Has anyone bought a Mazda 2  1.3 petrol / gasoline this year, especially in Bangkok?

The car in view is a 5 dr hatchback auto Sports High Connect. 

Are you happy with it? How much did you pay? Any discount given? Good service from the dealer?

Good luck on your search request.    I did purchase a 2016 Mazda 2 basic model with a couple upgrades and only 4,500 km.   However, it was from a private party and it was a great deal.   Do I like the car?   Yes.   It performs and handles great for a smaller economical car.   According to the fuel related computer estimates, the car should get about 525 km from a full tank.   It does recommend 95 octane as per the sticker on the fuel tank cap.   The English gentleman I purchased it from bought the car from a Mazda dealer out by MoChit area, I think.   With the upgraded seats, paint, and privacy cover for the hatchback storage area,  he said it cost him approx. 530,000 baht.  Certainly not all the information you requested but at least it's some positive feedback.

Thais are complaining about the new Mazdas. Apparently they have developed quality issues. One gent said his Mazda 3 brokedown after a 100 km and that was a brand new one. Others complained about continues breakages. 

I have a new one. Got it at the car show last year. All the dealers give the window tint and first class insurance and other extras package but I only found one that also lowered the price and threw in a nice watch. They had some trouble getting the financing done in gf's name and wanted me on the loan but I refused. I told them push it through or return the deposit. You can guess what happened. Only complaint is I think the paint is not tough. I paid extra for the red also. Service is good where I live but I refused to buy the car there as they could not answer one question I had when shopping. Mine is loaded but apparently that does not include cruise control which was disappointing on the drive back to Phuket from BKK. That actually reminds me that the seats were a little harsh on a long trip but they seem to be softening up.  I found the sedan with flip down rear seats held more than the hatchback I originally wanted so took the sedan. The next show is not too far off if you can wait. 

I have a Madza 2 good car I love it. Wait a while and buy one 2nd hand the price is a lot better, look for low kilometers. I bought one at half of the full price. 

7 hours ago, csabo said:

I have a new one. Got it at the car show last year. All the dealers give the window tint and first class insurance and other extras package but I only found one that also lowered the price and threw in a nice watch. They had some trouble getting the financing done in gf's name and wanted me on the loan but I refused. I told them push it through or return the deposit. You can guess what happened. Only complaint is I think the paint is not tough. I paid extra for the red also. Service is good where I live but I refused to buy the car there as they could not answer one question I had when shopping. Mine is loaded but apparently that does not include cruise control which was disappointing on the drive back to Phuket from BKK. That actually reminds me that the seats were a little harsh on a long trip but they seem to be softening up.  I found the sedan with flip down rear seats held more than the hatchback I originally wanted so took the sedan. The next show is not too far off if you can wait. 

Thanks for your input. Red is the intended colour. Its mostly for local/city use so distance comfort isn't a big factor, there's a larger vehicle available for longer trips. Which dealer offered discount? The complication is that there is a part ex. No finance involved. Interesting point about the sedan. When is the next Motor Show? Thought it had gone by in March?

4 hours ago, cmrichsw said:

I have a Madza 2 good car I love it. Wait a while and buy one 2nd hand the price is a lot better, look for low kilometers. I bought one at half of the full price. 

I agree 100% but you know how Thais like their new cars ;-)

1 hour ago, Lancashirelad said:

Thanks for your input. Red is the intended colour. Its mostly for local/city use so distance comfort isn't a big factor, there's a larger vehicle available for longer trips. Which dealer offered discount? The complication is that there is a part ex. No finance involved. Interesting point about the sedan. When is the next Motor Show? Thought it had gone by in March?

I had a lot of involvement with the auto industry back in the days when Australia had an auto industry. One of the paint technologists informed me out of all the colours used on cars, red is the absolute worst in terms of fading. Apparently the dyes used for red are more subject to UV and IR degradation than any others.

I suppose the evidence for that claim is all around us - how many older red cars do you see that look good?

1 hour ago, bazza73 said:

I had a lot of involvement with the auto industry back in the days when Australia had an auto industry. One of the paint technologists informed me out of all the colours used on cars, red is the absolute worst in terms of fading. Apparently the dyes used for red are more subject to UV and IR degradation than any others.

I suppose the evidence for that claim is all around us - how many older red cars do you see that look good?

Soul Red uses a different technology to their other colours. I reckon it will be OK.

https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/the-mazda-way/design/cx-5-soul-red-crystal-paint/

 

If the OP can stretch to the diesel model it would be a better buy. Lots more torque and thus better acceleration. Excellent fuel economy too. 

8 hours ago, cmrichsw said:

I have a Madza 2 good car I love it. Wait a while and buy one 2nd hand the price is a lot better, look for low kilometers. I bought one at half of the full price. 

Where in Thailand buy did you buy it?

2 hours ago, bazza73 said:

I had a lot of involvement with the auto industry back in the days when Australia had an auto industry. One of the paint technologists informed me out of all the colours used on cars, red is the absolute worst in terms of fading. Apparently the dyes used for red are more subject to UV and IR degradation than any others.

I suppose the evidence for that claim is all around us - how many older red cars do you see that look good?

Hey bloke....mines faster...cos it's a red one!!!!

12 hours ago, Lancashirelad said:

Thanks for your input. Red is the intended colour. Its mostly for local/city use so distance comfort isn't a big factor, there's a larger vehicle available for longer trips. Which dealer offered discount? The complication is that there is a part ex. No finance involved. Interesting point about the sedan. When is the next Motor Show? Thought it had gone by in March?

Motor Expo 2017 at Impact-Challenger starting end of November ...

 

BITEC have The BIg Motor Sale 19-27 Aug

17 hours ago, tryasimight said:

Where in Thailand buy did you buy it?

I found it in the used cars on TV also look on - 

http://www.taladrod.com/w30/Home/Default.aspx

https://www.kaidee.com/browse/?r&q=nissan+nv&cate=1

+ a few others - Google used cars in Thailand loads of them available just check the blue book for the correct information i.e. car paid, how many owners etc. 

Check the condition of the car. For me NO modified cars at all.

On 8/2/2017 at 5:25 PM, Lancashirelad said:

Thanks for your input. Red is the intended colour. Its mostly for local/city use so distance comfort isn't a big factor, there's a larger vehicle available for longer trips. Which dealer offered discount? The complication is that there is a part ex. No finance involved. Interesting point about the sedan. When is the next Motor Show? Thought it had gone by in March?

Actually you are right it was March.  Seems longer.  Any way I got the deal from Petra Mazda.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/mazdapetra.fanpage/photos/?ref=page_internal

I'm going to take the liberty and revive this thread from the past.

 

Just wanted to share my recent experience. As the Mazda 2 was updated just a little bit for the Model Year 2018, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity of snatching up a 2017 model for a good deal. Went to the Mazda dealer in Rayong and test drove the Mazda 2017 Sedan 1.3 High Plus and was satisfied. For us, we had been considering the High Connect version however. 

 

After returning to the dealership, the negotiation began and after a looooong time, the Manager finally came and offered the lowest she could do: 610,000 Baht since I didn't want the film they use, 4 years financing, 1.69% flat interest rate with 25% down. And the usual 1 year insurance, 3 year roadside, 3 year warranty and 3 service intervals free. This was for Model Year 2018 however, as they said 2017 is already sold out.

 

I said I'd think about it with the idea in mind to contact Mazdajp in Bangkok which is close to where we live during the week.

Had an English speaking salesperson on the phone immediately and I explained her my model wish. She added my Line and said she'd get back to me within the day with a good offer. Finally got 4 years at 0% interest at 25% down + the usual. No discount on sticker price though. In the end, a 20,000 Baht discount over Mazda Rayong. Not too bad.

 

So now, looking forward to receiving the Mazda in a couple days.

 

@OP, what is your experience with the car after this time?

 

 

We just bought a high plus in January bought cash for 630,000 included insurance, rubber mats including boot, metal door plates and foot pedals, window tinting, window shades and all round styling skirt and we got picked up from home to collect.

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Got a 1.5 Diesel Mazda 2 a few months ago. Nice car and got a 50,000 discount plus a few other free extras from the showroom at Lumpini. 

23 hours ago, kevc said:

We just bought a high plus in January bought cash for 630,000 included insurance, rubber mats including boot, metal door plates and foot pedals, window tinting, window shades and all round styling skirt and we got picked up from home to collect.

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So how do you like it?

Very pleased with it as someone said though the leather seats are a little hard but maybe they'll bed down after a while, we changed from an Isuzu Highlander so the fuel rate is very much an improvment., for the extra you pay to go from connect to high plus I'd take the high plus much better interior and larger wheels it does have a little bit of road noise though t maybe thats just the tyres. Highly recommended.

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Very pleased with it as someone said though the leather seats are a little hard but maybe they'll bed down after a while, we changed from an Isuzu Highlander so the fuel rate is very much an improvment., for the extra you pay to go from connect to high plus I'd take the high plus much better interior and larger wheels it does have a little bit of road noise though t maybe thats just the tyres. Highly recommended.

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One thing worth mentioning the entertainment system doesn't play video usb or dvd but you can get software added unofficially to play video.

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Thanks for your input everyone, very helpful and some interesting points raised. However due to an unexpected change of circumstances it was decided not to proceed with the purchase at this time.

I am selling a Mazda 2 if anyone is interested!!!  PM me for more details!