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    Project R

    in HONDA SRI LANKA

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    thanks machan. and yes. first few days this attracted the cops like flies to a horses' ass. i really dunno why. i guess my front number plate sticker was too small. and when they started disrespecting me and slandering me as a person, i really got sick of it. the men in green think they have the right to judge us as well. not just do their duty. one of them actually asked me why i'm not in a car more befitting my status, like a corolla or an axio.

    i had had enough of their pith, that's all. so i removed it and kept it for special occasions. its just two screws away anyway.

    Thought as much...It is always beta not to attract these fellows cos they end up finding sum fault....the jap one was looking sesky tho...

    Mazda Hatchback Buying Help

    in General

    Posted · Edited by Zoom-Zoom

    Hi zoom-zoom, what is the usual market price of 2003 BJ5W?

    The normal version would be around 2.1 - 2.2 M.

    Edit : The price depends on the options available.Eg : If it has a VVT engine,body kit etc the price will be higher.

    Mazda Hatchback Buying Help

    in General

    Posted

    Those are after market lights freely available in Thailand and Singapore.You can even get it here.

    I had a friend of mine who exchanged his original tail lamps for those ones when I advised him against it and after several months it started to discolour and water started leaking.

    Mazda Hatchback Buying Help

    in General

    Posted · Edited by Zoom-Zoom

    The sedan is known as BJ5P and the wagon/hatch is known as BJ5W...Some people advertise it incorectly as BJ5WP etc...P refers to the sedan while W means the wagon.

    If the ad says BJ5 it is either a wagon or a sedan.The number 5 refers to the 1500 cc engine while the number 3 in the model BJ3P refers to a 1300cc engine.

    The wagons we have in SL came with a 1500cc n 1600cc engine.

    Edit : As far as I know the wagon did not come with a 1300cc engine.

    I think that only the Familia came with a 1500cc VVT engine.

    Mazda Hatchback Buying Help

    in General

    Posted · Edited by Zoom-Zoom

    Hi Gayan,

    I believe that you had seen the one advertised on AL today.Basically the Familia is JDM and the 323 was manufactured for export.

    I have been using a Familia BJ5W (Special Edition) for over 2 years now.

    The Special Editon has several options like 15" Mazda alloy wheels,body kit,Nardi Torino leather steering,VVT engine,different suspension system, 4 air bags etc ( There are variants of the Special Editon too )

    The car handles really well and is on top on performance too, my car (M/T) does around 10-11 in Colombo and 14-15 Outstation.

    The BJ5W was manufactured from 1998 onwards and the face lift version was manufactured since the latter part of 2000.

    The car comes with an EFI engine (M/T n A/T) and some cars manufactured after 2001 came with triptronic gears.

    I don't know much about the 323 but I think that it comes with a 1600cc engins while the Familia comes with a 1500cc engine.

    The 323's were imported from Singapore/Malaysia, the ones which came with leather seat.

    Edit : 1600 cc engine.

    Spare parts and body parts are freely available.

    Have You Seen A Defender Fool

    in The Lounge

    Posted

    I totally agree with Sampath, Nowadays you find hora thakkadiyas in so called posh vehicles and you never know what is in store for you.

    So the best way is to keep calm and carry on, I know that it is really difficult but patience will defa pay off.

    You guys wud have noticed at car parks mostly at clothing stores n super markets where some people who come in these kinda vehicles take us by shock whn it comes to their attire,behaviour etc....

    Selecting A Good Car

    in Car Buying Information

    Posted

    Hi Ashan

    I do my repairs at M*zna so when they quote the price I check with these places and most of the times it is almost the same price (at times a bit expensive but worth the hassle of going to these places)

    The good thing about M*zna is that though they are a bit expensive they have all the spares (brandnew or used) with them so that we need not go hunting.

    If the repair is done by someone else then these are the places to get your spares from.

    Selecting A Good Car

    in Car Buying Information

    Posted

    Axela all the way...I have been using a Mazda 3 for more than 7 years now, parts are not expensive if you get it from the right place.

    I have had no issues with ground clearance though and have several friends who are using Axela's n none of them are complaining.

    Unusual Noise Near T-Belt

    in HONDA SRI LANKA

    Posted

    I dont see any over heating. And there is no coolant leak as well. And where did you get the repair done?

    I go to Mazna Motors at Pepiliyana, they specialise in Mazda....There is a guy named Wasantha near my place in Kalubowila who is a Honda specialist...

    Unusual Noise Near T-Belt

    in HONDA SRI LANKA

    Posted

    If you have a bad water pump the engine will be overheating and usually you will be able to see coolant leak close to the right tyre .I went through the same issue sometime back on my Mazda 3 and replaced the water pump, to diagnose the issue they disabled the water pump and there was no noise and when it was working the noise started again.

    I highly doubt the water pump because this noise started immediately after replacing the T-Belt kit and hope you replaced them with genuine ones.

    Mazda Car To Buy Around 1.8 To 2 Mn

    in MAZDA

    Posted

    Just look carefully for oil or coolant leaks around the engine bay, transmission and radiator when buying a mazda and go in detail with the service records, eg: if the fluids have been changed on time and belts replaced. check for clunky transmission when test driving mazda transmissions arent the best in my opinion (Had a few bad stories) .There arent any other serious issues with the familia. If it is clean and well looked after go for it :)

    But a mazda is not as reliable as a honda... just saying :)

    Any vehicle that is well maintained is a reliable one...

    I have been using a BJ5W for more than 2 years now, it has got a 1.5L VVT engine..M/T..and a Mazda 3 for more than 7 years...Im very much satisfied with both cars...

    It is very important that you get hold of a well maintained one and checking for leaks around the engine bay is common when your buying any car n is not limited to Mazda...

    Not many of us would know that Mazda CX 5 was named Japan's the car of the year (2012)

    Starting Trouble

    in MAZDA

    Posted

    Thanks for the support guys.I agree with mazdaspeed with the quality of petrol we have and the car just clocked 100K and my mechanic told me to replace it and he was right beacause we could see that the fuel was blackish and there was tar like substance in the filter, I believe that this was the first time the petrol filter was replaced.

    As Mazdaspeed said it was all fine on the 3rd day.Thank you once again.

    Starting Trouble

    in MAZDA

    Posted

    I recently replaced the petrol filter in my Mazda Familia BJ5W and since then it is dragging too much while starting the car and not a smooth start as usual.

    As soon as I turn off the engine and start again there is no problem.Appreciate if anyone could help me on this.

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