I think I'd like to buy a 1.5 Diesel AWD Automatic CX-3, but can't find anyone that can provide a test drive. It's very frustrating
The posts in these forums make interesting reading, and I'll let you know if I make any progress, or give up and buy something different.
My local dealer has a 1.5 diesel manual if that is any use or are you looking to test drive the diesel auto?
I think most of us took a leap of faith as Mazda UK put up their hands and admitted they dropped one by not ordering enough autos when they launched, I think it was three for the UK.
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CX-3, Sport Nav, Auto, Petrol, Soul Red Metallic, Half Stone Leather, Sep 2015 to Sep 2018.
CX-5, Sport Nav+, Auto, Petrol, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Sep 2018.
Gus wrote:My local dealer has a 1.5 diesel manual if that is any use or are you looking to test drive the diesel auto?
I think most of us took a leap of faith as Mazda UK put up their hands and admitted they dropped one by not ordering enough autos when they launched, I think it was three for the UK.
Thanks Gus, unfortunately I can't drive a manual It appears to get good reviews from owners and the motoring press, but I can't bring myself to spend £24k without having driven it myself.
Julian. Sept. 2015 CX-3 Sport Nav, Dynamic Blue Mica, 1.5 Diesel, AWD, Automatic http://www.jtonline.info Please add year of registration, model info., and location to your CX-3 Forums profile ~ See here for help: http://bit.ly/2fQzMfd
If you can get a FWD diesel auto it will feel the same unless you really throw it around or encounter bad weather.
If you want to pay for a temporary any driver premium, you can drive mine but I am in Derbyshire.
Thanks, so far I haven't been able to find any automatic demonstrators. The offer of a drive of yours is very generous, and I may well look into the logistics of that if Mazda can't help
Julian. Sept. 2015 CX-3 Sport Nav, Dynamic Blue Mica, 1.5 Diesel, AWD, Automatic http://www.jtonline.info Please add year of registration, model info., and location to your CX-3 Forums profile ~ See here for help: http://bit.ly/2fQzMfd
Hello jt my nearest dealer in Twickenham did have a petrol sport nav auto as a demo the last time I visited, may be worth a call. Not to far around the M25. The auto box is very good.
Machine Grey Sport Nav+ 150ps AWD Auto with safety Pack
My local garage didn't have an auto so I told them that if they wanted to sell one to me they'd find one for me to drive; they found one and they got the sale!
CX-3 SportNav 2WD, Petrol Auto, Ceramic, Stone Leather
Thanks p6nsh, Twickenham is further than I want to travel really, particularly if it's the petrol engine rather than diesel, but it's something to consider.
alanandlyn, the first dealer I visited wasn't that interested, he said he would ask his area man the following day and call me back; but I'm still waiting.
I was told by another dealer over the 'phone that they had an automatic diesel and so I arranged a test drive. When I turned up for my appointment on Saturday, I was told 'it hasn't arrived'. They gave me a price with part-ex for my car & I'm waiting for them to tell me if & when they can get a suitable CX-3 demonstrator.
This afternoon I used the contact form on the Mazda website to ask them for help, and a Customer Relations Executive has emailed to say he will "...pass this information onto the relevant people within Mazda UK to locate the closest dealership to you that have an automatic CX-3 available to test drive..."
Julian. Sept. 2015 CX-3 Sport Nav, Dynamic Blue Mica, 1.5 Diesel, AWD, Automatic http://www.jtonline.info Please add year of registration, model info., and location to your CX-3 Forums profile ~ See here for help: http://bit.ly/2fQzMfd
Still no word from Mazda UK or dealers. However, I found an ex-demonstrator/salespersons car for sale at a dealer 'up North'. I had a test drive this afternoon and agreed a part-ex deal. Driving home in an unfamiliar vehicle in the dark and rain took a lot of concentration, but the sat nav worked well and the auto speed wipers and bright headlights are great.
Julian. Sept. 2015 CX-3 Sport Nav, Dynamic Blue Mica, 1.5 Diesel, AWD, Automatic http://www.jtonline.info Please add year of registration, model info., and location to your CX-3 Forums profile ~ See here for help: http://bit.ly/2fQzMfd
jtonline wrote:Still no word from Mazda UK or dealers. However, I found an ex-demonstrator/salespersons car for sale at a dealer 'up North'. I had a test drive this afternoon and agreed a part-ex deal. Driving home in an unfamiliar vehicle in the dark and rain took a lot of concentration, but the sat nav worked well and the auto speed wipers and bright headlights are great.
You test drove it and brought it home all in one go?!!
Congratulations. What do you think of the auto box?
It appears to get good reviews from owners and the motoring press, but I can't bring myself to spend £24k without having driven it myself.
