Cost Of Spares

[chew]

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to discuss your thoughts about how the cost of spare parts affects to the price of a vehicle?. I just found that price of Mazda Axela 2004 is 22-23, but the price of Mitsubishi CS1 of the same year is 18-19. Few people told me that the reason for this could the price and the availability of spares. Is this true? can this affect that much? As I know, both these cars have a same popularity among the community.

Many car owners say, Toyota and Nissan are easy to maintain, because of the availability of spares and the price of them. Im using a Chevy Cruze, and practically I know finding some spares of my car is difficult. but I feel prices of spares are low compare to Mitsubishi, Honda and Mazda.

I have used a mazda BJ5P and some of the parts were rare.

What is the actual reason behind this??

[The Don]

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to discuss your thoughts about how the cost of spare parts affects to the price of a vehicle?. I just found that price of Mazda Axela 2004 is 22-23, but the price of Mitsubishi CS1 of the same year is 18-19. Few people told me that the reason for this could the price and the availability of spares. Is this true? can this affect that much? As I know, both these cars have a same popularity among the community.

Many car owners say, Toyota and Nissan are easy to maintain, because of the availability of spares and the price of them. Im using a Chevy Cruze, and practically I know finding some spares of my car is difficult. but I feel prices of spares are low compare to Mitsubishi, Honda and Mazda.

I have used a mazda BJ5P and some of the parts were rare.

What is the actual reason behind this??

Its desirability that affects prices (as well as initial cost of purchase to a certain extent) and its very subjective, and a reflection of the markets psychology.

The maintenance cost obviously affects the price of a vehicle but in mass marketed Japanese vehicles its hardly a problem. There are other factors like fuel economy, integrated gadgetry and various other nonsense (like winker mirrors).

But buying a car is a personal experience. You just need to get one that you like, not just follow the rest of the heard and eat punnakku.

[s.madura]

Not sure about the price differences between Mazda and Lancer spare parts but can tell you that sourcing them for a 2002 Lancer model has not been a problem at all in Colombo.

Edited January 21, 2015 by s.madura

[Davy]

Since OP has compared the prices of the cars themselves, let me point this out:

I think a lot of people forget that the CS1 was not the only Lancer in the CS series. So they try to compare the CS1 with everything else (i.e the Axela) when there are obvious differences between the two (1.3L on the CS1 versus the 1.5L on the Axela).

The CS2 (1.5L engine) and CS3 (1.6L engine) Lancers are more compatible with the Mazda Axela. So are the prices.

Another factor is the trim level. The CS Lancer came with GL and GLX badges, where GLX is the fully loaded version. So a CS1 GL Lancer will be significantly cheaper when compared to a CS3 GLX.

[Crosswind]

Price of a second hand car in this country is dependent on only one factor - hype created by car sales people and brokers. It's the market psychology that Don is talking about. The spare parts availability, specialist garage availability and all depends on the hype. More cars on the road means more spare parts and more garages.

For example, car sellers claim that a Honda Fit Hybrid would do about 20km/ltr and when a lot of them say the same, people who haven't driven or even touched a Fit would also make the same claim. Goebbel's theory is a very powerful marketing tool in this country.

That's why I too say Amen, Amen and Double Amen to this statement by the Don:

But buying a car is a personal experience. You just need to get one that you like, not just follow the rest of the heard and eat punnakku

[VVTi]

Cost of spares is relative to availability and the personal preferences of the buyer regardless of brand of vehicle IMHO. Meaning does he/she want to use brand new or used parts, how much importance does he/she puts on safe operation of vehicle, maintaining of value, usage patterns, etc etc.

Most vehicle owners in LKA prefer the used, recycled parts freely available in places like Delkanda or Panchikawatte for the simple reason they don't want to spend anything more than they really have to.

[bycap]

Its desirability that affects prices (as well as initial cost of purchase to a certain extent) and its very subjective, and a reflection of the markets psychology.

The maintenance cost obviously affects the price of a vehicle but in mass marketed Japanese vehicles its hardly a problem. There are other factors like fuel economy, integrated gadgetry and various other nonsense (like winker mirrors).

But buying a car is a personal experience. You just need to get one that you like, not just follow the rest of the heard and eat punnakku.

this is very true. at early stages I used to argue with friends about the car selection. then I realized that buying a car is absolutely their preference. buyer's requirements are different. others can only suggest things.

Cost of the parts could vary, but If you live around the Colombo, I don't think finding parts'd be that difficult unless the car is really really rare.

[SREE]

Chew: What made your mind to buy a chevy cruze? Im also using that vehicle.but never thought what others told me when im about to buy it..it is almost four years with me now and had an minor accident as well. but was not difficult to find spares that time. for me that it is a very nice drive to the price I spent and it is great than what you would get from a brand new Indian car IMO..But believe me still I dont know much about the places where I can buy spares for my chevy..Just followed what Don said above "You just need to get one that you like" in 2010..

[Rohnd]

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to discuss your thoughts about how the cost of spare parts affects to the price of a vehicle?. I just found that price of Mazda Axela 2004 is 22-23, but the price of Mitsubishi CS1 of the same year is 18-19. Few people told me that the reason for this could the price and the availability of spares. Is this true? can this affect that much? As I know, both these cars have a same popularity among the community.

Many car owners say, Toyota and Nissan are easy to maintain, because of the availability of spares and the price of them. Im using a Chevy Cruze, and practically I know finding some spares of my car is difficult. but I feel prices of spares are low compare to Mitsubishi, Honda and Mazda.

I have used a mazda BJ5P and some of the parts were rare.

What is the actual reason behind this??

Original purchase price has major impact. Mitsubishi CS1 came as a cheap package compared to Mazda3/Axela in same years. Also most of the

CS1 had less options than Mazda Axela and ceased production in 2004 ,while Axela first generation remained till 2009 has many options.

Those are the reason for the price variations.

Almost many parts are not available in SL for all cars ,since suppliers do not stock those due to poor sales. However worldwide no such situation you may

order genuine parts through agents.The prices may be high.

[chew]

@SREE

I bought this car in 2013 January. I wanted to buy this car since it is elegant in appearance and suited for my budget. I agree with your comment. Actually it's a nice car to drive and easy to handle. Superb engine, even if its 1.3 still it can preform like a 1.5 sedan. But recently it gave some problems in the axle and it's needed to be replaced. but couldn't find it. went to almost all the places at delkanda but no result.

[SREE]

@SREE

I bought this car in 2013 January. I wanted to buy this car since it is elegant in appearance and suited for my budget. I agree with your comment. Actually it's a nice car to drive and easy to handle. Superb engine, even if its 1.3 still it can preform like a 1.5 sedan. But recently it gave some problems in the axle and it's needed to be replaced. but couldn't find it. went to almost all the places at delkanda but no result.

does Suzuki swift parts fit to this? anyway that is a bad news..let me know if you found some place who have parts for this vehicle..I will look for some known places n let u know if they have..

[The Don]

does Suzuki swift parts fit to this? anyway that is a bad news..let me know if you found some place who have parts for this vehicle..I will look for some known places n let u know if they have..

I'm surprised he's having difficulties sourcing parts from a Cruze. I went to buy a radiator fan for the Suzuki variant and practically every shop in Delkanda had this part, albeit at various prices. I'm sure they have it. Sometimes its worthwhile taking a sample.

[SREE]

I'm surprised he's having difficulties sourcing parts from a Cruze. I went to buy a radiator fan for the Suzuki variant and practically every shop in Delkanda had this part, albeit at various prices. I'm sure they have it. Sometimes its worthwhile taking a sample.

spot on.. if you ask them "Axel" for a chevy..they might say no..if you have a sample they would definitely match a one..