G’day mates,
I was considering buying a car from the mate of a mate, (a Mazda Capella Supercharged Diesel) to run on biodiesel, I had been assured the Capella Supercharged Diesel is the same as the Australian Mazda 626 TD, the only difference being the name, but after doing quite a bit of research online for a TD Mazda 626, I came-up empty handed, so I contacted Mazda Australia seeking information on their Australian Mazda Capella TD and here follows the reply to my email from Mazda Australia:
Thank you for your email. Mazda Australia did not release a Mazda Capella Turbo Diesel. We advise that this vehicle would have been “privately” imported, and as such do not have any information.
Customers looking to purchase a privately imported vehicle must consider the following:
- Service support (specifications on overseas models may differ to Australian models)
- Availability of replacement parts (ie. The imported vehicle has different components that will need to be specifically ordered which could cause a delay with service or panel repairs.
- Resale value of vehicle when it comes time to sell, as it is different to the local product
We hope this information is of some assistance.
Yours sincerely
Mazda Customer Service
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I have since been informed by the owner, that the Mazda Capella Supercharged Diesel I was looking at buying, has an oil leak somewhere on the mid to bottom section of the engine, (he dosen't know from where) with the above info’ from Mazda, this was enough to put me of buying this imported Mazda Capella Supercharged Diesel, or any other imported car.
If any of you own a TD Mazda, or any other fully imported TD car, and would like to share your experiences on obtaing parts, servicing and repairs on your imported TD cars, how about sharing your views with other of us who may be thinking of buying an import.
Cheers mates,
Bill from Corio…Kando…If you’re not sure…don’t do it!
I was considering buying a car from the mate of a mate, (a Mazda Capella Supercharged Diesel) to run on biodiesel, I had been assured the Capella Supercharged Diesel is the same as the Australian Mazda 626 TD, the only difference being the name, but after doing quite a bit of research online for a TD Mazda 626, I came-up empty handed, so I contacted Mazda Australia seeking information on their Australian Mazda Capella TD and here follows the reply to my email from Mazda Australia:
Thank you for your email. Mazda Australia did not release a Mazda Capella Turbo Diesel. We advise that this vehicle would have been “privately” imported, and as such do not have any information.
Customers looking to purchase a privately imported vehicle must consider the following:
- Service support (specifications on overseas models may differ to Australian models)
- Availability of replacement parts (ie. The imported vehicle has different components that will need to be specifically ordered which could cause a delay with service or panel repairs.
- Resale value of vehicle when it comes time to sell, as it is different to the local product
We hope this information is of some assistance.
Yours sincerely
Mazda Customer Service
End Quote.
I have since been informed by the owner, that the Mazda Capella Supercharged Diesel I was looking at buying, has an oil leak somewhere on the mid to bottom section of the engine, (he dosen't know from where) with the above info’ from Mazda, this was enough to put me of buying this imported Mazda Capella Supercharged Diesel, or any other imported car.
If any of you own a TD Mazda, or any other fully imported TD car, and would like to share your experiences on obtaing parts, servicing and repairs on your imported TD cars, how about sharing your views with other of us who may be thinking of buying an import.
Cheers mates,
Bill from Corio…Kando…If you’re not sure…don’t do it!
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