T&T OFFICIAL New Vehicle Prices & Discussion Thread

[acesinghit]

with a name like djq, i would never expect you to describe a mazda 3 sound system as 'awesome'. What would you say when you hear the system in a kia optima?

Don't take it out of context.
I compared a $1,500 deck and speakers to the stock system of those cars.

The system in the Mazda 3 so far is the best I've heard in a stock econo car. Comparing it to a car double the price (i.e. the Optima) isn't fair.

The cars I've heard:
Mitsubishi Lancer
Daihatsu Sirion
Mazda BT-50
Ford Ranger
Great Wall Wingle
Mitsubishi ASX
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Hyundai Elantra
Nissan Navara
Toyota Fielder (roro)
Mazda 3

Personally, out of that list, the Mazda is the best.

Let me rephrase for you then:
"For a stock sound system, the mazda 3 is rather good."

Hope you see my point now

I get what you are saying. I used the kia optima as an example since it has a factory infinity premium audio system but in your list you mentioned elantra. That may have been the base model because the top-model has an amp and sub. The Chevy Cruze also comes standard with an equalizer. The Mazda 3 has no amp/sub/equalizer and I'm sure total output is less than 150W. I respect your choices though.

[nemesis]

Just having an amp/sub or eq doesn't make it sound better. I'm not quite a fan of the infinity system in the Kia. And total output is not quite the best measure of quality in those vehicles. The 500W system in the A4 sounds better than many people's 2000W systems.

[scotty_buttons]

Just having an amp/sub or eq doesn't make it sound better. I'm not quite a fan of the infinity system in the Kia. And total output is not quite the best measure of quality in those vehicles. The 500W system in the A4 sounds better than many people's 2000W systems.

Exactly.
Btw Merry Christmas guys

[NorStar2K]

Merry Christmas All!

I saw the 2013 Santa Fe in the showroom last night in POS. What a beauty. I can't wait to test drive that! Could be my next ride!

[Stephon.]

Um, The Mazda 3 sound systems excels with the AUX, put in your iPod with a good quality song (ie 256 or higher) and you would realise how powerful the sound system in the Mazda 3 is, including the bass even at 0 is noticeable. Even from a cell phone plugged into the AUX the sound is amazing. CDs you also get a good sound but nothing to talk about and the radio quality isn't better than the CDQ but it's still good and DEFINATELY worth more than 1500. That figure is just reaching

[Stephon.]

Wow I see acesinghit still have his deep hate with Mazda.

Did you test drive the CX5 yet?

[kurpal_v2]

Um, The Mazda 3 sound systems excels with the AUX, put in your iPod with a good quality song (ie 256 or higher) and you would realise how powerful the sound system in the Mazda 3 is, including the bass even at 0 is noticeable. Even from a cell phone plugged into the AUX the sound is amazing. CDs you also get a good sound but nothing to talk about and the radio quality isn't better than the CDQ but it's still good and DEFINATELY worth more than 1500. That figure is just reaching

That actually makes no sense whatsoever actually.


No matter the input device it's still being driven into the internal dacs/amplifier so given the bit rates are similar it's like saying by drinking Gatorade my piss is different from if I drank water, gettit?

[scotty_buttons]

Um, The Mazda 3 sound systems excels with the AUX, put in your iPod with a good quality song (ie 256 or higher) and you would realise how powerful the sound system in the Mazda 3 is, including the bass even at 0 is noticeable. Even from a cell phone plugged into the AUX the sound is amazing. CDs you also get a good sound but nothing to talk about and the radio quality isn't better than the CDQ but it's still good and DEFINATELY worth more than 1500. That figure is just reaching

That actually makes no sense whatsoever actually.


No matter the input device it's still being driven into the internal dacs/amplifier so given the bit rates are similar it's like saying by drinking Gatorade my piss is different from if I drank water, gettit?

Hahahaha. Couldn't have said it better. Shows how biased you are towards Mazda Stephon

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

If Mazda brought out Skyactiv 2.0 litre engines to Trinidad I'd buy.

[Stephon.]

Do any of you drive Mazdas or have tested out what I just said on a Mazda? Orrrrr are you all just talking because the forum is free to use? Just wondering because What I hear for myself contradicts what yall are posting but ok, take a moment to feel nice about something that you have yet to step foot in.

Fellas ain't even have the 2009 Mazda 3 but they got an opinion

If Mazda brought out Skyactiv 2.0 litre engines to Trinidad I'd buy.

They scrapped that plan so long, Messy Sales And Services Co.

[ShoppersFreezone]

anyone knows the price of the Jeep grand cherokee from LSM?

[Stephon.]

I heard that the Toyota Camry is now STARTING at a low discounted price at 400grand?

[S_2NR]

Um, The Mazda 3 sound systems excels with the AUX, put in your iPod with a good quality song (ie 256 or higher) and you would realise how powerful the sound system in the Mazda 3 is, including the bass even at 0 is noticeable. Even from a cell phone plugged into the AUX the sound is amazing. CDs you also get a good sound but nothing to talk about and the radio quality isn't better than the CDQ but it's still good and DEFINATELY worth more than 1500. That figure is just reaching

That actually makes no sense whatsoever actually.


No matter the input device it's still being driven into the internal dacs/amplifier so given the bit rates are similar it's like saying by drinking Gatorade my piss is different from if I drank water, gettit?

he is partially right tho. it does sound better with the ipod/cd than radio.
i wont call it amazing tho. just acceptable.

[dbhertz]

Check out some updated prices for vehicles during my quest for a 7-seater SUV:

Santa Fe
5 Str Gas 2WD - $340k
5 Str DSL 2WD - $360k
5 Str Gas F/L 4WD - $410k
5 Str DSL F/L 4WD - $430k
7 Str Gas 4WD - $430k
7 Str DSL 4WD - $440k

Sorento
5 Str Gas - $382k
5 Str DSL - $394k
7 Str Gas - $406k
7 Str DSL - $410k

Toyota Fortuner (one package only) - $535k
Toyota Prado (basic package) - $739k. Did'nt bother to ask for the other package prices.
Toyota 86 - $435k

Hoping to check out the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder whenever it reaches our shores.

[DJ Q]

Um, The Mazda 3 sound systems excels with the AUX, put in your iPod with a good quality song (ie 256 or higher) and you would realise how powerful the sound system in the Mazda 3 is, including the bass even at 0 is noticeable. Even from a cell phone plugged into the AUX the sound is amazing. CDs you also get a good sound but nothing to talk about and the radio quality isn't better than the CDQ but it's still good and DEFINATELY worth more than 1500. That figure is just reaching

That actually makes no sense whatsoever actually.


No matter the input device it's still being driven into the internal dacs/amplifier so given the bit rates are similar it's like saying by drinking Gatorade my piss is different from if I drank water, gettit?

Actually, he's right. However my experience was slightly different.
If I play a song on my phone through the AUX, it isn't all that great, but play the same song via the USB, it's a much better experience... no idea why.

[Rory Phoulorie]

Check out some updated prices for vehicles during my quest for a 7-seater SUV:

Toyota Fortuner (one package only) - $535k
Toyota Prado (basic package) - $739k. Did'nt bother to ask for the other package prices.
Toyota 86 - $435k

Hoping to check out the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder whenever it reaches our shores.

Is it 7 clowns that fitting in that 86?

[kurpal_v2]

Um, The Mazda 3 sound systems excels with the AUX, put in your iPod with a good quality song (ie 256 or higher) and you would realise how powerful the sound system in the Mazda 3 is, including the bass even at 0 is noticeable. Even from a cell phone plugged into the AUX the sound is amazing. CDs you also get a good sound but nothing to talk about and the radio quality isn't better than the CDQ but it's still good and DEFINATELY worth more than 1500. That figure is just reaching

That actually makes no sense whatsoever actually.


No matter the input device it's still being driven into the internal dacs/amplifier so given the bit rates are similar it's like saying by drinking Gatorade my piss is different from if I drank water, gettit?

Actually, he's right. However my experience was slightly different.
If I play a song on my phone through the AUX, it isn't all that great, but play the same song via the USB, it's a much better experience... no idea why.

I just called my cus who works at ss and took a listen, by my best judgements it's just different source level adjustments Pretty pathetic of Mazda to try and save money by doing that really.

Nothing to excel or amaze me, then again I've been spoilt by dls porn in my face

[kurpal_v2]

Do any of you drive Mazdas or have tested out what I just said on a Mazda? Orrrrr are you all just talking because the forum is free to use? Just wondering because What I hear for myself contradicts what yall are posting but ok, take a moment to feel nice about something that you have yet to step foot in.

Fellas ain't even have the 2009 Mazda 3 but they got an opinion

If Mazda brought out Skyactiv 2.0 litre engines to Trinidad I'd buy.

They scrapped that plan so long, Messy Sales And Services Co.

Just FYI babe, my family owns 4 Mazda vehicles, neighbor owns a 6 and other random 3's in the fam. No 2012's however, I think we all agreed they looked like ass.

[DJ Q]

SLA won't affect the bit rate.

I wasn't talking about the volume. I was talking about the actual quality of the sound.

Wasn't my car and that was a while ago so... I can't really comment further.

The system was good enough for me

[kurpal_v2]

SLA won't affect the bit rate.

I wasn't talking about the volume. I was talking about the actual quality of the sound.

Wasn't my car and that was a while ago so... I can't really comment further.

The system was good enough for me

I used three sources, same material, no difference in the "quality" to me. The only difference was switching from the iPod to aux I had to turn down the volume a few clicks.


It was ok but nothing "amazing''

[DJ Q]

But as we're talking about this... why is it local dealers don't give us the options for the higher end sound systems in these cars?

Many of these cars come with subwoofers, bluetooth etc. in other countries... why not here?

[kurpal_v2]

Vw does iirc with the dyna-audio package (one of the best I'd say), and most "higher end" vehicles do.


Toyota nor Nissan offered a decent sound package but their OEM locations make for some tempting aftermarket work

[Stephon.]

Smh well it's nice to know that only AFTER y'all were corrected by other people you decided to actually test it yourselves

[Ted_v2]

Anyone has a price on those nissan cifero/JK?

[~Vēġó~]

^^^according to the first page the (J32) teana's prices are:

Teana
$302,000.00 200JK
$400,000.00 250XV
$500,000.00 350XV

[Habit7]

I vouched that the Mazda 3 have a great sound quality...


It compensates well for the loud road noise!

[agent007]

Check out some updated prices for vehicles during my quest for a 7-seater SUV:

Santa Fe
5 Str Gas 2WD - $340k
5 Str DSL 2WD - $360k
5 Str Gas F/L 4WD - $410k
5 Str DSL F/L 4WD - $430k
7 Str Gas 4WD - $430k
7 Str DSL 4WD - $440k

Sorento
5 Str Gas - $382k
5 Str DSL - $394k
7 Str Gas - $406k
7 Str DSL - $410k

Toyota Fortuner (one package only) - $535k
Toyota Prado (basic package) - $739k. Did'nt bother to ask for the other package prices.
Toyota 86 - $435k

Hoping to check out the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder whenever it reaches our shores.

good job hertz. You forgot the chevy captiva and ford everest. Both 7-seaters. The captiva is $385k.

[*$kїđž!™]

Merry Christmas All!

I saw the 2013 Santa Fe in the showroom last night in POS. What a beauty. I can't wait to test drive that! Could be my next ride!

lemme know when u parting with the vitara...

[aidan]

Check out some updated prices for vehicles during my quest for a 7-seater SUV:

Santa Fe
5 Str Gas 2WD - $340k
5 Str DSL 2WD - $360k
5 Str Gas F/L 4WD - $410k
5 Str DSL F/L 4WD - $430k
7 Str Gas 4WD - $430k
7 Str DSL 4WD - $440k

Sorento
5 Str Gas - $382k
5 Str DSL - $394k
7 Str Gas - $406k
7 Str DSL - $410k

Toyota Fortuner (one package only) - $535k
Toyota Prado (basic package) - $739k. Did'nt bother to ask for the other package prices.
Toyota 86 - $435k

Hoping to check out the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder whenever it reaches our shores.

good job hertz. You forgot the chevy captiva and ford everest. Both 7-seaters. The captiva is $385k.

2013 Pathfinder is oooooooooggggggglllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. They lose all d ruggedness. Looks like a santa fe mixed with a cx7. Nissan need some new designers.

[equipped2ripp]

Saw a new model Sorento on the road today, don't know if it's just a facelift though, I only saw the back of it.