Feb 24 2015, 04:59 PM
QUOTE(GNR @ Feb 24 2015, 10:59 AM)
No idea about the 208 reliability issues, but 308 is known for its issues with its turbo (constant depollution issues). That's why aftermarket it is selling for very cheap. I was targetting that car at first but after doing some research, it's not worth the money and effort to maintain the car. However the 408 is using a different 1.6 turbo engine than the 308. So if you're looking for a peugeot, get the 408 or you can get the NA version of the 308 (VTI). And like you've rightfully put it, maintenance of a conti car is of course much more than a Jap car.
If you really need info on spare parts stock of Mazda, you can go to the Mazda 3 car club and ask our bros there. If I remember correctly, someone pointed out that spare parts availability of Mazda used to be shit (long time ago), but considering the amount of Mazdas that are being sold here since the past few years, Mazda spare parts availability is not an issue anymore (especially since Mazda started producing the cars locally CKD, there should be plenty of spare parts). I don't remember reading/hearing any complaints on this as well. As for the price, it's generally known to be slightly more expensive than Honda/Vios, same goes with the maintenance.
since all skyactiv series are new in the market, still under free maintenance & warranty period, nobody can answer you maintenance cost.If you really need info on spare parts stock of Mazda, you can go to the Mazda 3 car club and ask our bros there. If I remember correctly, someone pointed out that spare parts availability of Mazda used to be shit (long time ago), but considering the amount of Mazdas that are being sold here since the past few years, Mazda spare parts availability is not an issue anymore (especially since Mazda started producing the cars locally CKD, there should be plenty of spare parts). I don't remember reading/hearing any complaints on this as well. As for the price, it's generally known to be slightly more expensive than Honda/Vios, same goes with the maintenance.
spare parts & maintenance should be slightly more expensive than Toyota/Honda. all skyactiv car will send back service center for repair & service at the moment to prevent warranty void. i dont think can get spare parts outside mazda easily at this moment.
i read an article, skyactiv car hood is longer to put in 4-2-1 exhaust manifold, thus compromise read seat space. you can compare M6 with Accord, M3 with Altis/Civic, M2 with City/Vios, mazda's hood is longer. my advice is always rear in parking, only front in parking after you really get used to skyactiv long hood design.
so far didnt heard any major complain/issue from M3 owner, except the well known lower arm bush noise affecting M6, M3, CX5. which is under warranty & replaceable at service center. some said the replacement solve the noise problem some said no. mine the noise not so serious thus haven't claim warranty yet. not sure M2 will face this issue not.
M3 spare parts is expensive, everything is quoted in thousand by Mazda. pair of headlamp >rm4k, windscreen >rm3k, side screen >rm500, wiper >rm100, battery >rm1k, headlamp washer >1k etc... soul red paint is more expensive than other color. M2 should be cheaper since is from Thailand, but sure more expensive than Toyota/Honda.
overall, skyactiv mazda is a good car. i love its performance, handling, interior & exterior. it is a driver's car, if you care a lot about rear seat, you shouldn't consider mazda at the 1st place.
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