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I'm not sure about the engine. I read few posts in AL and some other places to get to know of the common issues in this model. This face lifted E46 seems to have rectified most of the issues it had in the pre-facelift model. The sample I'm talking about is a manual one. So, nothing much to worry about transmission issues. I've always respected the opinion of the AL experts. That's why I'm driving a Mazda Demio instead of a Toyota Vitz (no offense to the Vitz owners)
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Thanks for your explanation too iRage. But this car is not for me machan.
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Thanks for this explanation Don. It's a new learning for me too.
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Yeah, this is a black car and was advertised on that 'quick' site sometime back. Some of the things I've mentioned in my original post hasn't been verified against papers. But most of it I know in person. I know I can't guarantee a person 100%. But this old man is a very reputed and genuine man in the government/foreign service and same can be said about the 2+ year I know. Changed odo meter of his car is probably the last thing I can think of a person like him. That's why I was seriously after his car. He was actually in a hurry to sell his car when it was advertised because he was planning a long stay with one of his sons in a foreign country. He expected more for the car at the beginning. 3.5 mil to be exact. He still expect unrealistic price for the car. That can be the reason why it is not sold yet. I gave up on the idea of the car anyway. The probability of giving trouble is too much for me to take.
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Thanks Don. I'll stop thinking about it then. This was not something I planned anyway. I've always taken this forum's advice and I currently own a great car thanks to that. My next focus would be to get my hands on a Lancer EX (or a Mazda 3/Axela ) I'll seek your assistance when I'm ready for that. Thanks again.
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I don't know the details of that Don. The car is right hand drive. I believe he must have thought what you have mentioned here before ordering the car. The guy is out of the country now. I'll have to check with him when he is back.
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That's too bad Crosswind . Please tell me why.
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Thanks again tiv. I'm not sure if I can get it down to 2.6 mil because he has already received an offer of 2.7 mil and he doesn't seem to be in any hurry to sell the car. But I'll try to get it down as much as I can (if I go ahead with it)
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Thanks for the reply tiv. The mileage of the car is genuine. He is very reluctant to drive. Out of the very little mileage he does, majority is done with his other car, a Montero Sport. I had no idea to buy something like this at this point. I started saving some money for a Lancer EX after following recent threads in the forum . But gave it a thought because this is something you won't find often. But I'm worried whether I'm prepared for this. Pushing the allocation to something like Rs. 300,000/= is the absolute maximum I can do presently. What do you mean by "If you arrange insurance with a bit more funds, I'm sure you'll be able to pull it off."? And that 10-20k you mentioned, is it for every month? As I said, 300k for a year is the absolute maximum I can afford presently. As per the photos, I might be able to get some even before I buy it . Let me see if I can do it.
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Hello guys, I currently own a Mazda Demio DE3FS 2007. I have no prior experience with a euro car. But always wanted to own one. This idea of owning a BMW 320D E46 suddenly came because the owner of my rented how is going to sell his beamer. I know the car for 2 years now and this is how it is. * Car was bought directly from Germany when he was the Sri Lankan ambassador to Germany * Car has only 60,000 kms on the clock * He drives his car only about 100kms for a month during last two years * He asks 2.8 mil for the car These are my requirements with the car. * Reliability is a top priority. I drive long distances in the night. Therefore, I don't want to be in trouble in the middle of the night. * Affordability - I can set aside Rs. 240,000/= a year for the car (insurance + service + maintenance). I drive about 15,000-16,000 kms per year. Opinion from the experts are highly appreciated.
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Congrats man !!! There's a strong desire building inside me for a Lancer EX after following all the threads Our of curiosity, how much did you pay for the beast? Prices have gone up a bit it seems.
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@Crosswind, isn't it a bad figure for an outstation drive?
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Congratulations on your buy !!! I've been following this thread but didn't bother commenting because I thought you were taking all of us for a ride. Now I realize that crazy people like you are in existence. Dude, this is one hell of a story. But I'm glad that your dream car is with you now. Hope you'll have a good time with her.
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Happy birthday machan !!!
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@Spock, I was in a similar situation before buying my Mazda. People around me told me all sort of things. But I knew, most of them didn't know anything about the car they are talking about. So, I took thinks to my hand. Went through almost all threads about Mazda Demio in this forum. That was enough for me. I spent 1.5 months in a hunt for a good specimen and eventually found one. Next day at office, I was offered Rs. 100,000/= more for my car. That guys is ready to buy my car whenever I'm ready to sell if he is not settled for another car by then. It's been 1 year and 2 months since I bought the car. I'm really happy with it. I hope same is valid for Mazda Axela as well. IMO, Hoonigan has the best advice for you.
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Here's the info of the double din conversion. Place: P3tco L@nka When: September 2010 Total cost: Rs. 155,000/= (Kenwood setup = Rs. 95,000/=, Rest was to the conversion kit and the work) Hope this helps.
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Thanks Davy. I like the the rear fog lamps (LED reflectors). I think it improves the look of the car. It was P3tco L@nka. Let me have a look at the records and tell you after office today.
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I got some photos here. Enjoy
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Here are the figures for mine (in km/l). Btw, I'm not an economical driver. Average (city) ~ 9 Average (outstation) ~ 15-16 Average (overall) = 10.65 Worst = 8.04 Best = 19.55
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Thanks Davy Yes, it got air dam on the rear bumper as well. I'll get you a full set of photos (exterior/interior) soon. The previous owner has brought down the body kit from Singapore. I must give credit to him for everything he has done to the car. Really love it.
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Need Help On Deciding What To Buy As The First Vehicle
SamG replied to anubis's question in Car Buying Information
@anubis: I hope you know what to do now (if you haven't bought a car yet). Let me shared what happened to me. When I thought of buying a Demio, everybody around me discouraged me to buy it. Everyone suggested me to buy a vehicle with good resale value. Some even went on to compare Demio and Vitz (no offence) to encourage me to buy a Vitz. The funny part is that majority of them didn't even know a thing about these cars. But to me, Demio was the best looking car in the category and I wanted to own one. I did my own research. I read almost all threads in this forum related to Demio. Actually, I didn't have any new questions to ask. Everything I wanted to know was there in the forum. So I went on and bought myself a Demio. And the next day, one of my office colleagues offered me Rs.100,000/= more to own it. Hope you get the point. I own the car for more than a year now and I absolutely love it. If you need any help with your car, you always have this forum. I strongly suggest you to read the entire thread shared by Davy (if you haven't done it already). -
Guys, I only have this photo at the moment. And the car was very dirty at the time the photo was taken. I'll share a set of better photos ASAP.
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Hi Guys, Thanks for all the replies. I just called C0l0ni@l Motors and M@zn@ Motors to get their recommendation. Here's what they had to say. C0l0ni@l Motors: Recommends CVT oil change in every 40,000kms. The oil is "Mazda CVT FZ". Cost is around Rs. 25,000/=. M@zn@ Motors: Recommends CVT oil change in every 45,000kms (As per them, the original recommended interval is 75,000kms. But they advise us to change it in 45,000km intervals due to SL conditions). The oil is "Mazda CVT" ("Mazda CVT FZ" for SkyActive vehicles as per them). Cost is around Rs. 20,000/=
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Thanks Don. I think I got this shock changing all wrong. I just bought a pair of KYB Gas shocks in a hurry and got it installed. It was really bouncier at first. It got better with time as you said, but not to the level it was before. But I'm used to it now. I will do the proper research when I do the next change. I just had a quick look under the bonnet. I couldn't find CVT oil dipstick. I'll try again after I get back home.
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@Davy: I saw this car on a classified. Glad that you got what you looked for. Hope your father is happy too. @aruna1: Thanks for sharing the pics mate. @fookie: I never noticed this auto leveling thing on my dash. I too will have a look tonight. And don't you think we should share some pics of our cars as well?
