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Basic information about my car:
2020 Mazda CX8 2.5 MID
Reasons why I bought this car:
1. We have a growing family (w/ 3 kids and a nanny) and we needed a car that would comfortably fit all of us. 2. To have a second car for the family apart from our 3 series.
3. To replace our Japanese MPV with a 1.5 engine which lacks power.
Car Selection Process
- I had a budget of RM 150,000
- Models that I have considered include: Mazda CX30, Mazda CX5, Kia Carnival, Toyota Fortuner
1. Sporty and elegant look. 2. Has a captain seat option that would allow my kids to cross the middle and back seats. 3. Mazda has 5-year free labor and maintenance fees.
4. With a black ceiling like our 3 series and other European brands.
User Experience
- I have already done 7500 km.
1. It is very stable when driving on the highway. 2. It is comfortable to drive especially during long drives (KL-JB-KL).
3. It is a great family car!
Pros and Cons
Pros of my car
1. It can fit into tighter spaces even though it is considered a large SUV as it has the same width as that of a CX5. 2. It has a great balance of sportiness and functional value.
3. It can be used for formal occasions, daily use and off-road.
Cons
1. Since the engine is 2.5l, the road tax is quite expensive. 2. The infotainment system is quite outdated as compared to newer Mazda models.
3. The gasoline consumption is quite heavy especially when you use the sports mode.
Total Score: 4
Performance: 5
Quality & Features: 4
Space: 5
Ride comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Price & cost: 3
Summary:
My wife and I were looking for a perfect family car and a second car since we have a growing family. It was a challenge to find the right car model since most of the car models that we wanted were either not launched yet in Malaysia or the 3-row seat configuration is not available. At first, I really wanted to get the new Mazda CX30 as our second car but I had to change to a Mazda CX8 so it could fit the entire family in 1 car instead of driving 2 cars.
I bought this car before we gave birth to our 3rd child and to avail myself of the SST discount which is a considerable amount of money that I could use for accessories and upgrades. Ever since I bought this last December 2020, I have had nothing but good experience riding this car. I have a good command of the road, the seats were very comfortable, and most importantly, my entire family. If you are to buy a Mazda CX8, you are definitely buying it for comfort and functionality apart from its great looks that will surely turn heads in the road.
I have always wanted a soul red Mazda but my wife does not agree as she feels that white is more suitable for a family. My second option would be black but she is concerned about the visibility of the car at night. With this, we ended up with a white which is still a great color. However, I tried to be creative and started to go for chrome delete and slowly do some wrapping services using a black sticker. In a way, we meet halfway.
You get to enjoy white and black colors together. As of now, our CX8 has a black top with all chromes being deleted. We also love to name our cars as part of our family. We named this car, Fourth, being the 4th car that we have after Thirdy, our 3 series.
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