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post Jan 20 2016, 05:56 PM, updated 9y ago

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Hi, upon survey on mazda 3 between 2008 and 2010, i found out it cost less than 40k. What i thought is that it is quite cheap (the huge price drop when compared to the car's age). May i know what could be the reason? Is it the comfort? Maintainance? Talking about maintainance, how expensive a mazda parts could be?
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post Jan 20 2016, 06:20 PM

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Because it is not Honda or Toyota..
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post Jan 20 2016, 07:33 PM

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RV is due to demand
Mazda3 is not in demand because its space is limited
People that have money to buy Mazda3 is usually middle career man with family

U think?
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post Jan 21 2016, 12:54 AM

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Since this is a rare car, whenever car spoil, will mazda themselves have ready stock for parts? hmm.gif
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post Jan 21 2016, 01:16 AM

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QUOTE(danielcmugen @ Jan 21 2016, 12:54 AM)
Since this is a rare car, whenever car spoil, will mazda themselves have ready stock for parts? hmm.gif
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Im not sure especially with the new mazda3 generation with the skyactive which i believe have totally different internals.
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post Jan 21 2016, 12:09 PM

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I have a Mazda 3 Hatchback 2010.

I have no problems with it, very comfortable ride. I think service isn't bad too (not expensive, i had maybe RM200-RM500 for normal service), parts are easily available. And regarding stock for parts, there's plenty around in their warehouse. My MX-5 took longer to find parts (which is about 3-4 days) compared to the Mazda 3 (which is readily available). The hatchback makes transporting very convenient with ample space. The acceleration at lower rpms could be a bit better, but other than that it's a smooth car to drive.

You have to know that, what parts are you looking at? Wear and tear parts?
There's a big difference in "spare parts", wear and tear parts are easily available. Other bigger parts like engine, gearbox, you won't have to change it unless you don't service it regularly, abusing the car or met with unfortunate circumstances (e.g. accident, lemon)

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post Jan 21 2016, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(This is a Lamp @ Jan 21 2016, 12:09 PM)
I have a Mazda 3 Hatchback 2010.

I have no problems with it, very comfortable ride. I think service isn't bad too (not expensive, i had maybe RM200-RM500 for normal service), parts are easily available. And regarding stock for parts, there's plenty around in their warehouse. My MX-5 took longer to find parts (which is about 3-4 days) compared to the Mazda 3 (which is readily available). The hatchback makes transporting very convenient with ample space. The acceleration at lower rpms could be a bit better, but other than that it's a smooth car to drive.

You have to know that, what parts are you looking at? Wear and tear parts?
There's a big difference in "spare parts", wear and tear parts are easily available. Other bigger parts like engine, gearbox, you won't have to change it unless you don't service it regularly, abusing the car or met with unfortunate circumstances (e.g. accident, lemon)
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Oh ok thanks. Wau, u got quite a mazda collection there.

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post Jan 21 2016, 03:18 PM

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i m driving mazda 3 HB 2013. so far so good
smooth ride and powerful(2.0)
like someone mentioned lower RPM acceleration could be better
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post Jan 21 2016, 08:32 PM

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i am driving skyactiv 2.0 sedan, 230 seems kinda impossible to me.. tried 180kmph, no problem at all.. member tried max also 200+-..
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post Jan 22 2016, 09:58 AM

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QUOTE(ZaiZai1989 @ Jan 21 2016, 08:32 PM)
i am driving skyactiv 2.0 sedan, 230 seems kinda impossible to me.. tried 180kmph, no problem at all.. member tried max also 200+-..
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post Jan 22 2016, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(mockv1per @ Jan 22 2016, 09:58 AM)
Omg.. I thought I was replying to that thread but how come ended up here.. Sorry sorry 🙏
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post Jan 24 2016, 10:49 PM

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Because Mazda bo rv, mostly looking for honda "siti" or "god car".
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post Jan 26 2016, 08:16 PM

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QUOTE(heavensea @ Jan 24 2016, 10:49 PM)
Because Mazda bo rv, mostly looking for honda "siti" or "god car".
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Mazda 3 is not even in the Siti or God Car category. C-segment vs B-segments.
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post May 19 2017, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(This is a Lamp @ Jan 21 2016, 12:09 PM)
I have a Mazda 3 Hatchback 2010.

I have no problems with it, very comfortable ride. I think service isn't bad too (not expensive, i had maybe RM200-RM500 for normal service), parts are easily available. And regarding stock for parts, there's plenty around in their warehouse. My MX-5 took longer to find parts (which is about 3-4 days) compared to the Mazda 3 (which is readily available). The hatchback makes transporting very convenient with ample space. The acceleration at lower rpms could be a bit better, but other than that it's a smooth car to drive.

You have to know that, what parts are you looking at? Wear and tear parts?
There's a big difference in "spare parts", wear and tear parts are easily available. Other bigger parts like engine, gearbox, you won't have to change it unless you don't service it regularly, abusing the car or met with unfortunate circumstances (e.g. accident, lemon)
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2.0 or 1.6? mind share your fc?
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post May 21 2017, 12:24 AM

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QUOTE(ggson @ May 19 2017, 03:17 PM)
2.0 or 1.6? mind share your fc?
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2.0L. FC...not sure how to calculate but my weekly use is rm70 per week/one and half weeks, 400-420km of driving per tank.
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post May 21 2017, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(Kitty_catts @ Jan 20 2016, 05:56 PM)
Hi, upon survey on mazda 3 between 2008 and 2010, i found out it cost less than 40k. What i thought is that it is quite cheap (the huge price drop when compared to the car's age). May i know what could be the reason? Is it the comfort? Maintainance? Talking about maintainance, how expensive a mazda parts could be?
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If it's not the Skyactive version, with the current grille facelift, the resale should be low. The previous Mazda models before the Skyactiv versions are not very good to begin with, not only in performance but looks when compared to the much sportier and elegant looking models, both interior and exterior. In summary, not many people want this car even though it's cheap in the 2nd hand market.
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post May 22 2017, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(Dwango @ May 21 2017, 12:22 PM)
If it's not the Skyactive version, with the current grille facelift, the resale should be low. The previous Mazda models before the Skyactiv versions are not very good to begin with, not only in performance but looks when compared to the much sportier and elegant looking models, both interior and exterior. In summary, not many people want this car even though it's cheap in the 2nd hand market.
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but the current gen of mazda 3 60k and above. is it worth to buy mazda 3 2010-2012 non skyactive? My friend suggest me. I dono it is worth it or not..
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post May 22 2017, 09:30 AM

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QUOTE(This is a Lamp @ May 21 2017, 12:24 AM)
2.0L. FC...not sure how to calculate but my weekly use is rm70 per week/one and half weeks, 400-420km of driving per tank.
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town use?

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post May 22 2017, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(ggson @ May 22 2017, 09:30 AM)
town use?
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Yes. Work in KL, live in Kajang. Daily commute almost everyday, with some weekend use
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post May 22 2017, 02:16 PM

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QUOTE(ggson @ May 22 2017, 09:29 AM)
but the current gen of mazda 3 60k and above. is it worth to buy mazda 3 2010-2012 non skyactive? My friend suggest me. I dono it is worth it or not..
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Well, it's always up to the individual. RM30k+ for a Mazda 3 seems acceptable considering it's not only the latest model but is also quite old already for a 2010 year model, almost 8 years. The current Mazda 3 is >RM60k because it's the latest model and newer, less than 5 years old if I am not mistaken.

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