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Is a Mazda Axela 'Sport Sedan' a Good Buy In Kenya
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NearSaneIntelligentSaint
#1 Posted : Wednesday, July 06, 2011 2:30:58 PM
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I have already decided to buy a Mazda Axela, what I really want to know is what kinds of experiences guys have had with it.
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majimaji
#2 Posted : Wednesday, July 06, 2011 2:59:47 PM
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How does Axela look like? Ni gani hio?
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, July 06, 2011 3:03:46 PM
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majimaji wrote:

How does Axela look like? Ni gani hio?


Ever heard of Google?
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NearSaneIntelligentSaint
#4 Posted : Thursday, July 07, 2011 10:26:32 AM
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@majimaji here's how it looks:
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Impunity
#5 Posted : Thursday, July 07, 2011 6:00:10 PM
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Looks good.
BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY...
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#6 Posted : Thursday, July 07, 2011 9:04:19 PM
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NearSaneIntelligentSaint wrote:
I have already decided to buy a Mazda Axela, what I really want to know is what kinds of experiences guys have had with it.

if u have already decided why ask. impunity...Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly
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seppuku
#7 Posted : Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:40:07 PM
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Hey @NearSaneIntelligentSaint, I assume you've acquired this thing. How has the experience been so far? Methinks it's a cool car too. How much did it cost? How much does it consume? Where do you service it? Are parts easily available? How is it like to drive? That sort of thing...
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:41:50 PM
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seppuku wrote:
Hey @NearSaneIntelligentSaint, I assume you've acquired this thing. How has the experience been so far? Methinks it's a cool car too. How much did it cost? How much does it consume? Where do you service it? Are parts easily available? How is it like to drive? That sort of thing...


And for those folks already driving (or have driven) Mazdas, how are they in general?
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tuvok
#9 Posted : Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:18:33 PM
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Demios I see are popular. A friend has one and says it's a pretty good car. Don't know about parts though.
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Impunity
#10 Posted : Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:33:01 PM
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tuvok wrote:
Demios I see are popular. A friend has one and says it's a pretty good car. Don't know about parts though.


Popular with who?
Be clear.
Who is your friend?
This Demio sub-brand is popular with upcoming dames.
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mukiha
#11 Posted : Friday, January 27, 2012 4:18:44 PM
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I've been with a Mazda since 2002... a Familia.

Handling - excellent; almost feel feels as if it is glued to the road.

Performance - a bit sluggish on take-off but sustains motion quite well; auto gear shifting is also a bit late so it needs some nudging...if you know how to force the auto transmission to shift earlier

Consumption - Town driving 8kpl; highway 12kpl... not bad for a 1998 car, is it?

Servicing - no problems with usual filters, plugs etc.

Spares - which spares? I've only changed the timing belt (from CMC, of course) and a water pipe [that was cut by a silly mechanic!]... but now I need rear shocks and so far I can't find them; though the guys at Auto Express said they will get some this month..... I should give them a call
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seppuku
#12 Posted : Friday, January 27, 2012 4:28:11 PM
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mukiha wrote:
I've been with a Mazda since 2002... a Familia.

Handling - excellent; almost feel feels as if it is glued to the road.

Performance - a bit sluggish on take-off but sustains motion quite well; auto gear shifting is also a bit late so it needs some nudging...if you know how to force the auto transmission to shift earlier

Consumption - Town driving 8kpl; highway 12kpl... not bad for a 1998 car, is it?

Servicing - no problems with usual filters, plugs etc.

Spares - which spares? I've only changed the timing belt (from CMC, of course) and a water pipe [that was cut by a silly mechanic!]... but now I need rear shocks and so far I can't find them; though the guys at Auto Express said they will get some this month..... I should give them a call


Nice review for a 1998, I agree. If and when I do get myself one I want it to be a manual Mazda3 (Axela). I like its looks and I have seen mostly positive reviews of it.
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Chaka
#13 Posted : Friday, January 27, 2012 4:35:01 PM
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What is the relationship between Mazda and Ford?
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mukiha
#14 Posted : Friday, January 27, 2012 4:52:26 PM
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Chaka wrote:
What is the relationship between Mazda and Ford?



Marriage and divorce...
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Speculz
#15 Posted : Thursday, August 02, 2012 5:16:49 PM
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Hello

Anyone with an idea total taxes for this car and the honda fit aria? does www.dutycalc.co.ke compute correct figures?
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nakujua
#16 Posted : Friday, August 03, 2012 12:15:52 PM
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Speculz wrote:
Hello

Anyone with an idea total taxes for this car and the honda fit aria? does www.dutycalc.co.ke compute correct figures?


the figures seem accurate, you could download the spreadsheets from kra's website and do the calculations - the dutycalc guys have just automated that part.
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#17 Posted : Friday, August 03, 2012 12:44:31 PM
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A good car. I've driven a Mazda 6 but not for long because I got a sweet deal on a passat and traded it in, but I loved the few moments I shared with it. I love the Axela (or Mazda3) looks and sportiness. A friend of mine had the older Mazda familia and it was good. I would take it anytime over NZE. I have seen a couple of them on the road so it is a growing brand
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livie
#18 Posted : Saturday, August 04, 2012 1:33:02 PM
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my mazda verisa is ok.....would like to upgrade to axela soon, anyone knows the price
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mukiha
#19 Posted : Saturday, August 04, 2012 6:07:41 PM
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Should we start a mzda owners club?
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Kratos
#20 Posted : Saturday, August 04, 2012 6:28:10 PM
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Chaka wrote:
What is the relationship between Mazda and Ford?


A few years ago Ford had controlling interests in Mazda, don't know if they still do. What i know for a fact is some Ford parts are compatible with some Mazda models to date.

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