BOSE?
Thanks for your info!

Hi, what is the price for CKD model?

those who are not aware , we are having a promo price of only

Rm 360 , limited while stock last for the pedal lock for cx 5

Hi Maybank Offer 2.47 for 9years instalment -loan for 90% (after 10% downpayment).

any buyer/owner of CX5 get lower than this hire purchase loan package?

I got to know that the CX 5 is not really a CKD but a SKD which means the whole car is assemble in Japan and only the fitment of wheels or sound unit or some small parts. This is basically for tax purposes. It is the same as Passat CKD. True CKD is like Honda, Toyota and possibly Nissan which are able to sell by ton loads.

Business sense speaking, it is not economical of scale to produce a car probably with 2000 - 3000 a year. Just the tooling cost itself is high.

With the major work done in Japan, i think the quality will still be there. I am not a Bermaz employee so i am writing based on the information i received.

if just for local market, ckd may not viable. how about for export? Geographically, it makes sense that Vladivostok plant for europe market, hiroshima plant for japan and us, and malaysia plant ( ) for asia-pacific market. just my opinion.

This post has been edited by mroys@lyn: Jan 29 2013, 03:05 PM

It makes sense if if they are looking at Asia Pac, but from what i know Mazda have a bigger operation in Detroit of the East (Thailand) in JV with Ford. Investment for the CX 5 program is RM$20 mil (quoted in paultan.org).

I have booked my CX 5 since last year June at Old Kang Road , was told that I could get my car end of December 2012 , I have sold my old car and loan approved , now I was told the car has been stucked at the port for pricing and manufacture years issues. New year is 1 week away , I am very very upset with the dealer. Anyone facing the same issue ?