Mazda 2 2016 Experience - Car Talk (2)

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Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by ugreat(op): 6:04am On Jun 18

sowunmisho:
Hehe, thats the same car as the Yaris/Scion iA.

Bro just used His knowledge of Badge engineering to play the auto-market.

Or did He? Cause this time toyota rebadged a mazda!

Good luck Bro

I see You Bad Guy!!

You know the drill. Toyota cost no be here. I have a v6 already to be called up for long journey. The fuel cost is already dealing with me driving it intercity.

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by dokyOloye: 6:07am On Jun 18

buygala:
Mazda 2 ke

Parts prices will likely erode whatever gain you might make on fuel costs

Kindly tell us how much you bought the skeletal bumper at Ladipo for a start

Nigerians tend to forget that fuel is only one of the many expenses involved in having a car...what's the point of saving money on fuel but can't find vehicle parts, or the parts are expensive ?

Will he be changing parts everyday?

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by ugreat(op): 6:07am On Jun 18

lildush:
I swear bro.. I can't imagine that.. I will rather go for a car I will just fuel and drive away

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Some of us like to understand the mechanics of machines and derive joy in fixing stuffs, like bringing death to life😀. The body rebranding is already giving me joy. By the time, all is set and done, the small guy will be a joy🙂.

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Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by buygala(m): 6:40am On Jun 18

dokyOloye:
Will he be changing parts everyday?

even if he doesn't, what's the point of cost of maintenance overshadows fuel savings ?

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by kaymart: 8:46am On Jun 18

Portiphaaa:
some Nigerian used cars be like Hausa man 1st wife...
Boss,, nice job taking care of the cute Mazda ... Hopefully you will get the necessary parts to complete the job

What about the first wife?
Pls explain

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by Conner44: 8:52am On Jun 18

ugreat:
This one uses the 1.5L Skyactiv

Okay. It's the rotary engine. Nice.

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Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by ismodiwa(m): 5:57pm On Jun 18

why you dey fear to snap the car, abi you thief am? lol

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by anonymousey: 7:04pm On Jun 18

ugreat:
Lie lie. I counted the cost before setting out. After all expenses, the 2016 model will still be below 3m. I don't think it's a bad buy.

Chai!
Bro I saw the car and saved it on Jiji too o
Was seriously considering it as a runabout car next thing you don buy am!

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by anonymousey: 7:05pm On Jun 18

richeeyo:
You people like to dey bad mouth cars you have never used
This car has a reliability of a Toyota if not more than
I use a CX9 and in 3 years i just service timing chain
Apart from regular brake and tire wear

Which year abeg?

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by ugreat(op): 9:51am On Jun 19

anonymousey:
Chai!
Bro I saw the car and saved it on Jiji too o
Was seriously considering it as a runabout car next thing you don buy am!

lol

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by richeeyo(m): 10:31am On Jun 19

anonymousey:
Which year abeg?

016 AWD

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by anonymousey: 12:37pm On Jun 19

richeeyo:
016 AWD

For the big boys
With Skyactiv engine

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by Nnaemiemax: 4:51pm On Jun 19

ugreat:
You know the drill. Toyota cost no be here. I have a v6 already to be called up for long journey. The fuel cost is already dealing with me driving it intercity.

You have got a very good and reliable car OP.
And top of, it's a Skyactive Engine. Most car enthusiasts are beginning to lighten up on Mazdas.
Congrats and take care of your machine. 👋

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Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by ugreat(op): 2:36pm On Jun 22

Today, 22/06/2026, my Mazda2 fired up for the first time

after the steering was fixed. I still noticed some noise when steering to the far left but the steering is very soft now. The movement to work this morning was smooth. I'm testing with 10litres to know how much Km it will cover.

I just saw the recommended car PSI on the door tag- 36 for front, 46 for back. What do you suggest Elders about inflating the tyres with the recommended?

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Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by ugreat(op): 8:58am On Jun 25

Documenting for future reference:

The car covered 121km on 10 Nigerian litres. I think it's fair enough. Tuning will commence fully. I have drained the oil and used 5W-30. I will change the front passenger tire to rhyme with the driver's side. Go for wheel balancing and alignment to monitor handling and fuel consumption, then scan the car. Thanks

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Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by calculation(m): 6:50am On Jun 26

ugreat:
Documenting for future reference:

The car covered 121km on 10 Nigerian litres. I think it's fair enough. Tuning will commence fully. I have drained the oil and used 5W-30. I will change the front passenger tire to rhyme with the driver's side. Go for wheel balancing and alignment to monitor handling and fuel consumption, then scan the car. Thanks

Baba, well done. Kindly share pictures for the recent change you made to this your mazda.

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Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by ugreat(op): 7:19am On Jun 27

calculation:
Baba, well done. Kindly share pictures for the recent change you made to this your mazda.

I will

Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by ugreat(op): 7:22am On Jun 27

ugreat:
Documenting for future reference:

The car covered 121km on 10 Nigerian litres. I think it's fair enough. Tuning will commence fully. I have drained the oil and used 5W-30. I will change the front passenger tire to rhyme with the driver's side. Go for wheel balancing and alignment to monitor handling and fuel consumption, then scan the car. Thanks

So yesterday, two old tires 185/65R15 were discarded and new 195/65R15 was used to rhyme with the others. Today, wheel balancing and alignment continues.
All expenses below 2.5m. 10litres of fuel served the working days

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Re: Mazda 2 2016 Experience by hazeljames: 7:04am On Jun 30

For first-generation car owners, my advice is to keep things simple. Read the owner's manual, follow the service schedule, and don't ignore warning lights. Check tire pressure and engine oil regularly, as these small habits can save you money later.

If you're buying your first car, it's also a good idea to read reviews and compare different models before making a decision. I found <a https://carzonwheel.com useful for checking car reviews and comparisons.

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