• Mazda 5
• Mazda 6
• Mazda B-Series Truck
• Mazda CX-7
• Mazda CX-9
• Mazda MX-5
• Mazda RX-8
• Mazda Tribute

In this article we will focus on four of those models, the Mazda 6, the Mazda MX-5, the Mazda CX9 and the Mazda CX7.

The Mazda 6 is a beautiful, midsized four door car. It has one of two engines. Either a 2.5L four-cylinder generating 170 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque, or a 3.7L V6 that outputs 272 horsepower and 269 lb-ft. The Mazda 6 is available in 6 different models. The iSport, iTouring, iTouring Plus, iGrand Touring, those four with the four cylinder engine, sTouring Plus, and sGrand Touring with the V6 engine.

The Mazda MX-5 or Mazda Miata, is a lightweight two seater car. It is known for being the best selling two seat convertible sports car. It has the classic roadster look, yet with very modern features. It has excellent reliability, great handling, and is very light weight. The price of the Mazda MX-5 is a steal considering its performance and appearance.

The Mazda CX-7 is a mid-sized crossover SUV. This vehicle uses a 2.3L straight 4 MZR engine, with a smooth six speed Aisin automatic transmission. The Mazda CX-7 has fully independent suspension, stability control, four wheel ventilated disc brakes, and traction control. There are 4 trim levels available. The iSV, iSport, sTouring, and sGrand Touring. Only the Touring and Grand Touring trim levels can be equipped with All Wheel Drive.

The Mazda CX-9 is one of the larger models. It is a seven passenger full-size crossover SUV. This vehicle uses a 3.7L V6 engine. The Mazda CX-9 combines the space of a station wagon with the ride height and utility of an SUV. The CX-9 combines both those features while still maintaining the sporty Mazda look.

For more information on these fantastic Mazda models and more, visit your local Brisbane Mazda dealer! The staff at the Mazda dealership will be more than happy to help you with your enquires or your purchase.

You should always be taking your vehicle in for regular scheduled oil changes and preventive maintenance procedures. Depending on what type of Mazda you drive and the manufacturer’s suggestions for scheduled maintenance, you should take your vehicle in to a repair shop or service center every three to six months, or three thousand to five thousand miles for an oil change as well as to have other fluid levels checked.

In addition to scheduled oil changes, you should make sure you take your Mazda into a car repair shop at least every two years or 30,000 miles – whichever comes first. This is the generally suggested interval for major tune-ups and inspections for your vehicle. Avoiding scheduled tune-ups and major inspections will generally result in a vehicle that runs much less efficiently and puts you at risk of higher repair bills in the future.

Oldmac Mazda’s Service Centre at Springwood and Cleveland offers a full range of automotive services. These include scheduled maintenance through to major overhauls and rebuilds. Oldmac Mazda’s Service Department will do it’s best to exceed the expectations of our clients by providing our clients with professional motoring advice, first grade fully trained Mazda Technicians, superior customer facilities and outstanding customer service.

Oldmac Mazda Springwood’s State of the Art Service Centre provides clients with:

• Oldmac Zoom Café, providing Service Clients refreshments

• 16 Service Bays

• Client Waiting Lounge

• Early Bird Check In

• Loan Vehicle Option

• Courtesy Bus facility

Oldmac Mazda Cleveland on the Bayside provides clients with:

• 8 Service Bays

• Client Waiting Lounge

• Loan Vehicle Option

• Early Bird Check In

• Courtesy Bus facility

Oldmac Mazda’s fully Mazda Trained Technicians are regularly provided with advanced up to date training direct from the manufacturer, utilizing Mazda Genuine Parts and Accessories and perform your motor vehicle’s service using the latest technology and tools. This will ensure your motor vehicle is kept in optimum condition for enhanced driving, better safety and resale value. Oldmac Mazda service in Brisbane is the leader in Mazda service.

Purchasing a new car allows you to get exactly what you want. Your Mazda Dealer in Queensland will help you find a Mazda to meet your exact specifications. In purchasing a used car, you are only able to get the car you can locate from the seller. Some dealerships are always trying to sell demonstrator cars, or “demo cars.” These demo cars have been driven by the salesmen and associates of that dealership. Because they are demo cars, they are roughly handled and cared for. In addition, the discounts offered do not save you money.

A new Mazda offers you the protection of a car warranty. There can be no money placed on such peace of mind. Demo cars offer a much lower car warranty. The high mileage must be subtracted from the mileage allotment of your factory warranty. Used cars are sold simply “as is.” The car has an unknown and unreliable history which is risky to buyers.

Once you have found the Mazda of your dreams at your Queensland Mazda dealer, finance options must be weighed. There are several ways to finance your Mazda vehicle. In today’s economy, careful attention to your finance options saves you a substantial amount of money. Banks or credit unions are able to finance your new Mazda. There are some disadvantages, however, to financing through these institutions. Banks and credit unions are not as convenient as financing your new car from Brisbane Mazda Finance. Banks cannot set up your financing at night or on the weekends.

To finance a used car, you will get a higher rate. Most banks will not even lend you money for a used car that is older than four or five years old. To finance your new Mazda through home financing, you would be attaching your vehicle to your home, which is risky.

Any day of the week, your Queensland Mazda dealer is able to offer you the most convenient and competitive financing you can find – interest free financing, special offers, and incentives. In addition, new cars get the lowest interest rate, making a new Mazda the smartest choice. Financing a used car, is statistically at least 2 % higher APR than new cars, thus, is not a money-saving decision. Brisbane finance is able to offer you the most convenient and competitive financing around, quickly putting you on the road with your new Mazda.

Whether you’re looking to buy a used Camry or a top of the range Aurion, the Toyota offers it all. The spacious design of the car means accommodating an excitable five-a-side football team or the family dog, a mountain bike and two kids is easy – with plenty of room left over. And the uncomfortable kicking from the backseat passengers on a long journey will become a thing of the past in a Toyota because the space is so large.

Hectic and fractious trips to the supermarket, where cramming in the shopping and buggy has becomes an art form, will also be obsolete thanks to the generous size of the Toyota boot.

The Toyota vehicles are sure to score highly with the rest of the family, even with the surly teenager who hates being seen with their parents. The family car – which for so long has been used as a free taxi and chauffeur service – will almost certainly become extremely important to the teenager as soon their provisional licence drops down onto the doormat.

With the reliable brakes and decent handling the Toyota makes a safe and dependable car for even the most reckless of young drivers. And the stylistic and futuristic exterior design means the car is not shire of admiring looks when out and about.

It could also mean that once the all important driving test has been passed, the family car might cease to exist, swapping short trips to Saturday’s ballet class for journeys to the latest nightclub.

Thanks to the standard safety features, parents can rest easy that their little darling is driving round in one of the best cars around.

The Japanese cars generally include features such as traction control, anti-lock break systems and airbags, which proves peace of mind has no price tag.

Purchasing a Toyota can be a relatively guilt free experience as designers have managed to create a decent looking car that is fuel-efficient and kinder on the environment, thanks to the Toyota hybrid Prius and Camry.

Prices range from about from $14,990 and Toyota’s are so confident in their vehicles, that they offer a five year warranty.

A dependable car that is not going to break down on the school run is what every parent longs for and the Toyota offers just that and a lot more.

Being back with strength of the Toyota Group allows Toyota Fleet Management to offer customers highly competitive cost of funds. As one of the industry’s fastest growing fleet organizations, Toyota Fleet Management provides a full suite of funding options including operating lease, finance lease, commercial hire purchase and novated lease, all of which are covered by the one Master Fleet Facility Agreement. By outsourcing your fleet administration, you gain the ability to reallocate resources back into your core business.

You’ll receive regular reporting on your fleet that provides increased transparency on fleet expenditure and assistance in the management of operational, accounting and taxation requirements. Choosing the best finance option for each asset class involves the evaluation of many variables including cash, accounting and taxation implications, and asset risk.

Operating lease suits a company looking to outsource their administration and minimize the risks associated with running a fleet.

Term purchases are available for businesses who want to own their assets at the end of the term.

At Toyota Fleet Management you can choose from a complete suite of Fleet Management Services, whether your vehicles are owned or financed. Sale and lease back is an excellent way to open up your capital in one transaction and add a uniform car policy for the whole fleet.

The novated lease vehicle package gives a cost effective employee benefit through salary packaging with little administration. Commercial vehicles are offering funding and management for all your heavy commercial vehicle requirements.

Oldmac Toyota can provide a fleet to business or government clients with a complete range of new Toyota passenger and Toyota commercial motor vehicles. This range includes the popular: Corolla, Yaris, Camry, Hybrid Camry, Aurion, Prius, Kluger, Rukus, Prado, Landcruiser, Hiace, and Hilux.

The Toyota professional Fleet Team is comprised of dedicated fleet sales executives who understand the special requirements of the fleet operator can help you decide on the fleet suited to you. Oldmac Toyota has the facilities to maintain your Toyota fleet purchase with dedicated delivery zones and impressive Toyota service and Toyota Parts Centre at both Cleveland and Springwood. Come by and visit the Toyota dealership in Brisbane.

Like all other Mazda cars, the 2012 Mazda BT-50 is a beauty. With its shared five cylinder 3.2L MX-CD turbo diesel engine, it offers 147KW and 470Nm of torque under the toe. On the road, it is swift with its six speed manual transmission and easy to drive on the hills.

For the off road tracks, Mazda BT-50 has matched the torque with descent control, hill start assist, locking rear differential, steep approach and departure angles that makes driving off road tracks comfortable. It also comes with strong and arrow true disc brakes all around with ABS that shows no signs of fade when the car is off road.

Its strong smooth 3.2L diesel engine is the best in business with vibrations and harshness being beautifully thrown out from the interior. The BT-50 has a strong wish bone suspension that takes care of passenger comfort on high and low roads.

Mazda BT-50 comes with power windows and mirrors, Bluetooth, cruise control, dual zone climate control, satellite navigation system, leather trimmed steering wheel and gear knob, fog lamps and 17 inch alloy wheels.

Like all other Mazda cars, the interiors of BT-50 are very good, with soft feel dash board, brushed metal garnishes, leather wrapped multi function wheel, smart door trims and high quality, well designed interiors. When in the BT-50, you will forget that you are sitting in a work truck but instead you get the feel of riding in a luxury passenger car.

The seats of the Mazda are generously proportioned to be comfortable on the road and off the road. In the XTR version, the BT- 50 also offers seat adjustment facility that can be useful for picking up your line when sloping over the bonnet.

As for the storage capacity of Mazda-BT50, it looks like a huge deep tub if you view it from the rear tail light. For a short person, the top of the tray could be at the height of his arm pit as it is 1549mm long and 1560mm wide and 511mm deep.

With a price tag of around $48,000, the Mazda BT-50 is very good value for money when you compare it with its peers that range close to around $50,000 to $52,000.

In addition, the Mazda BT-50 takes care of all the security measures that you find in any of the similar vehicles. It has dynamic stability control, traction control, anti lock braking system, emergency brake assist, electronic brake force distribution and roll stability control, as well as auto dimming rear view mirror, dual front, side and curtain SRS airbags. The upper XTR model has additional hill decent control and hill launch feature.

Mazda cars claim fuel economy of around 8.9L/100km though those that have tested the BT-50 claim that average economy turns to be around 10.1L/100km.

So, be the envy of all your work mates on site, and get behind the wheel of a Mazda BT- 50 today.

Toyota Motor Vehicle Dealerships

All passenger cars come with advanced safety technology. All Camry models have 6 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags and the Tarago is built around a unique Safe-T-Cell, which is an energy absorbing structure designed to help reduce impact upon the cabin, providing occupants with increased protection. All have been designed for maximum comfort and convenience, with an eye on features that improve driving pleasure. Having advanced dash displays in the Prius, with the Touch Tracer Display, means you can search for a radio station or control the air conditioning without glancing at the wheel. And the Corolla Levin ZR offers the convenience of keyless entry and a push-button start. Explore the features, explore the options.

Oldmac Toyota, one of Queensland’s leading Toyota Motor Vehicle Dealerships. Oldmac Toyota is a family owned business, and have been providing professional motoring advice to Brisbane and beyond for over 34 years. Oldmac Toyotahave two ideal locations at Springwood and Cleveland, servicing both the Brisbane and Bayside Regions. They display the largest range of new Toyota Passenger  vehicles.  An extensive range of Demonstrator Toyota vehicles and used vehicles are available at Oldmac Toyota. And one thing you can be sure of is ‘We Do Deals at Oldmac Toyota!’

Oldmac Toyota are a one stop motoring shop, also providing complete motor vehicle finance and insurance, Toyota Vehicle Servicing, Toyota Genuine Parts and Accessories and customer care. They also display one of the largest range of new Toyota cars in Brisbane. The new Toyota vehicles on display include the new Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Camry, Hilux, and many more.

Oldmac Toyota has an extensive range of quality used vehicles. Our professional used vehicle sales team will help you with your used vehicle enquiry and ensure you receive the best deal at Oldmac Toyota.

Oldmac Toyota –‘We Do Deals’.

Lower Cost

If you are on a tight budget for your new car, buying a used Kia is a fantastic option. While purchasing a new car is great, if you cannot afford the price of a new vehicle, buying used is the next-best thing. A used Kia will typically be in better shape than other cars as well. The cost of a used Kia will be significantly lower than the price of a new Kia. How much it costs will depend on the age and the condition of the car.

Loan Approval

If you are buying a used Kia through a loan, you are more likely to get approved if the cost is lower. As mentioned, a used Kia will cost less than a new one, which will make the amount you have to pay on your loan not as much as if you go for a new car on finance. If you have financial problems or bad credit, you still may be able to get a car loan, but for a lower amount than you would be able to get if you have an excellent credit score. One of the best ways to raise your credit score is to get a loan for a new or used car and make sure that every single payment is on time.

Quality Cars

When you choose a used Kia you are getting a quality vehicle. This means that you do not have a lot to worry about when you are driving your new vehicle. When you purchase your used Kia from Suttons Kia Waitara you can rest assure that the vehicle you are purchasing has been inspected to make sure that there is nothing wrong with it. The used Kia that you purchase from Suttons Kia Waitara is sure to give you a great ride for an extended amount of time.

When you choose a used Kia you are getting a quality vehicle. This means that you do not have a lot to worry about when you are driving your new vehicle. When you purchase your used Kia from Suttons Kia Waitara you can rest assure that the vehicle you are purchasing has been inspected to make sure that there is nothing wrong with it. The used Kia that you purchase from Suttons Kia Waitara is sure to give you a great ride for an extended amount of time.

Regular car services comprise of various steps and inspection procedures. A full car service is the most comprehensive service available, and includes inspection and maintenance of a car from bonnet to boot. There is a litany of important items to inspect during servicing, such as inspecting and/or replacement of brakes and oil, suspension system, steering alignment, etc.

Sending your car for regular servicing can help to detect and arrest minor problems before they manifest as major breakdowns. Problems such as faulty engines, brake pads, or coolant loss can have severe consequences if undetected through lack of regular servicing and left unrepaired. This could not only result in an immobilised vehicle, but can also cause injury or death. It would cost the car owner more money to repair a faulty vehicle than it would to service a car is regularly to ensure that it is maintained in proper working condition.

If you own a Toyota car, you can send it to a Toyota service Brisbane centre, which provides regular services for all owners of Toyota vehicles in Brisbane. It is best to leave your car under the care of Toyota experts, as they are technicians who have been trained to take care of Toyota cars. They have the specific skills and knowledge to work with various Toyota models, and keep up to date with the latest guidelines.

Toyota services that are usually available are the maintenance procedures that ensure that your car operates safely and normally on the road. These are scheduled for the first 3 years of car ownership, or until the car has travelled a distance of 60,000 km. The owner can be assured that only genuine Toyota Parts in Brisbane will be used for replacement at Toyota Service Brisbane centres.

If you care for your car as much as Oldmac Toyota does, then do not neglect to service it, and let Oldmac Toyota give your car the love and care it deserves. Your safety, and that of others, might very well depend on it.

Visibility and comfort: the wide front screen and the side windows present the new Mitsubishi Pajero with great visibility. The adjustable driver’s seat makes it convenient to set the seat to the most comfortable position. The controls are easy to read and are within easy reach. The new Mitsubishi Pajero also has power windows, power steering and power mirrors.

Seating: the versatility of seven seats makes the Mitsubishi Pajero a great family car. When all the members of the family have to go out together, the third row, which otherwise can be folded flat, comes in handy. The seat trims are done in contemporary and stylish designs and have 3 point seat belts for security.

Safety: the front passenger and driver seats are equipped with airbags, providing security to the driver and the front passenger. Curtain airbags and side airbags are standard on the top of the line models. Traction control, stability control and ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and reverse parking sensors also come standard in most models.

Storage: the Mitsubishi Pajero presents several storage options. These include; an illuminated glovebox, which can be locked, a large centre console box with two compartments, a sunglass holder, front door pockets, pockets on the back of the front passenger seats, and drink holders. The boot space can be made as per required by folding the second and third row of seats down.

With all these features, the new Mitsubishi Pajero makes a great family car for those who like their car to have a rugged appearance and the capability to perform. Families that love exploring the outdoors would find the new Mitsubishi Pajero a great value for money, as it excels not only in its looks, but also on its performance.