Quiet

you will have to bare the cost for a double transfer

Ah ok never used garmin so cant comment, im using Google maps through Carplay, so far no issues with live traffic updates etc. I also tried using Waze, which supposedly will give updates on cops etc etc. but since community in Sri Lanka is not active shifted to google maps.

3Km a day mean 1.5Km one way. I would rather walk the 1.5Km and have a fixed deposit from 3.5Mn odd cash saving and hire a vehicle from interest when you go on long journeys. Huge cash saving

I used to have a X limited with the tachometer and no Climate control and with halogen scoop lights. This was a 2007 model imported directly by me.

Why bother if you have carplay or Android Auto

You will find plenty of Indian ALTO's still under warranty and with very low mileage and well maintained. If you see one need to act fast as these move like hot cakes as it one of the vehicles that is affordable to masses. I was looking for one few months back but could not even look at one as all good specimens were sold within few hours of advertising

You are allowed to drive the vehicle from port to sale or home provided you have proof documents of clearing as well as insurance. Normally car sales guys also drive the vehicles but under CC plates which have comprehensive insurance cover. If you have a friend with CC plates you can borrow that would be the best option.

The same information was circulated some time back expecting tax increase. Nothing happened. I do not think this will happen until the parliamentary elections are done. Just a gimmick by the vehicle importers to get rid of stocks

In the past tax was based on brand new agent valuation minus a depreciation for the number of years. I think these guys will go back to the same system.

Some sort of strong chemical was used to clean the mirror resulting in the liquid dripping to the bottom and degrading the rubber/compound sealing. During subsequent cleaning the liquid has diluted the reflective layer behind the mirror. I don't think it will spread

Genuine 70-80K mileage is DCT issue territory. A test drive would help to determine if the clutch is slipping

The free services at the place you mentioned is a farce. They charge you for labour one way or another. For my Wagon R I went only once for the so called free service. After that routine stuff are done at near by garage under my Father in law's watch. So you will be better off at Agents. Genuine people will be interested in buying your vehicle if its agent maintained.

Mazda 6 with skyactive did somewhere around 9, so mazda 3 would be around 10 I guess

I do not know why Unimo recruits such I**o*s

As I said before

I don't think 2014 Mazda 3 has the skyactive engine as these were imported by the agents. Only Mazda 6 had the skyactive engine.

I don't think we should. What we should is to ignore this thread

Very good point, Specially how quickly you will need replacements, Depreciation loss after 12 months (For this vehicle I would think its more than 20% of vehicle cost) and it will be very very difficult to find a buyer second hand, Also it will be very difficult to find leasing companies/banks to finance this unless you have a very good credit rating. All these will increase cost of ownership beyond the initial cash outlay.

It is just a registration fee inclusive price. I think when maintaining at agents there will be a premium attached. They said subsequent services will cost less. (Around 35K) Some times Vishwa motors are not professional in their work. I did some wire harness replacement two months back due to rat damage. They forgot to remove the OBD eleven device from the port and I saw it after a month when I noticed the red light. Im also hoping to do a service this month and lets see how it goes. I have done maintenance of my vehicles at Toyota/Colonial/Bosch/Stafford so lets see how Audi agents go comparatively. I agree on replacement part prices. It cost me 58K to replace brake pads and sensor just after 25K mileage.

Excellent Go for it.

And its not gold. Otherwise the Kuddas wouldv had a field day.

Prices quoted is without tax. Better ask the all inclusive

Cost is too much for the type of vehicle. not related to any issues of the vehicle I guess

I hope roshan has done an advance payment for the DFSK and hope he gets delivery pretty soon.

well im not doing the initial service since I have already done two services at Bosch. However they recommend to do the initial service at 2500 Km if you are not sure of the milage of vehicle. They started from this month I think.