Feel sorry for you voncrane bro.

Stay strong bro, that is going to be a long way to go. justice shall prevail!

Good to know that 2.0GLS VIN found beneath the carpet. but is it located on the rear seats or the driver seat?

2.0 GLS has the VIN in black steel. just located nearby the tire pressure sticker.

I’ve been following developments since this matter was brought up. I do not condone the matter altogether and feel strongly that this matter deserves an explanation from the car dealer to our brothers who are affected by this. I am no happy camper if such matter falls upon me either.

I wish to point out that based on similar experiences in the past with a reputable continental make, I can confirm that my VIN was dated late 2013 but the car was registered in early 2014. Now, we have to account for the time the car is being manufactured to the point that it is out to the dealer for sale. The VIN number would follow the year of production, ie the time it was put in the job sheet at the production plant. How Long it takes from point of registration of production to point it lands in the hands of the dealer is subjective but I would think this will follow the ‘usual’ production timeline. I stand corrected on this point.

In the case of our fellow brother from what I have gathered, he has specifically ask for the car to be a 2018 model. Now whether it is manufactured or delivered in 2018 is the discussion between the buyer and the dealer prior to taking on delivery of the car and I shall leave this open as I’m not a party privy to this. But what is of great importance is the time that was taken from the date it was manufactured to the day it was sold, > 6months. Now whether it is 6 months or 12 months difference doesn’t matter so Long as the dealer that sold the car did not misrepresent this information to the buyer. As Long as the buyer is informed of such information and it is his prerogative to sign on the purchase then all is good.

I’m not judge to the matter, just pointing out some points. IMHO from what was gathered, clearly our bro has been misrepresented by the car dealer as he did specifically said that he will take the car if it is a 2018 car. The dealer should have informed that the car was manufactured in the production line in nov 2017, and if he would still like to proceed with the purchase as such. The customer deserves the right to know on what he is buying and this is what all car dealers should strive to uphold honesty in doing a trade. I think the car dealer in this instance should address this matter amicably and fast as it is turning into a national crisis. They are not doing themselves any favours by dropping statements out of thin air, without realising the severity and impact it has on future sales. Clearly damage control and crisis management is lacking in their department.

I wish to also point out again I’m no judge to the matter and am not aiding any party, am also NOT representing the car dealer nor employed by them. I’m awaiting for my car as well and indirectly happen to have a ‘participating’ interest in this matter.

Mine showing some pictures? I tried to look around but cannot find

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if you don't mind, would you please show us? Same as duckies too, I can't find it.

Thanks for sharing with your previous encounter, it is pretty enjoyable reading your perfect english post.

i wonder why there isn't a fixed standard across mazda cars for this.

"How Long it takes from point of registration of production to point it lands in the hands of the dealer is subjective but I would think this will follow the ‘usual’ production timeline."

Just my 2 cents here.

As you already mentioned it's subjective, so we'll usually refer to the year on the VIN code. Example wise, if a baby was born on 31st December but due to certain complication it might be dragged over to 1st January. In this case what is the birth date of the baby? It'll be date the doctor writes on the paper.

Could be a bad example but can't think of anything else haha So when we say we want a 2018 made car, it should indicate 2018 year model in the VIN code, no second guess about that.

Another downside is if you ever plan to sell your car, your buyer is gonna look at the VIN code. You registered and bought in 2018 but the car shows manufactured in 2017. Buyer will definitely press on this point to ask for further reduction.

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Wow. Out of factory on public holiday. So efficient

On my personal observation during November and December manufacturer slowdown their production and stockpile their car at carpark within the compound of factory...than register on January 1st....see the game ...it is not illegal...so fall In the shady gray area of law.
Can you say the car not 2018 ?because if according to document ,come out from factory 2018...hahaha

Same as ipone ...bought device 2018 buka inside battery manufacturer on 2017 .

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i booked on May 2018, and my SA told me 2-3 days ago those who booked during may will get their car on August 2018...

i booked 2.0 GLS Red

Which branch ya?

I also booked from Auto Tulin (End May). Now wait until (Tu-Lin)

Guys, just to update, where to find your VIN (2.2D)
#1 per the previous post, it is located underneath the floor mat of driver seat
#2 b pillar door area.. see pic

Good luck.





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RED maybe in August as i heard now they doing the blue. Maybe blue sales order figure is higher & was informed that there will be a batch of blue “maybe” coming in july. Hope it is real.

Thanks for sharing! I'll have another look later.

Yes, Red will be August.

Now they want to append the DCBlue batch, after that only cut DCBlue and continue Red and etc, that's why they keep pushing for DCBlue before.

I hope we will get it by next week. Yesterday i drove pass the Autocity showroom, saw two 2.0GLS DCBlue parking behind the showroom.

Me asking myself, could one of that be mine?

Previously during placing my order, my SA keep asking me to take SRC due to the stock still available but my eyes and heart can take off The Blue. I rather wait for it. Anyway good luck to you by getting your car soon.

Aiya!! i am eyeing for SRC first. but then SA told me to get DCB for better chance to get the car, while order SRC is risky.

Good luck to you and me.

i also got my SRC from auto city branch. maybe is ready stock, that's why i collected my car in beginning of june.